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AP Comparative Government, unit by unit
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Unit 1: Political Systems, Regimes, and Governments
How Political Scientists Work · State, Nation, Regime, Government · Democracy vs. Authoritarianism · Democratization: Goals & Obstacles · Change in Power & Authority · Political Legitimacy: Sources & Maintenance · Sources of Power & Authority · Federal vs. Unitary Systems · Devolution & Political Stability
Unit 3: Political Culture and Participation
Civil Society: Definition & Role · Political Culture: Formation & Transmission · Formal vs. Informal Participation Across Regimes · Six Core Political Ideologies · Political Values & Post-Materialism · Political Participation: Forms & Conditions · Rule by Law vs. Rule of Law · Civil Liberties & Media Freedom · Social Cleavages & State Responses
Unit 5: Political and Economic Changes and Development
Economic Globalization & State Control · International & Supranational Organizations · Industrialization, Environment & Trade · Economic Liberalization: Definition & Goals · Social Policy Adaptation · Demographic Change & Migration · Political Responses to Market Forces · Sovereignty Challenges from Globalization · Rentier States & Resource Curse
