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What does it mean to interpret a political decision in terms of power? In terms of choice? Can varying interpretations differ in the degree to which they do each? Give an example. - Answers-Political decision in terms of choice involves making choices that were needed by society as a whole or by some significant figures, if a large number of people do not vote, choice may see that as them being content with the government; in terms of power, it looks at who is in power and how they are putting d...

The second dimension of power, the mobilization of biases, emphasizes which research technique when studying political power? - Answers-

Know the power tactics and which ones are most effective for whom. - Answers-power tactics are ways that people can influence others. Legitimacy: relying on authority position, saying that a request accords with organizational policies. Rational Persuasion: present logical/factual evidence to demonstrate request reasonable. Inspirational Appeals: develop emotional commitment by appealing to target's values, needs, hopes, aspirations. Consultation: increasing support by involving the target in d...

Experience lower job satisfaction and performance, and higher anxiety and turnover in response to organizational politics. - Answers-Employees who don't engage in politics? Before engaging in shaky political action tests - Answers-- Publicity Test (Face on newspaper) - Parent Test (What would mom & dad think) - Obituary Test (Part of your legacy) - Reciprocity Test (What if others behaved this way) Things you can do instead of lying: - Answers-- Prepare to answer difficult questions -...

behavioralist - Answers-political scientists who emphasize statistical analysis and abstract theories seeking out basic,essential regularities across a set of events. normative theories - Answers-A theory that involves making a judgement about the world, not describing how it works. theory - Answers-a statement linking specific instances to broader principles. empirical theories - Answers-a theory describing how things work in the world we observe. interpretive political scientists -...

What is Implicit power - Answers-Party A wants Party B to do something, but party A does no overt action to cause Party B to do something (kids behaving or following the rules without anything being said, or someone giving a homeless person money because they look sad). Authority is a type of implicit power True or False, power always involves some type of force or coercion? - Answers-false True or False, people follow other people of power because they are superior in physical strength or...

Democracy - Answers-A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives John Locke's political ideology - Answers-the belief that people are free and equal by natural right, and that this in turn requires that all people give their consent to be governed. James Madison's Classical Liberalism - Answers-... Locke's Classical Liberalism vs. Madison's Classical Liberalism - Answers-the idea that government shou...

sovereignty - Answers-the right to exercise supreme authority over a geographic region, a group of people, or oneself politics - Answers-the process and method of making decisions for groups. also, the process by which public policy is determined what can give a ruler legitimacy? - Answers-people believe in them. force, mandate of heaven..., divine right of kings..., social contract theory... (or can be used to enhance their understanding) (how can legitimacy be lost?) if the people stop b...

Implicit power is evident when someone does something that has not been clearly signaled or directed by the person or group with power, but which is presumed to be desired by that person in power - Answers-tru. e Pure tyranny is rare and is difficult to maintain. At the same time, the making of common policy generally means that one part of a group will be dominating another part to at least some extent - Answers-true "State" in political science means sovereign state, and not, for examp...

Subfields of political science: Methodology - Answers-provides methods and techniques for studying political phenomena empirically and objectively Subfields of political science: Political Theory - Answers-attempts to define an ideal polity; makes prescriptions about what politics ought to be like rather than empirically studying how politics operates in the real world Is politics a science? Key Requirements - Answers-Political Science can be empirical (observable and verifiable) like natu...

1. History The traditions of a country have their own part in the making of the political culture of a country. 2. Geography The geographical make-up of a country also plays a part in the determination of the political culture. 3. Socio-economic Development In socially and economically developed countries the participation in decision-making process seems to be wider because, their educational and economic status are high. Law and Its Functions - Answers-a body of rules to guide human ac...

Authority (shively) - Answers-an efficient way to exercise power Government (shively) - Answers-a group of people with ultimate authority within a territory "legitimacy" (shively) - Answers-legitimacy is the belief that the government should properly have authority 1. by result 2. by habit 3. by historical, religious, or ethnic identity 4. by procedures ex: democracy

Social Cohesion - Answers-Ex. Nationalism No social cohesion ppl. will fall into chaos; turn on one another Overall Reputation - Answers-If known as a "bad" country= no allies, If have a good name/reputation= powerful, allies and trade Foreign Support - Answers-A country receives support from other country(ies) and/or other foreign support (ex. united nation). Foreign support can also give a country a good reputation and make it powerful. Ex. Israel is supported by US Accidents of H...

Federalist #10-Why are large republics better than small republics in dealing with the problem? - Answers-Large republics are better at handling this problem because the with more people comes more diversity of thought and thus the less chance of one group coming to power and making decisions for only a small group; assuming the rest will assimilate to their viewpoints. Linz and Stepan- Explain basis of the authors' statement, "No state, no democracy" - Answers-It is through a state that a...

Preponderance or hegemonic stability theory - Answers-Nations tend to align on the basis of interests those that are satisfied with the status quo as opposed to those who are dissatisfied. Peace is more likely when there is a great imbalance for the status quo Degree of power - Answers-In preponderance Theory refers to a state position in the international power hierarchy Degree of satisfaction - Answers-In power preponderance theory, the extent to which a State is essentially satisfied or...

15) A teacher states to the school nurse, "I have a student who will often just stare at me for 15 seconds after asking a question; then the student blinks and asks me to repeat the question. Should I be concerned?" Which should the nurse include in the response to the teacher? 1. The child has a crush on the teacher. 2. The child has increased in

A nurse is caring for a patient who is to be discharged with a prescription for eye drops. The nurse knows that the patient understands how to administer eye drops correctly when the patient states that eye drops should be instilled on the: a. sclera. b. cornea. c. conjunctival sac. d. area between the iris and lower eyelid. - Answers-c A patient is to receive two different kinds of insulin. What is the nurses most appropriate action? a. Prepare the regular (clear) insulin first. b...

9) A neonate with a meningomyelocele is to have surgery in the morning. Which nursing action is appropriate for this neonate? 1. Applying a diaper to prevent contamination of sac 2. Positioning the newborn in a side-lying position 3. Encouraging the mother to hold the newborn because she will not be able to pick him up after surgery 4. Positioning the newborn in a prone position - Answers-4. Positioning the newborn in a prone position 10) Which should the nurse include in the plan of ca...

A study had 7 of 100 research subjects voluntarily withdrew. Which action by the author of the study is most appropriate? A) The loss of any research subjects should be included in the study's abstract. B) The discussion of the population studied should include any subjects who did not complete the study as planned. C) If the loss of participants is less than 10%, disclosure is not needed. D) If the loss of participants does not impact the integrity of the study, it is not necessary to repo...

Counseling for Methotrexate (5) - Answers-1. Teratogenic, photosensitive, take Folate 2. Dose once weekly - NOT daily 3. Leucovorin for mucositis Adjusted body weight for aminoglycosides - Answers-IBW + 0.4 x (actual wt - IBW) Steroid short-term side effects (5) - Answers-Hi BG, HTN, insomnia, mood, appetite NOT Cushing's (chronic) Allopurinol warning and alternative - Answers-Rash HLAB*5801 -> Use Febuxostat (Uloric) instead Can add to Allopurinol unless poor kidney function ...