POLI 220 Lecture Notes - Lecture 13: Edward Snowden, Liberal Democracy, Comparative Politics
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The nature of government: barrington, p. 11 the centrality of government, the tennis court oath, constitutions, the normative measure: liberal democracy, monarchies and republics, parliamentary and presidential democracy, comparative politics and international relations. The nature of politics: definitions of politics, barrington, p. 3, politics: the set of activities that organize individuals, resolves disputes, and maintains order in society through the creation and enforcement of rules and policies. Our nation"s defense depends in part on the fidelity of those entrusted with our nation"s secrets.