The document discusses different aspects of authority and the state. It describes how power is shared between branches of the US government as well as federal and state governments. It also discusses political parties, interest groups, types of legitimate authority including traditional, charismatic, and legal-rational. The document examines obedience to authority through Milgram's experiment and defines the key aspects of a state according to Weber involving use of force over a given territory.
The document discusses different aspects of authority and governance in the United States. It explains that power is shared between the three branches of government and federal and state governments. Political parties and interest groups also wield influence. It defines political parties, interest groups, and different types of legitimate authority. Max Weber's views on authority, legitimacy, and the state are outlined.
Citizens United Is Unconstitutional - Restore Democracy to The PeopleLinda Sturgeon
Visit http://americansforamendment.org/ for more information.
We are not affiliated with MTA, but, this quote is most applicable from https://movetoamend.org/voters-both-parties-object-supreme-court-activism "We’re fed up with the influence of Big Money in our political system. “If anything can unite Americans across party and ideological lines, it should be the arrogant and unprecedented Supreme Court ruling [Citizens United] that corporations [including unions, associations, and other entities] are “persons” with all the protections and rights of the Constitution. In a case trumped up by the court itself, five activist judges reversed 100 years of precedent to allow unlimited, special-interest money to be spent in our local, state and federal elections. Corporations [and other entities] are now free to spend unlimited money on behalf of a candidate they favor, or against one they wish to silence. No grassroots organization will ever be likely to raise enough money for their candidate to compete on a level playing field. Put simply in a New York Times headline, the story comes down to, “Lobbies’ New Power: Cross Us and Our Cash Will Bury You.” As moderate Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne, Jr. wrote, “The only proper response to this distortion of our political system by ideologically driven justices is a popular revolt.”The choice is simple. Will government answer to the people, or serve special interests? Will elections be an opportunity for the people to speak powerfully to their government, or will elections become competitions among corporate powers, unions and giant foundations to serve their own interests? And what if corporate interests are tied to an unfriendly foreign power? It is difficult to imagine how our democracy would be strengthened by a large infusion of cash into our political process from such governments as Russia, China or Saudi Arabia. Most outrage at this attack on democracy focuses on national politics. However, the ruling also nullifies protections against corporate domination of elections in the 23 states, including Colorado, that model their laws on the federal Constitution.”
Democracia and allied organizations helped stop the passage of two anti-immigrant bills in Florida through a Spanish language ad campaign targeting prominent Hispanic legislators supporting the bills. The campaign urged the community to mobilize against the bills and their sponsors, leading one legislator to publicly oppose the measures and the other to vote against their own proposal. Politicians in Florida and Pennsylvania are also attempting to suppress voter participation through restrictive voting laws, despite providing no evidence of voter impersonation problems. Democracia opposes these efforts as barriers to participation in democracy.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in Citizens United v. FEC dealing with campaign finance regulation. The conservative group Citizens United wanted to air a film about Hillary Clinton during her 2008 presidential campaign, which would have violated the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act. The Court ruled 5-4 that the section of the Act prohibiting corporate and union independent political expenditures violated the First Amendment. The ruling overturned precedents that had allowed increased regulation of campaign spending by corporations, finding that political speech cannot be restricted based on the speaker. It did not affect bans on direct candidate donations by corporations.
Black Hole Fund: A Young Persons Guide to WealthRay Brannon
The document summarizes the journey of a man who traded a single red paperclip for increasingly valuable items over the course of a year, starting with a doorknob and ultimately trading up to a house. Some of the trades included a Coleman stove, a generator, a ski-mobile, a cube van, a recording contract, free rent in Phoenix, and an afternoon with Alice Cooper, culminating in the acquisition of a house in Canada after trading a KISS snow globe to an avid collector.
Social Media: Week Four - Social Media Ecologies - Revised 4/12Ray Brannon
The document discusses how youth today engage with digital media and social media in unique ways compared to previous generations. It describes several levels of engagement, from "Hanging Out" which involves basic socializing online, to "Messing Around" which involves more experimental play, to "Geeking Out" which involves intense commitment to particular online interests and communities. It emphasizes how new media allows youth to find and express their authentic selves.
1. Youth today are adopting digital media and social media in a unique historical moment tied to changes in sociability and culture.
2. They socialize online first to set up real-world meetups, sharing music and videos together online or watching videos offline in groups.
3. They engage more intensely online through activities like chatting or creating media without oversight from parents or schools.
Chapter 8 cross cultural relations and diversityRay Brannon
The document discusses a diversity game that can be played online to improve cultural intelligence. The game teaches that there are multiple viewpoints instead of just one way of thinking, and encourages developing an open mindset that accepts different perspectives rather than refusing to consider other views.
