documents
federalism
parties
socialization
Foundations of the government
100

What are Government Documents?

 Government documents are information resources produced by local, state, national, foreign, and international government organizations. They can include the texts of laws, regulations, statistics, scientific and technical information, and detailed analysis of subjects ranging from accounting to zoology.

100

what is federalism?

the federal principle or system of government.

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what are political parties?

A political party is an organized group of people or bodies who seek to capture political power through an election in order to run the affairs of a country. It often puts forward candidates for public office.

100

what is socialization?

process by which individuals learn and frequently internalize a political lens framing their perceptions of how power is arranged and how the world around them is (and should be) organized.

100

what are the foundations of the american government?

the Constitution of the United States.

200

Are there Government Documents in Purdue Libraries?

 Purdue University Libraries, including HSSE Library, have extensive collections of government documents. Government documents in the HSSE Library will cover various humanities and social science disciplines and be produced by agencies such as the U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Justice, National Park Service, State Department, and U.S. Congress.

200

How does federalism limit national power?

Federalism limits national power because it is a power-sharing system between the federal (or national) government and the states.

200

What are two differences between the Republican and Democratic parties that may have an ethical impact on the American people?

Republican and Democratic parties follow different agendas and may affect the people positively and negatively.

200

How is government an agent of socialization?

 It delivers rising living standards. Many government activities are intended to explain or display the government to the public, always designed to build support and loyalty.

200

What are the 4 foundations of democracy?

Authority, Privacy, Responsibility, and Justice.

300

What kinds of government documents do Purdue Libraries have?

Purdue has been a selective depository for U.S. Government Documents since 1907 and Indiana State documents since 1974. Libraries collections also feature government documents from international government organizations such as the United Nations, World Bank, International Atomic Energy Agency, International Monetary Fund, and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. HSSE Library's collections will feature annual yearbooks and statistical publications from countries such as Australia, Israel, and the United Kingdom.

300

What are the strengths of federal systems?

Federalism allows policy to be customised to meet the particular needs of certain areas and communities. It has the ability to embrace diverse populations in a single political system while also providing a space for cultural differences. As a concept, it can adapt to the unique circumstances of different countries.

300

What is a democrat?

an advocate or supporter of democracy.

300

What are the four main influences in political socialization?

family, school, peers, and the media.

300

The Declaration of Independence was written in:

June 1776

400

Can Government Documents be checked out?

Except for some historically rare and fragile items, most government documents can be checked out of the Purdue Libraries like any other book by eligible users including Purdue students, faculty, and staff along with members of the general public who present an Indiana driver's license to the Collection Access service point in any Purdue Library.

400

What are the weaknesses of federalism?

Finding a satisfactory compromise between coordinated policy and the individual needs and objectives of the constituent entities of a federation can be a fraught process. Some of the most significant intergovernmental conflicts in Australia have occurred where the federal government has intervened in areas traditionally belonging to the States. Such conflicts can create an impasse where very little can be achieved.

400

What is a republican?

a person advocating or supporting republican government.

400

what is primary socialization?

The period early in a person's life during which they initially learn and build themselves through experiences and interactions around them.

400

Any American signing the Declaration, if captured, would be:

tortured before they died.

500

Do Purdue Libraries have state or federal laws and regulations?

Purdue collects paper copies of federal and Indiana State laws and regulations. Paper copies of these publications including the U.S. Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Indiana Code, and Indiana Administrative Code are in the HSSE Library reference collection.

500

What are states reserved powers?

the power to coin money, to regulate commerce, to declare war, to raise and maintain armed forces, and to establish a Post Office.

500

what is the difference between democracy and republic?

The major difference between a democracy and a republic is that a republic is a form of government whereas a democracy is an ideology that helps shape how a government is run.

500

What is the role of socialization?

The role of socialization is to acquaint individuals with the norms of a given social group or society. It prepares individuals to participate in a group by illustrating the expectations of that group.

500

The Articles of Confederation were:

a written document

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