POL224Y1 Lecture Notes - Protestantism, Cultural Hegemony, Baltimore City Council
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Where power is exercised: a makes b do something b normally wouldn"t do. Ex. government (a) places speed limits to restrict speeding residents (b) Have the power (right) to express a different view (protest) City hall has the power to enforce speed limits: a creates/ sustains structures that prevent b contesting the status quo. I (a) think denominational schools should not exist in canada, using the power of the constitution, i argue that only catholic and public schools can exist; not denominational schools (b) One could try to change the constitution but that is extremely difficult. 1950 s baltimore city council set up the system so that propositions could only be made to city council after acceptance from previous committees. A not exercising power by beating b , but by preventing b from presenting an argument: a influences b"s beliefs/ goals. A convinces b that a"s views are better off for b .
