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What is the main ideal behind the Rule of Law?
What is the main ideal behind the Rule of Law?
Deliberative democracy insists that deliberation is unnecessary for effective decision-making.
Deliberative democracy insists that deliberation is unnecessary for effective decision-making.
False
What is the boundary problem in democratic theory?
What is the boundary problem in democratic theory?
The boundary problem refers to the challenge of determining who counts as 'the people' in a democracy.
_________ democracy sees democracy as a matter of adversarial conflict and values this aspect.
_________ democracy sees democracy as a matter of adversarial conflict and values this aspect.
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Match the following democracy theories with their characteristics:
Match the following democracy theories with their characteristics:
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Which of the following describes a key difference between the United States and Canada regarding their systems of government?
Which of the following describes a key difference between the United States and Canada regarding their systems of government?
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In Canada, it is nearly impossible to amend the constitution.
In Canada, it is nearly impossible to amend the constitution.
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What is one area where the federal government in both Canada and the United States holds power?
What is one area where the federal government in both Canada and the United States holds power?
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The United States was a product of a revolution against ______, while Canada emerged from a mix of colonialism and ______.
The United States was a product of a revolution against ______, while Canada emerged from a mix of colonialism and ______.
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Match the following descriptions with the correct country:
Match the following descriptions with the correct country:
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Which of the following describes objective reality?
Which of the following describes objective reality?
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Neutrality involves taking a stance on an issue.
Neutrality involves taking a stance on an issue.
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According to Steven Lukes, what is the one-dimensional exercise of power?
According to Steven Lukes, what is the one-dimensional exercise of power?
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In the context of government power, the term ______ refers to the monopoly of legitimate use of physical force within a territory.
In the context of government power, the term ______ refers to the monopoly of legitimate use of physical force within a territory.
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Match the dimensions of power with their definitions:
Match the dimensions of power with their definitions:
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What fallacy is characterized by the belief that truth lies between two opposing positions?
What fallacy is characterized by the belief that truth lies between two opposing positions?
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Rousseau indicated that law and rights are essential for power.
Rousseau indicated that law and rights are essential for power.
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What is the significance of Dana Haraway's perspective on objectivity?
What is the significance of Dana Haraway's perspective on objectivity?
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Which of the following describes constitutions as nouns?
Which of the following describes constitutions as nouns?
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Written constitutions are easier to change than unwritten constitutions.
Written constitutions are easier to change than unwritten constitutions.
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What does it mean to say that constitutions are contested?
What does it mean to say that constitutions are contested?
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The British constitution is based on __________ and a series of statutes.
The British constitution is based on __________ and a series of statutes.
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Match the following constitutional types with their characteristics:
Match the following constitutional types with their characteristics:
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Which of the following best defines constitutions?
Which of the following best defines constitutions?
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The American Constitution was formally drafted in 1789.
The American Constitution was formally drafted in 1789.
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Name one influence on the founders of the US and French constitutions.
Name one influence on the founders of the US and French constitutions.
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What is meant by 'Three Dimensional Power'?
What is meant by 'Three Dimensional Power'?
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Indigenous sovereignty is solely recognized within nation-state borders.
Indigenous sovereignty is solely recognized within nation-state borders.
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What does the Doctrine of Discovery refer to?
What does the Doctrine of Discovery refer to?
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The Peace of Westphalia recognized the full territorial __________ of member states.
The Peace of Westphalia recognized the full territorial __________ of member states.
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What societal misconception does the example of gender roles highlight?
What societal misconception does the example of gender roles highlight?
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Match the following concepts to their definitions:
Match the following concepts to their definitions:
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Indigenous political-economic principles include __________, sustainability, and shared jurisdiction.
Indigenous political-economic principles include __________, sustainability, and shared jurisdiction.
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Settler colonialism has reinforced Indigenous sovereignty.
Settler colonialism has reinforced Indigenous sovereignty.
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What does the principle of impartiality in the Canadian courts ensure?
What does the principle of impartiality in the Canadian courts ensure?
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Judicial activism strictly adheres to the letter of the law.
Judicial activism strictly adheres to the letter of the law.
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What is the key distinction between impartiality and independence in the judiciary?
What is the key distinction between impartiality and independence in the judiciary?
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Judges in Canada must maintain __________ neutrality by not making political statements.
Judges in Canada must maintain __________ neutrality by not making political statements.
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Match the following concepts with their correct descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their correct descriptions:
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Which principle ensures that decisions can be appealed in the Canadian court system?
Which principle ensures that decisions can be appealed in the Canadian court system?
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Judges can express their personal opinions about political issues freely.
Judges can express their personal opinions about political issues freely.
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What does the bureaucratic system of appointing judges aim to ensure?
What does the bureaucratic system of appointing judges aim to ensure?
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Study Notes
Midterm Review
- Subjective understanding is shaped by individual mental states, while objective reality is independent of the mind
- Neutrality is the avoidance of taking a position
- "Argument to moderation" fallacy assumes truth lies between opposing perspectives
- Objectivity is partial, every view is from a specific point of view (Haraway, 1988)
- Power is not strength; it's the ability to shape others’ actions (Rousseau)
- The State holds the legitimate use of physical force within a given territory (Weber)
Power
- Power is the ability to shape others' actions
- Lukes defines three dimensions of power:
- One-dimensional power: directly imposing one's will on someone else's conduct (Weber, Dahl)
- Restriction of freedom (Mill)
- The ability to control the agenda, making others act in a way they would not otherwise
- Overt exercise of power: direct control over citizens’ actions or freedom of movement.
- Power is based on resources and mobilized by specific instruments
- The scope of power is the probability that specific resources will work and the range of others' responses
- Two dimensional power, shaping the agenda
- Three Dimensional Power: Shaping the agenda, perceptions, cognitions, and preferences.
Indigenous Sovereignty and Treaty Making
- Sovereignty is inherently God's, but executed by the king
- The Peace of Westphalia recognized the full territorial sovereignty of member states
- European imperialism and colonialism challenged existing concepts of sovereignty
- The Doctrine of Discovery established European claims to lands outside of Europe
- Indigenous sovereignty transcends nation-state borders, encompassing principles of reciprocity and sustainability.
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This quiz covers key concepts in political theory, including subjective vs. objective understanding, neutrality, and different dimensions of power. It explores perspectives from notable theorists like Haraway, Rousseau, and Mill. Prepare for your exam with a comprehensive review of these crucial ideas.