1. What are some basic functions of government you see around you on a daily basis? Of the types of government functions discussed in the book (example - rule adjudication) which categories do your functions fall into? Make sure to cite the categories discussed in the book. Then explain why a political system cannot be stable and effective without these functions. Make sure to cite points about this from the textbook.
2. Of the political ideologies discussed in the textbook, which *two* do you most closely associate with? Make sure you discuss some of the key points of each ideology by citing specific points in the book.