The document discusses different aspects of authority and governance in the United States. It explains that power is shared between the three branches of government and federal and state governments. Political parties and interest groups also wield influence. It defines political parties, interest groups, and different types of legitimate authority. Max Weber's views on authority, legitimacy, and the state are outlined.
Citizens United Is Unconstitutional - Restore Democracy to The PeopleLinda Sturgeon
Visit http://americansforamendment.org/ for more information.
We are not affiliated with MTA, but, this quote is most applicable from https://movetoamend.org/voters-both-parties-object-supreme-court-activism "We’re fed up with the influence of Big Money in our political system. “If anything can unite Americans across party and ideological lines, it should be the arrogant and unprecedented Supreme Court ruling [Citizens United] that corporations [including unions, associations, and other entities] are “persons” with all the protections and rights of the Constitution. In a case trumped up by the court itself, five activist judges reversed 100 years of precedent to allow unlimited, special-interest money to be spent in our local, state and federal elections. Corporations [and other entities] are now free to spend unlimited money on behalf of a candidate they favor, or against one they wish to silence. No grassroots organization will ever be likely to raise enough money for their candidate to compete on a level playing field. Put simply in a New York Times headline, the story comes down to, “Lobbies’ New Power: Cross Us and Our Cash Will Bury You.” As moderate Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne, Jr. wrote, “The only proper response to this distortion of our political system by ideologically driven justices is a popular revolt.”The choice is simple. Will government answer to the people, or serve special interests? Will elections be an opportunity for the people to speak powerfully to their government, or will elections become competitions among corporate powers, unions and giant foundations to serve their own interests? And what if corporate interests are tied to an unfriendly foreign power? It is difficult to imagine how our democracy would be strengthened by a large infusion of cash into our political process from such governments as Russia, China or Saudi Arabia. Most outrage at this attack on democracy focuses on national politics. However, the ruling also nullifies protections against corporate domination of elections in the 23 states, including Colorado, that model their laws on the federal Constitution.”
Democracia and allied organizations helped stop the passage of two anti-immigrant bills in Florida through a Spanish language ad campaign targeting prominent Hispanic legislators supporting the bills. The campaign urged the community to mobilize against the bills and their sponsors, leading one legislator to publicly oppose the measures and the other to vote against their own proposal. Politicians in Florida and Pennsylvania are also attempting to suppress voter participation through restrictive voting laws, despite providing no evidence of voter impersonation problems. Democracia opposes these efforts as barriers to participation in democracy.
The Supreme Court heard arguments in Citizens United v. FEC dealing with campaign finance regulation. The conservative group Citizens United wanted to air a film about Hillary Clinton during her 2008 presidential campaign, which would have violated the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act. The Court ruled 5-4 that the section of the Act prohibiting corporate and union independent political expenditures violated the First Amendment. The ruling overturned precedents that had allowed increased regulation of campaign spending by corporations, finding that political speech cannot be restricted based on the speaker. It did not affect bans on direct candidate donations by corporations.
Black Hole Fund: A Young Persons Guide to WealthRay Brannon
The document summarizes the journey of a man who traded a single red paperclip for increasingly valuable items over the course of a year, starting with a doorknob and ultimately trading up to a house. Some of the trades included a Coleman stove, a generator, a ski-mobile, a cube van, a recording contract, free rent in Phoenix, and an afternoon with Alice Cooper, culminating in the acquisition of a house in Canada after trading a KISS snow globe to an avid collector.
Social Media: Week Four - Social Media Ecologies - Revised 4/12Ray Brannon
The document discusses how youth today engage with digital media and social media in unique ways compared to previous generations. It describes several levels of engagement, from "Hanging Out" which involves basic socializing online, to "Messing Around" which involves more experimental play, to "Geeking Out" which involves intense commitment to particular online interests and communities. It emphasizes how new media allows youth to find and express their authentic selves.
1. Youth today are adopting digital media and social media in a unique historical moment tied to changes in sociability and culture.
2. They socialize online first to set up real-world meetups, sharing music and videos together online or watching videos offline in groups.
3. They engage more intensely online through activities like chatting or creating media without oversight from parents or schools.
Chapter 8 cross cultural relations and diversityRay Brannon
The document discusses a diversity game that can be played online to improve cultural intelligence. The game teaches that there are multiple viewpoints instead of just one way of thinking, and encourages developing an open mindset that accepts different perspectives rather than refusing to consider other views.
