POLI 1001 Chapter : Poli Sci 1002
Document Summary
Politics: the struggle over who rules, sometimes a crash of persons/personalities, crash of interests, clash of beliefs or opinions or values, what is between anarchy and despotism, where there is struggle and debate about who rules. When issues are debated, there is usually a clash of interests. War & peace, wealth & poverty, how government is formed, culture & government. 1812- war of 1812 until 1815 (andrew jackson in new orleans) 1914-1918- world war 1 (american"s not till 1917) 2003- iraq washington"s farewell address: speaks of the importance of the union and the constitution. He"s not commander in chief when constitution goes into effect. Tried to leave after first term and everyone told him no. He is concerned that the constitution will be abandoned, but he wholeheartedly believes in it. Especially regional parties because then people from each region could join together and fight each other.
