Political

science

 asocial science which deals with systems of

government, and the analysis ofpolitical
activities, political thoughts and political
behaviour
It deals extensively with the theory and practice
of politics which is commonly thought of as
determining of the distribution of power and
resources.
Political scientists "see themselves engaged in
revealing the relationships underlying political
events and conditions, and from these

Fields
of
PoliticalScience

1. Politicaltheory
The study of theories and
doctrines on the origin, form,
behavior and purposes of the
state and government
It is also called political
philosophy, as deals with
political ideas and thoughts of
philosophers concerning
political phenomena.

2. Public Law
The field of political science
focused on the study of legal
rules and principles governing
states, governments and
individuals as they relate with
one another

3. G overnm ent
This field studies the structure
and functions of both national
and local governments within
the context of one state or
country

4. Com parative G overnm ent

It is critical and in-depth study of
the macro-politics of different
states.
This field focuses on analyzing the
similarities and differences among
states relative to their executive,
legislative and judicial branches of
government, as well as their
fundamental laws, functions,
political cultures and traditions

5. InternationalRelations
It is the study of foreign
policies of countries,
international organizations and
international law.

6. Public Adm inistration

This area of political science
deals with the actual
management of the
government in the realms of
administration, personnel and
human resource management,
fiscal management and
management of public
relations

7. Public Policy
As a field of political science, it
is concerned with the
assessment and evaluation of
the various policies pursued
by the government in areas
like education, defense and
health.

8. PoliticalD ynam ics

It is a critical inquiry into the various
societal forces that exert influence
on political decision and action.
Topics investigated in this area
include political parties,the role of
pressure groups in decision-making,
as well as public opinion and
propaganda

9. G overnm ent and Business

This particular area of political
science looks into the
governments exercise of corporate
or business function, as well as its
regulatory function that effects the
economy of the state.
Others call this area of concern in
political science as political
economy

10. Legislature
This domain in the study of
political science focuses on
the essential role played by
the law making body in rule
making, as well as the
politics behind legislation

11. G eopolitics
This field delves on critically
analyzing the influences of
population, recourses, and the
physical environment of a country
on its local and international
politics

The
Values and U ses
of
PoliticalScience

 Awareness of the Importance and

Impact of Government on
Peoples Lives
Education for Citizenship
Development of Civic Values
A preparation for Various Careers
and Professions

Im ages of Politics
in the
Philippines

1. Boardroom Politics
This is politics involves decisionmaking by business executives and
professionals with crucial
consequences for people.
When the businessmen of Makati
decided to support Arroyo during
the impeachment trial of Estrada,
boardroom politics was in place

2. Bureaucratic Politics
It involves rule making and
adjudication by government
bureaucrats.
Decision by a department secretary
on awarding a bid to a certain
publishing company involves
bureaucratic politics

3. Congress Politics
This image of politics involves
making of policies by senators
and congressmen that effects
both private and public
interests
The passage of laws by our
legislators favouring some
sectors is typical of congress
politics

4. Chief Executive Politics

Executives, owing to their
exercise of discretionary power
President Aquino pressuring
congressmen and senators to
grant him emergency powers
is an example of this type of
politics

5. Courtroom Politics
Consists of orders and decisions
made by prosecutors, justices and
judges in reply to various interest
groups and aggrieved individuals.
When the Supreme Court, for
instance, delays coming out with a
ruling on a congressional action, it
is demonstrating courtroom politics

6. M ultiM edia Politics

This refers to the shaping of
public opinion on issues of
concern in society by the
newspaper, television, radio
and other forms of mass media
The opinion poll undertaken by
Unang Hirit of GMA 7 and
Magandang Umaga Bayan of
Channel 2 is an illustration of

7. Faith Based Politics

This type of politics pertains to
decisions made by leaders and
members of religious groups and
congregations, which have political
implications.
Decisions of Minister Eduardo V.
Manalo of Iglesia ni Cristo on who
to support during the national
elections is a typical illustration of
Faith Based politics

8. G am e of the G eneral
Politics
Involves premeditated actions and
decisions of police and military
officers and men to effect changes
in political arena.
A good example of this image of
politics was the decision of the
military to cooperate with Enrile and
Ramos in leading the disgruntled
Filipinos in overthrowing Marcos
during EDSA 1 Revolution

9. CivilSociety Politics
This refers to pro-active lobbying by
cause-oriented groups, people
organizations and non- governmental
organizations to influence decision
making by government leaders
When the Alliance of concern
Teachers holds rallies to pressure
Deped to revise the curriculum, it is
demonstrating civil society politics.
Rallies conducted by Gabriella to
pressure lawmakers not to pass the

10. X-m en Politics

People who do not directly take part
in politics but are actively engaged in
fixing self serving political decisions
exemplify this image of politics
Chinese business tycoons and drug
lords contributing to the campaign
funds of prominent candidates in
both local and national elections in
the hope that their interest will be
protected is a good illustration of this

The Concepts of G overnance

Transparency of Government
Simplicity of Procedures
Responsibility
Fight Againts Corruption
Individual Freedom and
Collective Expression