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1 What is Politics? Lower 6 Mr John

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11 Requirements Note Making
Ask questions and Engage yourself in class debates Keep up to date of current trends and news cycles

12 Wider Reading A quality newspaper Politics Review A political magazine
TV Programmes

13 What is Politics? How we are governed?
Decisions about government, state and politics and public affairs Power Differing Theories in practice (Democracy / Totalitarian / Equality)

14 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

15 What do you think is the difference between Power and Authority?


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