PDM Key Concepts

The study of people and their relationships in environments is...

is a process of learning in which students are actively engaged in asking key questions and researching to uncover key answers

the political processes of making decisions in a society. The political approach can include; electing a leader in an election, passing a bill into law, create rules and regulations for a community, elected leaders making decisions of whether to spend taxpayer money

the study of how people make decisions in society

the ability to direct, influence or control the behavior of others; characteristics of this word include: control of people, resources and technology

mutually relying on others for survival or for making decisions in a political system.

an agreement created for mutual benefit between individuals, groups and governments. These can be written or unwritten.

your ability to do whatever you want within the law; always remember that with all choices are consequences

A structured way of keeping peace to prevent chaos

A system or rank and file in society; there are first world countries, second world countries and third world countries.