Political Science
Political Science: Understanding Power and Governance
What is Political Science? Defining the Field
Core Concepts: Power, Authority, Legitimacy
Political Ideologies: A Comparative Overview
Liberalism: Emphasis on Individual Rights
Conservatism: Tradition and Order
Socialism: Economic Equality and Social Justice
Fascism: Nationalism and Authoritarianism
Anarchism: Statelessness and Self-Governance
Democracy: Principles and Practices
Direct Democracy: Citizen Participation
Representative Democracy: Electoral Systems
Parliamentary Systems: Fusion of Powers
Presidential Systems: Separation of Powers
Electoral Systems: First Past the Post
Electoral Systems: Proportional Representation
Authoritarianism: Types and Characteristics
Totalitarianism: Absolute State Control
Oligarchy: Rule by the Few
Monarchy: Rule by One
The State: Origins and Functions
Nation-States: Sovereignty and Borders
Globalization: Impact on State Sovereignty
International Relations: Theories and Actors
Realism: Power Politics
Liberalism: Cooperation and Institutions
Constructivism: Ideas and Identities
International Organizations: The United Nations
International Organizations: NATO, EU, AU
Foreign Policy: National Interests and Objectives
Comparative Politics: Analyzing Political Systems
Political Culture: Values and Beliefs
Political Socialization: Shaping Political Attitudes
Interest Groups: Lobbying and Advocacy
Political Parties: Functions and Systems
Party Systems: One-Party, Two-Party, Multi-Party
Public Opinion: Measurement and Influence
Voting Behavior: Factors and Trends
Political Economy: The Intersection of Politics and Economics
Capitalism: Free Markets and Private Property
Socialism: State Control and Redistribution
Welfare State: Social Safety Nets
Development Politics: Challenges and Strategies
Political Development: Modernization Theory
Dependency Theory: Core and Periphery
Governance: Effectiveness and Accountability
Corruption: Causes and Consequences
Rule of Law: Principles and Enforcement
Human Rights: Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Civil Liberties: Protection from Government
Political Theory: Key Thinkers and Ideas
Plato: The Republic and Philosopher Kings
Aristotle: Politics and Constitutionalism
Machiavelli: The Prince and Realpolitik
Hobbes: Leviathan and Social Contract
Locke: Two Treatises of Government and Natural Rights
Rousseau: The Social Contract and General Will
Marx: Das Kapital and Class Struggle
Political Science Research Methods
Quantitative Methods: Statistical Analysis
Qualitative Methods: Case Studies and Interviews
Game Theory: Strategic Interactions
Public Policy: Formulation and Implementation
Policy Analysis: Evaluating Effectiveness
The Future of Political Science: Emerging Trends
Political Polarization: Causes and Consequences
The Rise of Populism: Challenges to Democracy
Technology and Politics: Social Media and Disinformation
Conclusion: The Importance of Political Science
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