Constitutional Underpinnings

What is politics

What is the purpose of government

Word Association

bull List words that come to mind when you hear the word ldquopoliticsrdquo

bull Does the word ldquopoliticsrdquo have a more positive or negative connotation Why

bull Create a working definition of politics in your notebook that you will be able to refer to throughout the school year

Politics Defined

bull social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

bull the study of government of states and other political units

bull the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs

bull the opinion one holds with respect to socially relevant questions

bull the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government

httpwordnetprincetoneduperlwebwns=politics

Purpose of Government

bull List at least five functions of government in order of importance in your notebook (You may use examples of local state and federal functions)

bull Of the five functions you listed which is especially relevant today Why

bull Of the five functions which is the least relevant today Why

Machiavelli

bull Machiavellirsquos name is synonymous with tough and dirty politics

bull Author of The Prince One of historyrsquos first political scientists

Machiavelli Quotes

Respond in writing to the following quotes by Machiavelli Do you think these quotes are relevant today

bull ldquoThe ends justify the meansrdquobull ldquoIt is better to be feared than lovedrdquobull ldquoBy no means can a prudent ruler keep his word Because all men are bad and do not keep promises to you you likewise do not have to keep your promises to themrdquo

Can we be hopeful about politics

Politics is not about powerPolitics is not about moneyPolitics is not about winning for the sake of

winningPolitics is about the improvement of peoplersquos

lives-Sen Paul Wellstone

1944-2002

A neutral view of politics

Harold D Lasswell

bull Who gets what when and how

bull All of us are political wersquore just not used to calling it that You donrsquot have to take a class to get politics Aristotle was correct when he wrote ldquoMan is by nature a political animalrdquo

Primitive Politics

bull What definition of politics is best Why

Political Theories deal withndash Authorityndash Legitimacyndash Conflictndash Compromisendash Mob rule

Social Contract Theory

bull The only valid government is one based on the consent of the governed ndash from John Locke

bull Rulers and citizens enter into an agreement or a social contract

bull Government by the people masses

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I

bull State of Nature existed before government

bull State of Nature ndash people were naturally free and equal but freedom led to chaos

bull Natural rights to life liberty and property were jeopardized

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II

bull Social Contract ndash people desired protection of their natural rights so they form government to protect rights

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III

bull Dissolution ndash If the government doesnrsquot adequately protect natural rights the people have an obligation to dissolve government

Lockersquos influence on the US

bull ldquoA state also of equality wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal no one having more than anotherhellip - John Locke of Civil Government

bull ldquoWe hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equalrdquo - Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Word Association

bull List words that come to mind when you hear the word ldquopoliticsrdquo

bull Does the word ldquopoliticsrdquo have a more positive or negative connotation Why

bull Create a working definition of politics in your notebook that you will be able to refer to throughout the school year

Politics Defined

bull social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

bull the study of government of states and other political units

bull the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs

bull the opinion one holds with respect to socially relevant questions

bull the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government

httpwordnetprincetoneduperlwebwns=politics

Purpose of Government

bull List at least five functions of government in order of importance in your notebook (You may use examples of local state and federal functions)

bull Of the five functions you listed which is especially relevant today Why

bull Of the five functions which is the least relevant today Why

Machiavelli

bull Machiavellirsquos name is synonymous with tough and dirty politics

bull Author of The Prince One of historyrsquos first political scientists

Machiavelli Quotes

Respond in writing to the following quotes by Machiavelli Do you think these quotes are relevant today

bull ldquoThe ends justify the meansrdquobull ldquoIt is better to be feared than lovedrdquobull ldquoBy no means can a prudent ruler keep his word Because all men are bad and do not keep promises to you you likewise do not have to keep your promises to themrdquo

Can we be hopeful about politics

Politics is not about powerPolitics is not about moneyPolitics is not about winning for the sake of

winningPolitics is about the improvement of peoplersquos

lives-Sen Paul Wellstone

1944-2002

A neutral view of politics

Harold D Lasswell

bull Who gets what when and how

bull All of us are political wersquore just not used to calling it that You donrsquot have to take a class to get politics Aristotle was correct when he wrote ldquoMan is by nature a political animalrdquo

Primitive Politics

bull What definition of politics is best Why

Political Theories deal withndash Authorityndash Legitimacyndash Conflictndash Compromisendash Mob rule

Social Contract Theory

bull The only valid government is one based on the consent of the governed ndash from John Locke

bull Rulers and citizens enter into an agreement or a social contract

bull Government by the people masses

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I

bull State of Nature existed before government

bull State of Nature ndash people were naturally free and equal but freedom led to chaos

bull Natural rights to life liberty and property were jeopardized

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II

bull Social Contract ndash people desired protection of their natural rights so they form government to protect rights

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III

bull Dissolution ndash If the government doesnrsquot adequately protect natural rights the people have an obligation to dissolve government

Lockersquos influence on the US

bull ldquoA state also of equality wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal no one having more than anotherhellip - John Locke of Civil Government

bull ldquoWe hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equalrdquo - Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Politics Defined

bull social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

bull the study of government of states and other political units

bull the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs

bull the opinion one holds with respect to socially relevant questions

bull the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government

httpwordnetprincetoneduperlwebwns=politics

Purpose of Government

bull List at least five functions of government in order of importance in your notebook (You may use examples of local state and federal functions)

bull Of the five functions you listed which is especially relevant today Why

bull Of the five functions which is the least relevant today Why

Machiavelli

bull Machiavellirsquos name is synonymous with tough and dirty politics

bull Author of The Prince One of historyrsquos first political scientists

Machiavelli Quotes

Respond in writing to the following quotes by Machiavelli Do you think these quotes are relevant today

bull ldquoThe ends justify the meansrdquobull ldquoIt is better to be feared than lovedrdquobull ldquoBy no means can a prudent ruler keep his word Because all men are bad and do not keep promises to you you likewise do not have to keep your promises to themrdquo

