PPT-Chapter 8 American Politics

George Washington elected president unanimously took office 1789 Government began on harmonious note but party politics already emerging in states Constitution did not address political parties election. At first glance, American politics is complicated and complex, but upon further examination, everything that happens in the American political process has a logical and often simple explanation. . Why Do We Have a Government?. The American People. The Immigrant Society. United States is a nation of immigrants.. Three waves of Immigration:. Northwestern Europeans (prior to late 19. th. Century). Southern and eastern Europeans (late 19. Ali C. Monroe. History of Television and Politics. Television was introduced in America in 1940 and soon after substituted the radio as the main source of information (Noble, 211). . The television has changed the way we see politics and politicians and this all started in the 1950s. . Pages 224-227. Terms-pages 225-227. Jazz – American style of music that developed from ragtime and blues and that uses syncopated rhythms and improvisation. Symbolize – to represent, express, or identify by a symbol. Essential Question: What is the nature of the relationship between the citizen and the state?. Politics . The process by which groups make decisions. Cause of social change. Democratic governments exercise power through the will of the people. Creating a Distinctive American Culture in the 18. th. Century. Making Sense of 18. th. Century American Politics. Inheritance of British ideology about government. Divergence: The Nature of American politics. The American . Electorate. In 1993, Congress made registering to vote easier when they passed the . motor. -voter law allowing people to register when they applied for driver’s licenses.. The American . 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.. Syllabus. Dr. Patricia j. woods, ph.d.. Depiction of politicians. Image credit: www.canarytrap.in. TO CONTACT ME:. Office: 222 Anderson Hall. Office hours: 5-6 periods, Monday and Friday in person, by phone, or by Skype. Chapter 9 Review Video. Jacksonian. America. The Rise of Mass Politics. Age . of Jackson??. More Americans (white males) participated in politics. Property requirements and taxpaying requirements disappeared in many states. What does it mean to be an American today?. Learning Outcomes. To understand the values, beliefs and culture identified with being “American”. To understand the content and assessment of the US politics A-level unit. 1 https://kirasanbonmatsu.squarespace.com 2 Sanbonmatsu, Kira. 2002. mocrats, Republicans, and the Politics of Women’s PlaceAnn Arbor:University of Michigan Press. Peer Reviewed ArticlesMatos, Ya C B. Research Question. What has caused the political polarization we see today: where did it come from and who caused it?. Introduction. Over the past half-century our politics have become increasingly more polarized. Syllabus. Dr. Patricia j. woods, ph.d.. Depiction of politicians. Image credit: www.canarytrap.in. TO CONTACT ME:. Office: 222 Anderson Hall. Office hours: 5-6 periods, Monday and Friday in person, by phone, or by Skype.