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Chapter 2

Chapter 2. Comparing Political Systems. How we Study Politics. Describe Predict Explain Description Conceptual Framework – set of concepts that are clearly defined and understood Explanation – seeking to identify relationships b/w political phenomena. (Ex. Democracy & Peace)

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Chapter 2

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  1. Chapter 2 Comparing Political Systems

  2. How we Study Politics • Describe • Predict • Explain • Description • Conceptual Framework – set of concepts that are clearly defined and understood • Explanation – seeking to identify relationships b/w political phenomena. (Ex. Democracy & Peace) • Prediction – based on success & accuracy of first two.

  3. I. Why We Compare • See wider range of political alternatives • Understand virtues and shortcomings of our own system • Develop explanations & test hypotheses about how political processes work • Understand conditions of political change • Not possible to conduct controlled experiments

  4. II. How we Compare A. Case Studies • Small “n” • Allows researchers to look in-depth at particulars of a case B. Large “N” Studies • Statistical studies • Enough variables to allow researchers to examine relationships

  5. III. Comparative Systems A. System • Interacting with environment • Moving parts • Legitimacy

  6. Comparative Systems Continued B. Structure • Media • Interest Groups • Political Parties and Legislatures • Executives • Bureaucracies • Courts

  7. Comparative Systems continued C. Functions • Implies purpose, direct & indirect 1. Systems Functions • Political Socialization • Recruitment • Communication 2. Process Functions • Interest articulation • Interest aggregation • Interest adjudication

  8. Function Continued 3. Policy Functions • Impact on society, economy, & culture • Interaction with international environment • Extraction • Regulation of Behavior • Distribution

  9. IV. Policy LevelPerformance, Outcome, Evaluation • Relevant to the interests and needs of society • Evaluation of Performance • Responsive to Value Change • Degree of Stability or Adaptability

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