Political Science POLS-Y 103 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Lgbt Social Movements, Majoritarianism, Limited Government
3 Mar 2017
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Elijah, kat, jess, hannah, anna: learning to think politically. Political thinking is deciding what is reasonably believable, then using that information to make political judgments. Obstacles to political thinking: enables citizens to act responsibly, unwillingness of citizens to make the effort, twisting of facts or reporting of false information, political leaders spinning their messages, sharing of ideas with only other like-mind citizens. What political science can contribute to political thinking: tools are derived from political science, the systematic study of government and politics, political science offers a set of analytical tools that can increase one"s ability to. Core values: america sets standards with individuals first, and government second. The government role is to serve, not to be served. ii. liberty, individualism, equality: limits and power of america"s ideals. Despite lofty claims equality has never been an american birthright. Always striving to become a more equal culture i. abolition, suffrage movements, civil rights, women"s rights, lgbtq movements.
