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    Political science is the systematic study of political institutions, processes, behavior, and theories across many topics including governance, public policy, international relations, and comparative politics. It examines political theories and ideologies that guide systems and actions. A state has defined boundaries and power to make laws, while government implements decisions on its behalf. Political science also analyzes types of government like democracy and authoritarianism, institutions such as executives and legislatures, participation and voter behavior, and issues in international relations, public policy, and political philosophy.

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    Political science is the systematic study of political institutions, processes, behavior, and theories across many topics including governance, public policy, international relations, and comparative politics. It examines political theories and ideologies that guide systems and actions. A state has defined boundaries and power to make laws, while government implements decisions on its behalf. Political science also analyzes types of government like democracy and authoritarianism, institutions such as executives and legislatures, participation and voter behavior, and issues in international relations, public policy, and political philosophy.

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    Political science is the systematic study of political institutions, processes, behavior, and theories across many topics including governance, public policy, international relations, and comparative politics. It examines political theories and ideologies that guide systems and actions. A state has defined boundaries and power to make laws, while government implements decisions on its behalf. Political science also analyzes types of government like democracy and authoritarianism, institutions such as executives and legislatures, participation and voter behavior, and issues in international relations, public policy, and political philosophy.

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    Definition and Scope of Political Science:


    • Political science is the systematic study of political institutions, processes, behavior, and theories.
    • It encompasses a wide range of topics, including governance, public policy, international relations, political
    philosophy, and comparative politics.
    2. Political Theories and Ideologies:
    • Political theories explore the fundamental concepts underlying political systems. Examples include liberalism,
    conservatism, socialism, feminism, and anarchism.
    • Ideologies are sets of beliefs and values that guide political actions and policies.
    3. State and Government:
    • The state is a sovereign political entity with defined boundaries, a permanent population, and the ability to make
    and enforce laws.
    • Government refers to the institutions and individuals that have the authority to make and implement decisions
    on behalf of the state.
    4. Types of Government:
    • Democracy: Rule by the people, where citizens have the power to elect leaders and influence policy decisions.
    • Authoritarianism: Concentration of power in the hands of a single leader or a small elite, often with limited
    political freedoms.
    • Totalitarianism: A highly centralized government that seeks to control all aspects of public and private life.
    5. Political Institutions:
    • Executive: The branch responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, often headed by a president or prime
    minister.
    • Legislature: The body responsible for creating and passing laws, such as a parliament or congress.
    • Judiciary: The system of courts and judges responsible for interpreting and applying laws.
    6. Political Participation and Behavior:
    • Voter behavior: Studying why people vote the way they do, including factors like socioeconomic status, ideology,
    and identity.
    • Political parties: Organizations that represent different ideologies and compete for political power.
    • Interest groups: Organizations that advocate for specific policy issues on behalf of their members.
    7. International Relations:
    • The study of interactions between countries, including diplomacy, conflict, cooperation, and international
    organizations like the United Nations.
    8. Public Policy:
    • The process of formulating and implementing government decisions to address public issues and concerns.
    9. Comparative Politics:
    • The study of different political systems, their structures, processes, and outcomes, with the aim of identifying
    patterns and understanding differences.
    10. Political Philosophy:
    • Examining fundamental questions about justice, rights, freedom, and the nature of government, as explored by
    philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, Rousseau, and John Locke.
    These lesson notes provide a broad overview of political science, covering its foundational concepts, theories, and areas
    of study. Political science is a dynamic field that evolves alongside changes in societies and governments, so staying
    updated with current events and trends is also important for a comprehensive understanding.

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