POLS 207

Public Sector Jobs

Jobs provided by the government that do not directly contribute to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Policymaking System

The process through which policies are created, evolve over time, and are implemented.

Linkage Institutions

Entities like media, public opinion, political parties, and interest groups that connect the people to the policymaking institutions.

Policy Implementation

The stage where policies are put into practice, feedback is received, and adjustments are made based on the outcomes.

Political Culture

Shared values, beliefs, and attitudes about how government and society should function, influencing policy decisions and governance.

Ideology

Political tendencies like liberalism and conservatism that shape a state's approach to welfare, business regulation, taxes, and social change.

Constitutionalism

The adherence to and interpretation of the constitution, which governs the structure of government, distribution of powers, decision-making rules, and protection of citizens' rights.