Can we be hopeful about politics

Politics is not about powerPolitics is not about moneyPolitics is not about winning for the sake of

winningPolitics is about the improvement of peoplersquos

lives-Sen Paul Wellstone

1944-2002

A neutral view of politics

Harold D Lasswell

bull Who gets what when and how

bull All of us are political wersquore just not used to calling it that You donrsquot have to take a class to get politics Aristotle was correct when he wrote ldquoMan is by nature a political animalrdquo

Primitive Politics

bull What definition of politics is best Why

Political Theories deal withndash Authorityndash Legitimacyndash Conflictndash Compromisendash Mob rule

Social Contract Theory

bull The only valid government is one based on the consent of the governed ndash from John Locke

bull Rulers and citizens enter into an agreement or a social contract

bull Government by the people masses

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I

bull State of Nature existed before government

bull State of Nature ndash people were naturally free and equal but freedom led to chaos

bull Natural rights to life liberty and property were jeopardized

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II

bull Social Contract ndash people desired protection of their natural rights so they form government to protect rights

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III

bull Dissolution ndash If the government doesnrsquot adequately protect natural rights the people have an obligation to dissolve government

Lockersquos influence on the US

bull ldquoA state also of equality wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal no one having more than anotherhellip - John Locke of Civil Government

bull ldquoWe hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equalrdquo - Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Purpose of Government

bull List at least five functions of government in order of importance in your notebook (You may use examples of local state and federal functions)

bull Of the five functions you listed which is especially relevant today Why

bull Of the five functions which is the least relevant today Why

Machiavelli

bull Machiavellirsquos name is synonymous with tough and dirty politics

bull Author of The Prince One of historyrsquos first political scientists

Machiavelli Quotes

Respond in writing to the following quotes by Machiavelli Do you think these quotes are relevant today

bull ldquoThe ends justify the meansrdquobull ldquoIt is better to be feared than lovedrdquobull ldquoBy no means can a prudent ruler keep his word Because all men are bad and do not keep promises to you you likewise do not have to keep your promises to themrdquo

Can we be hopeful about politics

Politics is not about powerPolitics is not about moneyPolitics is not about winning for the sake of

winningPolitics is about the improvement of peoplersquos

lives-Sen Paul Wellstone

1944-2002

A neutral view of politics

Harold D Lasswell

bull Who gets what when and how

bull All of us are political wersquore just not used to calling it that You donrsquot have to take a class to get politics Aristotle was correct when he wrote ldquoMan is by nature a political animalrdquo

Primitive Politics

bull What definition of politics is best Why

Political Theories deal withndash Authorityndash Legitimacyndash Conflictndash Compromisendash Mob rule

Social Contract Theory

bull The only valid government is one based on the consent of the governed ndash from John Locke

bull Rulers and citizens enter into an agreement or a social contract

bull Government by the people masses

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I

bull State of Nature existed before government

bull State of Nature ndash people were naturally free and equal but freedom led to chaos

bull Natural rights to life liberty and property were jeopardized

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II

bull Social Contract ndash people desired protection of their natural rights so they form government to protect rights

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III

bull Dissolution ndash If the government doesnrsquot adequately protect natural rights the people have an obligation to dissolve government

Lockersquos influence on the US

bull ldquoA state also of equality wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal no one having more than anotherhellip - John Locke of Civil Government

bull ldquoWe hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equalrdquo - Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Machiavelli

bull Machiavellirsquos name is synonymous with tough and dirty politics

bull Author of The Prince One of historyrsquos first political scientists

Machiavelli Quotes

Respond in writing to the following quotes by Machiavelli Do you think these quotes are relevant today

bull ldquoThe ends justify the meansrdquobull ldquoIt is better to be feared than lovedrdquobull ldquoBy no means can a prudent ruler keep his word Because all men are bad and do not keep promises to you you likewise do not have to keep your promises to themrdquo

Can we be hopeful about politics

Politics is not about powerPolitics is not about moneyPolitics is not about winning for the sake of

winningPolitics is about the improvement of peoplersquos

lives-Sen Paul Wellstone

1944-2002

A neutral view of politics

Harold D Lasswell

bull Who gets what when and how

bull All of us are political wersquore just not used to calling it that You donrsquot have to take a class to get politics Aristotle was correct when he wrote ldquoMan is by nature a political animalrdquo

Primitive Politics

bull What definition of politics is best Why

Political Theories deal withndash Authorityndash Legitimacyndash Conflictndash Compromisendash Mob rule

Social Contract Theory

bull The only valid government is one based on the consent of the governed ndash from John Locke

bull Rulers and citizens enter into an agreement or a social contract

bull Government by the people masses

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I

bull State of Nature existed before government

bull State of Nature ndash people were naturally free and equal but freedom led to chaos

bull Natural rights to life liberty and property were jeopardized

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II

bull Social Contract ndash people desired protection of their natural rights so they form government to protect rights

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III

bull Dissolution ndash If the government doesnrsquot adequately protect natural rights the people have an obligation to dissolve government

Lockersquos influence on the US

bull ldquoA state also of equality wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal no one having more than anotherhellip - John Locke of Civil Government

bull ldquoWe hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equalrdquo - Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Machiavelli Quotes

