POLS 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Political Freedom, Oligarchy, Economic Freedom
28 Mar 2018
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Safety, with protection of individual liberty and privacy. Support the weakest and keep taxes low. Sustain a healthy environment and promote business growth. Keep government small, yet handle crisis quickly and effectively. American government is predicated on a citizenry that: Trust is a prerequisite to engaged democracy. Political efficacy means people can make a difference. Political efficacy is the belief that one has the ability to influence what government does. 1960: 25% of those polled said elected officials didn"t care what citizens like themselves thought. Citizenship is based on knowledge and participation: political engagement. Citizenship: derived from greek ideal, refers to enlightened political engagement . This entailed public discussion, debate, and activity designed to improve the community. Citizens must be aware of the facts and what can be done about a situation, and they must be willing to take action to solve community problems. John roberts - head chief justice of the supreme court.
