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Tom Patterson’s We the People is a concise approach to American government, emphasizing critical thinking through questions and examples relevant to today’s students. This exceptionally readable text provides opportunities to engage with the political process through tools that help students learn how to think about politics, utilizing digital resources that connect learners with the material in a personalized way. Each chapter features provocative boxes that ask students to think critically about contemporary questions, including How the U.S. Differs and How the 50 States Differ and Fake or Fact? , all of which provide tools for students to assess data and claims for themselves. Finally, each chapter includes suggestions on how the student can participate as a citizen of our democracy. The suggestions are categorized by the founding principle they embody—liberty, equality, or self-government—reinforcing the relevance of these principles today.

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Thomas E. Patterson is Bradlee Professor of Government and the Press in the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He was previously distinguished professor of political science in the Maxwell School of Citizenship at Syracuse University. Raised in a small Minnesota town near the Iowa and South Dakota borders, he was educated at South Dakota State University and the University of Minnesota, where he received his Ph.D. in 1971.Currently running the "Vanishing Voter" study at the Kennedy School of Government, which has been widely used in the media and on college campuses, Tom is also the author of six books and dozens of articles, which focus primarily on the media and elections. His book, 'Out of Order'(1994), received national attention when President Clinton said every politician and journalist should be required to read it. An earlier book, 'The Mass Media Election'(1980), received a 'Choice' award as Outstanding Academic Book, 1980-81. Another of Patterson's books, 'The Unseeing Eye'(1976), was recently selected by the American Association for Public Opinion Research as one of the fifty most influential books of the past half century in the field of public opinion.His current research includes a study of White House communication and a study of the news media's role in Western democracies. His work has been funded by major grants from the National Science Foundation, the Markle Foundation, the Smith-Richardson Foundation, the Ford Foundation and the Pew Charitable Trusts.

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Chapter 1: Political Thinking And Polictical Culture: Becoming A Responsible Citizen Flashcards

What is critical thinking?

The process of forming a constructive argument after gathering relevant facts

What is political science?

How does it help you with critical thinking?

The systematic study of government and politics

By providing you with analytical and descriptive tools to dissect information

Who was the Chief architect behind the constitution?

What papers did he contribute to that are highly revered and studied in the political science field

James Madision

What is political culture?

The widely shared and deeply ingrained beliefs of a population regarding politics

What is the United States called because of the diversity of people in the nation?

“The nation of immigrants”

What is the basis of the national identity of americans?

True or False?

Because of immigration and diversity in the United States, the gathering of similar sets of morals and ideals influences the belief as a nation more than common ancestry like other countries.

What does the latin phrase ‘E Pluribus Unum’ mean?

One out of many

What inspiration did the original white settlers have for constructing America’s core ideals?

The enlightenment period with individual progress

When were immigration restrictions from latin america and asia lifted in the 20th century?

What was the first successful large scale rebellion in history?

The American Revolution

In America, what was supposed to be the highest authority?

The Constitution - written document, not the king

Who was government aimed to serve?

What are America’s four core values?

• Individualism
• self-government

What year were slaves brought to the United States?

What war ‘ended’ slavery?

The civil war

What year was chinese immigration suspended?

What year did President Calvin Coolidge ask for a permanent chinese immigration ban?

What year was discrimination under the law regarding chinese immigrants abolished?

What year did the first national convention for womens’ rights take place?

What idea was pioneered in the 1800’s?

The idea of free education

What is politics?

The society’s way of settling conflicts; deciding who reaps the benefits and who pays the price

What is “power” regarding political development?

How important is it in politics? What does it determine?

The ability individuals, groups, or institutions have over influencing political development

Basic to politics - determines WHO has the authority to push their views on policies in every subject

What type of government does China possess?

Authoritarian Government

What kind of control does an Authoritarian government possess/use over society?

Tight controls - characterized especially over media, the election process, free expression

Government openly represses political opponents and brutalizes opposition leaders through intimidation and prohibits free speech, backed by the armed forces

What three basic systems are designed to keep the government in check?

Free market, Constitutionalism, and democracy

What is a democracy? How is it governed?

What kind of rule through elections is the operative form of a democracy?

A government system where the people govern, either indirectly or directly through elections and elected representatives

The majority rule

What type of government does control rest with a small group; such as high ranking military officers or a few wealthy families?

What is an aristocracy?

A form of government where control rests with one individual, such as a king or dictator

How do Political leaders act in a Majoritarianism system?

What is an example in today’s American society?

Political leaders act on behalf of the majority

Ex: the democratic and republican party rivalry

What limit is a part of Majoritarianism regarding policies?

People don’t pay attention to all policies

What is Party (Partisan) Polarization?

Where opinions and actions regarding political issues and situations are substantially divided along political party lines

Ex: polarization among southern and northern states leading up to the civil war where all hell broke loose

What term refers to where preferences of special interests largely determine what the government does?

What term refers to the recognized right of officials to exercise power?

PS 1H (17 decks)

• Chapter 1: Political Thinking And Polictical Culture: Becoming A Responsible Citizen
• Chapter 2: Constitutional Democracy: Promoting Liberty And Self-Government
• Chapter 3: Federalism: Forging A Nation
• Chapter 4: Civil Liberties: Protecting Individual Rights
• Chapter 5: Equal Rights: Struggling Toward Fairness
• Chapter 6: Public Opinion And Political Socialization: Shaping The People’s Voice
• Chapter 7: Political Participation: Activating The Popular Will
• Chapter 8: Political Parties, Candidates, And Campaigns: Defining The Voter’s Choice
• Chapter 9: Interest Groups: Organizing for Influence
• Chapter 10: The News Media And The Internet: Communicating Politics
• Chapter 11: Congress: Balancing National Goals And Local Interests
• Chapter 12: The Presidency: Leading The Nation
• Chapter 13: The Federal Bureaucracy: Administering The Government
• Chapter 14: The Federal Judicial System: Applying The Law
• Chapter 15: Economic And Environmental Policy: Contributing To Prosperity
• Chapter 16: Income, Welfare, And Education Policy: Providing For Personal Security
• Chapter 17: Foreign Policy: Protecting The American Way
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