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Introduction to Politics
A comprehensive introduction to fundamental political concepts, government, and political systems
1.What Is Politics?
Power, Collective Decision-Making, and the Distribution of Resources
2.Comparative Analysis; Democracy vs. Autocracy
Institutional Anatomy and Regime Durability
3.Collective Action and Institutions
Why Cooperation Is Difficult and How Institutions Make It Possible
4.Executives, Legislatures, and the Courts
Separation of Powers and Institutional Balance
5.Elections and Voting
Institutional Design, Voter Behavior, and Representation
6.Truth and Lies in Politics
Information, Trust, and Public Legitimacy
7.Ideology and Beliefs
Cognitive Frameworks and Political Preferences