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Topics for Test 2
Chapters 3, 6, 7, 8.
| Inputs into the Political System: |
1. Chapter 3
Federalism
1)Federalism:
theory and practice
2)Role of the
national government in federal system
3)Role of state and local government in federal system
4)Advantages and disadvantages of federalism
5)Evolution of federalism
6)Need for reform of the federal system
2. Chapter 6: Public Opinion
1) What is Public Opinion?
2) How is Opinion measured?
3) How is Opinion formed?
4)What are the qualities of Opinion?
5) What do public opinion studies tell us about the average citizens?
6) What is the role of public opinion in democracy?3) |
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3. Chapter 7: Interest Groups
1) Definition of Interest Groups
2) Types of Interest Groups
3) Techniques used by Interest Groups
4) Pros and Cons of Interest Groups
5) Role of interest groups in government
6) Regulation of Interest Groups by government |
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4. Chapter 8: Mass Media
1) Definition of mass media
2) Criticisms of media
3) Government attempts at regulation
4) Political functions of media
5) Role of media in a democracy |
| Reading Assignments: |
Cummings and Wise |
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Chapters 3, 6,7,8. |
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