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 12.1 Describe the sociological definition of power.

Video Link: Power and Resistance - Perception of Power

Audio Link: Living Without (2011)

Web Resource: Power

12.2 Discuss the importance of power and privilege in societies.

Video Link: Money on the Mind

Audio Link: Who Do You Think You Are?

Web Resource: Why it's important to think about privilege - and why it's hard

12.3 Compare the key points of the pluralist and elite theories of power.

Video Link: Classical Elite Theory

Audio Link: Americans in China

Web Resource: Theories of Power – Alternative Theoretical Views

12.4 Explain why some people participate in political systems and others do not.

Video Link: Using social media to create a more participatory political system

Audio Link: Take the Money and Run for Office

Web Resource: Participating in Government

12.5 Describe the major types of governmental systems in operation today.

Video Link: Political Systems

Audio Link: Continental Breakup

Web Resource: What Are the Different Types of Governments?

12.6 Provide examples of the threats political systems can face from internal and external groups vying for power.

Video Link: Homeland Security in Israel - Module I - Terrorism Threats and the Legal Environment

Audio Link: What Kind of Country

Web Resource: Political Threats to Global Prosperity