Define the term rules and explain their role in the political process.
What will be an ideal response?
Harold Lasswell defined politics as “who gets what, when, and how.” The authors maintain that rules can be thought of as the “how” part of Lasswell’s definition. They dictate the allocation of resources as well as provide guidelines for collective action. Rules primarily function as a means through which the people can solve their collective issues, ideally without resorting to violence. Rules are a critical part of the political process. If they are changed, so too, are the political winners and losers. Students should also address norms, those rules that are tacitly understood and followed, and which have no less of an impact on the overall political process.
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A. Portugal B. Spain C. France D. Holland E. Britain
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A. magnet B. waiver C. charter D. voucher
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a. New York b. New Jersey c. Massachusetts d. Virginia