Respond in writing to the following quotes by Machiavelli Do you think these quotes are relevant today

bull ldquoThe ends justify the meansrdquobull ldquoIt is better to be feared than lovedrdquobull ldquoBy no means can a prudent ruler keep his word Because all men are bad and do not keep promises to you you likewise do not have to keep your promises to themrdquo

Can we be hopeful about politics

Politics is not about powerPolitics is not about moneyPolitics is not about winning for the sake of

winningPolitics is about the improvement of peoplersquos

lives-Sen Paul Wellstone

1944-2002

A neutral view of politics

Harold D Lasswell

bull Who gets what when and how

bull All of us are political wersquore just not used to calling it that You donrsquot have to take a class to get politics Aristotle was correct when he wrote ldquoMan is by nature a political animalrdquo

Primitive Politics

bull What definition of politics is best Why

Political Theories deal withndash Authorityndash Legitimacyndash Conflictndash Compromisendash Mob rule

Social Contract Theory

bull The only valid government is one based on the consent of the governed ndash from John Locke

bull Rulers and citizens enter into an agreement or a social contract

bull Government by the people masses

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I

bull State of Nature existed before government

bull State of Nature ndash people were naturally free and equal but freedom led to chaos

bull Natural rights to life liberty and property were jeopardized

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II

bull Social Contract ndash people desired protection of their natural rights so they form government to protect rights

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III

bull Dissolution ndash If the government doesnrsquot adequately protect natural rights the people have an obligation to dissolve government

Lockersquos influence on the US

bull ldquoA state also of equality wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal no one having more than anotherhellip - John Locke of Civil Government

bull ldquoWe hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equalrdquo - Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Can we be hopeful about politics

Politics is not about powerPolitics is not about moneyPolitics is not about winning for the sake of

winningPolitics is about the improvement of peoplersquos

lives-Sen Paul Wellstone

1944-2002

A neutral view of politics

Harold D Lasswell

bull Who gets what when and how

bull All of us are political wersquore just not used to calling it that You donrsquot have to take a class to get politics Aristotle was correct when he wrote ldquoMan is by nature a political animalrdquo

Primitive Politics

bull What definition of politics is best Why

Political Theories deal withndash Authorityndash Legitimacyndash Conflictndash Compromisendash Mob rule

Social Contract Theory

bull The only valid government is one based on the consent of the governed ndash from John Locke

bull Rulers and citizens enter into an agreement or a social contract

bull Government by the people masses

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I

bull State of Nature existed before government

bull State of Nature ndash people were naturally free and equal but freedom led to chaos

bull Natural rights to life liberty and property were jeopardized

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II

bull Social Contract ndash people desired protection of their natural rights so they form government to protect rights

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III

bull Dissolution ndash If the government doesnrsquot adequately protect natural rights the people have an obligation to dissolve government

Lockersquos influence on the US

bull ldquoA state also of equality wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal no one having more than anotherhellip - John Locke of Civil Government

bull ldquoWe hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equalrdquo - Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

A neutral view of politics

Harold D Lasswell

bull Who gets what when and how

bull All of us are political wersquore just not used to calling it that You donrsquot have to take a class to get politics Aristotle was correct when he wrote ldquoMan is by nature a political animalrdquo

Primitive Politics

bull What definition of politics is best Why

Political Theories deal withndash Authorityndash Legitimacyndash Conflictndash Compromisendash Mob rule

Social Contract Theory

bull The only valid government is one based on the consent of the governed ndash from John Locke

bull Rulers and citizens enter into an agreement or a social contract

bull Government by the people masses

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I

bull State of Nature existed before government

bull State of Nature ndash people were naturally free and equal but freedom led to chaos

bull Natural rights to life liberty and property were jeopardized

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II

bull Social Contract ndash people desired protection of their natural rights so they form government to protect rights

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III

bull Dissolution ndash If the government doesnrsquot adequately protect natural rights the people have an obligation to dissolve government

Lockersquos influence on the US

bull ldquoA state also of equality wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal no one having more than anotherhellip - John Locke of Civil Government

bull ldquoWe hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equalrdquo - Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Primitive Politics

bull What definition of politics is best Why

Political Theories deal withndash Authorityndash Legitimacyndash Conflictndash Compromisendash Mob rule

Social Contract Theory

bull The only valid government is one based on the consent of the governed ndash from John Locke

bull Rulers and citizens enter into an agreement or a social contract

bull Government by the people masses

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I

bull State of Nature existed before government

bull State of Nature ndash people were naturally free and equal but freedom led to chaos

bull Natural rights to life liberty and property were jeopardized

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II

bull Social Contract ndash people desired protection of their natural rights so they form government to protect rights

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III

bull Dissolution ndash If the government doesnrsquot adequately protect natural rights the people have an obligation to dissolve government

Lockersquos influence on the US

bull ldquoA state also of equality wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal no one having more than anotherhellip - John Locke of Civil Government

bull ldquoWe hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equalrdquo - Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Social Contract Theory

bull The only valid government is one based on the consent of the governed ndash from John Locke

bull Rulers and citizens enter into an agreement or a social contract

bull Government by the people masses

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I

bull State of Nature existed before government

bull State of Nature ndash people were naturally free and equal but freedom led to chaos

bull Natural rights to life liberty and property were jeopardized

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II

bull Social Contract ndash people desired protection of their natural rights so they form government to protect rights

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III

bull Dissolution ndash If the government doesnrsquot adequately protect natural rights the people have an obligation to dissolve government

