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What is the subset of human behaviours that involves the use of power?
Political behaviour
According to Lasswell, what is politics?
A process of determining how power and resources are distributed in society without recourse to violence
Who does the term 'Mass public' refer to?
The public at large – the recipients of policy rather than the makers of policy
Who does the term 'Political Elite' often refer to?
Elected or appointed officials at all levels from Mayors to Supreme Court Justices
What does Mass political behaviour refer to?
The actions of regular citizens in the process of peacefully determining how power and resources are distributed in society
Test your knowledge of political behavior, political culture, and political socialization with this quiz. Explore the concept of political behavior as a subset of human behaviors involving the use of power, delve into the definition of politics according to Lasswell, and examine the process of determining power and resource distribution. This quiz covers essential areas of concentration in GOVT 1000 Topic 6.
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