APA 1302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Cultural Imperialism, Olympic Charter, Consumerism
26 Apr 2016
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Politics: refers to the means by which power is used to influence the nature and content of governmental activities (a. gidden"s, from text. p. 262) Government: the process of enacting of policies and decision on the part of officials within a political apparatus . State: a political apparatus (i. e. courts, parliament, civil service) ruling over a given territory, whose authority is backed by the legal system and by the capacity to use force to implement its policies . Power = the ability to influence others and achieve goals even in the face of opposition from others. Authority = a form of power that comes with a recognized and legitimate status or office in an organization or an established set of relationships. Promote the prestige & power of a group, community, or nation. Promote a sense of identity, belonging, and unity among citizens. Increase support for political leaders and government. How sports should be organized to protect rights and well being.
