APPLY:

Deepening

Interview a neighbor or any family member about how politics affect their lives. Afterwards, discuss the data
you have gathered and analyze what definition/s of politics these reflect. Come up with suggestions on how
the government can better address the people’s concerns. Submit a report of your task your teacher.

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NAME: ____________________________________ TEACHER: __________________________
SECTION: _________________________________ DATE: ______________________________

Assessment
Answer the following questions.

1. What is politics?
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2. How are David Easton and Harold Lasswell’s definition of politics similar and different from each other?
From the definitions provided by these political scientists, provide your own simple definition of this practical
science.
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3. Why is politics often viewed as inconsistent with good governance?

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Synthesis
In three sentences, kindly construct a summary of the discussion by highlighting its main points.
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