Political Science 225 JMU Exam 1 fully solved 2024

Political Science 225 JMU Exam 1power - correct answer the ability to do/accomplish something "might" authority - correct answer the legitimate right to exercise power; a "right" Hobbes - correct answer Author of the "Leviathan"; state of nature; anarchy is war of all against all; strong will dominate the weak; end result = our natural rights are at risk John Stewart Mills - correct answer This author claimed that natural rights/human rights exist PRIOR to government, and we are all entitled to these rights. Human rights are an obligation of the government and should never violate natural rights. political equality - correct answer One (ideal) condition of a democratic government: -All citizens have equal voice and equal access -Not all vote count the same (b/w Senate and House) as well as with electoral college -Whether or not you vote depends on where you LIVe not who you are interested, informed - correct answer One (ideal) condition of a democratic government = Citizens are ___________ and __________. -When Americans aren't - whose fault is it? rational - correct answer One (ideal) condition of a democratic government = Citizens make _____________ choices. -They should already have in mind what they want government to do -Goal/issues + Preferences = weigh costs and benefits -anything that doesn't involve policy is not a "rational choice" reason to vote for someones different - correct answer One (ideal) condition of a democratic government = Candidates must offer ___________ proposals/agendas