" man is by nature a political animal "

5 central concepts Of politics

The word politics comes from the greek word ____

"Polis" means _______

It deals with power in society in general

It is also said to be the art and science of government

"Politics" as an activity that involves the interaction of people, whose relationship is characterized by conflict and cooperation

Is a social science discipline that studies the state and the government

It is a systemized body of knowledge based on facts which deals with experimentation and observation.

Is the actual process of how humans interact in groups.

Is the day-day actual activities of the government

It deals with issues,problems ,and activities taking place in the society.

Is relative (varying)

Is the scientific study of politics

Is a theory of state and government

Seeks to study the origin,nature and functions of the state,government and its all organs

Is universal always the same.

Impotance of politics

serves as the bridge that connects the people to the state.

is the instrument of the state through which the will of the people is expressed, carried out and formulated.

defined as the group of people with the authority to govern a country or state, a particular ministry in office.

demands both the political will of policy officials and the participation of citizens.

good ________ spring up when the government involves the people in its agenda and in the process of policy making.

defined as the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented.

Characteristics of Good Governance