Politics in AmericaIntroduces students to the American political system by examining the struggle for power-the participants, the stakes, the processes, and the institutional arenas. |
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... values and beliefs in a society . and with emotional impulses to action . Political institutions are shaped by ideas ... Values are shared ideas about what is good and desirable . Values provide standards for judging what is right or ...
... values and beliefs in a society . and with emotional impulses to action . Political institutions are shaped by ideas ... Values are shared ideas about what is good and desirable . Values provide standards for judging what is right or ...
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... values and institutions are deeply rooted in this country . Since most people are not aware that they are oppressed and victimized , the first step toward social change is consciousness raising that is , making people aware of their ...
... values and institutions are deeply rooted in this country . Since most people are not aware that they are oppressed and victimized , the first step toward social change is consciousness raising that is , making people aware of their ...
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... values ? The American political culture places great value on individual liberty , limited government intervention in people's personal lives , equality of opportunity , and individual responsibility for one's own fate in life ( see ...
... values ? The American political culture places great value on individual liberty , limited government intervention in people's personal lives , equality of opportunity , and individual responsibility for one's own fate in life ( see ...
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Politics and Political Science | 1 |
The Purposes of Government | 7 |
The Paradox of Democracy | 15 |
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