Political Science 2244E Lecture Notes - Norad Tracks Santa, Unitary State, Black Nationalism
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Government shutdown = spending is shut down (until the budget is approved). Purpose: conduct aerospace warning, control, and air law enforcement. There is also a base in washington dc for the capital. Began with black nationalism, but eventually separated and caused turmoil. United minority groups (everything from marxism, race, workers unions, etc. ) to promote equality; socialist party. Post-911 now includes monitoring within the continent (not just things entering). Norad tracks santa every year (manned by volunteers). upon demands). Started in oakland and spread across the states. By 1968 deemed a threat to national security. Decline internal disputes and corruption (including money embezzling). Pros: more black police officers were hired, and more social services were created to better and equalize black communities. A system of government in which power is shared among different levels of government (e. g. at the national, state, and local levels). Central government state layer local (counties, cities): it"s about power, fairness, democracy, and effective government.