This document discusses the evolution of social media and perspectives on its impact. It presents quotes from the 1790s, 1900s, and 1990s that express concerns about new forms of media corruptng youth. The text then defines social media and social networking as online tools and platforms for publishing, conversing and sharing content. It notes that social networking sites allow users to create profiles and socialize through tools like blogs, videos and messaging. Finally, it lists some pitfalls of older communication forms like too many websites to visit and difficulties organizing emails, while noting new abilities of individuals and organizations to communicate online through personal publishing, wikis and sharing content.
The document discusses Max Weber's views on ascetic Protestantism and the pursuit of wealth. It notes that Puritans rejected spending money on entertainment that didn't "serve God's glory" and felt a duty to hold and increase their possessions. Weber argued that ascetic Protestantism gave an ethical foundation to this attitude by condemning dishonesty and impulsive greed, but viewing the attainment of wealth through labor as a sign of God's blessing. Body language accounts for 55% of impressions people form of each other, tone of voice 38%, and actual words only 7%.
This document discusses various techniques for effective interpersonal communication, including active listening, body language, and the power of words. It provides tips on reading facial expressions and mirroring body language to build trust. Active listening techniques encouraged include not interrupting, asking questions, acknowledging the other person, maintaining eye contact, and paraphrasing. The document emphasizes that first impressions are important and that nonverbal communication such as posture, walking style and hand gestures influence how we are perceived.
The document discusses Emile Durkheim and his theory of functionalism in sociology. Durkheim argued that society should be studied as its own distinct level beyond individuals. He coined the term "social fact" and said social facts should be explained by other social facts, not psychological or biological factors. Durkheim viewed society as a stable system with all parts working together to promote stability and order. He analyzed suicide rates to show they varied predictably by social categories rather than being explained by individuals. Functionalism views deviance as normal and necessary for society, serving functions like boundary maintenance and innovation.
This document provides tips for improving public speaking skills, including creating a positive self-image, breathing exercises, avoiding filler words, varying voice pitch and speed between 150-170 words per minute, using pauses effectively, engaging the audience with facial expressions and gestures, incorporating stories and dialogue, and using visual aids to enhance presentations.
The document discusses various scams and provides tips to protect yourself from identity theft and cybercrime. It notes that 1 in 3 people have had their personal information lost or stolen this year. Common scams mentioned include phishing emails, fake lottery or prize notifications, romance scams, and scareware that pretends to detect viruses. The document provides resources for reporting scams and checking if websites or emails are legitimate. It emphasizes using strong, unique passwords and caution with public WiFi networks.
Using your sociological imagination: Occupy Wall Street Ray Brannon
This document discusses using a sociological imagination to understand social phenomena by considering inconvenient social facts that may challenge preconceptions and asking whether common assumptions apply to all or most people.
"They were just neighbors": Cosimo Mastassa and The New Orleans SoundGeorge De Stefano
This is an excerpted version of the presentation I gave at the 2013 conference of the Italian American Studies Association in New Orleans, on the legendary studio owner and recording engineer Cosimo Matassa. He and a stellar cast of musicians, singers and arrangers (Little Richard, Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, Earl Palmer, Professor Longhair, etc) made records that changed the course of American popular music and also influenced the '60s British Invasion.
1. The document discusses three major sociological frameworks - structural functionalism, conflict perspective, and symbolic interactionism.
2. Structural functionalism, associated with theorists like Durkheim and Parsons, views social institutions as playing a key role in maintaining a stable society by socializing individuals into roles.
3. The conflict perspective, associated with Marx and feminist theorists, focuses on how social structures promote inequality and division, and views conflict as the driver of social change.
4. Symbolic interactionism, associated with theorists like Blumer and Goffman, examines micro-level interactions and how society emerges from interpersonal communications through symbolic meaning like language.
Un terremoto de magnitud 7.0 golpeó la capital de Haití, Puerto Príncipe, el 12 de enero de 2010, destruyendo la infraestructura de la ciudad y causando más de 100,000 muertes y afectando a aproximadamente 3 millones de personas. Las imágenes mostraron cadáveres por todas partes y personas desesperadas buscando agua y comida, ya que los hospitales colapsaron. Países de todo el mundo enviaron ayuda humanitaria, incluidos Estados Unidos, países latinoamericanos y europeos, la Cruz Roja
RadioAMLO informa sobre su programación semanal, que incluye programas matutinos de lunes a viernes y los fines de semana, así como noticias sobre un reconocimiento a la UNAM, un análisis de la reforma laboral panista, y una discusión sobre la revocación del mandato de Felipe Calderón. El boletín también incluye enlaces a su blog y sitio web para más información.
La naturaleza es hermosa y compleja. Contiene una gran diversidad de plantas y animales que interactúan en ecosistemas delicados. Debemos proteger el medio ambiente y apreciar la maravilla de la naturaleza.
