Unit 1

Question 1

Political Agenda

Answer 1

Issues that are considered important and given priority in political deliberations

Question 2

Behavioral Analysis

Answer 2

Examines individual and group behaviours to understand political decision making and interactions within the political system

Question 3

Bourgeoisie

Answer 3

A term used in Marxism to refer to the social class that own the means of porduction

Question 4

Conflict resolution

Answer 4

Refers to the process of addressing and resolving disputes or disagreements between individuals, groups, and organizations

Question 5

Elitism

Answer 5

Refers to the belief or ideology that a select group of individuals or a specific social class, often characterized by wealth, education or status, should hold the most power, influence, and decision making authority.

Question 6

Institutionalism

Answer 6

The study of formal and informal structures, rules, and norms within political systems and how they shape political behaviour, decision-making, and outcomes

Question 7

Class Anaylsis

Answer 7

The approach to the study of politics and society that emphasizes the role of economic hierarchies and divisions in political regimes, structures, and outcomes

Question 8

Empirical Analysis

Answer 8

Analysis that involves explaining various aspects of politics, particularly by using careful observation and comparison to develop generalizations and testable theories.

Question 9

Normative Analysis

Answer 9

Analysis that includes examining ideas about how the community should be governed and what values should be pursued through politics

Question 10

Policy Analysis

Answer 10

Policy analysis is a systematic process of assessing and evaluating existing or proposed policies to understand their implications, effectiveness, and potential outcomes.

Question 11

Common Good

Answer 11

What is good for the entire political community

Question 12

Conflict Resolution

Answer 12

Refers to the process of addressing and resolving disputes or disagreements between individuals, groups, or organizations

Question 13

Elitism

Answer 13

Refers to the belief or ideology that a select group of individuals or a specific social class, often characterized by wealth, education or status, should hold the most power, influence and decision making authority in society

Question 14

Institutionalism

Answer 14

The study of formal and informal structures, rules, and norms within political systems and how they shape political behaviour, decision-making, and outcomes

Question 15

Interests

Answer 15

Common pursuits of topics and activites that intrigue or interest people

Question 16

Legitimacy

Answer 16

You should know this Ryan

Question 17

Pluralism

Answer 17

A political system in which a large number of groups representing a wide variety of interests are able to influence the decisions of government.

Question 18

Politics

Answer 18

Activities related to influencing, making, or implementing collective decisions for a political community

Question 19

Power Over

Answer 19

Relates to the ability of an individual or a group to exert influence, control, or authority over others.

Question 20

Power To

Answer 20

Refers to the capacity of individuals or groups to act, participate, and have agency in political processes.

Question 21

Power

Answer 21

The ability to achieve an objective by influencing the behaviour of others, particularly to get them to do what they would not have otherwise done

Question 22

Disciplinary Power

Answer 22

Developed by Foucault to describe a form of power that operates through surveillance, normalization, and the regulation of individuals’ behaviours and bodies.

Question 23

Distribution of power

Answer 23

The analysis of how power is distributed and what resources affects ones ability to attain power. As well as the analysis of how effectively they use their power related resources.

Question 24

Three Faces of Power

Answer 24

First Face: ability to affect decisions.

Second Face: ability to ensure that issues are not raised.

Thirds Face: ability to affect the dominant ideas of society.

Question 25

Sovereignty

Answer 25

The principle that states are the highest authority for their population and territory and are not subject to any external authority.

Question 26

State

Answer 26

An independent, self governing political community whose governing institutions have the capability to make rules that are binding on the population residing within a particular territory.

Question 27

Values

Answer 27

Refer to the deeply held beliefs and principles that guide political behaviour, decision making and policy preferences.