2. At the end of topic, the learners should be able to:
a. articulate definitions of politics;
b. differentiate the various views on politics and;
c. explore the connection between the phenomenon
(politics) and the method of inquiry (Political Science)
Appreciates the value of disciplines of anthropology,
sociology, and political science as social sciences.
3. Government - The governing
body of a nation, state, or
community; Refers to the
various ways through which
social life is coordinated.
Power- The
ability to achieve
a desired
outcome.
4. In every aspect of man’s life, there is always a conficlt
and disagreement. They disagree about the distribution
of power and resources as well as how to resolve such
disagreement. Questions such as “Why is there war?”
What are the necessary and suffecient conditions of
poverty? How do we acount for intolerance? How do we
avoid ecological catastrophes? Broad agreement that it
is advantageous to avoid devastating wars, anhance
prosperity, protects human rights and guard against
environmental disasters. This is whre politics comes in.
5. The word politics emanate from the word
“polis” which means “city-state” that
historically refers to the activities that revolve
within a city-state. Politics involves the making
of collective decisions for group of people. It is
also the art of government, public affairs,
compromise and consensus, and power
6. is the process of decision-making
and the process by which
decisions are implemented.
