Download Introduction to Political Science: Terms, Concepts, and Theories and more Quizzes Local Government Studies in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 Politics Defined DEFINITION 1 "deciding who gets what when and how" Lasswell Evaluate systems and understand TERM 2 Organizing principle DEFINITION 2 distribution of goods and services. we organize comes out w/ elements of who is really is in control w/ Assignment of Social roles of power TERM 3 Politics proved as a Science DEFINITION 3 Knowledge or a system of knowledge covering GENERAL TRUTHS or operation of general laws- especially as obtained and tested through the SCIENTIFIC METHOD "a state of knowing" "knowing is half the battle" taught wrong because of general truths. TERM 4 Concept of Science DEFINITION 4 observation/ perception conscious thought to direct attention--- we do the same process on small daily scales TERM 5 Scientific Method DEFINITION 5 A. observe phenomenon B invent hypothesis C make predictions D experiment E modify hypothesis from observations and results BRING IT HOME BY REPEATING C D E to carry through without DISCREPENCIES between theory, experiences, and observations TERM 6 Political Science Defined DEFINITION 6 the systematic study and evaluation of government, politics, public policies, through scientific means. TERM 7 Positive Theory DEFINITION 7 what do governements do and how do they work TERM 8 Normative Theory DEFINITION 8 what SHOULD the government do TERM 9 5 spokes of Political Science wheel DEFINITION 9 1. Political Theory 2. Public Administration 3. International Relations 4. comparative govt 5. National Politics the 6th valid point, not a spoke is Research methods TERM 10 Hallenic Greeks DEFINITION 10 identified the POLIS: political community NOT SEGMENTED, conscious of past and future. Statement to remember: we are born unequal- its govt. responsibility to balance inequality... BOLD STATEMENT = "American Dream" founding fathers believed people are born equal, govt creates inequality, and job to fix things. TERM 21 Why do people argue political science isnt a science? Or that it is a science? DEFINITION 21 people say NO because: human behavior is complex, unpredictable, free will, individual vs group actions, not precise predictions of political outcomes or methods/techniques. People say YES because: if... then, theory linked to phenomena, causality: if we know what causes something we can predict when it occurs and explain it, hard and social sciences use scientific methods TERM 22 Why do we know so little about Congress? DEFINITION 22 535 members hard to keep up complex rules and procedures TERM 23 Congress as democracy DEFINITION 23 Lockean Ideal : A. popular sovereignty (people rule) B. Legislative supremacy People-> elect->congress->enact- >the laws TERM 24 Where and how is Congress covered in the Constitution? DEFINITION 24 Definition TERM 25 How do powers between the House & Senate differ? DEFINITION 25 Definition TERM 26 what are the terms of Membership & Service for House? DEFINITION 26 Definition