O documento lista obras literárias lidas e apresentadas pelo autor. As obras incluem livros de ficção e não-ficção de diferentes gêneros e épocas que exploram temas como história, política e sociedade.
Este documento descreve os componentes e propriedades do solo, incluindo a constituição do solo, tipos de solo, perfil do solo, e dicas de plantio para horta, jardim e aromáticas.
La historia de la Web comenzó con las ideas de Vannevar Bush en los años 40 sobre un sistema de hipertexto. Tim Berners-Lee propuso el World Wide Web en 1989 mientras trabajaba en el CERN, creando el primer navegador y servidor web. El lanzamiento del navegador Mosaic en 1993 llevó a la Web a una adopción masiva. Berners-Lee es considerado el inventor de la World Wide Web.
El documento describe los componentes mecánicos de un microscopio, incluyendo el pie, tubo, revólver, platina y tornillos. Explica que estos elementos sostienen las partes ópticas y de iluminación, y permiten los movimientos necesarios para enfocar el objeto. También define conceptos como la inercia y masa inercial en dinámica, y describe brevemente el análisis cualitativo y cuantitativo de movimientos humanos.
Este documento presenta un proyecto TIC para un centro educativo. El proyecto tiene varias líneas de acción como alfabetización digital, uso de materiales, biblioteca escolar y formación del profesorado. Los objetivos son mejorar las habilidades del alumnado y profesorado en el uso de las TIC para el aprendizaje. El proyecto se evalúa midiendo el progreso del alumnado, profesorado y proceso de integración de las TIC en la enseñanza.
The document discusses several topics related to political parties in the United States including what they are, their functions, the origins of the two-party system, different types of party systems, and aspects of how U.S. political parties operate such as nominating candidates, funding campaigns, and enforcing campaign finance laws.
This interactive civics document provides information on key American political principles like consent of the governed, limited government, representative government, rule of law, and democracy. It also summarizes important historical documents that shaped American government such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Users can click on each topic or document for more detailed explanations of essential civics concepts.
This document discusses the evolution of social media and perspectives on its impact. It presents quotes from the 1790s, 1900s, and 1990s that express concerns about new forms of media corruptng youth. The text then defines social media and social networking as online tools and platforms for publishing, conversing and sharing content. It notes that social networking sites allow users to create profiles and socialize through tools like blogs, videos and messaging. Finally, it lists some pitfalls of older communication forms like too many websites to visit and difficulties organizing emails, while noting new abilities of individuals and organizations to communicate online through personal publishing, wikis and sharing content.
The document discusses Max Weber's views on ascetic Protestantism and the pursuit of wealth. It notes that Puritans rejected spending money on entertainment that didn't "serve God's glory" and felt a duty to hold and increase their possessions. Weber argued that ascetic Protestantism gave an ethical foundation to this attitude by condemning dishonesty and impulsive greed, but viewing the attainment of wealth through labor as a sign of God's blessing. Body language accounts for 55% of impressions people form of each other, tone of voice 38%, and actual words only 7%.
This document discusses various techniques for effective interpersonal communication, including active listening, body language, and the power of words. It provides tips on reading facial expressions and mirroring body language to build trust. Active listening techniques encouraged include not interrupting, asking questions, acknowledging the other person, maintaining eye contact, and paraphrasing. The document emphasizes that first impressions are important and that nonverbal communication such as posture, walking style and hand gestures influence how we are perceived.
The document discusses Emile Durkheim and his theory of functionalism in sociology. Durkheim argued that society should be studied as its own distinct level beyond individuals. He coined the term "social fact" and said social facts should be explained by other social facts, not psychological or biological factors. Durkheim viewed society as a stable system with all parts working together to promote stability and order. He analyzed suicide rates to show they varied predictably by social categories rather than being explained by individuals. Functionalism views deviance as normal and necessary for society, serving functions like boundary maintenance and innovation.
This document provides tips for improving public speaking skills, including creating a positive self-image, breathing exercises, avoiding filler words, varying voice pitch and speed between 150-170 words per minute, using pauses effectively, engaging the audience with facial expressions and gestures, incorporating stories and dialogue, and using visual aids to enhance presentations.
The document discusses various scams and provides tips to protect yourself from identity theft and cybercrime. It notes that 1 in 3 people have had their personal information lost or stolen this year. Common scams mentioned include phishing emails, fake lottery or prize notifications, romance scams, and scareware that pretends to detect viruses. The document provides resources for reporting scams and checking if websites or emails are legitimate. It emphasizes using strong, unique passwords and caution with public WiFi networks.
Using your sociological imagination: Occupy Wall Street Ray Brannon
This document discusses using a sociological imagination to understand social phenomena by considering inconvenient social facts that may challenge preconceptions and asking whether common assumptions apply to all or most people.
