POLI 212 Lecture Notes - Thesis Statement, Gradualism, Totalitarianism
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This is the term with clear language, few words. Some terms require a contrast to define them (example liberal democracy should have a direct contrast to electoral democracy and define both: give the significance of the term (2/3 or more) Concurrent historical regimes at the time that led to certain outcomes. Midterm exam preparation: reread the readings for ids, pull out key terms in the readings, reread lecture notes and make connections to the readings, synthesize. New constitution which was not enough for a democracy because there was no political/social backing from the people. Showed the limitations of too many right wing political parties. Their weaknesses gave way for nazis to take leadership. Hindenburg"s executive order allowed hitler to take power as. Had a well-designed constitution in a state that wasn"t ready for it. Elementary problem not enough political/social parties committed to democracy. Weak civil society made it easy for parties like hitler to take power.