POSC 104

The notes cover various aspects of American politics and government. They begin with discussions on the No Child Left Behind Act and the Every Student Succeeds Act, which faced challenges in improving education. Definitions of key political terms such as partisanship, ideology, bargaining, and compromise are provided. The concept of collective action problems, including the prisoner's dilemma, free rider problem, and tragedy of the commons, is explored. Federalism is discussed, highlighting the...