PO101 Lecture 2: PO101 Lecture 2
16 Nov 2016
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Core concepts for the study of politics: originates in con ict over scare resources or differing values. Canada"s oil sands: located primarily in alberta , represent one third of the worlds known petroleum resources. Canada exports 2. 2 million barrels of oil per day to the usa: currently provides jobs for approx. How does power play into oil sands politics: power: the ability of one actor or group to achieve their goals in a political system, there are different ways of exercising power: Coercion: others submit involuntarily because of use of force, intimidation, psychological pressure, etc. Authority: the right of an individual or group to regulate a community (others consent), thus the exercise of power is legitimate (lawful, proper) ex: religious organizations (the church) In uence : the ability to change others behaviour without exercising direct power- to sway their opinions. Multiple choice questions: government : e, with respect to the exercise of power in politics : c and d.
