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What is Politics? Lower 6 Mr John
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Requirements Note Making
Ask questions and Engage yourself in class debates Keep up to date of current trends and news cycles
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Wider Reading A quality newspaper Politics Review A political magazine
TV Programmes
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What is Politics? How we are governed?
Decisions about government, state and politics and public affairs Power Differing Theories in practice (Democracy / Totalitarian / Equality)
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Power and Authority The ability to get things done, if necessary by making others do what they would not do by free choice Underlying principle – Ability to reward / punish Key ingredient in Politics Ability of government to direct others and achieve their goals because the majority of people accept their right to rule It is a legitimate position, based on the recognition that person exercising it is justified in doing so Police officer vs. Blackmailer
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What do you think is the difference between Power and Authority?
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