POL
S 102
Introduction
to American and California Government
Dr.
Kennedy
Spring,
2003
Definitions
and proper capitalization:
republican
--One who believes in a government where the people exercise their sovereignty
through elected representatives.
Republican--a
member of the Republican party
democrat--A
person who espouses belief in the core principles of democracy--that all power
in government is ultimately derived from the will of the people.
Democrat--a
member of the Democratic Party.
Source: Shafritz, Jay M. The Harper Collins
Dictionary of American Government and Politics. New York: Harper Collins Publishers, 1992.
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Effect
vs. Affect
effect. As a noun, means "result"; as a
verb, means "to bring about," "to accomplish" (not to be
confused with affect, which means
"to influence.")
As
a noun, often loosely used in perfunctory writing about fashions, music,
painting, and other arts: "an
Oriental effect"; "effects in pale green."
Usage
as a verb--The Senator used his speech as a means to effect a change in the
attitudes of his listeners.
affect. As a verb, means "to influence";
"to impress"
Usage
as a verb--The listeners were affected by the speech given by the Senator.
Source: Strunk and White, The Elements of Style, 3rd edition, 1979.
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"As
a rule, single sentences should not be written or printed as paragraphs."
(Strunk and White 16)
More
stuff:
advise--verb
to
give counsel to; offer an opinion or suggestion as worth following: I advise you to be cautious.
advice--noun
an
opinion or recommendation offered as a guide to action, conduct, etc.: I shall act upon on your advice.
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cite--verb
to
quote (a passage, book, author, etc.), esp. as an authority: I will cite the
Constitution
in my defense.
site--noun
the
position or location of a town, building, etc., esp. as to its environment: the site of our summer cabin.
sight--noun
One
of the seven senses.
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White
House--the official residence and place of business of the President of the
United States of America.
white
house--a domicile painted in a neutral color.