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Is it better to be feared or loved? Why? (8 sent). Journal. Family Schools/Education Religion Economic Systems Political Systems. Social Institutions. Chapter 13 P. 424-456. Political & Economic Institutions. Ch. 13.1 P. 424-432

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  1. Is it better to be feared or loved? Why? (8 sent) Journal

  2. Family Schools/Education Religion Economic Systems Political Systems Social Institutions

  3. Chapter 13 P. 424-456 Political & Economic Institutions

  4. Ch. 13.1 P. 424-432 Learning Objective: Be able to differentiate various types of power Power & Authority

  5. Power: Ability to control others • Use looks, charm, speaking ability • Use physical force & threats (coercion) • Coercive governments typically unstable • Authority: power that is accepted as legitimate • Functional and stable governments Power & Authority

  6. Charismatic Traditional Rational-legal Types of Authority

  7. Authority that comes from a person’s personality Difficult to transfer power to another person Charismatic Authority

  8. Authority came from custom/tradition More stable than charismatic authority Example: kingdoms/royalty, dynasties Traditional Authority

  9. Power is in the office, not the people Used by most modern governments Limits to power bound by expectations of their job/office Rational-Legal Authority

  10. Authoritarian Totalitarian Democratic Political Systems

  11. A ruler with absolute power tries to control all aspects of society • 1 political party • Control over communication systems, military, & economy • Examples: Nazi Germany, USSR Totalitarian

  12. Controlled by elected or non-elected people who allow for some individual freedom Middle ground, leans more totalitarian Example: Fidel Castro/Cuba Authoritarianism

  13. Direct democracy (pure democracy) • Citizens vote directly, no representatives • Representative democracy • Use of elected officials to make decisions • Too many people to have them all participate • If elected officials don’t comply with peoples’ wishes, won’t win again Democratic

  14. Vote for which pizza you prefer: Pizza Hut Domino’s Papa John’s p.g/tie Dominos p. H **Like literally, take a white board marker and put a tally on the board** Student Poll

  15. PRos Cons • Make decisions quickly in order to “get things done” • Ex: following orders in the military • Not influenced by “special interest” groups • Social and economic institutions not under gov’t control • Utilizes fear tactics • Heavy investment in military • No “spread of powers” so all decisions go through central gov’t • Corruption Authoritarian

  16. Pros Cons • Ability to change laws, economy, etc • No political fighting • Quick decisions can be made (efficient) • Easy to identify leader of the nation (representative on the global stage) • No freedoms for the people (speech, religion, press, etc) • Single-minded • Inability to make changes (opinion would go against person in charge) • Use of power by one in charge could lead to punitive laws **Extreme authoritarianism** Totalitarian (Dictatorship)

  17. Pros cons • Limits potential of corruption • Ability to change policies or leadership without violent overthrows • Stability • Citizens able to express themselves (peacefully) and participate equally • Bureaucratic process is very slow (inefficient) • Minorities typically lose out to will of majority • Turnover rate • Influence of special interests (more money, more influence) • Accountability Democracy (Representative)

  18. Ch. 13.2 P. 433-439 Learning Objective: Difference between pluralism & elitism Political Power

  19. Equality, safety, services for citizens domestically & abroad Protection and proper use of national interests and resources Keeping the status quo???? Government Responsibilities

  20. Why is it important to have citizens believe they have an impact on politics?

  21. Political decisions come from compromise and bargains of special interest groups Interest group: organized group used to influence political decisions Utilizes functionalist perspective in what is best for the entire society Power is widely distributed Pluralism

  22. Def: society is controlled by a few individuals or groups • Come from similar backgrounds • Use power to keep themselves in power • Based on CONFLICT perspective • POWER ELITE!!!! • C. Wright Mills • Top military, government, & corporate leaders Elitism

  23. Which is better for society, individual freedom or ensuring everyone is equal? (6 sent) Journal of the day

  24. Ch. 13.3 P. 440-445 Learning Objective: Difference between Capitalist & Socialist economies. Economic Systems

  25. Definition of Capitalism • an economic system • investment in and ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange of wealth is made and maintained chiefly by private individuals or corporations • Government role is regulation in order to protect consumers/public

  26. Definition of Socialism • Government ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods • A system of society or group living in which there is not private property • A system or condition of society in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the state

  27. Capitalist countries: America Canada Brazil Japan Mexico Socialist countries: Cuba Saudia Arabia Iran North Korea Burma Where in the world are…?

  28. Mixed Economy • An economy in which some industries are privately owned and others are publicly owned or nationalized • Many capitalist economies are mixed economies (some capitalism and some socialism)

  29. Pros Competition to provide goods and services keeps prices low Rewards hard work Provides choice Allows for the building up of wealth and possessions Consumers regulate the market Cons Exploits people who cannot compete Uneven distribution of wealth Creates a money-oriented society Constant economic growth may deplete the earth’s resources Not focused on needs of society Pros and Cons of Capitalism

  30. Monopolies • Control over a market by one company • Oligopolies • A few companies/groups work together to control market • Both limit a consumers options and choices • http://www.policymic.com/articles/87719/princeton-concludes-what-kind-of-government-america-really-has-and-it-s-not-a-democracy?utm_source=policymicFB&utm_medium=main&utm_campaign=social Problems with capitalism

  31. Pros All members share benefits Those who cannot contribute may still participate (disabled, elderly) Each member’s survival needs are met Equal distribution of wealth No socioeconomic classes Cons No incentive to work harder No competition means no reward to be innovative New members to the community (immigrants) are seen as competition for limited goods and services Higher taxes Pros and Cons of Socialism

  32. Which is best: Capitalist economy, Socialist economy, or a Mixed economy? • A free market exists with some regulation by the government • People can create their own businesses and make a profit • All businesses pay taxes, which benefit everyone

  33. Government subsidized programs • Postal service • Rail lines • Libraries • Health care • Social programs • Roads • Infrastructure (bridges, freeways, etc.) • Can you think of any others?

  34. What is Labor Day and why does it exist? (6 sentences) Journal

  35. Communism “Needs” Socialism “DEEDS” • Political system • No religion • Provide for needs without using money; collectively owned • NO LEADER • NO SOCIAL CLASSES • Economic system • Freedom of religion • Means of production owned by public enterprise, controlled by workers • Able to be used in various political systems • Classes exist, roles diminished Where does Communism fit in?

  36. p. 381 # 1-12 p. 395 # 2 p. 398 # 1 & 2 p. 417 # 12 & 14 p. 431 # 1 & 4 p. 439 # 2 & 3 p. 457 # 1-8, 11

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