Political Science

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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. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Unit 2

Is the study of POWER, POLITICS and

GOVERNMENT.

System of rule over a territory and its people.

The means to control and rule people and

government.

Process of using power in government.

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

Different types of leaders arise in different

groups.

Very efficient for a short period of time. Work will stop when the leader is absent.

Hostility within the group.

Slow to get started but efficient for a long period of time.

Work continues when leader is absent.

Cohesiveness within the group.

Members will work for themselves rather than the group.

Leader is insignificant.

Anything goes with group dynamics.

To find the leader of any group, find out who controls the conversation and you will find the leader.

OrganizedOrganized

Works for the Works for the good of allgood of all

Directs activitiesDirects activities

Initiates Initiates activitiesactivities

Works inside Works inside and outside the and outside the groupgroup

Has intellectual Has intellectual abilityability

Sensitive to Sensitive to feelings of feelings of othersothers

CheerfulCheerful

UnselfishUnselfish

Controls EmotionsControls Emotions

Looks for the good in allLooks for the good in all

SincereSincere

Extra Strength- the group is stronger than

any member alone

Conformity- to go along with

Non Conformity- not to go along with

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