Lesson 1: Introduction to Politics

The term 'politics' came from the Greek word 'polis or city-state'.

Politics is linked to the phenomena of conflict and cooperation.

The essence of social existence is politics.

<p>Political science is concerned with the associations of human beings into a body politic or a political community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Public law refers to the constitutional and legal principles/rules governing sovereign states, governments and individuals in their relationship with one another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Political theory deals with the origin, form, behavior, and purposes of the state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The methods and techniques used in the actual management of state affairs by the government branches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By using knowledge of the past to interpret present and probable developments in political phenomena.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How economic conditions affect the organization, development, and activities of states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To study the origins and nature of social control and governmental authority.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>State constitution, laws, citizenship, structures of government levels, election process, judicial system, political parties, and foreign affairs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>History helps provide insights into present political phenomena and offers direction for the future.</p> Signup and view all the answers