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Political Science American Government Why is it important to study American politics and government? - We become informed voters, to understand their Constitutional rights, to know their responsibilities under the law and to think about how processes can be improved to benefit society. What concept will we use this semester to evaluate the U.S. form of government? What does it mean? - Democracy- a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, ty...

Political Science - American Government Public Opinion & Models of Democracy - Polling started in the 1930s and greatly increased in the 1950s because of computers Majoritarian: government should do what the people want; most people hold clear, consistent views Pluralist: government should consider public opinion, but it is seldom clear or consistent Political Socialization - Complex process by which people get their sense of political identity, beliefs, and values (family, school,...

Family Resource Management Final The Family & Consumer Sciences Body of Knowledge is centered on basic human needs. - true Capacity building and resource development and sustainability are particularly applicable to resource management which part of the Family & Consumer Sciences Body of Knowledge do these fall under? - cross-cutting themes Which of the following is NOT considered a core concept of the FCS Body of Knowledge? - resource management Management is the pr...

Family Resources Management Family Resource Management - understanding decisions individuals and families make about development and allocating resources types of resources - time, money, material assets, energy, friends, neighbors, space and goals the identification of resources to meet specific needs is guided by what three things? - culture, availability, and accessibility decision making process: rational - has long lasting impact on the family involving alternatives...

Family Resource Management Exam 1 Study Guide What is the relationship between FRM and business? - The history of family science is closely linked to business management, as both focus on efficient and effective uses of resources. However, a family is not a business, though they do have shared goals. Families tend to pay higher personal attention to emotional needs. What are the four decision making models? - Rational, Bureaucratic, Political, and 5-Step Rational Decision Makin...

Family Resources and Management In-class activity 5 step Decision Making Process - 1) Recognize the existing need 2) Identify alternatives to fulfill the identified need 3) Evaluate identified alternatives 4) Select & implement alternatives 5) Reflect and evaluate the alternative selected Key Concepts for Family Resource Management - 1) Interdependency of individual 2) Dynamic environment 3) Effort to meet basic needs Characteristics of Resource Management for families - ...

Family resource management In-class activity family - units where members strive to meet the needs of all members while maintaining that family unit over a period of time identification of resources to meet specific needs guided by - culture availability accessibility commuting couples - both work , separate homes. more money, less family management 5 steps to the decision making process - 1. recognize existing needs 2. identify alternatives to fulfill identified needs ...

Family Resource Management Management: - Management is purposeful use of resources to achieve valued goals. Reactive Resource Management: - A crisis arises and we react to it. Something comes up and I react to it. Ex: Car breaks down. I need to get it fixed and I need money to fix it. Proactive Resource Management: - Thinking in a forward thinking way in managing resources. Planning ahead. Think more. Be more prepared. Ex: I know children gets sick a lot of the time so I h...

Family Resource Management: Exam 1 Family Resource Management - Family resource management is an understanding of the decisions individuals and families make about developing and allocating resources including time, money, material assets, energy, friends, neighbors, and space, to meet their goals. Choice - The act of selecting among alternatives Risk - Possibility or perception of harm, suffering, damage, or loss. Problems - questions, dilemmas, or situations, that r...

Family resource management what is family resource management? - Family Resource Management is an understanding of the decisions individuals and families make about developing and allocating resources including time, money, material assets, energy, friends, neighbors, and space, to meet their goals. what is a family unit? - economic group of members that strive to meet the needs of all members while maintaining over a period of time The study of family resource management consid...