Lockersquos influence on the US

bull ldquoA state also of equality wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal no one having more than anotherhellip - John Locke of Civil Government

bull ldquoWe hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equalrdquo - Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I

bull State of Nature existed before government

bull State of Nature ndash people were naturally free and equal but freedom led to chaos

bull Natural rights to life liberty and property were jeopardized

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II

bull Social Contract ndash people desired protection of their natural rights so they form government to protect rights

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III

bull Dissolution ndash If the government doesnrsquot adequately protect natural rights the people have an obligation to dissolve government

Lockersquos influence on the US

bull ldquoA state also of equality wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal no one having more than anotherhellip - John Locke of Civil Government

bull ldquoWe hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equalrdquo - Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II

bull Social Contract ndash people desired protection of their natural rights so they form government to protect rights

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III

bull Dissolution ndash If the government doesnrsquot adequately protect natural rights the people have an obligation to dissolve government

Lockersquos influence on the US

bull ldquoA state also of equality wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal no one having more than anotherhellip - John Locke of Civil Government

bull ldquoWe hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equalrdquo - Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III

bull Dissolution ndash If the government doesnrsquot adequately protect natural rights the people have an obligation to dissolve government

Lockersquos influence on the US

bull ldquoA state also of equality wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal no one having more than anotherhellip - John Locke of Civil Government

bull ldquoWe hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equalrdquo - Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Lockersquos influence on the US

bull ldquoA state also of equality wherein all the power and jurisdiction is reciprocal no one having more than anotherhellip - John Locke of Civil Government

bull ldquoWe hold these truths to be self-evident That all men are created equalrdquo - Thomas Jefferson Declaration of Independence

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

What makes a Democracy

Principles necessary for a democracy to exist

1 Universal Participation (everyone vote)

2 Political Equality (all votes counted equally)

3 Majority Rule

4 Government responds to public opinion

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Is Democracy Evil

bull ldquoThe masses are turbulent and changing and seldom judge or determine rightrdquo

-Alexander Hamilton

bull ldquoA democracy is a government in the hands of men of low birth no property and vulgar employmentsrdquo

-Aristotle

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Do we live in a Democracy

bull Q What system of government do Americans have

bull A hint not a democracy

bull We live in a republicndash We are all (little ldquorrdquo) republicansndash Our government is technically a

Representative Democracyndash Often referred to as a Democratic Republic

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Theory stating majority rules and government should follow the wants of the people

bull Community size makes this impractical

bull Also called ldquoDirect Democracyrdquo

bull EX ndash If every American was allowed to vote on every law this would be a direct democracy

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Majoritarian Democracy Theory

bull Majoritarian Democracy is alive and well at the ballot boxndash Recall ndash petitions used to ldquoun-electrdquo a government

official (This is how Arnold Schwarzeneger became governor of California)

ndash Referendum ndash legislation placed on the ballot by representatives but is approved by the voters

ndash Initiative ndash legislation placed on the ballot by the voters to be approved by voters

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Pluralist Democracy Theory

1 Modern society consists of many groups (ex Economic religious cultural ethnic)

2 The different groups compete to press their interests in government

3 Even if the average citizen does not keep up with politics their interests will be protected by their group

4 Political decision making is characterized by bargaining and compromise

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Arguments FOR Pluralism

bull There is no ONE majority in the US that thinks as ONE group Therefore the government canrsquot just aim to please a majority they must aim to please as many groups as possible

bull Groups must compete for government services and favorable laws

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Arguments AGAINST Pluralism

bull Relatively low numbers of people join interest groups

bull Poor citizens have less opportunity to join interest groups or contribute to them

bull One canrsquot assume that group decisions are always in the best interest of the nation

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Elite Theory

bull A small group of rich corporations run the US Politicians require massive funding to win elections and rely on corporations to supply them

Hyperpluralist Theory

bull Pluralism on steroids ndash one group becomes more powerful than the government

bull Government does not function correctly ndash policy does not reflect the needs of the nation only the desires of the group

bull Fragmented political system allows this to occurs

A Reminderhellip

bull These are only theories They are peoplersquos perception of our democracy and the way it functions

bull Which theory is correctndash Pluralist ndash most popular todayndash Majoritarian ndash popular pre-1950rsquosndash Elite ndash rising since the 80rsquos (Michael Moore)

Political Ideology

Most Government Least Government

POLITICAL THEORIES

Totalitarianism Libertarianism Anarchy

ECONOMIC THEORIES

Communism Capitalism Free-enterprise Laissez-faire

POPULAR LABELS IN THE UNITED STATES

Liberal Conservative

Chapter One

The Study of American Government

Two Key Questions

bull Who governs How will those who govern will affect us

bull To what ends To what extent will government affect our lives

What is Political Power

bull Power the ability of one person to cause another person to act in accordance with the first personrsquos intentions

bull Authority the right to use power

bull Legitimacy what makes a law or constitution a source of right

Kinds of Democracy

bull Direct democracy A form of democracy in which most or all of the citizenry participate directly

bull Representative democracy A government in which leaders make decisions by winning a competitive struggle for the popular vote

The Framersrsquo View

bull Government would mediate nor mirror popular views

bull People were viewed as lacking knowledge and susceptible to manipulation

bull Framersrsquo goal to minimize the abuse of power by a tyrannical majority or by officeholders

Theories of Government

bull Marxism Those who own the means of production controlling the economic system will control the government

bull Elitism A few top leaders drawn from the major sectors of the United States polity will make all important decisions

Theories of Government

bull Bureaucratic Appointed civil servants control the government without consulting the public

bull Pluralist Competition among affected interests shapes public policy decision-making

