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Chapter 1

Chapter 1. Introducing government in America. How should we govern?. What should government do?. Natural rights Order versus Anarchy Foibles of human nature. What is democracy?. Direct Indirect. Founder’s Distrust of Democracy. Impractical Fleeting passions of the people.

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Chapter 1

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  1. Chapter 1 Introducing government in America

  2. How should we govern?

  3. What should government do? • Natural rights • Order versus Anarchy • Foibles of human nature

  4. What is democracy? • Direct • Indirect

  5. Founder’s Distrust of Democracy • Impractical • Fleeting passions of the people

  6. What are the basic responsibilities of government in a democracy?

  7. Theories of American democracy • Elite and Class theory • Pluralist theory • Hyperpluralism

  8. Views on Scope of Government • Liberal • Conservative

  9. Fundamentals democratic values • Popular sovereignty • Respect for individual • Liberty • Equality

  10. Fundamental democratic processes • Free and fair elections with competing political parties • Majority rule with minority rights • Freedom of expression • Right to assemble and protest

  11. Fundamental democratic structures • Federalism • Separation of Powers • Checks and balances • Constitutionalism

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