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23 Cards in this Set
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Characteristics of a Social Movement (5) |
- Informal grouping of people. - Flexible tactics, loosely coordinated. - Have some sort of leadership group. - Organized against something. -Draws energy from civil society. |
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Tactics of a Social Movement (4) |
- Make noise -Civil Disobedience -Ask Questions -Protest |
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Difference between Social Movements, Interest groups, and political parties. |
- Social movements are less structured, organized -Interest groups seek to influence policy, more structured -Political parties seek seats of power, most structured |
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Why are there more social movements? |
- Question framing - Social media - Interest groups and political parties aren't getting it done - Good timing |
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Advantages of Informal Organization (3) |
- Can be nimble in defining and framing their issues - Can change tactics quickly and be opportunistic - Global networking and partnership |
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Disadvantages of Informal Organization (3) |
- Weak staff structure - Less resources -Not enough longevity (govts. know this) |
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Major characteristics of Parliamentary Govt. (4) |
A body of govt. (parliament) - elected by citizens - the only elected body in the state - Bills passed by this group are the supreme law of the land. - Is the executive power |
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Advantages of Parliamentary Govt. (3) |
- Because the executive and legislative branches are united it makes policy making quick. - Majority control - Policy making responsibility clear |
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Disadvantages of Parliamentary Govt. (3) |
- Fewer minority protections (they can feel vulnerable & ignored) - Non regular turnover can cause instability - Added problems with a minority cabinet |
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The Delegate v. The Trustee Model |
Delegate Model: Reps regard themselves as speaking for the people so voting how they people want them to. Trustee Model: Reps are expected to know more about policy than gen. pop. so they vote how they want to. |
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Major Characteristics of Presidential System (2) |
- President is constitutionally independent of the legislature. -Legislature and executive branches are independent and are elected separately. |
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Advantages of the Presidential System (3) |
- Since there is one leader they don't have to consult with everyone. -Tighter party discipline. -Different types of leaders. |
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Disadvantages of the Presidential System (3) |
- Unclear policy responsibility - Less adaptable to new issues - Harder to remove top issues |
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What is public administration? |
A set of people who are not involved directly in the making of major political decisions - but who implement the policies. Elected officials are not public administrators. (ex: IRS agents, school teachers) |
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What are some characteristics of "good" public administration? (6) |
(CYCLE) - Translates -Honest -Flexible - Responsive -Not Arbitrary -Efficient |
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How has the system of international politics evolved since WW2? (2) |
- Two new powers (the USA and the USSR) arose to fill the power vacuum. - No more European rule (decolonization). |
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How has the system of international politics evolved since the Cold War? (5) |
- Emergence of NGOs and IGOs -Interdependence among states -No more bipolar system -Economies shifted to open markets (made them more alike) -International crime court |
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What are the main characteristics of an International System? (3) |
- No central authority - Fiduciary political roles -Issues of communication |
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What are the three main institutions of international politics after WW2 (& briefly describe) |
United Nations: Organization of 193 states, acts as a body of authority but has no police force or army to enforce decisions. World Bank: Provides loans for developing countries for capital programs. IMF (International Monetary Fund): Organization of 189 countries that helps facilitate international trade, provide financial stability, and reduce poverty. |
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Describe Bipolar, Unipolar, and Multipolar systems. |
Bipolar: Two main states (other states pick a side), each state tries to preserve balance, nuclear deterrence theory. Unipolar: Hegemonic stability theory (international system more stable with one dominant world power), hegemon must be willing to pay the price. Multipolar: Many states have power, diplomacy, alliances |
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Describe Hard vs. Soft Power. |
Hard Power: - A state's military power determines it's overall power in international politics. -An armed force will fight better on home soil. - Economic sanctions. Soft Power: - Diplomacy - Reputation |
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What is diplomacy? |
- Conducting politics with other states peacefully. -Ambassadors conduct high level politics in other states and gather information. - Use of power may range from persuasion to coercion. |
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Name the three challenges to the state and briefly describe them. |
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