AP Comp Day 4 – How and WHAT will we compare? Goal – to understand that Palmer’s 4 methods, Palmer’s terms and the S-F method all are needed to analyze a political system. To understand that the above methods are all components of the 5 STs, which is why we use the 5 ST’s for our analysis Structural-Functional Approach Process functions System functions Policy functions Read Rogue that Plays by the Rules and highlight, underline, circle or otherwise indicate examples of each of the 5 Substantive Topics that are illustrated by this article. (use a different identifying notation for each ST) What is being compared? Use AR #10 – connect Palmer’s specific terms and developed concepts in each subsection to each of the ST’s using palmer term activity sheet.doc Using A&P’s S-F approach – groups will a) Use US to develop statements correctly using the 1st 26 glossary terms AR # 6 p 20 b) draw an S-F diagram for the US system Identify the key features of each of these function groups – produce a real-world example for each feeature

environment inputs Decision- making outputs Feedback Political system

History and culture inputs environment Regime type outputs Feedback structure-function inputs Decision- making outputs Feedback Political system

outcomes outputs inputs feedback outputs outcomes System Functions Policy functions inputs aggregation implementation articulation Policy making feedback outputs outcomes Foreign state

Socialization communication recruitment outcomes System Functions Socialization communication recruitment outputs Regulation extraction Policy functions Distribution symbolism inputs aggregation implementation articulation Policy making feedback outputs outcomes Foreign state

Substantive Topics and Palmer’s Terminology Sovereignty, Authority, Power, Political Institutions Citizens, Society & State Political and economic Change Public Policy source of power can be limited by constitutional regimes Institutionalization shows legitimacy Economic systems (marxism, socialism, capitalism, mixed) Nationalism – external culture face Internal political culture Elites – unitary and pluralistic (recruitment Bureaucracy Catch-all, devotee, & single-issue parties More modern – the need for more complex structures structures – equitable distribution builds support political participation Masses – relative deprivation leading to anomic behavior Pressure groups Cross-cutting and cumulative cleavages institutionalization is a method of system change Pressure and elite linkage Economic and political conflict Structure of state influences change Outcomes of economic growth – growth w and w/o equity

Legitimacy A significant segment of the citizenry must believe that the state acts with some moral authority. People believe that the state has the right to issue rules binding for people within their borders - Kesselman People believe that rules should be followed voluntarily because they are in the best interests of all citizens. – Palmer People have the feeling that the regime’s rule is rightful and should be obeyed.- Roskin Some key legitimizing factors – Transparency, free elections, compatibility of system with culture, open and free press, economic success, improved living standards, rule of law, access to quality public services, civil rights, responsiveness to inputs, civil society, accountability, political efficacy, absence of relative deprivation

Rule of Law The concept that the power and discretion of government and its officials ought to be restrained by a supreme set of neutral rules that prevent arbitrary and unfair action by government. Also called constitutionalism. - Magstadt the principle that legal rules rather than arbitrary or personal decisions determine what happens – Hauss governments can take no action that has not been authorized by law and that citizens can be punished only for actions violating existing laws- A & P