GOVT 2305 The Legislature Definition and Historical Background This set of slides is intended to introduce you to the legislative branch and discuss its historical evolution…

âPopular sovereigntyâ was the idea that 1. the government of each new territory should be elected by the people. 2. the American public should vote on whether to admit…

Ancient Political Thought Plato’s Republic Overview I. Setting 2. Historical Background 3. Structure of the work 4. Cast of Characters I. The Setting: Locale Locale: Pireaus…

The Power to Make Policy 1. By interpretation of the Constitution or law 2. By extending the reach of existing law 3. By designing remedies that involve judges acting in…

Democratic theory and public journalism practice JDD JMS3 Democracy âDemosâ = people. Form of government in which the people rule. Lincoln: âGovernment of the people,…

1.   2. What Is a “Big Idea”? A “historical motivator” Offers a solution to a pressing problem A completely original concept or a novel and innovative way to use…