Discuss what 'ideology' means and the different uses and abuses to which it may be put in a political system. How does political ideology shape the way we see the world? Discuss other areas of ideological differences. For example, most conservatives favor a strict constructionist view of interpreting the Constitution, while liberals favor a loose construction. How can the political ideology of a President shape the way laws are interpreted by the courts?

Are interest groups an important part of the democratic process? Identify three ways groups, PAC’s and organizations can influence the actions of government Explain how individuals, public opinion, associations and groups form and carry out public policy

like many students at university, you may be unhappy about the results you attain in exams. you may feel that even with all you are doing there must be something more -- or different-- you could be doing to get better grades. we have all at some time or other heard of that student who only studies a couple of hours for final exams and scores a's every time. we stand in awe of those who seem to breeze through without undue effort and seem to need very little in the way of studying to nail an exam. the reasons for success, in what i think are the vast majority of cases, are less esoteric than many students think: successful students consistently apply a series of productive strategies with view to attaining clearly identified learning and grade goals throughout the academic term.