POG 100 Study Guide - Final Guide: Greengrocer, French Revolution, Consociationalism

• School: Ryerson University
• Department: Politics and Public Administration
• Course: POG 100
• Professor: Patrice Dutil

Document Summary

Power: the ability to achieve goals in a political system and to have others do as you wish them to do . What shapes politics: the needs of people (maslow"s hierarchy) Core answers (various schools of thought on politics): analytical, behavioural, structural- functionalist, systems approach, political economy, normative/theoretical/critical. French revolution = republicanism, before that = religion and the government. De-sacralising government: from ancient greeks to the american revolution. The french revolution to today: the search for legitimacy. Mill (utilitarian): government should maximize happiness of individuals, while placing limits; early day feminist; government just needs to ensure security (you can get drunk but not in a car: maslow can be helpful. Philosophies of the state: range from laissez-faire, liberal-democratic, socialist, authoritarian, totalitarian) The social compact/contract is dictated by the state : notion is alive, rousseau: social contract is dictated by the people, an argument between the people and their government, republican roots.