17 Questions
What is the ultimate level of power in a nation known as?
Sovereign power
What does political science study?
The decisions and reasons behind governments' decisions
What is the ability to compel someone to do something they would not otherwise choose to do known as?
Power
What determines the legitimacy of authority according to the text?
The level of democracy in a government
What encompasses the decisions made by governments regarding behavior according to the text?
Public policy
What distinguishes classical liberalism from modern liberalism and modern conservatism?
Advocacy for economic liberties and free markets
What was the primary reason for the division among advocates of classical liberalism in the late nineteenth century?
Belief in a good society of freedom from interference
Which principle is characteristic of modern conservatives' combination of classical liberal principles with skepticism about active government?
Skepticism about active government based in Burkean emphasis on tradition
What is the fundamental difference between modern liberals and modern conservatives?
Advocacy for government action to aid the poor and disadvantaged
What led classical liberals to become modern conservatives on the political 'Right'?
Defense of a status quo of limited government
What distinguishes the 'religious Right' from other strands of modern conservatism?
Guidance from religion as well as principles of classical liberalism
What are the two main ways in which humans make decisions according to the text?
By thinking impulsively or reflectively
When do humans rely on their quick judgments to make decisions?
When their decisions seem almost automatic
What is the main difference between acting strategically and acting expressively according to the text?
Acting strategically is goal-oriented, while acting expressively is self-revealing
What does the text suggest about the motives for human behavior?
Self-interest and broader community interest can overlap
What is the primary challenge associated with thinking slow according to the text?
It is a time-consuming process
In what way can behavior have both strategic and expressive elements according to the text?
Behavior can be both goal-oriented and self-revealing
Explore the role of rules in society, their impact on interactions and success, and the distinctions between formal and informal rules. Gain insights into leveraging rules strategically for personal and political success.
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