Exam 2: Models of Politics

The notion of deterrence is an important component of

The institutional model focuses on governmental structures.

The public choice model is based largely on the notion of the social contract, a principle central to the ideas of the founding fathers.

Elite theory maintains that

Incrementalism views public policy as

Which of these is based on older, more traditional political science?

The elite model presupposes a small group of leaders who are defined primarily by their inherited wealth.

Those that focus on the three branches of government (executive, legislative, and judicial) when studying public policy would be primarily interested in the

The public choice model is the approach preferred by this text.

When the activities of one group or individual impose costs on others for which there is no compensation, this is an externality.

Elitism views the masses as largely

To make a rational policy decision, policymakers must

The latent group in American society is comprised of those that

The incremental method is generally preferred in times of crisis, when profound change is required.

As opposed to elite and group theory, public choice theory focuses on

A useful model should do all of the following EXCEPT

Public choice theory views policy as

governments. Is the distribution of money and power among federal, state, and local

Agenda setting is the first step in the policy process.

Group theory views public policy as