In the world of politics, access to resources often determines who holds the power. A video summary of Who Governs? by Robert Dahl shares Dahl's theories about political power and influence based on his study of a local community. The video uses illustrations and simple examples to help make Dahl's work more accessible to learners.

Concepts

political science, governments, local government, political leaders

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Take a closer look at the local government where you live and ask scholars to consider who governs
• Review the political officials and government structure in your local community

Classroom Considerations

• Requires a basic understanding of how government and politics work on different levels

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Clear, well-paced narration makes it easier for viewers to follow along
• Provides an analogy to clearly explain Dahl's main points

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.10 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.10