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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Under_Construction/Purgatory/Book%3A_American_Government_(OpenStax)/01%3A_Introduction/1.02%3A_What_is_GovernmentThe term politics refers to the process of gaining and exercising control within a government for the purpose of setting and achieving particular goals, especially those related to the division of res...The term politics refers to the process of gaining and exercising control within a government for the purpose of setting and achieving particular goals, especially those related to the division of resources within a nation. In the United States, for example, Congress passes laws regulating banking, and government agencies regulate such things as the amount of toxic gases that can be emitted by factories, the purity of food offered for sale, and the safety of toys and automobiles.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Workbench/SOC_101_Introduction_to_Sociology/14%3A_Other_Topics/14.05%3A_Government_and_Politics/14.5.04%3A_Politics_in_the_United_StatesLincoln's famous phrase “of the people, by the people, for the people” is at the heart of the U.S. system and sums up its most essential aspect: that citizens willingly and freely elect representative...Lincoln's famous phrase “of the people, by the people, for the people” is at the heart of the U.S. system and sums up its most essential aspect: that citizens willingly and freely elect representatives they believe will look out for their best interests. Although many Americans take free elections for granted, it is a vital foundation of any democracy. When the U.S. government was formed, however, African Americans and women were denied the right to vote.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Ethnic_Studies/New_Directions_in_Chicanx_and_Latinx_Studies_(Gonzalez_et_al.)New Directions in Chicanx and Latinx Studies is a foundational text for courses in Chicanx and Latinx Studies. It provides a comprehensive exploration of key topics in the field, including Chicanx and...New Directions in Chicanx and Latinx Studies is a foundational text for courses in Chicanx and Latinx Studies. It provides a comprehensive exploration of key topics in the field, including Chicanx and Latinx identities, histories, activism, and culture. This textbook highlights contemporary scholarship and issues and uses intersectional, transnational, and relational perspectives to provide relevant content for students of Chicanx and Latinx Studies.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Ethnic_Studies/Introduction_to_African_American_Studies%3A_An_Anthology_of_Essays_on_Radical_Black_Thought%2C_Intellect%2C_and_Culture/01%3A_Genealogy_of_Black_Thought_and_Intellect/1.01%3A_Context_and_FoundationsThis page discusses the April 2017 roundtable at the University of Toronto focusing on Black Studies as an interdisciplinary project for liberation. Scholars Afua Cooper and Rinaldo Walcott, along wit...This page discusses the April 2017 roundtable at the University of Toronto focusing on Black Studies as an interdisciplinary project for liberation. Scholars Afua Cooper and Rinaldo Walcott, along with Fred Moten and Robin D.G. Kelley, emphasized the movement's roots in social activism, critiquing the gap between student activism and academia. They encouraged students to engage critically with universities to utilize their resources for self-radicalization and social transformation.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Sociology/Introduction_to_Sociology/Introductory_Sociology_1e_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Government_and_Politics/17.04%3A_Politics_in_the_United_StatesLincoln's famous phrase “of the people, by the people, for the people” is at the heart of the U.S. system and sums up its most essential aspect: that citizens willingly and freely elect representative...Lincoln's famous phrase “of the people, by the people, for the people” is at the heart of the U.S. system and sums up its most essential aspect: that citizens willingly and freely elect representatives they believe will look out for their best interests. Although many Americans take free elections for granted, it is a vital foundation of any democracy. When the U.S. government was formed, however, African Americans and women were denied the right to vote.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Diablo_Valley_College/American_Government/01%3A_Introduction/1.2%3A_What_is_Government%3FThe term politics refers to the process of gaining and exercising control within a government for the purpose of setting and achieving particular goals, especially those related to the division of res...The term politics refers to the process of gaining and exercising control within a government for the purpose of setting and achieving particular goals, especially those related to the division of resources within a nation. In the United States, for example, Congress passes laws regulating banking, and government agencies regulate such things as the amount of toxic gases that can be emitted by factories, the purity of food offered for sale, and the safety of toys and automobiles.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Sociology/Introduction_to_Sociology/Introductory_Sociology_3e_(OpenStax)/17%3A_Government_and_Politics/17.04%3A_Politics_in_the_United_StatesLincoln's famous phrase “of the people, by the people, for the people” is at the heart of the U.S. system and sums up its most essential aspect: that citizens willingly and freely elect representative...Lincoln's famous phrase “of the people, by the people, for the people” is at the heart of the U.S. system and sums up its most essential aspect: that citizens willingly and freely elect representatives they believe will look out for their best interests. Although many Americans take free elections for granted, it is a vital foundation of any democracy. When the U.S. government was formed, however, African Americans and women were denied the right to vote.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Political_Science_and_Civics/American_Government_3e_(OpenStax)/01%3A_American_Government_and_Civic_Engagement/1.02%3A_What_is_GovernmentIn the United States, for example, Congress passes laws regulating banking, and government agencies regulate such things as the amount of toxic gases that can be emitted by factories, the purity of fo...In the United States, for example, Congress passes laws regulating banking, and government agencies regulate such things as the amount of toxic gases that can be emitted by factories, the purity of food offered for sale, and the safety of toys and automobiles.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/09%3A_EthnicityThis page discusses how geography shapes ethnic identity, emphasizing its complexity influenced by language, appearance, heritage, and religion. It notes societal pressures for simplified identity ans...This page discusses how geography shapes ethnic identity, emphasizing its complexity influenced by language, appearance, heritage, and religion. It notes societal pressures for simplified identity answers, which can restrict personal expression. Identity categories are socially constructed and vary based on context. In the U.S., historical elements such as slavery have shaped current ethnic categorizations, complicating the relationships between race, ethnicity, and national origin.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/07%3A_Politics_and_PowerThis page explores the complex nature of politics as a mechanism for power distribution and governance, encompassing cultural dimensions that affect daily life. It addresses the spatial dynamics of po...This page explores the complex nature of politics as a mechanism for power distribution and governance, encompassing cultural dimensions that affect daily life. It addresses the spatial dynamics of political processes, the concept of nation-states versus stateless nations, and the idea of nationhood as a social construct that can incite intense identities and conflicts.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Geography_(Human)/Introduction_to_Human_Geography%3A_A_Disciplinary_Approach_3e_(Gaves)/06%3A_Religion/6.07%3A_Cultural_Ecology_of_ReligionThis page explores the profound influence of religion on culture, touching on economics, politics, and environmental attitudes. In the U.S., religious affiliations can predict political behavior, part...This page explores the profound influence of religion on culture, touching on economics, politics, and environmental attitudes. In the U.S., religious affiliations can predict political behavior, particularly among conservative Evangelicals and their alignment with Republican values. Economic practices are shaped by religious beliefs, impacting aspects like lending and consumption. Additionally, perspectives on the environment vary, with some viewing nature as sacred and others as a resource.
