Comparative Approaches

Question 1

What are the 3 theoretical approaches?

Answer 1

. The rational
. The cultural
. The structural

Question 2

What type of people/person does the rational approach focus on?

Answer 2

. On individuals
. The President
. The PM
. MPs
. Senators

etc…

Question 3

What are the main features of the Rational approach?

Answer 3

. Compares the power of the president and the PM
. Comparing members of Congress with MPs

Question 4

What does the Cultural approach focus on?

Answer 4

. Focuses on groups- pressure groups, voter groups, parties, factions etc