a.p. comparative government and politics review for great britain, russia, china, mexico, nigeria,...
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A.P. Comparative Government and Politics
Review for Great Britain, Russia, China, Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran
Themes for Review: (create a chart 7x7)
Origins of the State Political Culture Patterns of Participation State Structures Domestic and Foreign Policies Feedback
Comparison Chart
Hist. Cult. Part. Struct. Policy Feed
G.B.
Rus
Chi
Mex
Nig
Iran
Origins of the State (a.k.a. Relevant History)
Statehood/nationalism Imperialism: Location & Timeline Independence Constitution Modern Times Current Events
Political Culture
Society: Homogeneous/Heterogeneous Cleavages: Ethnic/Religious/Economic Participation: Suffrage/Rights Expectations: Freedom/Oppression Freedoms: Tolerance Support: Who?, What?
Patterns of Participation
Political Activities: Voting, Protests, Rallies Governmental Involvement: Social
Services, Education Minority Inclusion: Dissent Political Parties: Single/Multi Interest Groups & Associations International Participation: NGOs
State Structures
Political System: Constitutional Monarchy, Republic, etc.
Governmental Type: Unitary, Federal Political Spectrum: Radical - Reactionary Elections Processes: Legitimacy? Decision-making: Authority, Balance Political Stability: Sources of Public
Authority and Political Power
Public Policy: Who does it serve?
Domestic Policy Foreign Policy Military Policy Corruption Level Economic Interests
Feedback (The Media)
Free and Fair: Justice Free Press? Information Flow Assembly Military Involvement/Control Outside Pressures
Other Considerations
The Impact of Informal Politics The Importance of Political Change The Integration of Political and Economic
Systems Linkage Institutions Democraticization Globalization
And one more thing…
Study your “Key Terms” and Vocabulary. This is most critical that you use them in your essays!!!
Good Luck on your Tests! -Mr. Treviño