Poli Sci 103Exam # 1 Study Guide Lectures: 1 - 9Lecture 1 (Sept. 2)When it comes to analyzing World politics, what are the three perspectives we must keep in mind and how do they differ?- INDIVIDUAL = human characteristics (perception, images, knowledge) .- STATE = actions and decisions based off of economics, military and domestic affairs.- GOBAL, “systematic” = interactions between States/Non-States at the international level that affects conflict and cooperation.Lecture 2 (Sept. 4)How does time play into Global Politics? What is the difference between remote and proximate causes?Our historical memories differ, meaning out perceptions changed based on our own personal history. Outside of the US, where histories proceed 200 years, perceptions are different due to timing.*proximate causes = phenomena occurring close in time to the event that it produced/contributed to*remote causes = phenomena removed in time to the effects that they produce/contribute toLecture 3 (Sept. 9)What is realism? - Anarchy- States as the main actors, unitary actors and rational actors.- “realpolitik”, states prepared for war in order to preserve peace.- Realists believe people are naturally flawed and lust after power.Lecture 4 (Sept. 11)What is liberalism?- Holds reason/ethics can overcome our love for power- Optimism about the prospects of cooperation- Emphasizes establishing stable democracies as ways to reduce conflict- Politics not seen as zero sum- Emphasizes free trade, helps prevent disputes- Stresses the importance of international institutions- Also called “idealism”Lecture 5 (Sept.16)What are the four steps that allow policy making to become a rational choice?1. Problem Recognition/definition2. Goal Selection3. Identifications of Alternatives4. ChoiceLecture 6 (Sept. 18)What do interest groups want when it comes to politics? How do they affect politics? What factors affect leadership capacity?Interest groups want money, protection and policy and achieve this through effecting voters with money and lobbying efforts. Leadership capacity is affected by a number of things, the most important being personality, cognitive complexity and political efficacy.Lecture 7 (Sept. 23)What are hegemons and what is the long cycle theory? Which country is currently the world’s hegemon?A hegemon is a single powerful state with a dominant power of the globe. The long cycletheory suggests that hegemons rise and fall from power. Currently, the United States of America has been this hegemon.Lecture 8 (Sept. 25)What are some causes and effects of WWII? How did it lead to the Cold War?The Germans could not stand the Treaty of Versailles, while Manchuria, China and Abyssinia were also invaded. Border changes and system changes were a result of WWII. As decolonization happened the US rose to power. The bipolar global system, the Truman Doctrine and the Domino theory of power all proved the lead to the Cold War. Lecture 9 (Sept. 30)What are the Global South and Global North? How can we explain the Global South and North economically?The Global South refers to countries that are less developed while the Global North refers to wealthy and industrialized countries. Economically, we can find the Global South and North roots by considering these things:- Marxism/lenism = capitalists need overseas outlets for surplus capitals- Liberalism = result of maladjustments within capitalist