Quiz #1 Flashcards
According to Ponton (1982), what is politics?
The way in which we understand and order our social affairs and acquire greater control over situations.
According to Tuibeo (1998), what is politics?
- The strategy in maintaining cooperation among people who have various ideals and needs in life.
- For conflict resolution within groups, be it families, tribes, villages, or an entire nation-state.
What is the general meaning of politics?
- The activities and affairs of the state and government.
Politics is a social activity associated with these 4 factors:
- The practice of government
- Search for conflict resolution
- Administration of public affairs
- Assumption of power or authority
Who is the Father of Political Science?
Aristotle, who is a Greek philosopher
What kind of approach did Aristotle use in studying politics?
A scientific approach
According to Aristotle, what are the 2 variations of the government?
Positive and Negative
When does a government become positive?
When it serves the will of the state
When does a government become negative?
When it is fueled by selfish and corrupt desires of its rulers
Polis
A city state in Greece, meaning state
The formative conception of politics
Arena
The comprehensive view on politics
Process
Scope is only within the state and its instrumentalities
Arena
Scope includes other institutions within the society
Process
Scope includes sanctions of the state, e.g., national elections
Arena
Scope includes families, the church, etc.
Process
Scope goes beyond the state
Process
Concept wherein politics is not limited to formal political institutions of the state and extends to other sectors of the nation that are involved and affected by political affairs
Process
Scope includes hierarchy of offices and personnel
Arena
Scope includes laws and policies
Arena
The formal institutions through which a body of representatives reign/rule
Government
True or False: The concept of government is broader and has a wider applicability.
False, governing
Includes other institutions other than the government itself that are also involved in governing
Governing
Politics: Authoritative Allocation of Values for a Society
One can understand politics as a complex set of interactions between inputs and outputs, internal and external environments, feedback, and the political system.
Politics functions like?
A battlefield or battleground wherein political actors attempt to subdue each other to get what they want either for public good or personal gain
True or False: The elite in society can perpetuate its influence on the nation for as long as they want.
True, because of the pervasiveness of political dynasties
True or False: The elite can only exercise their influence only up to a certain point.
True, to a point where they can defend themselves from any attempts, organized or not, that contest or challenge them and their influence.
Politics as the Art of the Government
Politics concerns the structure, process, and practice of the government.
Politics as Public Interest
Politics is the conduct and management of public interest.