Ch. 13 - Political and Social Institutions
In chapter 13 we will focus our attention on how these systems influence public life.
Chapter 13 Objectives
- Distinguish among power, coercion, and authority.
- Identify three forms of authority.
- Discuss differences among democracy, totalitarianism, and authoritarianism.
- Explain how voting is an exercise of power.
- List characteristics of capitalism and socialism.
- Describe America’s changing workforce.
- Discuss the consequences of corporate downsizing.