POLS 321 Democracy and Citizenship FINAL EXAM Dec. 11, 2006 p. 1 of 7

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PART I Mandatory Essay: 10 points ( 1 X 10 points) Answer question one in the space provided.

1. You are a Public Achievement coach. Harry Boyte is a founder and the chief theorist of Public Achievement. Discuss the goals, ideal method and ultimate potential of Public Achievement according to Boyte in Everyday Politics. Evaluate Boyte's vision discussing both the challenges and opportunities of Public Achievement as you are experiencing it. POLS 321 Democracy and Citizenship FINAL EXAM Dec. 11, 2006 p. 2 of 7

PART II Essay Choices: 30 points ( 3 X 10 points) Answer three of the following questions in the space provided.

2. According to Harry Boyte what are the problems with democracy and citizenship in the U.S. today? What are the causes of these problems? POLS 321 Democracy and Citizenship FINAL EXAM Dec. 11, 2006 p. 3 of 7

3. What is Boyte's alternative vision of a reinvigorated democratic politics? Boyte uses a variety of terms to describe a better approach to democracy and citizenship. What are these terms or concepts and what do they mean? Contrast his vision with other perspectives on democracy and citizenship. POLS 321 Democracy and Citizenship FINAL EXAM Dec. 11, 2006 p. 4 of 7

4. In developing his alternative vision of democracy Boyte builds on certain historical movements and perspectives as well as some writers and particular activists. Describe these sources of Boyte's vision of democracy and citizenship. POLS 321 Democracy and Citizenship FINAL EXAM Dec. 11, 2006 p. 5 of 7

5. Boyte sees Everyday Politics and public work being practiced in several different settings in today's U.S. Describe at least three of the examples he gives and how they exemplify the key components of his new vision of democracy? POLS 321 Democracy and Citizenship FINAL EXAM Dec. 11, 2006 p. 6 of 7

Part II IDENTIFICATION 10 points (5 X 2 points each) Identify FIVE of the following and give their significance for Boyte's argument.

1. Populism

2. John Dewey

3. Saul Alinsky

4. Civil society

5. Jane Addams

6. Free spaces

7. Instrumental individualism POLS 321 Democracy and Citizenship FINAL EXAM Dec. 11, 2006 p. 7 of 7

8. Commonwealth

9. Public Work

10. Negative and Positive Freedom