US Government and Politics: A Comprehensive Guide
Government
Foundation made up of the formal institutions and processes through which decisions are made for a group of people.
Power
The authority and ability to get things done
Policy
Any decision made by the government in order to pursuit a goal
State
A political unit with the power to make and enforce laws over a group of people living within a clearly defined territory.
Politics
The process by which govt. Makes and carries out decisions.
Legitimacy
A government which carries out laws in a responsible matter
20th Century History: Fascism, Communism, and Economic Crisis
1. The Crisis of Democracy
1.1 Are Political Regimes Enemies of Democracy?
Dictatorship
1.2 What Characterizes Fascism?
Being the opposite of democracy
1.3 What is Nationalism?
It consists of the idea that the nation is all that one should be devoted to. A nationalist citizen is obliged to defend their nation above all else.
1.4 Where Was Fascism First Implemented?
In Italy
2. The USSR Communist System
2.1 Socialists vs. Communists in Early 20th Century Europe
Socialists defended freedom and did not accept
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The US-Mexican War (1846-1848)
1. What did the Monroe Doctrine establish?
The Monroe Doctrine was a declaration by President James Monroe in 1823. It stated that the US would no longer tolerate any attempts of European expansion in the Western Hemisphere. It also stated that the US would not interfere in the internal affairs of European nations.
2. Who was the Secretary of State who outlined it?
John Quincy Adams
3. What is imperialism?
It is the practice of exploiting nations and their people. It can
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The Dynamics of Power: Gaining, Using, and Justifying Influence
Gaining Power
Power can be gained through various means, both ethical and unethical. It can be acquired through:
- Military Force: The Spanish conquistadors exemplify this by conquering the Aztec Empire with their military might. Their alliance with the Tlaxcala, rivals of the Aztecs, further solidified their dominance over Mexico.
- Social Hierarchy: The Peninsulares, European-born officials in Spanish colonies, held significant power due to their position at the top of the social structure.
- Religious
The Rise of Fascism in Germany: Hitler’s Authoritarian Regime
Understanding Fascism and Its Impact on Germany
Fascism is defined as a radical authoritarian nationalism way of organizing a society in which a government ruled by a dictator controls the lives of the people and in which people are not allowed to disagree with the government. After the First World War, Germany suffered immense consequences, especially after being blamed by the Treaty of Versailles in its “War Guilt Clause.” The clause made Germany responsible for the war and also forced Germany
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