A.P. Comparative Government
and Politics
Review for Great Britain, Russia,
China, Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran
Themes for Review: (create a
chart 7x7)
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Origins of the State
Political Culture
Patterns of Participation
State Structures
Domestic and Foreign Policies
Feedback
Comparison Chart
Hist.
G.B.
Rus
Chi
Mex
Nig
Iran
Cult.
Part.
Struct. Policy Feed
Origins of the State
(a.k.a. Relevant History)
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Statehood/nationalism
Imperialism: Location & Timeline
Independence
Constitution
Modern Times
Current Events
Political Culture
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Society: Homogeneous/Heterogeneous
Cleavages: Ethnic/Religious/Economic
Participation: Suffrage/Rights
Expectations: Freedom/Oppression
Freedoms: Tolerance
Support: Who?, What?
Patterns of Participation
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Political Activities: Voting, Protests, Rallies
Governmental Involvement: Social
Services, Education
Minority Inclusion: Dissent
Political Parties: Single/Multi
Interest Groups & Associations
International Participation: NGOs
State Structures
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Political System: Constitutional Monarchy,
Republic, etc.
Governmental Type: Unitary, Federal
Political Spectrum: Radical - Reactionary
Elections Processes: Legitimacy?
Decision-making: Authority, Balance
Political Stability: Sources of Public
Authority and Political Power
Public Policy: Who does it serve?
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Domestic Policy
Foreign Policy
Military Policy
Corruption Level
Economic Interests
Feedback (The Media)
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Free and Fair: Justice
Free Press?
Information Flow
Assembly
Military Involvement/Control
Outside Pressures
Other Considerations
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The Impact of Informal Politics
The Importance of Political Change
The Integration of Political and Economic
Systems
Linkage Institutions
Democraticization
Globalization
And one more thing…
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Study your “Key
Terms” and
Vocabulary. This is
most critical that you
use them in your
essays!!!
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Good Luck on your
Tests! -Mr. Treviño