Sociology and Political Science Flashcards
It is the study of the society that we live in. It analyzes the various kinds of behaviors under various patterns and under sociological influences
SOCIOLOGY
TWO LEVELS OF SOCIOLOGY
Micro-sociology
Macro-sociology
examines the social structure, the social institutions, social organizations and social groups
MACRO-SOCIOLOGY
more emphasis on the role of the individuals in society.
Also looks at a small-scale interactions of individuals, such as conversation or group dynamics.
MICRO-SOCIOLOGY
BY ROBERT BIERSTADT IN HIS BOOK “THE SOCIAL ORDER
NATURE OF SOCIOLOGY
The modern word ‘political’ derives from the ___politikos, ‘of, or pertaining to, the polis’.
greek
polis
city-state
It is the social process or strategy in any position of control which people gain, use, or lose power.
POLITICS
It is the agency to which the will of the state is formulated, expressed, and carried out
GOVERNMENT
concerned mainly with the foundations of political community and institutions. It focuses on human nature and the moral purposes of political association.
POLITICAL THEORY
three states of government:
legislative, executive, and judicial branch