"They were just neighbors": Cosimo Mastassa and The New Orleans SoundGeorge De Stefano
This is an excerpted version of the presentation I gave at the 2013 conference of the Italian American Studies Association in New Orleans, on the legendary studio owner and recording engineer Cosimo Matassa. He and a stellar cast of musicians, singers and arrangers (Little Richard, Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, Earl Palmer, Professor Longhair, etc) made records that changed the course of American popular music and also influenced the '60s British Invasion.
1. The document discusses three major sociological frameworks - structural functionalism, conflict perspective, and symbolic interactionism.
2. Structural functionalism, associated with theorists like Durkheim and Parsons, views social institutions as playing a key role in maintaining a stable society by socializing individuals into roles.
3. The conflict perspective, associated with Marx and feminist theorists, focuses on how social structures promote inequality and division, and views conflict as the driver of social change.
4. Symbolic interactionism, associated with theorists like Blumer and Goffman, examines micro-level interactions and how society emerges from interpersonal communications through symbolic meaning like language.
Un terremoto de magnitud 7.0 golpeó la capital de Haití, Puerto Príncipe, el 12 de enero de 2010, destruyendo la infraestructura de la ciudad y causando más de 100,000 muertes y afectando a aproximadamente 3 millones de personas. Las imágenes mostraron cadáveres por todas partes y personas desesperadas buscando agua y comida, ya que los hospitales colapsaron. Países de todo el mundo enviaron ayuda humanitaria, incluidos Estados Unidos, países latinoamericanos y europeos, la Cruz Roja
RadioAMLO informa sobre su programación semanal, que incluye programas matutinos de lunes a viernes y los fines de semana, así como noticias sobre un reconocimiento a la UNAM, un análisis de la reforma laboral panista, y una discusión sobre la revocación del mandato de Felipe Calderón. El boletín también incluye enlaces a su blog y sitio web para más información.
La naturaleza es hermosa y compleja. Contiene una gran diversidad de plantas y animales que interactúan en ecosistemas delicados. Debemos proteger el medio ambiente y apreciar la maravilla de la naturaleza.
O documento lista obras literárias lidas e apresentadas pelo autor. As obras incluem livros de ficção e não-ficção de diferentes gêneros e épocas que exploram temas como história, política e sociedade.
Este documento descreve os componentes e propriedades do solo, incluindo a constituição do solo, tipos de solo, perfil do solo, e dicas de plantio para horta, jardim e aromáticas.
La historia de la Web comenzó con las ideas de Vannevar Bush en los años 40 sobre un sistema de hipertexto. Tim Berners-Lee propuso el World Wide Web en 1989 mientras trabajaba en el CERN, creando el primer navegador y servidor web. El lanzamiento del navegador Mosaic en 1993 llevó a la Web a una adopción masiva. Berners-Lee es considerado el inventor de la World Wide Web.
El documento describe los componentes mecánicos de un microscopio, incluyendo el pie, tubo, revólver, platina y tornillos. Explica que estos elementos sostienen las partes ópticas y de iluminación, y permiten los movimientos necesarios para enfocar el objeto. También define conceptos como la inercia y masa inercial en dinámica, y describe brevemente el análisis cualitativo y cuantitativo de movimientos humanos.
Este documento presenta un proyecto TIC para un centro educativo. El proyecto tiene varias líneas de acción como alfabetización digital, uso de materiales, biblioteca escolar y formación del profesorado. Los objetivos son mejorar las habilidades del alumnado y profesorado en el uso de las TIC para el aprendizaje. El proyecto se evalúa midiendo el progreso del alumnado, profesorado y proceso de integración de las TIC en la enseñanza.
The document discusses several topics related to political parties in the United States including what they are, their functions, the origins of the two-party system, different types of party systems, and aspects of how U.S. political parties operate such as nominating candidates, funding campaigns, and enforcing campaign finance laws.
This interactive civics document provides information on key American political principles like consent of the governed, limited government, representative government, rule of law, and democracy. It also summarizes important historical documents that shaped American government such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Users can click on each topic or document for more detailed explanations of essential civics concepts.
This document discusses interest groups, which are organizations that attempt to influence government decision-making. It notes that interest groups can help address issues like collective action problems. There are different types of interest groups, including economic groups, public interest groups, and think tanks. Lobbyists represent interest groups to government officials. Political action committees raise money to influence elections. Recent Supreme Court rulings have increased the role of money in politics. Interest groups engage in both insider lobbying of Congress as well as outsider efforts to shape public opinion. There is a debate around the representational inequalities and influence that interest groups, especially those with greater resources, may wield.
