PSCI 1050 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Harold Lasswell, Stanford Prison Experiment, School Prayer
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Institutions and procedures through which a territory and its people are ruled; sovereign. Harold lasswell: who gets what, when and how . When + how: process of distribution of goodies (benefits) Define political science: the study of the processes, principles, and structure of government and of political institutions; politics; part of behavioral sciences. Policy problems tend to focus on this. Measure problem and figure out how to reduce it and enhance the quality of life. How we would like the world to be (how the world ought to be) More theoretical, philosophical, and ideological views of politics. Public"s belief that they can influence government. To have political efficacy one needs political knowledge. The accumulation of information and experience about political processes (essential for full participation and citizenship) Broadly shared values, beliefs, and attitudes about how the government should function. How we frame issues influences our beliefs. Prefer limited government intervention on economic issues and more government intervention on social issues.
