1. A.P. Comparative Government and Politics
Review for Great Britain, Russia, China, Mexico, Nigeria, and Iran

2. Themes for Review: (create a chart 7x7)
Origins of the State
Political Culture
Patterns of Participation
State Structures
Domestic and Foreign Policies
Feedback

3. Comparison Chart Hist. Cult. Part. Struct. Policy Feed G.B. Rus Chi
Mex
Nig
Iran

4. Origins of the State (a.k.a. Relevant History)
Statehood/nationalism
Imperialism: Location & Timeline
Independence
Constitution
Modern Times
Current Events

5. Political Culture Society: Homogeneous/Heterogeneous
Cleavages: Ethnic/Religious/Economic
Participation: Suffrage/Rights
Expectations: Freedom/Oppression
Freedoms: Tolerance
Support: Who?, What?

6. Patterns of Participation
Political Activities: Voting, Protests, Rallies
Governmental Involvement: Social Services, Education
Minority Inclusion: Dissent
Political Parties: Single/Multi
Interest Groups & Associations
International Participation: NGOs

7. State Structures
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

8. Public Policy: Who does it serve?
Domestic Policy
Foreign Policy
Military Policy
Corruption Level
Economic Interests

9. Feedback (The Media) Free and Fair: Justice Free Press?
Information Flow
Assembly
Military Involvement/Control
Outside Pressures

10. Other Considerations The Impact of Informal Politics
The Importance of Political Change
The Integration of Political and Economic Systems
Linkage Institutions
Democraticization
Globalization

11. And one more thing…
Study your “Key Terms” and Vocabulary. This is most critical that you use them in your essays!!!
Good Luck on your Tests! -Mr. Treviño