Elections allow citizens a direct say in who leads through voting. While providing accountability, elections can also lead to instability if the victor lacks a clear majority. The US system incorporates mechanisms like the Electoral College to prevent pure direct democracy and reduce instability. Over time, constitutional amendments and laws have expanded voting rights and standardized election procedures, though turning out voters remains a challenge and money plays a large role in political campaigns.
The document discusses political parties in the United States. It provides background on the two-party system and how it has evolved over time. While third parties have existed, the plurality voting system and other factors have generally maintained the dominance of the two major parties. The document outlines arguments for and against launching a third party presidential candidate. On one hand, third parties can influence issues and garner significant votes. However, it is very difficult to win due to the electoral system, and a third party could weaken the issue by splitting the base. The consultant briefing leaves the decision of whether to back a third party up to the head of a political organization.
Answer (1) one of the following question 1A. Presidential appro.docxYASHU40
Answer (1) one of the following question:
1A. Presidential approval ratings fluctuate over the course of each presidential administration.
Identify two factors that decrease presidential approval ratings, and explain why each factor has that effect.
Identify two factors that increase presidential approval ratings, and explain why each factor has that effect.
2A. Citizens often choose to participate in the political process in ways other than voting.
Identify two forms of participation in the political process other than voting.
Explain two advantages of each form of participation you identified in (a).
Answer (1) one of the following question:
1B- Congressional reapportionment and redistricting are conducted every ten years. When redistricting is conducted, politicians often engage in gerrymandering.
Define congressional reapportionment and explain one reason why it is important to states.
Define congressional redistricting.
Explain two goals of politicians when they gerrymander during redistricting.
Describe two limits that the United States Supreme Court has placed on congressional redistricting
2B- In the United States Congress, the majority party exerts a substantial influence over lawmaking. However, even when one party has a numerical majority in each chamber of the United States Congress, there is no guarantee that legislation supported by that majority party will be passed by both chambers. Rules of each chamber independently influence the likelihood that legislation will pass in that chamber; legislation passed by one chamber is not always passed by the other.
Describe two advantages the majority party in the United States House of Representatives has in lawmaking, above and beyond the numerical advantage that the majority party enjoys in floor voting.
Describe two differences between House and Senate rules that may make it likely that legislation may pass in one chamber but not in the other.
Explain how the differences identified in (b) can lead to the passage of a bill in one chamber but not in the other.
Answer (1) one of the following question:
1C- The judicial branch is designed to be more independent of public opinion than are the legislative or the executive. Yet the US Supreme Court rarely deviates too far for too long from the prevalent public opinion.
Describe two ways in which the US Supreme Court is insulated from public opinion.
Explain how two factors work to keep the US Supreme Court from deviating too far from public opinion.
2C- Different interest groups will choose different techniques to achieve their objectives based on their resources, characteristics and goals.
Describe each of the following techniques and explain why an interest group would choose each technique.
Litigation
Campaign contributions
Grassroots lobbying/mass mobilization
Extra Credit question:
E1- In the United States political system, there are several linkage institutions that can connect cit.
MYD, the Manhattan Young Democrats, explain key causes behind corruption and dysfunction in the New York State Legislature, with a particular focus on the State Senate. We explore the story of the June 8 Coup and the relevance of Albany to the lives of everyday New Yorkers.
There's also a short video version of the presentation available here: http://vimeo.com/11553305
This document discusses political participation and voting in the United States. It provides background on voter turnout rates over time, who votes and who doesn't, and factors that influence participation. The document examines the history of voting rights and expanding suffrage. It also outlines different levels of political participation beyond just voting. Finally, the document presents arguments for and against a proposed bill to make Election Day a federal holiday and impose fines for not voting.
Differences Between Congress, Voters, And Political PartiesMarisela Stone
This document discusses three factors that influence U.S. foreign policy: Congress, voters, and political parties. Congress affects policy through its constitutional powers to regulate commerce and declare war. Voters choose Congress members and influence their decisions through reelection. Political parties impact policy through partisanship and creating divisions.
MYD, the Manhattan Young Democrats, explain key causes behind corruption and dysfunction in the New York State Legislature, with a particular focus on the State Senate. We explore the story of the June 8 Coup and the relevance of Albany to the lives of everyday New Yorkers -- and lay out a plan for how to restore democracy to state governance and make it work better for New Yorkers everywhere.
There's also a short video version of the presentation available here: http://vimeo.com/11553305
Federal election commission and citizens unitedalwaysalwaysfun
The Supreme Court case Citizens United v. FEC centered around a documentary film called "Hillary: The Movie" produced by Citizens United intended to influence voters against Hillary Clinton. The Federal Election Commission prevented the film's release on TV due to the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act banning corporate electioneering communications within 30 days of a primary. Citizens United sued and the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the BCRA restrictions violated free speech by limiting corporate independent political expenditures. The decision was controversial and opened the door for unlimited corporate spending on political campaigns.
