PAF 101 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: George Tsebelis
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The prince system: forecasts the chances that a policy will be implemented. The level of government at which the policy will be implemented. Judicial decisions: are there any ways the courts will affect the policy. Make sure to define a policy and not a goal. Starting a teen court to sentence youths under 18 accused of buying selling or using drugs. Legislation is not needed for the program. The town justice would have to agree to allow this court to operate. They have political influence to promote or obstruct a decision and formal or informal influence on a veto player. Has formal or informal influence on veto power. A way to limit players is to group individuals and organizations into collective players for the purpose of the analysis. Never group players if there is a disagreement. A key to identifying the correct players is to consider the legislative, administrative, and judicial requirements of the policy.
