10 Questions
What is politics?
The engagement with power relations
What does politicisation mean?
The opening of something as political and an object of contestation
What does problematisation refer to?
The questioning of how a phenomenon becomes a problem
What does politics as a wider phenomenon involve?
The exclusion and marginalization in society
What is a state?
A jurisdiction over people and public institutions
Which one of these is a key aspect of politics as an activity?
Conflict and negotiation over the exercise of power
What does problematisation involve?
Questioning how a phenomenon becomes a problem
What is one of the main concerns of politics as a wider phenomenon?
Who is being excluded or marginalised in society
What is politicisation?
Opening something as political for contestation
What is a key characteristic of a state?
Sovereign jurisdiction over people
Study Notes
What is Politics?
- Politics refers to the activities associated with the governance of a country, state, or organization
Key Concepts in Politics
- Politicisation: the process of making something political or involving it in politics
- Problematisation: the process of defining a situation or issue as a problem that requires a political solution
Politics as a Wider Phenomenon
- Involves the distribution and exercise of power in a society
- Concerned with coordinating individual and collective human action
- One of the main concerns: ensuring the well-being and security of citizens
The State
- A key institution in politics
- Characterized by a monopoly on the legitimate use of force within a specific territory
- A key aspect of politics as an activity: the exercise of authority and power within a state
Test your knowledge of international politics with this quiz! Explore the sphere and activity of politics, including formal political processes, policy implementation, societal rules, conflict and negotiation over power, decision-making, and resource allocation. Expand your understanding of the wider political landscape.
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