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Political Science

Political Science. Unit 2. Political Science. Is the study of POWER , POLITICS and GOVERNMENT . Government. System of rule over a territory and its people. Power. The means to control and rule people and government. . POLITICS. Process of using power in government. Key terms.

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Political Science

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  1. Political Science Unit 2

  2. Political Science Is the study of POWER, POLITICS and GOVERNMENT.

  3. Government System of rule over a territory and its people.

  4. Power The means to control and rule people and government.

  5. POLITICS Process of using power in government.

  6. Key terms Political System-A method for making decisions that affect a society and its members. Policy- a plan to guide behavior to reach a particular goal Compromise- each side gives in a little to settle a dispute.

  7. Leadership Different types of leaders arise in different groups.

  8. Authoritarian Very efficient for a short period of time. Work will stop when the leader is absent. Hostility within the group.

  9. Democratic Slow to get started but efficient for a long period of time. Work continues when leader is absent. Cohesiveness within the group.

  10. Laissez-Faire“Let them do as they please” Members will work for themselves rather than the group. Leader is insignificant. Anything goes with group dynamics.

  11. Communication –is necessary for the operation of any group. Leaders often control the communication To find the leader of any group, find out who controls the conversation and you will find the leader.

  12. Characteristics of leadership • Organized • Works for the good of all • Directs activities • Initiates activities • Works inside and outside the group • Has intellectual ability • Sensitive to feelings of others

  13. Elements of Popularity • Cheerful • Unselfish • Controls Emotions • Looks for the good in all • Sincere

  14. Followers in a group usually have much control over a leader. Extra Strength- the group is stronger than any member alone

  15. Groups can exert great pressure over their members to conform to the group’s norms Conformity- to go along with Non Conformity- not to go along with

  16. Levels ofGovernment

  17. United States Federal Government 15 Cabinets run by Secretaries

  18. Legislative Branch

  19. Judical Branch J

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