notes from first day Flashcards
1
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Politics
A
the process by which public goods and services are allocated amongst competing groups in society through the institutions of govt
2
Q
Political Culture
A
the norms, values, and expectations about government that are dominant in a society
3
Q
Political Science
A
Systematic study of the PROCESS OF MAKING DECISIONS as it applies to govt
4
Q
Government
A
an organization (or institution) that extends to the whole society and can legitimately use force
5
Q
What is the primary purpose of govt?
A
Govt exists to:
- CREATE ORDER
- PREVENT CHAOS
- PROVIDES STRUCTURES & RESOURCES
- ENSURES INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS
6
Q
What are the 3 Fundamental questions of govt
A
- What is more important, the society or the individual? 2. What is the true nature of human beings? 3. Do people have rights?