Pluralism and Self-Interest

bull Is pluralist democracy driven by selfish desire ndash policies can be good or bad regardless of the

motives of their proponentsndash the belief that people always act in their own

self-interest has been refuted in practice (eg - heroic actions of September 11th 2001)

ndash public-spirited behavior was behind many of our greatest social movements (like the Civil Rights movement)

Political Leanings

bull Our country is made up of liberals conservatives and moderates

bull Liberals are often associated with the Democratic Party

bull Conservatives are often associated with the Republican Party

bull Moderates are often associated with Independents

Political Spectrum

bull 1048766Radical 1048766Liberal 1048766Moderate 1048766 Radical Liberal Moderate Conservative Reactionary

Left Right

Liberal ndash Left of Moderate

Liberal ndash Left

Believe that the government should actively promote social reform to increase individualsrsquo well being Favor change but work peacefully within the existing political system (Democrats The Green Party)

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

A Reminderhellip

bull These are only theories They are peoplersquos perception of our democracy and the way it functions

bull Which theory is correctndash Pluralist ndash most popular todayndash Majoritarian ndash popular pre-1950rsquosndash Elite ndash rising since the 80rsquos (Michael Moore)

Political Ideology

Most Government Least Government

POLITICAL THEORIES

Totalitarianism Libertarianism Anarchy

ECONOMIC THEORIES

Communism Capitalism Free-enterprise Laissez-faire

POPULAR LABELS IN THE UNITED STATES

Liberal Conservative

Chapter One

The Study of American Government

Two Key Questions

bull Who governs How will those who govern will affect us

bull To what ends To what extent will government affect our lives

What is Political Power

bull Power the ability of one person to cause another person to act in accordance with the first personrsquos intentions

bull Authority the right to use power

bull Legitimacy what makes a law or constitution a source of right

Kinds of Democracy

bull Direct democracy A form of democracy in which most or all of the citizenry participate directly

bull Representative democracy A government in which leaders make decisions by winning a competitive struggle for the popular vote

The Framersrsquo View

bull Government would mediate nor mirror popular views

bull People were viewed as lacking knowledge and susceptible to manipulation

bull Framersrsquo goal to minimize the abuse of power by a tyrannical majority or by officeholders

Theories of Government

bull Marxism Those who own the means of production controlling the economic system will control the government

bull Elitism A few top leaders drawn from the major sectors of the United States polity will make all important decisions

Theories of Government

bull Bureaucratic Appointed civil servants control the government without consulting the public

bull Pluralist Competition among affected interests shapes public policy decision-making

Pluralism and Self-Interest

bull Is pluralist democracy driven by selfish desire ndash policies can be good or bad regardless of the

motives of their proponentsndash the belief that people always act in their own

self-interest has been refuted in practice (eg - heroic actions of September 11th 2001)

ndash public-spirited behavior was behind many of our greatest social movements (like the Civil Rights movement)

Political Leanings

bull Our country is made up of liberals conservatives and moderates

bull Liberals are often associated with the Democratic Party

bull Conservatives are often associated with the Republican Party

bull Moderates are often associated with Independents

Political Spectrum

bull 1048766Radical 1048766Liberal 1048766Moderate 1048766 Radical Liberal Moderate Conservative Reactionary

Left Right

Liberal ndash Left of Moderate

Liberal ndash Left

Believe that the government should actively promote social reform to increase individualsrsquo well being Favor change but work peacefully within the existing political system (Democrats The Green Party)

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Political Ideology

Most Government Least Government

POLITICAL THEORIES

Totalitarianism Libertarianism Anarchy

ECONOMIC THEORIES

Communism Capitalism Free-enterprise Laissez-faire

POPULAR LABELS IN THE UNITED STATES

Liberal Conservative

Chapter One

The Study of American Government

Two Key Questions

bull Who governs How will those who govern will affect us

bull To what ends To what extent will government affect our lives

What is Political Power

bull Power the ability of one person to cause another person to act in accordance with the first personrsquos intentions

bull Authority the right to use power

bull Legitimacy what makes a law or constitution a source of right

Kinds of Democracy

bull Direct democracy A form of democracy in which most or all of the citizenry participate directly

bull Representative democracy A government in which leaders make decisions by winning a competitive struggle for the popular vote

The Framersrsquo View

bull Government would mediate nor mirror popular views

bull People were viewed as lacking knowledge and susceptible to manipulation

bull Framersrsquo goal to minimize the abuse of power by a tyrannical majority or by officeholders

Theories of Government

bull Marxism Those who own the means of production controlling the economic system will control the government

bull Elitism A few top leaders drawn from the major sectors of the United States polity will make all important decisions

Theories of Government

bull Bureaucratic Appointed civil servants control the government without consulting the public

bull Pluralist Competition among affected interests shapes public policy decision-making

Pluralism and Self-Interest

bull Is pluralist democracy driven by selfish desire ndash policies can be good or bad regardless of the

motives of their proponentsndash the belief that people always act in their own

self-interest has been refuted in practice (eg - heroic actions of September 11th 2001)

ndash public-spirited behavior was behind many of our greatest social movements (like the Civil Rights movement)

Political Leanings

bull Our country is made up of liberals conservatives and moderates

bull Liberals are often associated with the Democratic Party

bull Conservatives are often associated with the Republican Party

bull Moderates are often associated with Independents

Political Spectrum

bull 1048766Radical 1048766Liberal 1048766Moderate 1048766 Radical Liberal Moderate Conservative Reactionary

Left Right

Liberal ndash Left of Moderate

Liberal ndash Left

Believe that the government should actively promote social reform to increase individualsrsquo well being Favor change but work peacefully within the existing political system (Democrats The Green Party)

