1. Unit 2

2. Is the study of POWER, POLITICS and GOVERNMENT.

3. System of rule over a territory and its people.

4. The means to control and rule people and government.

5. Process of using power in government.

6. Political System- A method for making decisions that affect a society and its members. Policy - a plan to guide behavior to reach a particular goal Compromise- each side gives in a little to settle a dispute.

7. Different types of leaders arise in different groups.

8.  Very efficient for a short period of time.  Work will stop when the leader is absent.  Hostility within the group.

9.  Slow to get started but efficient for a long period of time.  Work continues when leader is absent.  Cohesiveness within the group.

10.  Members will work for themselves rather than the group.  Leader is insignificant.  Anything goes with group dynamics.

11. To find the leader of any group, find out who controls the conversation and you will find the leader.

12.  Organized  Works for the good of all  Directs activities  Initiates activities  Works inside and outside the group  Has intellectual ability  Sensitive to feelings of others

13. Cheerful  Cheerful  Unselfish  Controls Emotions  Looks for the good in all  Sincere

14. Extra Strength- the group is stronger than any member alone

15. Conformity- to go along with Non Conformity- not to go along with

16. Federal State County Local Municipality (Borough/City/Township) School Board Board

17. Executive Branch 35 years old Natural Born Citizen Live in US for 14 years President Vice President Can serve 2 terms (8yrs) or 10 yrs. total 15 Cabinets run by Secretaries

18. Bi-cameral House of Representatives US Citizen 7yrs 25 yrs old 2 yr terms (unlimited) 435 members Money bills start here Senate US Citizen 9yrs 30 yrs old 6yr terms (unlimited) 100 members

19. J Supreme Court 9 members Serve for live Federal Courts State Courts Nominated by Pres Approved by Congress Local Courts