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cj 435 differences between sunni and shia muslims

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Differences Between Sunni and Shia Muslims CJ 435 Both Sunni and Shia Muslims share the most fundamental Islamic beliefs and articles of faith. The differences between these two main sub-groups within Islam initially stemmed not from spiritual differences, but political ones. Over the centuries, however, these political differences have spawned a number of varying practices and positions which have come to carry a spiritual significance. Where does it begin? The division between Shia and Sunni dates back to the death of the Prophet Muhammad, and the question of who was to take over the leadership of the Muslim nation. Sunni Muslims agree with the position taken by many of the Prophet's companions, that the new leader should be elected from among those capable of the job.

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THE LOOMING TOWERAL-QAEDA AND THE ROAD TO 9/11 CH. 10 PARADISE LOST Training for terrorism Young men from all over came to Khartoum to train for al-Qaeda. Their motivations varied, but they had in common a belief that Islam (pure and primitive, unmitigated by modernity and uncompromised by politics) would cure the wounds that socialism or Arab nationalism had failed to heal. bin Laden?s main task was to direct them toward a common enemy. ?America the weak? bin Laden told the al-Qaeda recruits that though America appeared so mighty, it was actually weak and cowardly. For all its wealth and resources, America lacks conviction. Tall tales Al-Qaeda was not actually responsible for many of the feats that bin Laden gave them credit for.

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What characterized the government in Pennsylvania under William Penn? ALL OF THESE Why was Roger Williams forced in exile by the Puritans? He believed in the complete separation of church and state Harvard College was founded to train ministers Who dissented from the Puritans and followed Roger Williams to Rhode Island? Anne Hutchinson Who were the proprietors? They were English elites who were responsible for settling, governing, and defending certain colonies Which of the following epitomized the democratic nature of New England government? The town meeting What characterized the first generation of New England land settlement? Households situated in the village, with farmland placed outside the village

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Concentration 4 AP American Government Institutions of National Government: The Congress, the presidency, the bureaucracy, and the federal courts (35-45%) The major formal and informal institutional arrangements of powers Relationships among these four institutions Links between these institutions and political parties, interest groups, the media, subnational governments, and public opinion Legislative Branch Majority Leader Minority Leader Majority Whip Minority Whip President Pro Tempore Speaker of the House Standing Committee Conference Committee Ad hoc Committee House Rules Committee Select or Special Committee General Accounting Office Office of Management and Budget Franking Privilege District Census Apportionment Malapportionment Reapportionment

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Concentration 3 AP Government Review? Political parties, interest groups, and mass media: mechanisms that facilitate the communication of interests and preferences by like-minded citizens (10-20%) Political parties and elections (including their functions, organization, historical development, and effects on the political process) Interest groups (including pacs) The range of interests that are or are not represented The activities of interest groups The effects of interest groups on the political process The unique characteristics and roles of pacs in the political process The mass media The functions and structures of the media The impacts of media on politics? Key terms Caucus Congressional campaign committee Direct primary Economic protest party

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AP American Government Review Concentration 2 Political beliefs and behaviors of individuals (10-20%) Beliefs that citizens hold about their government and its leaders Processes by which citizens learn about politics The nature, sources, and consequences of public opinion The ways in which citizens vote and otherwise participate in political life Factors that influence citizens to differ from one another in terms of political beliefs and behaviors Key Terms Americanism Civic competence Civic duty Class consciousness Culture war Equality of opportunity Equality of result External efficacy Internal efficacy Political culture Political efficacy Political ideology Gender gap Partisanship Political elite Political ideology Poll Random sample Sampling error

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AP American Government Review Concentration 1 Constitutional Underpinnings of United States Government (5-15%) Considerations that influenced the formulation and adoption of the Constitution Separation of powers Federalism Theories of democratic government Key Terms Republic Pure/direct democracy Representative democracy Parliamentary democracy Presidential democracy Constitutional democracy Totalitarianism Conservatism Liberalism Absolutism Socialism Communism Dictatorship Oligarchy Theocracy Absolute monarchy Divine right Constitutional or limited democracy Natural law Common law Natural rights National sovereignty State sovereignty Confederation Division of power Interstate commerce Intrastate commerce Domestic tranquility General welfare

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AP Government Name _____________ Smith Period _____ Chapter 13 Reading Questions Directions: using the text, answer the following questions in the space provided. (20 points) Describe two ways in which the power of the president has expanded from its constitutional base. List and explain the function of three major policymaking bodies of the Executive Office. What is the difference between a hierarchical organization and the wheel-and-spokes system of White House management? What are the two indicators of public support of the president? What is meant by the president?s ?honeymoon? period? What is an executive agreement and how is it different from a treaty? What are the ?two presidencies??

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