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POLITICAL SCIENCE
CHAPTER ONE:

1. What is political power?
Political power is the ability to influence the political behavior of others. Political power is sought for the sake of the rewards and benefits that can be gained from it.

4. Why are the principles of both majority rule and minority rights important in a democracy?
Majority rule is a basic principle of democracy under which public policy is set by the freely consent of the majority, either directly by the people or through elected officials but limited by the recognition of certain basic rights of the minority.
Minority right is rights of the minority recognized in a democracy. These include the right to vote, to run for political office and to express descending political opinions. in the American system of government these rights are found in the constitution and especially in the bill of rights and the 14th Amendment.
CHAPTER TWO:

1. What are the three main features of the Articles of Confederation?
The......

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