The document discusses the importance of the right to vote in a democratic society. It notes that citizens often take this right for granted or do not exercise it, despite how hard others fought to achieve it. While some parts of the world still experience violence and oppression, citizens in the U.S. have the right to vote for their representatives, which is fundamental to a democratic system. However, the system does not always fully encourage or allow citizens to vote freely. The right to vote is protected by amendments to the U.S. Constitution that prohibit denying citizens the right to vote based on race, sex, failure to pay a poll tax, and age for those over 18.
They all say that they are playing with the fire for freedom, and the right to live. That is right, it is the RIGHT to have RIGHT, and it is worth dying for to have the RIGHT. A RIGHT to speak; a right to have expressed; above all a right to select our representatives – the voting right is the right of an American Citizen that many are jealous of, at least that is what we are told. This is fundamentally critical for a civilized nation of a democratic class to have voting right. As President Abraham Lincoln best described democracy as the "government of the people, by the people, and for the people." For that government to be "by the people," however, requires that the people decide who shall be their leaders including Mayors, congressmen, senators, governors, and the president.
The document discusses lobbying by the American Medical Association (AMA). It states that from 2007-2011, the AMA spent around $19 million annually on lobbying to influence legislation. In 2015, the AMA spent $6.72 million on lobbying through 15 lobbyists, but with limited success in swaying votes. Lobbying involves trying to influence political decisions through advocacy but cannot guarantee results.
Mr. White, a former teacher, decides to enter politics and runs for various elected offices at the local, state, and federal levels. He is initially successful in winning a seat on the county council. He later runs for and wins a seat in the Maryland state senate and U.S. House of Representatives. However, redistricting threatens his House seat, so he decides to run for U.S. President instead. The election comes down to the state of Florida, paralleling the 2000 election, leaving the outcome uncertain.
The document summarizes key concepts about American government and civic engagement. It discusses how the right to vote is an important part of the US system and how citizens can participate in government at various levels. It also defines different forms of government such as democracy, monarchy, and totalitarian systems. It notes that civic engagement, through activities like voting, protesting, or joining groups, is important for a thriving republic.
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Collectiveactionandchallengesofsocialchange revised dec 18Ray Brannon
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2. Do you think the United States has a true democracy?
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3. Who Rules in the United States?
• In the United States, power is shared
between three branches of government
as well as between the federal
government and the many state
governments.
• Other important actors in our political
system are political parties and interest
groups.
4. Who Rules in the United States?
• A political party is an organization that
wants to gain power in a
government, typically by backing a
candidate who shares the same beliefs.
5. Who Rules in the United States?
• An interest group is an organization that
seeks to gain power in government and
influence policy without its representative
(a lobbyist) seeking election.
15. Types of Legitimate Authority
• Authority is the justifiable right to exercise power.
16. Types of Legitimate Authority
• Charismatic authority is based on the
personal appeal of an individual leader.
• Traditional authority is based on appeals to
the past or a long established way of doing
things.
• Legal-rational authority is based on
legal, impersonal rules that have been
routinized and rationalized.
17. Types of Legitimate Authority
Bureaucracy is a legal-rational organization or
mode of administration that governs with
reference to rules and roles and emphasizes
meritocracy.
18. Obedience to Authority
• The Milgram Experiment
– tested people to see how far they would
go in obeying an authority figure
– results showed that obedience to
authority is a very powerful form of
social control that can make “ordinary”
people do unspeakable things because
an authority figure told them to do so
20. Authority, Legitimacy, and the State
• Max Weber stated that:
– Power is the ability to carry out one’s will
despite resistance.
– Domination is the probability that a
command will be obeyed by a group of
people.
21. Authority, Legitimacy, and the State
• Coercion is the use of force to get others
to do what you want. Once a person or
institution decides to use physical
coercion, it loses all its legitimate
authority.
22. Types of Legitimate Authority
• A “state,” according to Weber, is a human
community that claims the legitimate use of
physical force in a given territory.
23. Authority, Legitimacy, and the State
• Most European states developed through
fights over territorial boundaries.
• Many countries in the world have been
somewhat arbitrarily “produced” through
colonization or groups like the United
Nations.
24. Authority, Legitimacy, and the State
• The welfare state is a system in
which the state is responsible for the
welfare of its citizens.
25. Authority, Legitimacy, and the State
• Sociologist T. H. Marshall
identified three types of
citizenship rights (rights that one
has as a citizen of a nation):
– civil rights
– political rights
– social rights
26. Authority, Legitimacy, and the
State
• Civil rights guarantee personal freedom
without state interference.
