The word politics is derived from the Greek word “Polis”, which means _____.

State is designed to resolve social conflicts and set collective goals that would attain and promote the good life.

Systematic body of principles relating to the origin, form, behavior and purposes of the state, and upon which its political system operates.

Constitutional and legal principles/rules governing sovereign states, governments and individuals in their relationships with one another.

Social science that concerns itself with the problem of allocating scarce resources so as to attain the optimum satisfaction of society’s unlimited wants.

Social science course that enriches political science by its contributions to the study of social problems which are also problems of the government.

Father of Utilitarianism, formulated a theory of political behavior on fundamental reality that men act always in pursuit of their self-interest.

This bring forth a fountain of knowledge on the techniques and methods of managing and administering government in the phases of administrative organization, personnel administration, financial or fiscal administration, and the management of good public relations.

Aimed at discovering the significant or essential elements of political institutions in an attempt to analyze and examine their worth and value and how it work.

The development of kingship among the ancient Hebrews who were also military leaders who brought about the outlines of a formal state.

Men possessed natural rights derived from natural law which was perceived only by the few who exercised their human reason.

John Locke believed that men were _________beings and could make use of natural law for their own good.

The community possessed a “general will” shared  by every member who would be stronger and freer than an individual living independently in a state of nature.

The smallest unit of society which in time expanded into a “house” ruled by a kinsman.

It is the supreme authority of the state to enforce its will on its members by coercive sanction, if necessary, which must not be subject to any like power.

It has the power to control national territory and make collective decisions for the entire society.

It involves the rights and freedoms of a state to govern its own territory without interruption from other states.

Characteristics of Sovereignty

This type of sovereignty is vested on a person or group of persons who have succeeded in displacing legitimate sovereignty.

“by law” or “by right” - used to described a practice that exist by right or according to law

Ruler comes from a royal family. His title may be king, queen, emperor, empress.

Ruled by a person who comes from military and civilian class.

Fascist dictator of World War II.

Characterized by the leader who wields absolute powers. There is hierarchy of the elite led by the leader dictator who is closely identified with his followers.

To Plato it is the ideal form of government, which is composed of the best members of the community and they belong to the elite in the society.

Plays very important role in making democracy effective.

Government powers are divided between the central government and its local government units.

Executive power is exercised by a single president elected by popular vote.

The executive power belongs to the Prime Minister and his Cabinet.

According to Garner it is a community of persons more or less numerous occupying a definite territory completely free of external control and possessing an organized government to which the great body of inhabitants render habitual obedience.

Essential elements of a State

It is a body of fundamental law of the land. It contains basic principles upon which government is established and organized.

Introduction to the constitution. It explains why the constitution is enacted and for whom it is made. It enumerates the general objectives of the constitution.

Right to property, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, right of domicile.

Enjoyed by an individual which has relation to his participation in the organization and administration of government.

Before assuming office, public officials are required to take an oath to defend the constitution.

The rule of law is an essential element of government in exercising power and authority.

____________ processes are instituted for sanctions and penalties against any public officials who betrays public trust.

The doctrine of judicial review also protects the supremacy of the constitution. Judicial review is the power of the judiciary particularly the ________.

“Political science without history is hollow and baseless; history without political science has no fruit; and political science without history has no root.”

A government can hardly be called a government of law if it does not enforce the law to administer justice, preserve human dignity and promote personal values of the members of society.

It is a body of generally accepted principles, standards and rules regulating and controlling the conduct of nation-states, groups of people, and international organizations in their relationship with one another.

They are local laws that are intended to state a more or less permanent policy of a city or municipal government.

The biases and prejudices of individuals also affect individual decisions.

Traditional Practices of  group of people which are carried on from generation to generation.

Rules, principles, standards and processes devised by the state that govern the relationships and regulate the conduct of men in an organize society.

Refers to system of rules that provides remedies requiring a person to perform or restrain him from doing an act to the extent that fairness and justice will be attained for the person who has been unjustly treated.