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Chapter One

The Study of American Government

Two Key Questions

bull Who governs How will those who govern will affect us

bull To what ends To what extent will government affect our lives

What is Political Power

bull Power the ability of one person to cause another person to act in accordance with the first personrsquos intentions

bull Authority the right to use power

bull Legitimacy what makes a law or constitution a source of right

Kinds of Democracy

bull Direct democracy A form of democracy in which most or all of the citizenry participate directly

bull Representative democracy A government in which leaders make decisions by winning a competitive struggle for the popular vote

The Framersrsquo View

bull Government would mediate nor mirror popular views

bull People were viewed as lacking knowledge and susceptible to manipulation

bull Framersrsquo goal to minimize the abuse of power by a tyrannical majority or by officeholders

Theories of Government

bull Marxism Those who own the means of production controlling the economic system will control the government

bull Elitism A few top leaders drawn from the major sectors of the United States polity will make all important decisions

Theories of Government

bull Bureaucratic Appointed civil servants control the government without consulting the public

bull Pluralist Competition among affected interests shapes public policy decision-making

Pluralism and Self-Interest

bull Is pluralist democracy driven by selfish desire ndash policies can be good or bad regardless of the

motives of their proponentsndash the belief that people always act in their own

self-interest has been refuted in practice (eg - heroic actions of September 11th 2001)

ndash public-spirited behavior was behind many of our greatest social movements (like the Civil Rights movement)

Political Leanings

bull Our country is made up of liberals conservatives and moderates

bull Liberals are often associated with the Democratic Party

bull Conservatives are often associated with the Republican Party

bull Moderates are often associated with Independents

Political Spectrum

bull 1048766Radical 1048766Liberal 1048766Moderate 1048766 Radical Liberal Moderate Conservative Reactionary

Left Right

Liberal ndash Left of Moderate

Liberal ndash Left

Believe that the government should actively promote social reform to increase individualsrsquo well being Favor change but work peacefully within the existing political system (Democrats The Green Party)

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Two Key Questions

bull Who governs How will those who govern will affect us

bull To what ends To what extent will government affect our lives

What is Political Power

bull Power the ability of one person to cause another person to act in accordance with the first personrsquos intentions

bull Authority the right to use power

bull Legitimacy what makes a law or constitution a source of right

Kinds of Democracy

bull Direct democracy A form of democracy in which most or all of the citizenry participate directly

bull Representative democracy A government in which leaders make decisions by winning a competitive struggle for the popular vote

The Framersrsquo View

bull Government would mediate nor mirror popular views

bull People were viewed as lacking knowledge and susceptible to manipulation

bull Framersrsquo goal to minimize the abuse of power by a tyrannical majority or by officeholders

Theories of Government

bull Marxism Those who own the means of production controlling the economic system will control the government

bull Elitism A few top leaders drawn from the major sectors of the United States polity will make all important decisions

Theories of Government

bull Bureaucratic Appointed civil servants control the government without consulting the public

bull Pluralist Competition among affected interests shapes public policy decision-making

Pluralism and Self-Interest

bull Is pluralist democracy driven by selfish desire ndash policies can be good or bad regardless of the

motives of their proponentsndash the belief that people always act in their own

self-interest has been refuted in practice (eg - heroic actions of September 11th 2001)

ndash public-spirited behavior was behind many of our greatest social movements (like the Civil Rights movement)

Political Leanings

bull Our country is made up of liberals conservatives and moderates

bull Liberals are often associated with the Democratic Party

bull Conservatives are often associated with the Republican Party

bull Moderates are often associated with Independents

Political Spectrum

bull 1048766Radical 1048766Liberal 1048766Moderate 1048766 Radical Liberal Moderate Conservative Reactionary

Left Right

Liberal ndash Left of Moderate

Liberal ndash Left

Believe that the government should actively promote social reform to increase individualsrsquo well being Favor change but work peacefully within the existing political system (Democrats The Green Party)

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

What is Political Power

bull Power the ability of one person to cause another person to act in accordance with the first personrsquos intentions

bull Authority the right to use power

bull Legitimacy what makes a law or constitution a source of right

Kinds of Democracy

bull Direct democracy A form of democracy in which most or all of the citizenry participate directly

bull Representative democracy A government in which leaders make decisions by winning a competitive struggle for the popular vote

The Framersrsquo View

bull Government would mediate nor mirror popular views

bull People were viewed as lacking knowledge and susceptible to manipulation

bull Framersrsquo goal to minimize the abuse of power by a tyrannical majority or by officeholders

Theories of Government

bull Marxism Those who own the means of production controlling the economic system will control the government

bull Elitism A few top leaders drawn from the major sectors of the United States polity will make all important decisions

Theories of Government

bull Bureaucratic Appointed civil servants control the government without consulting the public

bull Pluralist Competition among affected interests shapes public policy decision-making

Pluralism and Self-Interest

bull Is pluralist democracy driven by selfish desire ndash policies can be good or bad regardless of the

motives of their proponentsndash the belief that people always act in their own

self-interest has been refuted in practice (eg - heroic actions of September 11th 2001)

ndash public-spirited behavior was behind many of our greatest social movements (like the Civil Rights movement)

Political Leanings

bull Our country is made up of liberals conservatives and moderates

bull Liberals are often associated with the Democratic Party

bull Conservatives are often associated with the Republican Party

bull Moderates are often associated with Independents

Political Spectrum

bull 1048766Radical 1048766Liberal 1048766Moderate 1048766 Radical Liberal Moderate Conservative Reactionary

