POLI 2051 : Agf10 Ex1review
Exam 1 review
For the most part, the exam is over topics covered in the lecture, although I refer you to
the book occasionally in this review. The items with a * by them are topics that have
given students trouble on this exam in the past.
Chapter 1 -
What is government and why do we have it?
definitions of government and politics
social contract theory can help answer the why question
normative and empirical theories
Purposes of government
protecting life
rights and liberties
providing public goods
promoting equality
These things can conflict: differences can be understood in terms of
* political ideology - know the definition and the four ideologies I described in
class and the table showing you how to tell the difference between the four.
liberal
conservative
populist
libertarian
Also, know the different stages of the policy process and the institutions and processes
that compose each. Know also the analytical framework the book employs; know the
four factors and examples of each.
Finally, there will be a question on the Requirements for a democracy – it’s in the text
and we talked about it in class (we focused on popular sovereignty). Also, know the
delegate vs. trustee distinction I made here.
Chapter 2 - Constitution
Definition and the four basic political principles it embodies
republicanism
Document Summary
For the most part, the exam is over topics covered in the lecture, although i refer you to the book occasionally in this review. The items with a * by them are topics that have given students trouble on this exam in the past. Purposes of government social contract theory can help answer the why question definitions of government and politics normative and empirical theories protecting life rights and liberties providing public goods promoting equality. Also, know the different stages of the policy process and the institutions and processes that compose each. Know also the analytical framework the book employs; know the four factors and examples of each. Finally, there will be a question on the requirements for a democracy it"s in the text and we talked about it in class (we focused on popular sovereignty). Also, know the delegate vs. trustee distinction i made here. Definition and the four basic political principles it embodies republicanism.
