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Government and Politics
Learning Objectives
"Why Isn't There Help for People Like Me?"
Introduction
Why Government?
Protect the Citizenry
Secure Order
Distribute Power Equitably
Provide a Safety Net
Problems of Government and Politics
Inequalities in Power
The Failure of Trust
Involvement
Why Don't People Trust the Government?
Waste, Corruption, and Scandals
Gridlock
Government, Politics, and the Quality of Life
Unequal Opportunities for a High Quality of Life
Inadequate Protection of Individual Rights
Lack of Responsiveness to Needs
Contributing Factors
Social Structural Factors
Global Comparison
Bureaucracy in Indonesia
Social Psychological Factors
Public Policy and Private Action
Summary
Key Terms
Study Questions
Internet Resources
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