Left Right

Liberal ndash Left of Moderate

Liberal ndash Left

Believe that the government should actively promote social reform to increase individualsrsquo well being Favor change but work peacefully within the existing political system (Democrats The Green Party)

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Kinds of Democracy

bull Direct democracy A form of democracy in which most or all of the citizenry participate directly

bull Representative democracy A government in which leaders make decisions by winning a competitive struggle for the popular vote

The Framersrsquo View

bull Government would mediate nor mirror popular views

bull People were viewed as lacking knowledge and susceptible to manipulation

bull Framersrsquo goal to minimize the abuse of power by a tyrannical majority or by officeholders

Theories of Government

bull Marxism Those who own the means of production controlling the economic system will control the government

bull Elitism A few top leaders drawn from the major sectors of the United States polity will make all important decisions

Theories of Government

bull Bureaucratic Appointed civil servants control the government without consulting the public

bull Pluralist Competition among affected interests shapes public policy decision-making

Pluralism and Self-Interest

bull Is pluralist democracy driven by selfish desire ndash policies can be good or bad regardless of the

motives of their proponentsndash the belief that people always act in their own

self-interest has been refuted in practice (eg - heroic actions of September 11th 2001)

ndash public-spirited behavior was behind many of our greatest social movements (like the Civil Rights movement)

Political Leanings

bull Our country is made up of liberals conservatives and moderates

bull Liberals are often associated with the Democratic Party

bull Conservatives are often associated with the Republican Party

bull Moderates are often associated with Independents

Political Spectrum

bull 1048766Radical 1048766Liberal 1048766Moderate 1048766 Radical Liberal Moderate Conservative Reactionary

Left Right

Liberal ndash Left of Moderate

Liberal ndash Left

Believe that the government should actively promote social reform to increase individualsrsquo well being Favor change but work peacefully within the existing political system (Democrats The Green Party)

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

The Framersrsquo View

bull Government would mediate nor mirror popular views

bull People were viewed as lacking knowledge and susceptible to manipulation

bull Framersrsquo goal to minimize the abuse of power by a tyrannical majority or by officeholders

Theories of Government

bull Marxism Those who own the means of production controlling the economic system will control the government

bull Elitism A few top leaders drawn from the major sectors of the United States polity will make all important decisions

Theories of Government

bull Bureaucratic Appointed civil servants control the government without consulting the public

bull Pluralist Competition among affected interests shapes public policy decision-making

Pluralism and Self-Interest

bull Is pluralist democracy driven by selfish desire ndash policies can be good or bad regardless of the

motives of their proponentsndash the belief that people always act in their own

self-interest has been refuted in practice (eg - heroic actions of September 11th 2001)

ndash public-spirited behavior was behind many of our greatest social movements (like the Civil Rights movement)

Political Leanings

bull Our country is made up of liberals conservatives and moderates

bull Liberals are often associated with the Democratic Party

bull Conservatives are often associated with the Republican Party

bull Moderates are often associated with Independents

Political Spectrum

bull 1048766Radical 1048766Liberal 1048766Moderate 1048766 Radical Liberal Moderate Conservative Reactionary

Left Right

Liberal ndash Left of Moderate

Liberal ndash Left

Believe that the government should actively promote social reform to increase individualsrsquo well being Favor change but work peacefully within the existing political system (Democrats The Green Party)

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Theories of Government

bull Marxism Those who own the means of production controlling the economic system will control the government

bull Elitism A few top leaders drawn from the major sectors of the United States polity will make all important decisions

Theories of Government

bull Bureaucratic Appointed civil servants control the government without consulting the public

bull Pluralist Competition among affected interests shapes public policy decision-making

Pluralism and Self-Interest

bull Is pluralist democracy driven by selfish desire ndash policies can be good or bad regardless of the

motives of their proponentsndash the belief that people always act in their own

self-interest has been refuted in practice (eg - heroic actions of September 11th 2001)

ndash public-spirited behavior was behind many of our greatest social movements (like the Civil Rights movement)

Political Leanings

bull Our country is made up of liberals conservatives and moderates

bull Liberals are often associated with the Democratic Party

bull Conservatives are often associated with the Republican Party

bull Moderates are often associated with Independents

Political Spectrum

bull 1048766Radical 1048766Liberal 1048766Moderate 1048766 Radical Liberal Moderate Conservative Reactionary

Left Right

Liberal ndash Left of Moderate

Liberal ndash Left

Believe that the government should actively promote social reform to increase individualsrsquo well being Favor change but work peacefully within the existing political system (Democrats The Green Party)

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Theories of Government

bull Bureaucratic Appointed civil servants control the government without consulting the public

bull Pluralist Competition among affected interests shapes public policy decision-making

Pluralism and Self-Interest

bull Is pluralist democracy driven by selfish desire ndash policies can be good or bad regardless of the

motives of their proponentsndash the belief that people always act in their own

self-interest has been refuted in practice (eg - heroic actions of September 11th 2001)

ndash public-spirited behavior was behind many of our greatest social movements (like the Civil Rights movement)

Political Leanings

bull Our country is made up of liberals conservatives and moderates

bull Liberals are often associated with the Democratic Party

bull Conservatives are often associated with the Republican Party

bull Moderates are often associated with Independents

Political Spectrum

bull 1048766Radical 1048766Liberal 1048766Moderate 1048766 Radical Liberal Moderate Conservative Reactionary

Left Right

Liberal ndash Left of Moderate

Liberal ndash Left

Believe that the government should actively promote social reform to increase individualsrsquo well being Favor change but work peacefully within the existing political system (Democrats The Green Party)

