Week 4

'Power is rooted in the control of coercive force and in the control of the means of production. However, in capitalist societies this reality is not legitimized by rendering the powerful divine, but obscuring their existence.' - Poor People's Movement Article

Read this article on the relationship between power and class. Within the political system participation is highly regulated by access to a variety of resources. This article highlights the various barriers to political participation and the use and misuse of power within the government. Read the article attached here.

In 150 words (minimum) answer the following questions. Be sure to respond to ONE other student.

• What were the three major themes from the reading?
• What did you learn about American political institutions?
• How do you see yourself and your family within the framework provided by the author? What does political participation look like in your community?
• What connections, if any, did you find with the article and your own experience of power and powerlessness?
  
  Blog Requirements
  Post one original post each week along with a response to one student. Your original post should be at least 200 words, your response should be no less than 50 words.
  
  Post your original post by midnight (11:59 p.m.) on Wednesday of each week and respond by midnight on Friday of each week (11:59 p.m.).