Chapter 1 Review Questions

1. How do MacLean and Wood define “conflict” and “conflict resolution”?

2. Name four “levels of analysis” in political studies.

3. What are some of the benefits and responsibilities of “citizenship”?

4. How can we define “multiculturalism”?

5. What is meant by “protectionism”?

6. What is the “comparative approach” to politics?

7. What is meant by “authoritarianism”?

8. What are “public goods”?

9. What is a “non-governmental organization”?

10. Describe the nature of “empirical” research in politics.

11. How politics affects our daily lives?

12. How do you define power?

13. What is the difference between power and influence?

14. What is meant by “people power”?

15. What is the difference between state and government?