FUNDAMENTALS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE REVIEWER(MIDTERMS)
DEFINITION AND SCOPE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLITICAL SCIENCE ● International Relations
- A branch of social science that aims to Studies the political, economic, and social interaction
understand the theories, and practices of beyond the country, communicating with other states.
politics, way of governing, and political Was developed as a field in political science after World
behaviors. Political scientists engage in political War 1 (1900), as it addresses diplomacy, trades, and war.
events, to understand how it connects to a more
broader branch such as economics, sociology, ● Public Law
history, anthropology, and public policy. Governs the state and individuals, maintaining the rule
of law, protecting individuals rights and ensuring
- Systematic study of the state and government government accountability.
in all various aspects and relations on how it
operates and how it is shaped. Sub-branches of Political Science
The greek word “Polis” means City, the equivalent of a ● Political Philosophy
sovereign state, and the latin word “Scire” meaning To Consists of the theories and fundamental information
know. about the government, rights, ethics, concerning the ideal
state, and the role of every individual within the society
SCOPE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE using the works of Plato, Aristotle, Locke, and Hobbes.
Five Main Sub-disciplines Plato’s Republic
- where he undertook to describe the conditions
● Political Theory under which an ideal state might be formed in
Examines ethical foundational questions regarding accordance with which man might attain his
political ideas aiming to understand its connection with highest development, material, intellectual and
justice, rights, freedom, ethical and moral principles that moral.
should guide a political system.
● Political Policy
● Political Administration Analyzing the impacts of policies, and recommends
Study of management of government operations that additional courses of actions to address social issues.
promotes transparency, and efficiency while focusing on
the public’s welfare. ● Public Opinion
- Latin 'ad' 'ministrate' meaning to serve. Waldo This influences policy making due to collective decision
defines the art and science of management with the help of societal values, and beliefs of the mass.
applied to the affairs of the state. Government
and administration are together. ● National Politics
Study of the nation or the country's politics. Studies also
● Comparative Politics the political dynamics, parties, political leadership,
Intends to comprehend the differences of the political public opinion and the government system.
systems, its advantages and disadvantages, and the
aspects that shape political stability. Asks, "Why is it ● Political History
so," "Which one is better?". Started by the Greeks almost Relies on history of theories to understand the evolutions
2500 where they were compared themselves by the of governance, ideologies, and political structure.
Egyptians, Persians among others.
Mula Sa’yo, Para sa bayan! Good luck! (੭˃ᴗ˂)੭
DEFINITION AND SCOPE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLITICAL SCIENCE ● International Relations
- A branch of social science that aims to Studies the political, economic, and social interaction
understand the theories, and practices of beyond the country, communicating with other states.
politics, way of governing, and political Was developed as a field in political science after World
behaviors. Political scientists engage in political War 1 (1900), as it addresses diplomacy, trades, and war.
events, to understand how it connects to a more
broader branch such as economics, sociology, ● Public Law
history, anthropology, and public policy. Governs the state and individuals, maintaining the rule
of law, protecting individuals rights and ensuring
- Systematic study of the state and government government accountability.
in all various aspects and relations on how it
operates and how it is shaped. Sub-branches of Political Science
The greek word “Polis” means City, the equivalent of a ● Political Philosophy
sovereign state, and the latin word “Scire” meaning To Consists of the theories and fundamental information
know. about the government, rights, ethics, concerning the ideal
state, and the role of every individual within the society
SCOPE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE using the works of Plato, Aristotle, Locke, and Hobbes.
Five Main Sub-disciplines Plato’s Republic
- where he undertook to describe the conditions
● Political Theory under which an ideal state might be formed in
Examines ethical foundational questions regarding accordance with which man might attain his
political ideas aiming to understand its connection with highest development, material, intellectual and
justice, rights, freedom, ethical and moral principles that moral.
should guide a political system.
● Political Policy
● Political Administration Analyzing the impacts of policies, and recommends
Study of management of government operations that additional courses of actions to address social issues.
promotes transparency, and efficiency while focusing on
the public’s welfare. ● Public Opinion
- Latin 'ad' 'ministrate' meaning to serve. Waldo This influences policy making due to collective decision
defines the art and science of management with the help of societal values, and beliefs of the mass.
applied to the affairs of the state. Government
and administration are together. ● National Politics
Study of the nation or the country's politics. Studies also
● Comparative Politics the political dynamics, parties, political leadership,
Intends to comprehend the differences of the political public opinion and the government system.
systems, its advantages and disadvantages, and the
aspects that shape political stability. Asks, "Why is it ● Political History
so," "Which one is better?". Started by the Greeks almost Relies on history of theories to understand the evolutions
2500 where they were compared themselves by the of governance, ideologies, and political structure.
Egyptians, Persians among others.
Mula Sa’yo, Para sa bayan! Good luck! (੭˃ᴗ˂)੭
