PPT-The Study of American Government

Copyright 2013 Cengage WHO GOVERNS 1 How is political power actually distributed in America 2 What explains major political change TO WHAT ENDS 1 What value or values matter most in American democracy. Chapter 19. The Party System. Characteristics of Politics of the late 1800’s. Strong, stable political party, system with very loyal voters. Politicians did not address the problems caused by rapid social and economic change. American Servicemen, Wartime Government,. Wartime Consumers, Women at War. WWII:. Big Question: Is there such a thing as a “good” war?. . American Servicemen were called . GIs. , originally meant “Government Issue”, and it was stamped on all uniforms and supplies. United States Government. Unit 1: Foundations of Government. An English Political Heritage. English colonists brought with them a heritage of individual freedom & principals of government that shaped the development of the United States.. Chapter 21. The New Deal, 1932–1940. Presidents: . http://www.americanpresidentsseries.com/timeline2.htm. Chicago Tribune: . http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/081024-great-depression-photogallery,0,5754970.photogallery. Democracy and the Free Enterprise System. The American commitment to freedom for the individual is deep-rooted, and it is as evident in the nation’s economic system as it is in the political system. . Now Presenting-. American Philosophers, Romantics, Gothics, and Transcendentalists. Asking the question: . Are humans inherently good or evil?. Answer and provide examples. . The Light Side or Dark Side. 1800-1848. The “Revolution of 1800”. Jefferson wins, Burr becomes VP . Peaceful transfer of power among parties. 12. th. Amendment. Jefferson keeps virtually all of Hamilton’s policies in place (not excise tax). Primary . Sources. Molasses. Women’s Rights. Lighthouses. Taxation. Oil Spills. http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/collections/documents/usa/primarysources/primarysources.htm. GPO Access. . Gpoaccess.gov. LT1: Political Foundations. Belief in a written constitution (Mayflower Compact and the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut). Legitimacy through written laws and the description of how self-government will work. What is political power? . Power. is the ability to get another person to act in accordance with the first person’s intentions.. Authority. . It is defined as the right to use power.. Formal authority is the right to exercise power vested in a governmental office.. Colonization to Constitution. Domain I. Standards 1 - 5. Settlement of North America in the 17. th. century.. The economic and social development of British North America.. The causes of the American Revolution.. Civil Disobedience. (1849,1866). spirit. man. nature. Self-reliance. Individualism. Solitude. Non-conformity. Anti-institutionalism. Nature x Art. Anti-materialism. Anti-enlightenment. Spiritual improvement. American History I. Exploration, Movement, Expansion. What motivates movement?. Desire for new markets in which to sell your industrial/agricultural production. Desire for cheaper sources of raw materials, even new sources of raw materials.. LESSON 1: GOVERNMENT IN COLONIAL AMERICA. WHAT INFLUENCED THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR GOVERNMENT INSTITUTIONS?. OUR POLITICAL HERITAGE. WHERE DID AMERICANS GET THEIR IDEAS ABOUT GOVERNMENT?. WE STOLE THEM – WE’RE AMERICANS!!.