chapter 1 Vocab

Question 1

History Priniciple

Answer 1

How we got where we are today

Question 2

Policy Principle

Answer 2

Political outcomes are the products of individual preferences, institutional procedures, and collective action

Question 3

Collective action principle

Answer 3

the concept of individuals coming together to influence political outcomes, policy decisions, or social change

Question 4

Instituions structure principle

Answer 4

Gov institutions are the formal structures which governmental authority is exercized and public policies are developed and implemented.

Question 5

What is the basis of the following:

Rationality Principle

Answer 5

refers to the assumption that people are instrimental in trying to reach thier goals, and this drives political behavior. (all political behavior has a purpose)

Question 6

Totalitarian Government

Answer 6

Government power is not limited by the law/ tries to eliminate any other social institutions that might challenge them

Question 7

Authoritarian Government

Answer 7

Government power is not limited by law, though may be restained by social institutions (the church/religion)

Question 8

Constituional Government

Answer 8

established specific limits on the powers of the government politics

Question 9

Democracy

Answer 9

Permits citizens to play a significant role in government through public officials

Question 10

Oligarchy

Answer 10

a small group of land owners, military, or wealthy merchans controls most of the governing decisions

Question 11

Autocracy

Answer 11

A form of governemtn in which a single individual rules