POSC150 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Social Democracy, Totalitarianism, Authoritarianism
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Ktr chapter 1: power and citizenship in american. A peaceful means for determining who gets power and influence in society: who gets what, when, and how , power is the ability to make people do what you want. No politics is the war against all : a quote from thomas hobbs. Politics is the process by which power and resources are gained and lost: government a system of people, authority power recognized as legit. Rules how resources allocated and how collective action takes place. Economics the production and distribution of society"s wealth. All meant to produce material resources are privately owned and al decisions are made by a person. Regulated capitalism: some government interference: socialism. A hybrid brought on by reform, not revolution. Ex: singapore: democracy and non-authoritarian states. Democracy gives power to the people and individual rights. Popular sovereignty: citizens are ultimate source of political power. Types: elite citizens have to choose between competing leaders.
