theoretical approaches

Question 1

rational approach

Answer 1

this is the theory that humans always make rational choices based of premeditated calculations. an example is someone investing in certain stocks after observiing the market.

Question 2

cuultural approach

Answer 2

• focuses on shared ideas within a group
• believes that these shared ideas influence the action of the group
• believes that cultural history shapes constitutions
• e.g. america was colonised by Britain for almost 2 centuries so the framers of the constitution made the constitution difficult to amend to prevent colonisation
• britain hasnt been invaded in a milenium so constitution is unentrenched