Comparative approaches to US and Uk Politics Flashcards
1
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What is the Rational approach
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Focuses on individuals
suggests that these individuals are guided more by their own interests than those of groups or structures
2
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what is the cultural approach
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focuses on the power of groups - pressure groups, voter groups, parties, factions etc
how much do these groups conform to the same idea
how much influence do these groups have
3
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what is the structural approach
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focuses on structures such as the election process, the constitution, legislative process and regional power
how do structures limit the actions of individuals and groups
4
Q
How does the role of the Judiciary compare?
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