Posc 104 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Federalism - Answer-system of power shared between two levels of government; one national and one subnational What's different about CA? - Answer--greenhouse emission standards -paparazzi laws -plastic straw bans -uber/lift have to start actually paying their employees -weed! Competitive Federalism - Answer-states compete with each other for citizens and businesses unitary system - Answer-System of government in which all power is invested in a central government. power is not divided....

government - Answer-organization with a monopoly on the legitimate use of force to control human behavior state of nature - Answer-life in a state of is... nasty brutish and short order/security - Answer-US military budget is around $1 trillion, the price we pay for security Social Contract - Answer-a voluntary agreement among individuals to create a government and to give that government adequate power to secure the mutual protection and welfare of all individuals 3 things governments do ...

POSC 104 Pepperdine Exam 1...

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...