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A.P. Comparative Government and Politics

A.P. Comparative Government and Politics. Review for Great Britain, Russia, China, Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran. Themes for Review: (create a chart 7x7). Origins of the State Political Culture Patterns of Participation State Structures Domestic and Foreign Policies Feedback. Comparison Chart.

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A.P. Comparative Government and Politics

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  1. A.P. Comparative Government and Politics Review for Great Britain, Russia, China, Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran

  2. Themes for Review: (create a chart 7x7) • Origins of the State • Political Culture • Patterns of Participation • State Structures • Domestic and Foreign Policies • Feedback

  3. Comparison Chart

  4. Origins of the State (a.k.a. Relevant History) • Statehood/nationalism • Imperialism: Location & Timeline • Independence • Constitution • Modern Times • Current Events

  5. Political Culture • Society: Homogeneous/Heterogeneous • Cleavages: Ethnic/Religious/Economic • Participation: Suffrage/Rights • Expectations: Freedom/Oppression • Freedoms: Tolerance • Support: Who?, What?

  6. Patterns of Participation • Political Activities: Voting, Protests, Rallies • Governmental Involvement: Social Services, Education • Minority Inclusion: Dissent • Political Parties: Single/Multi • Interest Groups & Associations • International Participation: NGOs

  7. State Structures • Political System: Constitutional Monarchy, Republic, etc. • Governmental Type: Unitary, Federal • Political Spectrum: Radical - Reactionary • Elections Processes: Legitimacy? • Decision-making: Authority, Balance • Political Stability: Sources of Public Authority and Political Power

  8. Public Policy: Who does it serve? • Domestic Policy • Foreign Policy • Military Policy • Corruption Level • Economic Interests

  9. Feedback (The Media) • Free and Fair: Justice • Free Press? • Information Flow • Assembly • Military Involvement/Control • Outside Pressures

  10. Other Considerations • The Impact of Informal Politics • The Importance of Political Change • The Integration of Political and Economic Systems • Linkage Institutions • Democraticization • Globalization

  11. And one more thing… • Study your “Key Terms” and Vocabulary. This is most critical that you use them in your essays!!! • Good Luck on your studies and tests!

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