Political Science 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 24: Constitutionalism, Broken Windows Theory
8 Apr 2016
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I"m doing so well because the american people know what"s right, even if their leaders in. The states capacity to protect against external threats. The 16th century onward: long decline in domestic crime and violence (nation/internal to the state) In 18th-19th centuries: police replace military as providers of domestic order. There were periods of unrest; people were dissatisfied; new technologies emerged replacing jobs. Sir robert peal: brings in the idea of police force to replace unsuited military; to regulate society. Military: an extension of states monopoly of violence. Military is an arm of the executive. Can deter or supress rebellion or revolution. Regime falls when military ceases to defend it (especially during a strong rebellion/revolution) Military may offer itself as alternative to civilian rate. Liberal perspective: sustains rule of law impartially, consensually. Conservative: prop up state authority in face of constant threat of disorder. Radical: serves elites, represses people, requires constant check and challenge.
