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Slide 1

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
CHAPTER 13

The Economy and Politics
Section 1: The Economic Institution
Section 2: The Political Institution

1

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Objectives:
 Compare and contrast the characteristics of the
capitalist and the social economic systems.
 Discuss developments that have transformed
the American economic system.

2

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism
CAPITALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by individuals
 Forces of profit and competition regulate
economic activity
 Minimal government interference
3

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

SOCIALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by the
government
 Economic activity regulated by the
government
 Pure form is communism
4

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

BOTH:
 Exist in industrial and postindustrial societies
 “Pure” forms are ideal types

5

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

The American Economy
 Rise of Corporate Capitalism – has changed the
relationship between business ownership and control
 Economic Globalization – many of the large
corporations are also multinational
 The Changing Nature of Work – shift from an
industrial base to a service base due, in part, to
technology
 E-Commerce – business conducted over the internet,
which is based on information
6

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

Objectives:
 Explain how the exercise of power varies by
type of government
 Describe the major characteristics of the U.S.
political system.

7

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The Exercise Of Power
 Traditional authority – power that is based on
long-standing custom
 Rational-Legal – based on formal rules and
regulations
 Charismatic – based on a leader’s charisma
8

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System
 Dominated by two major political parties –
Democrats and Republicans
 Includes interest groups and PACs, which help
groups with minority views influence government
decisions
 Has proportional representation, but debate exists
over who holds power
9

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System

(continued)

 Consists of three branches of the government –
the executive, legislative, and judicial
 Includes public participation, although voter
participation varies and is relatively low overall

10

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON


Slide 2

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
CHAPTER 13

The Economy and Politics
Section 1: The Economic Institution
Section 2: The Political Institution

1

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Objectives:
 Compare and contrast the characteristics of the
capitalist and the social economic systems.
 Discuss developments that have transformed
the American economic system.

2

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism
CAPITALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by individuals
 Forces of profit and competition regulate
economic activity
 Minimal government interference
3

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

SOCIALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by the
government
 Economic activity regulated by the
government
 Pure form is communism
4

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

BOTH:
 Exist in industrial and postindustrial societies
 “Pure” forms are ideal types

5

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

The American Economy
 Rise of Corporate Capitalism – has changed the
relationship between business ownership and control
 Economic Globalization – many of the large
corporations are also multinational
 The Changing Nature of Work – shift from an
industrial base to a service base due, in part, to
technology
 E-Commerce – business conducted over the internet,
which is based on information
6

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

Objectives:
 Explain how the exercise of power varies by
type of government
 Describe the major characteristics of the U.S.
political system.

7

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The Exercise Of Power
 Traditional authority – power that is based on
long-standing custom
 Rational-Legal – based on formal rules and
regulations
 Charismatic – based on a leader’s charisma
8

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System
 Dominated by two major political parties –
Democrats and Republicans
 Includes interest groups and PACs, which help
groups with minority views influence government
decisions
 Has proportional representation, but debate exists
over who holds power
9

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System

(continued)

 Consists of three branches of the government –
the executive, legislative, and judicial
 Includes public participation, although voter
participation varies and is relatively low overall

10

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON


Slide 3

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
CHAPTER 13

The Economy and Politics
Section 1: The Economic Institution
Section 2: The Political Institution

1

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Objectives:
 Compare and contrast the characteristics of the
capitalist and the social economic systems.
 Discuss developments that have transformed
the American economic system.

2

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism
CAPITALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by individuals
 Forces of profit and competition regulate
economic activity
 Minimal government interference
3

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

SOCIALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by the
government
 Economic activity regulated by the
government
 Pure form is communism
4

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

BOTH:
 Exist in industrial and postindustrial societies
 “Pure” forms are ideal types

5

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

The American Economy
 Rise of Corporate Capitalism – has changed the
relationship between business ownership and control
 Economic Globalization – many of the large
corporations are also multinational
 The Changing Nature of Work – shift from an
industrial base to a service base due, in part, to
technology
 E-Commerce – business conducted over the internet,
which is based on information
6

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

Objectives:
 Explain how the exercise of power varies by
type of government
 Describe the major characteristics of the U.S.
political system.

