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Chapter 1: People, Politics, and Participation

Chapter Summary:

This chapter contains fundamentals of the study of politics and government, including the

following:

•Why the study of politics is necessary •What government does •The types of government •The origins of American democracy—natural law, a social contract, and representative democracy •Political culture and American values •The changing demographic nature of American democracy •The study of ideologies

Chapter Learning Objectives:

Having studied this chapter, students should be able to do each of the following: 1.Define government and identify its key functions.

2.Compare and contrast the various types of government.

3.Demonstrate knowledge of the origins of American democracy.

4.Identify the core values underlying American political culture.

5.Evaluate the significance of demographic changes in the United States.

6.Demonstrate knowledge of the key ideologies in U.S. politics.

Chapter Outline:

• y shd u stdy am dem now? Or, Why Should You Study American Democracy

Now?a.How Technology Has Changed Politics b.The Political Context Now

c.Civic Engagement: Acting on Your Views

II.What Government Does III.Types of Government IV.Origins of American Democracy

a.Democracy’s Origins in Popular Protest: The Influence of the Reformation

and the Enlightenment b.The Modern Political Philosophy of Hobbes and Locke c.The Creation of the United States as an Experiment in Representative Democracy American Democracy Now 3e Brigid Harrison Jean Harris Michelle Deardorff (Instructor Manual All Chapters, 100% Original Verified, A

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• Political Culture and American Values

a.Liberty b.Equality c.Capitalism d.Consent of the Governed e.Individual, Family, and Community VI.The Changing Face of American Democracy a.A Population That Is Growing—and on the Move b.An Aging Population

c.A Changing Complexion: Race and Ethnicity in the United States Today

d.Changing Households: American Families Today

e.Why the Changing Population Matters for Politics and Government

VII.Ideology: A Prism for Viewing American Democracy

a.Liberalism b.Conservatism

c.Other Ideologies on a Traditional Spectrum: Socialism and Libertarianism

d.A Three-Dimensional Political Compass

Complementary Lecture Topics:

Below are suggestions for lectures or lecture topics that will complement the text. In general, these topics assume that students have read the chapter beforehand.•To what extent have natural factors allowed the core ideals of individualism, equality, and others to develop and flourish? If the United States had been located on the European continent, or lacked vast natural resources, would it have affected the development of American ideals? With the advent of global trading networks and communication systems, and growing economic problems, can we expect a significant change in traditional American ideals in the future?•Americans are bound together by a common set of political ideas, and not a common kinship as are the French and Japanese. If this general political consensus was lost, what would be the likely consequence?•Politics is the process through which a society settles its conflicts. Those who do prevail are said to have power. Are those with power restricted by political ideals, or does power endow them with unfettered authority to pursue private ends? Are there historical examples that support one view or the other? 2 / 4

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Class Discussion Topics:

• The relationship between technology and political participation is a great place to generate discussion with today’s students, all of whom are tremendously technologically savvy. Ask them to analyze their own mobile devices and consider how they might be effective political tools, either as communications devices or perhaps as participatory devices. Encourage students to compare different technologies and identify strengths and weaknesses of each.

• Encourage students to understand how the role of government has changed over time, and then discuss the role of government in the past, present and future. Ask them what roles they believe the government should play in the twenty-first-century United States, and get them to justify or support their positions.

• Using the data and content from the text, encourage students to discuss the impact of changing demographics across the United States and the possible political effects as the twenty-first century continues. Encourage them to consider the connections among population growth, service demands, and the role of government in civil society.

Chapter Activities:

Activities Introduction:

Dear Instructor/Professor, The following activities presented for you in this manual have been tailored specifically for American Democracy Now. They are an easy tool designed to guide you through the textbook. They will walk you through each chapter from American Democracy Now. As you use these fun activities, we hope you and your students will enjoy the gift of lifelong learning. Also, remember that these are a flexible working draft you can to tailor to your needs.Sincerely, The author & collaborators

• THEN, NOW, NEXT Discussion Activity

Participants: entire class in small-group or large-group discussion

Time: 10–15 minutes

Directions Utilize the “Then, Now, Next” questions from the beginning of the chapter as a basis for class discussion.• Then—Cynicism, distrust, and apathy have characterized Americans’ relationship with their government for the past generation. 3 / 4

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© 2013 by McGraw-Hill Education. This is proprietary material solely for authorized instructor use. Not authorized for sale or distribution in any manner. This document may not be copied, scanned, duplicated, forwarded, distributed, or posted on a website, in whole or part.• Now—New information technologies, new political leadership, and a diversifying population give cause for optimism as the nation responds to the challenges of a new millennium.• Next— ▪ Will the present generation break the cycle of cynicism that has pervaded the politics of the recent past?▪ Will new information technologies facilitate and energize political participation?▪ Will the face of American politics change as the nation’s population grows and shifts?

II. One-Minute Paper Individual Activity

Participants: entire class individually

Time: 1–2 minutes

What to Expect This easy activity allows the entire class to participate. It entails the individual completion of a 1- to 2-minute written essay. Suggested writing topics are chapter-specific for American Democracy Now.

What Students Will Learn In this activity, you are engaging students in effective critical thinking via writing. For optimal results, brief students in the subject matter first. Then, administer the exercise.Collect and read the papers. Finally, during the next class, give feedback to students on their papers. Specific quotes and praise can help students retain a lifelong learning experience about the subject of study.

Topics: Chapter 1 – People, Politics, and Participation

To students: Please write a 1-minute reply to the following:

Topic 1: Civic Engagement/Political Apathy

Define civic engagement. Name and explain two or three common examples of civic engagement.

III. Peer Quiz Activity

Participants: 2-person teams

Time: 3–5 minutes

What to Expect This easy activity allows the students to participate in groups. The students will review and test themselves on the content of the chapter. They will also provide each other with constructive and positive feedback for enhanced exam performance.

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