Explain the significance of “one person, one vote” in determining U.S. policy
• Discuss how voter participation affects politics in the United States
• Explore the influence of race, gender, and class issues on the voting process
Define common forms of government, such as monarchy, oligarchy, dictatorship, and democracy
• Compare common forms of government and identify real-life examples of each
Define and differentiate between power and authority
• Identify and describe the three types of authority