7

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The Exercise Of Power
 Traditional authority – power that is based on
long-standing custom
 Rational-Legal – based on formal rules and
regulations
 Charismatic – based on a leader’s charisma
8

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System
 Dominated by two major political parties –
Democrats and Republicans
 Includes interest groups and PACs, which help
groups with minority views influence government
decisions
 Has proportional representation, but debate exists
over who holds power
9

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System

(continued)

 Consists of three branches of the government –
the executive, legislative, and judicial
 Includes public participation, although voter
participation varies and is relatively low overall

10

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON


Slide 4

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
CHAPTER 13

The Economy and Politics
Section 1: The Economic Institution
Section 2: The Political Institution

1

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Objectives:
 Compare and contrast the characteristics of the
capitalist and the social economic systems.
 Discuss developments that have transformed
the American economic system.

2

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism
CAPITALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by individuals
 Forces of profit and competition regulate
economic activity
 Minimal government interference
3

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

SOCIALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by the
government
 Economic activity regulated by the
government
 Pure form is communism
4

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

BOTH:
 Exist in industrial and postindustrial societies
 “Pure” forms are ideal types

5

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

The American Economy
 Rise of Corporate Capitalism – has changed the
relationship between business ownership and control
 Economic Globalization – many of the large
corporations are also multinational
 The Changing Nature of Work – shift from an
industrial base to a service base due, in part, to
technology
 E-Commerce – business conducted over the internet,
which is based on information
6

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

Objectives:
 Explain how the exercise of power varies by
type of government
 Describe the major characteristics of the U.S.
political system.

7

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The Exercise Of Power
 Traditional authority – power that is based on
long-standing custom
 Rational-Legal – based on formal rules and
regulations
 Charismatic – based on a leader’s charisma
8

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System
 Dominated by two major political parties –
Democrats and Republicans
 Includes interest groups and PACs, which help
groups with minority views influence government
decisions
 Has proportional representation, but debate exists
over who holds power
9

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System

(continued)

 Consists of three branches of the government –
the executive, legislative, and judicial
 Includes public participation, although voter
participation varies and is relatively low overall

10

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON


Slide 5

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
CHAPTER 13

The Economy and Politics
Section 1: The Economic Institution
Section 2: The Political Institution

1

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Objectives:
 Compare and contrast the characteristics of the
capitalist and the social economic systems.
 Discuss developments that have transformed
the American economic system.

2

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism
CAPITALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by individuals
 Forces of profit and competition regulate
economic activity
 Minimal government interference
3

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

SOCIALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by the
government
 Economic activity regulated by the
government
 Pure form is communism
4

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

BOTH:
 Exist in industrial and postindustrial societies
 “Pure” forms are ideal types

5

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

The American Economy
 Rise of Corporate Capitalism – has changed the
relationship between business ownership and control
 Economic Globalization – many of the large
corporations are also multinational
 The Changing Nature of Work – shift from an
industrial base to a service base due, in part, to
technology
 E-Commerce – business conducted over the internet,
which is based on information
6

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

Objectives:
 Explain how the exercise of power varies by
type of government
 Describe the major characteristics of the U.S.
political system.

7

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The Exercise Of Power
 Traditional authority – power that is based on
long-standing custom
 Rational-Legal – based on formal rules and
regulations
 Charismatic – based on a leader’s charisma
8

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System
 Dominated by two major political parties –
Democrats and Republicans
 Includes interest groups and PACs, which help
groups with minority views influence government
decisions
 Has proportional representation, but debate exists
over who holds power
9

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System

(continued)

 Consists of three branches of the government –
the executive, legislative, and judicial
 Includes public participation, although voter
participation varies and is relatively low overall

10

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON


Slide 6

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
CHAPTER 13

The Economy and Politics
Section 1: The Economic Institution
Section 2: The Political Institution

1

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Objectives:
 Compare and contrast the characteristics of the
capitalist and the social economic systems.
 Discuss developments that have transformed
the American economic system.

