Unit 1 Flashcards
Political Agenda
Issues that are considered important and given priority in political deliberations
Behavioral Analysis
Examines individual and group behaviours to understand political decision making and interactions within the political system
Bourgeoisie
A term used in Marxism to refer to the social class that own the means of porduction
Conflict resolution
Refers to the process of addressing and resolving disputes or disagreements between individuals, groups, and organizations
Elitism
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.
Institutionalism
The study of formal and informal structures, rules, and norms within political systems and how they shape political behaviour, decision-making, and outcomes
Class Anaylsis
The approach to the study of politics and society that emphasizes the role of economic hierarchies and divisions in political regimes, structures, and outcomes
Empirical Analysis
Analysis that involves explaining various aspects of politics, particularly by using careful observation and comparison to develop generalizations and testable theories.
Normative Analysis
Analysis that includes examining ideas about how the community should be governed and what values should be pursued through politics
Policy Analysis
Policy analysis is a systematic process of assessing and evaluating existing or proposed policies to understand their implications, effectiveness, and potential outcomes.
Common Good
What is good for the entire political community
Conflict Resolution
Refers to the process of addressing and resolving disputes or disagreements between individuals, groups, or organizations
Elitism
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
Institutionalism
The study of formal and informal structures, rules, and norms within political systems and how they shape political behaviour, decision-making, and outcomes
Interests
Common pursuits of topics and activites that intrigue or interest people
Legitimacy
You should know this Ryan
Pluralism
A political system in which a large number of groups representing a wide variety of interests are able to influence the decisions of government.
Politics
Activities related to influencing, making, or implementing collective decisions for a political community
Power Over
Relates to the ability of an individual or a group to exert influence, control, or authority over others.
Power To
Refers to the capacity of individuals or groups to act, participate, and have agency in political processes.
Power
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
Disciplinary Power
Developed by Foucault to describe a form of power that operates through surveillance, normalization, and the regulation of individuals’ behaviours and bodies.
Distribution of power
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.
Three Faces of Power
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.
Sovereignty
The principle that states are the highest authority for their population and territory and are not subject to any external authority.
State
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.
Values
Refer to the deeply held beliefs and principles that guide political behaviour, decision making and policy preferences.
