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Intro to Poli Sci: Chapter 1
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Power
Ability to achieve goals in a political system, and to have others do as you wish them to
Influence
the ability to change behaviour in others without exerting direct power over them
Political Studies
formal study of politics within and among nations
Government
the institutions and people responsible for carrying out the affairs and administration of a political system
Conflict
differences in preferred outcomes among social groups
Conflict Resolution
process in domestic or international affairs that attempts to reconcile antagonism (either existing or potential) through the use of mediation and negotiation
Socialization
process whereby individuals act in a social manner; creation of social and political authority and rules to regulate behaviour and thus permit operation of social units
Decision Making
mechanism or pattern of relations involving different levels of government in which determinations and judgments regarding the governance of the political system are made (sometimes referred to as the black box)
Public Goods
resources that are present in a political system whose use by one individual should not affect use by others
Liberal Democracy
political system based on freedom and the principle that governance requires the assent of all citizens through participation in the electoral process, articulation of views, and direct or indirect representation in governing institutions
Authoritarianism
Political system requiring absolute obedience to a constituted authority
Non-Governmental Organization (NGO)
non-profit group organized on a local, national, or international level
Social Sciences
scientific study of human society and social relationships
Analytical Approach
perspective that views politics as an empirical discipline rather than a science; argues that politics cannot be broken down into parts but must be seen comprehensively
Empirical
analysis based not on concepts and theory but on what can be observed or experimented on
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