• Political rights are rights to participate in
politics, hold office, or vote.
• Social rights guarantee protection by the
state.
27. Types of States
• Democracy is a system of government where the power
lies with the people, who can vote and participate in the
political system.
• Dictatorship is a system of government where
participation in politics is limited to a select few (or maybe
even just one person).
28. Radical Power and Persuasion
• Thomas Hobbes believed that the state of nature is chaos
and that people submit to authority (the state) as a means of
survival.
• John Locke argued that people live in peace and equality in
the state of nature, but that they ultimately submit to
authority (the state) for financial reasons — to help iron out
disagreements about property.
Editor's Notes
For a heated discussion about the freedoms and rights of Americans, as well as the flawed system for campaigning and electing officials.
The three branches of government are the executive branch (headed by the president), the legislative branch (including the House of Representatives and the Senate, which together make up Congress), and the judicial branch (including the Supreme Court and lower federal courts). The three branches should use a system of “checks and balances” to keep each other in line. We’ll talk about political parties and interest groups in just a moment.
Many people think that there are two parties in the United States, Democrats and Republicans. Some people might also think of the Green Party, the newly formed Tea Party, or people registered as “Independents.” However, most people would be surprised to know that there are dozens of political parties in the United States. Most of these parties aren’t big enough to support strong candidates for public offices, but from time to time, one of these parties gains momentum and power and can be a force for social change.
Many groups want to have some political control, even though they don’t want to be politicians. For instance, let’s say there is a law that states that each farmer can only have one cow. The farmers don’t like this law and they want to change it, but they don’t want to run for office. So instead, they come together and form an interest group, called Farmers Want More Cows. They hire a lobbyist (a person to represent their interests) to go to Congress and talk to the politicians and try to convince them to change the laws. This sounds like a logical process, but sometimes people get upset because if a group has a lot of money to hire a lobbyist, their concerns might become more important than the concerns of the majority of the constituents (the voters in the area).
Having authority in a society helps to enforce the norms of that society. Authority is the justifiable right to exercise power. In other words, authority is power that is vested or backed by a society.
There are different types of legitimate authority. In other words, people can earn authority in different ways. For discussion, ask your students to think of examples.Charismatic authority comes from a person’s charisma, or outstanding personality. Examples could be Jesus Christ or Gandhi.Traditional authority comes from traditions in a society, for instance, having a tribal leader could be a social tradition.Legal-rational authority is based on legal, or regulated power. In the United States, an example would be the president or the police force.
In other words, bureaucracy is based on the idea that people are treated fairly and equally and that everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed or fail, based on the amount of effort they exert.
Through his experiment, Milgram realized that people feel strongly compelled to obey a person whom they believe is an authority figure. The “authority figure” doesn’t have to be a police officer or a politician. Milgram found that even a white lab coat conveyed some authority, and people would obey experimenters just because they “look” like they had the authority to conduct the experiment. What Milgram found was that “ordinary people” would administer electric shocks (or at least they thought they were administering shocks) to other people just because they were told to do so, even when told the shocks were strong enough to kill the other person!
Weber differentiated between domination by economic power and domination by authority, which is the willing obedience of the ruled to the commands of legitimate authority. Weber defined the state,the ultimate example of domination by authority, as “a human community that (successfully) claims the monopoly of the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory.” (See the key term definition on page 554.)
Coercion is the use of force, as opposed to authority, to get others to do what you want. For example, if you are a police officer and you tell someone to get out of the car, you have controlled that person with your authority. If instead you tell your friend to get out of the car or you will post all of their deep, dark secrets on the Internet, you were still able to control that person, but you did so with coercion rather than authority.
One of the things that binds the United States together is federal regulations and laws. The government has enacted regulations that allow for the use of military and police forces.
This is interesting because it implies that borders and geographic regions are socially constructed through political, economic, and social means.
There are numerous theories about the origins of the welfare state, including the logic of industrialism thesis, neo-Marxist theory, and statist theories. Many organizations like Newsweek rank “the best countries to live in” based on factors like access to education, health care, and other social resources. These resources may be considered welfare if they are provided by the state or government.
We’ll define each of these types in just a moment.
Civil and political rights are considered to be constitutional rights, yet these rights were not granted to all citizens until recently in American history. For example, African Americans weren’t granted full civil rights until the Civil Rights Act passed in 1964 (and even then full rights were not immediately granted), and women were not granted the right to vote until 1920. Many people argue that here in the United States, some people still are denied civil, political, or social rights.
These different ideas say very different things about the nature of humans. Are we chaotic people and society helps us keep our balance, or are we peaceful people trying to make our way in a chaotic society?