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After reading this chapter, you should be able to do the following:

 Understand the nature of politics, government, and citizenship.

 Differentiate among the types of democracies that exist in the world and identify the qualities that make a government truly democratic.

 Examine the functions of government as well as some of the challenges and controversies that affect its ability to perform each function effectively.

 Identify the four basic American values and describe how these values help to define the character of American politics.

 Explore the primary political ideologies that have helped to inform contemporary political discourse in the United States.

 Understand how comparison and historical analysis can deepen our understanding of American politics.