Political Science 100 Exam 1 CSULB Exam study guide 2024 latest update already graded A+

Political Controversies (definition) Disputes among groups who face different and mutually incompatible policies Political Controversy (Causes (3)) Identity, Interest, Ideology Political Controversies (examples (3) Foreign, Environmental, Economic policies Identity refers to how people identify themselves Interest refers mostly to someones economic or material well being Ideology refers to people's political beliefs and values Monarchy features in gov President= Symbol of the whole country. President can personally send troops to war for a period of time without anyone else's apporval Aristocracy features in gov The US Supreme Court. The Federal Open Market Committee. Form of Government in which power is held by highest upper class (nobility) Direct Democracy features in gov The California Ballot initiative system The means of government Government addresses public problems/political controversies by creating policies that solve these, and implementing these policies by excising power through political instruments Coercive (political) Instruments political instruments that involve the use or threatened use of force. (Armed police, National Guard, border patrol, Military forces) Persuasive (political) instruments public speeches and appeals; propaganda Three Case Studies of Politics 1)Gay rights in Maine 2)The Sinking of the Rainbow Warrior 3)Modern Slavery in El Monte Governments are _______ that perform crucial political functions that cannot be performed by other organizations. Capitalism an unequal class society that divides people into two groups: (bosses vs workers) Division evident in every part of life: Trend that everything moves from equality to private well being of a group of people instead of whole (corporate boxes vs general admission) (first class vs coach) Market Society a society in which everything (and everyone) is for sale or rent. People valued for what they can do for you or what they own. Not valued based off persona/ who they are Capitalist Economy Causes tyranny of wealthy and powerful bosses. Creates unfair and undeserved advantages to the wealthy and their children. Both Liberals and Conservatives both believe... (socialists disagree) Both believe that people are not naturally selfish and individualistic. Value those who self-sacrifice (war heroes, firefighters) Ideology the way people mentally organize their values and beliefs about politics (based off values, beliefs, emotions, and interests) ex: conservatism, liberalism, democratic socialism, anarchism, fascism Political "Right" the way things are done right now- are said to be the political _____ Political "Left" the desire for change to make things more fair, equal, just; changing the dist