POLS 317 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: First Amendment To The United States Constitution, Due Process
2 Mar 2018
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Repression - actual or threatened use of physical sanctions. Within the territorial jurisdiction of the state. For the purpose of imposing a cost on the target. As well as deterring specific activities and/or beliefs. Relies on threats and intimidation to compel targets. Due process in enforcement and adjudication of law. Gov"ts select from full repertoire of coercive activities. Past theory: state repression derivative of particular political-economic systems. When specific context existed, repressive behavior applied. Current theory: include decision makers and process by which they deliberate relevant policies. Benefits exceed costs + alternatives not viewed favorably + high probability of success repression. Identify and explain state repressive behavior in all countries. Greatest degree fo disaggregation across both space and time. How authorities decide to respond to threats with repression. Alternative mechanism of control - participation and contestation. Different aspects of democratic gov"t have distinct influences on. Causal mechanisms of globalization - human rights relationship. Not strong effect on level of repression.
