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The Basics Of American Politics By Gary Wasserman

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After reading both the chapter 1 of the AM GOV and the handout, I understood that politics constantly surrounds our daily life. We as citizens are encouraged to adapt to the current politic situations that affect our decision making in life. (1) According to the handout “The Basics of American Politics,” by Gary Wasserman quoted, “Our live are webs of politics… The college you attend, the tuition you pay, and the student loans you may or may not receive, are all the results of someone’s choices in the political game” (Wasserman, 11). Obtaining quality education is a common situation in which politics decide the cost of tuition and the overall outcome. (2) My decision of choosing different colleges has been affected by the government because
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