Introduction to Module 1
Introduction to Module 1
Hello Class and welcome to Module 1.
Chapter 1 in your text is on The Citizen and Government. As you read this chapter you may wish to consider what kinds of citizen involvement fuel democracies? What ideals fuel American democracy and finally what are some of the changes and challenges facing America today?
The Discussion Topic will deal with you Introducing Yourself and your views toward politics. Chapter 1 Learning Objectives
Module 1Learning Objectives
Having read chapter 1, students should be able to do the following: Module 1 Learning Objectives
Having read chapter 1 students should be able to do the following: 1. Identify ways government affects our lives every day. 2. List the ways that the Identity of Americans has changed over time. 3. List and define the three main values on how America was built on. 4. Compare the different forms of government shown in this chapter.
Chapter 1 Outline
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Government Affects Our Lives Every Day 1. Americans have been reluctant to grant government too much power, and they have often been suspicious of politicians. But Americans have also turned to government for assistance in times of need, and they have strongly supported the government in periods of war. 2. One important reason for citizens to pay attention to their government in good times is to make sure that the government does not make decisions that might result in unjustified wars, riots, or an economic downturn. 3. The key to understanding American government is to understand the relationship between the citizen and the government. Politics takes on a different character according to the extent to which people are informed and involved.
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