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The goal of politics/government is... |
To use power to create and maintain order and justice. |
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Power |
Capacity to influence/control human behavior and institutions. |
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2 types of power |
Hard power - use of force Soft power - the ability to get others to want what you want. |
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Order |
Desired institutions for the organized operation/running of society. |
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What are the fundamental institutions? |
Government, state, nation, nation-state, nation building. |
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Justice |
The distribution of rewards and burdens in society in accordance with what is deserved. |
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Political Science |
Seeking to understand the truth about politics through systematic inquiry. |
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What are the political science fields? |
Political theory, US government and politics, comparative politics, international relations, political economy, public administration, and public policy. |
