comparative theories

Question 1

what is rational theory

Answer 1

-focus on individuals
-will act selfishly to protect their best interest
-evaluate options and pick the one with the best outcome

Question 2

what is cultural theory

Answer 2

-focus on groups + shared categories
-groups act to protect + advance a common ideology
-cultural norms/expectations might guide the outcomes

Question 3

what is structural theory

Answer 3

-institutions + processes
-the processes that have to be followed within institutions of power
-best explanation of political action + outcome