POLS 1500 Chapter Notes -Private Law, Constitutionalism
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Interest groups and social movements: the concept of civil society". Miriam smith: social institutions and organizations that are independent of the state and in which citizens pursue their interests, express they beliefs, and live in communities. 1. The state vs. civil society, rule through coercion vs. rule through hegemony": interest groups. Are interest groups too powerful: social movements. Organization, goals & strategies: closing questions. Streamlined and more complex: review: the rule of law and constitutionalism, types of court systems. Canada"s court system: selecting high level judges. Appointment, confirmation, election, and self-selection: different types of law. Studying politics: an introduction to political science, 4th ed. (toronto: nelson education, 2012), 337.