POL 307 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Connotation, Direct Democracy

• School: University of Miami
• Department: Political Science
• Course: POL 307
• Professor: Sylvia Thompson

Document Summary

Definition and two meanings of the term controversy . The most direct, specific meaning of a word or expression. Literal meaning- meaning without interpretation, embellishment, or exaggeration. Suggested or implied meaning in addition to what is explicit, objective, denoted. Impression that goes on beyond a defined meaning. Emotional association with a word, phrase, idea. Difference between denotation and connotation, and how this difference applies to political controversies. Charles beard"s interpretation of the origins of the constitution. Economic self-interest the founding fathers intended to protect their economic interest. Critique of beard"s method: beard"s use of historical sources and 2) beard"s ideological reasoning. Brown"s conclusions about: economic and political benefits and, the degree of popular/societal support. Personalty and realty and their role in beard"s and brown"s analyses (including the meaning of both terms: personalty and realty ) Analysis of the voting results in each case. General overview of the process the meaning of federalism.