Although France Has a Strong State and Relatively Weak Civil

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Essay

Although France has a strong state and relatively weak civil associations,what two important elements of civil society have played a particularly active role in French politics? What form does this activity usually take that distinguishes it from most industrial democracies?

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Definitions:

Government Decision Making

Involves the processes and actions through which government officials or bodies determine policies, allocate resources, and address public issues.

Fiscal Policy

Changes in government spending and tax collections designed to achieve full employment, price stability, and economic growth; also called discretionary fiscal policy.

Paradox Of Voting

A situation in democratic decision-making where rational individual choice can lead to an outcome that seems irrational or suboptimal for the group.

Principal-Agent Problem

A dilemma in economics where one party (the agent) is expected to act in the best interest of another party (the principal) but may have a conflict of interest.