Political Science 1020E Study Guide - Treasury Board, Distinct Society, Presidential System
3 Oct 2013
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Politics-activity related to influencing, marking or implementing collective decisions for a political community. Power-the ability to achieve an objective by influencing the behavior of others, particularly to get them to do what they would not have otherwise done. Political agenda-the issues that are considered important and given priority in political deliberations. Free rider problem-a problem with voluntary collective action that results because an individual can enjoy the benefits of group action without contributing. Authority-the right to exercise power that is accepted by those being governed as legitimate. Legitimacy-acceptance by the members of a political community that those in positions of authority have the right to govern. Charismatic authority-authority based on the perception that a leader had extraordinary or supernatural qualities. Traditional authority-authority based on customs that establish the right to certain persons to rule. Legal-rational authority: the right to rule based on legal rules and procedures rather than on the personal qualities or characteristics of the rulers.
