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Standard and Short Edition:
1 American Political Culture
2 The Founding and the Constitution
3 Federalism
4 Civil Liberties
5 Civil Rights
6 Public Opinion
7 The Media
8 Political Participation and Voting
9 Political Parties
10 Campaigns and Elections
11 Groups and Interests
12 Congress
13 The Presidency
14 Bureaucracy In A Democracy
15 The Federal Courts
16 Government and Economy
17 Social Policy
18 Foreign Policy and Democracy
Texas Edition:
19 The Political Culture, People, and Economy of Texas
20 The Texas Constitution
21 Parties and Elections in Texas
22 Interest Groups, Lobbying, and Lobbyists
23 The Texas Legislature
24 The Texas Executive Branch
25 The Texas Judiciary
26 Local Government in Texas
27 Public Policy in Texas

Chapter 1: American Political Culture

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The Daily Show typically pokes fun at politicians or the media coverage of politicians. Go to the "Most Recent" videos on the Daily Show website and find a clip that satirizes either politics or the media.
  1. List the title of the clip. What political issue (or media coverage) is being satirized?

  1. The authors of the textbook point out that 21 percent of young people get their news on political events from comedy shows such as the Daily Show. What are the benefits and drawbacks from getting political information from comedians such as Jon Stewart?

  1. Did you find the above clip informative/helpful or misleading?



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