Politics

CHAPTER 3 Federalism Chapter Outline with Keyed-in Resources SEQ NLI \r 0 \h I?? seq NLA \r 0 \h . Governmental structure SEQ NLA \r 0 \h A?? seq NL1 \r 0 \h . Introduction SEQ NL1 \r 0 \h 1?? seq NL_a \r 0 \h . Definition: political system with local government units, as well as the national government, that can make final decisions regarding some governmental activities and whose existence is protected SEQ NL_a \r 0 \h a?? seq NL_1_ \r 0 \h ) Examples of federal governments: United States, Canada, India, Germany, Switzerland, Australia 2?? seq NL_a \r 0 \h . Unitary government: SEQ NL_a \r 0 \h a?? seq NL_1_ \r 0 \h ) all local governments are subservient to the national government

CHAPTER 5 Public Opinion Chapter Outline with Keyed-in Resources SEQ NLI \r 0 \h I?? seq NLA \r 0 \h . What is public opinion? SEQ NLA \r 0 \h A?? seq NL1 \r 0 \h . People do not spend a great deal of time thinking about politics; results: SEQ NL1 \r 0 \h 1?? seq NL_a \r 0 \h . Public ignorance: Monetary Control Bill ruse, poor name recognition of leaders 2?? seq NL_a \r 0 \h . How polling questions are worded affects the person?s answer 3?? seq NL_a \r 0 \h . Public opinion is unstable B?? seq NL1 \r 0 \h . Public consultation works best with clear-cut political choices. C?? seq NL1 \r 0 \h . Specific attitudes may be less important to the health of society than is the underlying political culture. D?? seq NL1 \r 0 \h . See the Politically Speaking box, John Q. Public

CHAPTER 8 Elections and Campaigns Chapter Outline with Keyed-in Resources SEQ NLI \r 0 \h I?? seq NLA \r 0 \h . Presidential versus congressional campaigns SEQ NLA \r 0 \h A?? seq NL1 \r 0 \h . Introduction SEQ NL1 \r 0 \h 1?? seq NL_a \r 0 \h . Two phases: getting nominated and getting elected 2?? seq NL_a \r 0 \h . Getting nominated SEQ NL_a \r 0 \h a?? seq NL_1_ \r 0 \h ) Getting your name on the ballot b?? seq NL_1_ \r 0 \h ) An individual effort (versus organizational effort in Europe) c?? seq NL_1_ \r 0 \h ) U.S. parties now stress label more than organization d?? seq NL_1_ \r 0 \h ) Parties used to play larger role in determining who will be nominated. B?? seq NL1 \r 0 \h . Major differences SEQ NL1 \r 0 \h