Power and Citizenship in American Politics
This note is an overview of power and citizenship in American politics. It defines politics as the process of determining how power and resources are distributed in society without violence. Power is the ability to get others to do what you want, and its management must be legitimate to avoid violence. The note also describes different tools of politics such as compromise, cooperation, debate, storytelling, and bribery. The concept of government and authority is also explained, along with the role of rules and institutions in the distribution of power. The note also discusses the relationship between politics and economics, explaining the concept of capitalism, socialism, and social democracy. Political systems are divided into authoritarian and non-authoritarian systems, with democracy based on popular sovereignty. The note also describes the importance of elections in maintaining popular sovereignty, and how the U.S. has a lot of elected positions, including initiatives and referendums.
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- March 30, 2023
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- 6
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- 2021/2022
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- Class notes
- Professor(s)
- Brett curry
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- All classes
