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Etymology:
Political comes from the Greek word polis (city; sovereign state)
In simple terms:
Further
As a science of politicsdeals with basic knowledge and understanding of the state, and the principles and ideals underlying its organization and activities.
Its concerned with the association of human being into the body politic
It deals with the relations among men and groups, relations of men and groups to the state itself, and relations of the state to other states
Political theory
Public law: Constitutional law Admin law International law Public Administration
Goal:
Education for citizenship Essential parts of liberal education Knowledge and understanding of government
What is a State
It is a community of persons (1) more or less numerous, permanently occupying a definite portion of territory (2), having a government (3) of their own to which the great body of inhabitants render obedience, and enjoying freedom from external control (4 ).
Origin of States
Divine right theory state as a divine creation and the ruler is ordained by God.
Necessity or force theory- great warriors imposing will upon the weak
Paternalistic theory- enlargement of a family which remained under the authority of the father and mother
Social contract theory- voluntary compact among the people to form a society and organize government for the common good
Forms of Government