What is the meaning of “scapegoat”? What do people gain from scapegoating?

A  person who is blamed for the wrongdoings, mistakes, or faults of others, especially for reasons of expediency.

basic principles: federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, judicial review, representative democracy, limited government, rule of law, individual rights and responsibilities, consent of the governed, majority rule, popular sovereignty, equal protection.

1. explain aspects of the democratic process as it was developed in ancient athens

2. trace the roots of the americans political process to ancient athens

3. explain the relationship of citizens to the political process