political behavior
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General statements dealing with several specific types of political behavior. Since informal mechanisms of social control do not operate effectively above the level of the community, all government at higher levels depends upon the authority and power to supplement such mechanisms with organized force. Hence political behavior, as opposed to other forms of social behavior, is characterized by the exercise or manipulation of such power, or the striving for it, as a means of accomplishing goals by force or the threat thereof.
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- 661 exploitation
- 662 political intrigue
- 663 public service
- 664 pressure politics
- 665 political parties
- 666 elections
- 667 political machines
- 668 political movements
- 669 revolution