Freedom, Order and Equality:
Tension Laden Values
I. Essence of Politics
A. Power
1. Essence
2. Legitimacy
3. Authority
B. Conflict Resolution
C. Cooperation Enhancement
II. Enduring Principles of American Politics
A. Rule by Law
B. Popular Sovereignty
C. Individual Rights & Responsibilities/Duties
D. Separation of Institutions/Shared Powers & Checks and Balances
E. Federalism
F. Civilian supremacy
G. Judicial Review
III. Three Competing Political Values
A. Order
B. Freedom
C. Equality
1. of condition
2. of opportunity
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