The document defines key political science terms including political ideologies, power, states, nations, globalization, authority, bureaucracy, democracy, political parties, and political identity. It explains that political ideologies shape political views and guide decision-making in areas like governance, economics, and social policies. States are defined as political entities with a defined territory, government, and population that can make and enforce laws and engage in international relations.
The document defines key political science terms including political ideologies, power, states, nations, globalization, authority, bureaucracy, democracy, political parties, and political identity. It explains that political ideologies shape political views and guide decision-making in areas like governance, economics, and social policies. States are defined as political entities with a defined territory, government, and population that can make and enforce laws and engage in international relations.
The document defines key political science terms including political ideologies, power, states, nations, globalization, authority, bureaucracy, democracy, political parties, and political identity. It explains that political ideologies shape political views and guide decision-making in areas like governance, economics, and social policies. States are defined as political entities with a defined territory, government, and population that can make and enforce laws and engage in international relations.
Political ideologies: Sets of beliefs, values, and ideas that
shape political views and guide decision-making in areas such as governance, economics, and social policies. Examples include liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and anarchism.
2. Power: The ability or capacity to influence or control the
behavior of others, often associated with authority, leadership, or control over resources. Power can be exercised through various means, such as coercion, persuasion, or legitimate authority.
3. States: Political entities characterized by a defined territory,
a government, and a population. States have the authority to make and enforce laws within their borders and engage in international relations.
4. Nations: Groups of people with a shared sense of identity,
often based on factors such as language, culture, history, or ethnicity. A nation may or may not have its own independent state.
5. Globalization: The process of increasing
interconnectedness and integration of economies, cultures, societies, and political systems across the world. It involves the exchange of goods, services, information, and ideas on a global scale. 6. Authority: The legitimate or recognized right to exercise power and control over others. Authority can be derived from various sources, such as laws, traditions, positions of leadership, or consent of the governed.
7. Bureaucracy: A hierarchical organizational structure
characterized by specialized roles, rules, and procedures. Bureaucracies are often associated with government institutions or large organizations and aim to ensure efficiency, consistency, and accountability in decision- making and implementation.
8. Democracy: A system of government where power is
vested in the people, who exercise it directly or through elected representatives. It typically involves principles such as political equality, majority rule, protection of individual rights, and regular elections.
9. Political Party: An organized group of individuals with
shared political goals and ideologies. Political parties aim to gain political power through elections and influence public policy by nominating candidates, promoting their platforms, and mobilizing supporters
Political identity: The aspect of an individual’s self-concept
that relates to their political beliefs, affiliations, and values. Political identity can be shaped by factors such as ideology, party affiliation, cultural background, and personal experiences.