2

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism
CAPITALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by individuals
 Forces of profit and competition regulate
economic activity
 Minimal government interference
3

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

SOCIALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by the
government
 Economic activity regulated by the
government
 Pure form is communism
4

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

BOTH:
 Exist in industrial and postindustrial societies
 “Pure” forms are ideal types

5

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

The American Economy
 Rise of Corporate Capitalism – has changed the
relationship between business ownership and control
 Economic Globalization – many of the large
corporations are also multinational
 The Changing Nature of Work – shift from an
industrial base to a service base due, in part, to
technology
 E-Commerce – business conducted over the internet,
which is based on information
6

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

Objectives:
 Explain how the exercise of power varies by
type of government
 Describe the major characteristics of the U.S.
political system.

7

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The Exercise Of Power
 Traditional authority – power that is based on
long-standing custom
 Rational-Legal – based on formal rules and
regulations
 Charismatic – based on a leader’s charisma
8

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System
 Dominated by two major political parties –
Democrats and Republicans
 Includes interest groups and PACs, which help
groups with minority views influence government
decisions
 Has proportional representation, but debate exists
over who holds power
9

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System

(continued)

 Consists of three branches of the government –
the executive, legislative, and judicial
 Includes public participation, although voter
participation varies and is relatively low overall

10

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON


Slide 7

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
CHAPTER 13

The Economy and Politics
Section 1: The Economic Institution
Section 2: The Political Institution

1

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Objectives:
 Compare and contrast the characteristics of the
capitalist and the social economic systems.
 Discuss developments that have transformed
the American economic system.

2

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism
CAPITALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by individuals
 Forces of profit and competition regulate
economic activity
 Minimal government interference
3

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

SOCIALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by the
government
 Economic activity regulated by the
government
 Pure form is communism
4

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

BOTH:
 Exist in industrial and postindustrial societies
 “Pure” forms are ideal types

5

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

The American Economy
 Rise of Corporate Capitalism – has changed the
relationship between business ownership and control
 Economic Globalization – many of the large
corporations are also multinational
 The Changing Nature of Work – shift from an
industrial base to a service base due, in part, to
technology
 E-Commerce – business conducted over the internet,
which is based on information
6

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

Objectives:
 Explain how the exercise of power varies by
type of government
 Describe the major characteristics of the U.S.
political system.

7

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The Exercise Of Power
 Traditional authority – power that is based on
long-standing custom
 Rational-Legal – based on formal rules and
regulations
 Charismatic – based on a leader’s charisma
8

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System
 Dominated by two major political parties –
Democrats and Republicans
 Includes interest groups and PACs, which help
groups with minority views influence government
decisions
 Has proportional representation, but debate exists
over who holds power
9

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System

(continued)

 Consists of three branches of the government –
the executive, legislative, and judicial
 Includes public participation, although voter
participation varies and is relatively low overall

10

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON


Slide 8

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
CHAPTER 13

The Economy and Politics
Section 1: The Economic Institution
Section 2: The Political Institution

1

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Objectives:
 Compare and contrast the characteristics of the
capitalist and the social economic systems.
 Discuss developments that have transformed
the American economic system.

2

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism
CAPITALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by individuals
 Forces of profit and competition regulate
economic activity
 Minimal government interference
3

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

SOCIALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by the
government
 Economic activity regulated by the
government
 Pure form is communism
4

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

BOTH:
 Exist in industrial and postindustrial societies
 “Pure” forms are ideal types

5

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

The American Economy
 Rise of Corporate Capitalism – has changed the
relationship between business ownership and control
 Economic Globalization – many of the large
corporations are also multinational
 The Changing Nature of Work – shift from an
industrial base to a service base due, in part, to
technology
 E-Commerce – business conducted over the internet,
which is based on information
6

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

Objectives:
 Explain how the exercise of power varies by
type of government
 Describe the major characteristics of the U.S.
political system.