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Pluralism and Self-Interest

bull Is pluralist democracy driven by selfish desire ndash policies can be good or bad regardless of the

motives of their proponentsndash the belief that people always act in their own

self-interest has been refuted in practice (eg - heroic actions of September 11th 2001)

ndash public-spirited behavior was behind many of our greatest social movements (like the Civil Rights movement)

Political Leanings

bull Our country is made up of liberals conservatives and moderates

bull Liberals are often associated with the Democratic Party

bull Conservatives are often associated with the Republican Party

bull Moderates are often associated with Independents

Political Spectrum

bull 1048766Radical 1048766Liberal 1048766Moderate 1048766 Radical Liberal Moderate Conservative Reactionary

Left Right

Liberal ndash Left of Moderate

Liberal ndash Left

Believe that the government should actively promote social reform to increase individualsrsquo well being Favor change but work peacefully within the existing political system (Democrats The Green Party)

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Political Leanings

bull Our country is made up of liberals conservatives and moderates

bull Liberals are often associated with the Democratic Party

bull Conservatives are often associated with the Republican Party

bull Moderates are often associated with Independents

Political Spectrum

bull 1048766Radical 1048766Liberal 1048766Moderate 1048766 Radical Liberal Moderate Conservative Reactionary

Left Right

Liberal ndash Left of Moderate

Liberal ndash Left

Believe that the government should actively promote social reform to increase individualsrsquo well being Favor change but work peacefully within the existing political system (Democrats The Green Party)

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Political Spectrum

bull 1048766Radical 1048766Liberal 1048766Moderate 1048766 Radical Liberal Moderate Conservative Reactionary

Left Right

Liberal ndash Left of Moderate

Liberal ndash Left

Believe that the government should actively promote social reform to increase individualsrsquo well being Favor change but work peacefully within the existing political system (Democrats The Green Party)

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Liberal ndash Left of Moderate

Liberal ndash Left

Believe that the government should actively promote social reform to increase individualsrsquo well being Favor change but work peacefully within the existing political system (Democrats The Green Party)

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Conservative - Right Side of Moderate

Conservative ndash (Right)

Believe that government should stay out of the lives of citizens and businesses except on moral issues

Most favor the status quo (the way things are) amp are hesitant to change

Will work peacefully within the existing political system (Republicans Reform)

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum

Moderate ndash (Middle)

Moderates are people who have opinions between liberal and conservative and may include some of both

They are generally tolerant of many viewpoints and generally donrsquot hold extreme views

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum

bull Radical ndash (Far Left) ndash Favor a rapid

fundamental change in the existing

social economic or political order

Will use extreme measures including

violence to achieve their goals

(Communist)

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum

bull Reactionary ndash (Far Right) Advocate a return to a previous state of

affairsoften a social political or economic order that existed earlier in history

bull Will use extreme measures to achieve their goals including violence

(Dictatorships MonarchiesOligarchies) (Taliban Nazis etchellip)

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Liberal vs Conservative

Change vsTraditionbull Problems are circumstantialbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Relative Valuesbull Freedom ndash personal choicesbull Equalityndashfairnessndashlevel the playing fieldbull Govt needs to be more involved in social issuesbull Human rightsbull Problems are Individual in naturebull Individuals are responsible for social reformbull Moral Absolutes bull Moral Absolutes determine appropriate behaviorbull Competition is good Affirmative action is unnecessarybull Govrsquot needs to be less involved in social issuesbull Property rights

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Ideology applied to issues

bull Pro-choice

bull Gay marriage

bull Flag burning

bull Pro-life

bull Heterosexual marriage

bull Flag burning amendment

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Problems in societyCircumstantial vs Individual

Liberals (Democrats)

Circumstantialbull Welfare programsbull Health care for allbull Drug rehabilitation programs

Conservatives (Republicans)Individualbull Welfare limitsbull Private health carebull Tough on crime

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

The role of government in society

Liberalsbull Govrsquot is responsible for social reformbull Education fundingbull Assistance programsbull Environmental protectionConservativesbull Govrsquot should be less involvedbull School vouchersbull Charity tax deductionsbull De-regulation

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom

Equality - Freedom

bull Social equalitybull Anti-discriminationbull Gender equitybull Affirmative action programs

bull Individual freedombull The right to hirebull Merit paybull Encourage competition

• Constitutional Underpinnings
• Word Association
• Politics Defined
• Purpose of Government
• Machiavelli
• Machiavelli Quotes
• Can we be hopeful about politics
• A neutral view of politics
• Primitive Politics
• Social Contract Theory
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part I
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part II
• John Lockersquos Theory ndash Part III
• Lockersquos influence on the US
• What makes a Democracy
• Is Democracy Evil
• Do we live in a Democracy
• Majoritarian Democracy Theory
• Slide 19
• Pluralist Democracy Theory
• Arguments FOR Pluralism
• Arguments AGAINST Pluralism
• Elite Theory
• Hyperpluralist Theory
• A Reminderhellip
• Political Ideology
• Chapter One
• Two Key Questions
• What is Political Power
• Kinds of Democracy
• The Framersrsquo View
• Theories of Government
• Slide 33
• Pluralism and Self-Interest
• Political Leanings
• Political Spectrum
• Liberal ndash Left of Moderate
• Conservative - Right Side of Moderate
• Moderate- Middle of the Spectrum
• Radical - Far Left Side of the Spectrum
• Reactionary - Far Right of the Spectrum
• Liberal vs Conservative
• Ideology applied to issues
• Problems in society Circumstantial vs Individual
• The role of government in society
• Equality - Freedom