POL 10100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Free Rider Problem, Collective Action, Public Good
14 Sep 2016
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Government- system to implement decisions made through political process: provide order, promote welfare. Checks and balances- each government branch gets some power over the other two. Federalism- divides power to national state and local government. Public good- services that become available to everyone once provided. Collective action problem- groups benefit from working together but individuals are better off using the work of others. Free rider problem- benefiting from work without contributing. Constitutional republican government- based on division o fpower. What is politics: conflictual, process matters, politics is everywhere. Economic individualism- individuals manage their finances without government interference. Redistributive tax policy- taxes used to create equality: higher taxes for richer people to provide aid to the poor. Culture wars- political difference between red and blue states. Family values- porn, gambling, obscenity, and violence regulations. Ideology- ideas and beliefs used to evaluate politics. Conservative- support low taxes, free market, limited government.
