1. This presentation uses a free template provided by FPPT.com www.free-power-point-templates.com Introduction of Philippine Politics and Governance

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3. This presentation uses a free template provided by FPPT.com www.free-power-point-templates.com What is Politics? It is the heart of political science According to Plato……. POLITICS is the study of the affairs of the Polis (city-state), which he defined as the most sovereign and inclusive association

4. This presentation uses a free template provided by FPPT.com www.free-power-point-templates.com What is Politics? (cont.) To Robert Dahl… POLITICS is the existence of rules or authority within the state. It is therefore the study of POWER relationship among the people in a given society as well those relationships among states in the international community.

5. This presentation uses a free template provided by FPPT.com www.free-power-point-templates.com Origin of Politics POLIS- city – state POLITES- citizens POLITIKOS- government officials (Zaide, 1983)

6. This presentation uses a free template provided by FPPT.com www.free-power-point-templates.com POLITICS RIVALS OPPOSITIONS COMPTETIONS WORK TOGETHER CONSOLIDATION INTEGRATION AS CONCEPT IT IS ASSIOCIATED TO THE CULTURE OF COOPERATION ONE SIDE AND DIFFERING CONFLICT ON THE OTHER SIDE

7. This presentation uses a free template provided by FPPT.com www.free-power-point-templates.com FYI….. Did you know that people who are unaware or are only partly unaware and uniformed of what is going on called as idiots. Idiots for ancient Greeks means a person who: do not vote, does not discuss public issues, and does not involve himself in government affairs.

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9. This presentation uses a free template provided by FPPT.com www.free-power-point-templates.com Fields of Political Science Political Theory- political views, thoughts or doctrines (ideology) Public Law- government powers, duties and organization and limits of power. Public Administration- methods and techniques of state affairs.

10. This presentation uses a free template provided by FPPT.com www.free-power-point-templates.com Note: Authority relies on the obligation of the people to obey their leaders by virtue of the legitimate power of his or her office. Effective authority requires firm, fair and wise leadership.

11. This presentation uses a free template provided by FPPT.com www.free-power-point-templates.com Important Personalities in Political Science Jean Bodin- French Philosopher, who first called the study of state as political science. Niccolo Machiavelli Father of Modern Political Science Jean Jacques Rousseau Father of Modern Democracy

12. This presentation uses a free template provided by FPPT.com www.free-power-point-templates.com Why do we need study Political Science? it enables us…. To understand how a political system works To understand the functions and role of the government To develop political awareness To understand socio-political issues and their implications. To cultivate responsive citizenship and effective participation.

13. This presentation uses a free template provided by FPPT.com www.free-power-point-templates.com Value of Politics Politics will help you to know your rights. Politics clarifies what you yourself believes. Politics is a living, breathing subject. Politics helps you to understand our nation’s parties. Politics prepares you for adult life

14. This presentation uses a free template provided by FPPT.com www.free-power-point-templates.com GOVERNMENT Instrument for the purpose of governance Groups of people with authority to govern a country or state. GOVERNANCE Exercise of political economic and administrative authority to manage nation’s affairs Process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented.

15. This presentation uses a free template provided by FPPT.com www.free-power-point-templates.com Three Legs of Governance Economic governance- country’s economic activities and its relationships with other economies. Political governance- to formulate policy. Administrative governance- system of policy implementation

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