public policy
identify the problem, set agenda, make policy, budget, implement, evaluate
civic opportunities-local
organizing to solve a problem-write congress, organize people to volunteer, request funds from government, run for political office
civic opportunities-state
join watch group, volunteer, petition, attend school board meeting
you want a skateboard park...
attend city council meeting and present the benefits
political parties
members that hold views on issues-dictate policy by winning elections and holding office
Political Parties
Democrat>Green, Repuplican>Tea, Libertarian
Interest groups
Members have similar views, influence policy (ex: Alt left, Alt right, BLM, Green Peace
Media
communication with different audiences (have influence) CNN-liberal (Democrat), FOX-conservative (Republican)
Consensus
come general agreement
Negotiate
come to an agreement by discussing issues
Persuasion
forcing others to accept point of view (reason or argue)
Compromise
Settle differences by making concessions (giving back)
Consensus building
achieving general agreement