7

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The Exercise Of Power
 Traditional authority – power that is based on
long-standing custom
 Rational-Legal – based on formal rules and
regulations
 Charismatic – based on a leader’s charisma
8

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System
 Dominated by two major political parties –
Democrats and Republicans
 Includes interest groups and PACs, which help
groups with minority views influence government
decisions
 Has proportional representation, but debate exists
over who holds power
9

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System

(continued)

 Consists of three branches of the government –
the executive, legislative, and judicial
 Includes public participation, although voter
participation varies and is relatively low overall

10

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON


Slide 9

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
CHAPTER 13

The Economy and Politics
Section 1: The Economic Institution
Section 2: The Political Institution

1

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Section 1: The Economic Institution

Objectives:
 Compare and contrast the characteristics of the
capitalist and the social economic systems.
 Discuss developments that have transformed
the American economic system.

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SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism
CAPITALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by individuals
 Forces of profit and competition regulate
economic activity
 Minimal government interference
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Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

SOCIALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by the
government
 Economic activity regulated by the
government
 Pure form is communism
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Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

BOTH:
 Exist in industrial and postindustrial societies
 “Pure” forms are ideal types

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Section 1: The Economic Institution

The American Economy
 Rise of Corporate Capitalism – has changed the
relationship between business ownership and control
 Economic Globalization – many of the large
corporations are also multinational
 The Changing Nature of Work – shift from an
industrial base to a service base due, in part, to
technology
 E-Commerce – business conducted over the internet,
which is based on information
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SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

Objectives:
 Explain how the exercise of power varies by
type of government
 Describe the major characteristics of the U.S.
political system.

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Section 2: The Political Institution

The Exercise Of Power
 Traditional authority – power that is based on
long-standing custom
 Rational-Legal – based on formal rules and
regulations
 Charismatic – based on a leader’s charisma
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Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System
 Dominated by two major political parties –
Democrats and Republicans
 Includes interest groups and PACs, which help
groups with minority views influence government
decisions
 Has proportional representation, but debate exists
over who holds power
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Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System

(continued)

 Consists of three branches of the government –
the executive, legislative, and judicial
 Includes public participation, although voter
participation varies and is relatively low overall

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SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
CHAPTER 13

The Economy and Politics
Section 1: The Economic Institution
Section 2: The Political Institution

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HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Objectives:
 Compare and contrast the characteristics of the
capitalist and the social economic systems.
 Discuss developments that have transformed
the American economic system.

2

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism
CAPITALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by individuals
 Forces of profit and competition regulate
economic activity
 Minimal government interference
3

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

SOCIALISM:
 Factors of production are owned by the
government
 Economic activity regulated by the
government
 Pure form is communism
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SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

Economic Models of
Capitalism and Socialism

(continued)

BOTH:
 Exist in industrial and postindustrial societies
 “Pure” forms are ideal types

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HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 1: The Economic Institution

The American Economy
 Rise of Corporate Capitalism – has changed the
relationship between business ownership and control
 Economic Globalization – many of the large
corporations are also multinational
 The Changing Nature of Work – shift from an
industrial base to a service base due, in part, to
technology
 E-Commerce – business conducted over the internet,
which is based on information
6

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

Objectives:
 Explain how the exercise of power varies by
type of government
 Describe the major characteristics of the U.S.
political system.

7

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The Exercise Of Power
 Traditional authority – power that is based on
long-standing custom
 Rational-Legal – based on formal rules and
regulations
 Charismatic – based on a leader’s charisma
8

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System
 Dominated by two major political parties –
Democrats and Republicans
 Includes interest groups and PACs, which help
groups with minority views influence government
decisions
 Has proportional representation, but debate exists
over who holds power
9

HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

SOCIOLOGY THE STUDY OF HUMAN RELATIONSHIPS
Section 2: The Political Institution

The U.S. Political System

(continued)

 Consists of three branches of the government –
the executive, legislative, and judicial
 Includes public participation, although voter
participation varies and is relatively low overall

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