Politics and Government
Melanie · Mar 7, 2013
Group 4: Politics and Government (15th April 2013) 18th April Research conference Belize City
Topic: Politics and Government
•Define politics.
•Distinguish between power and authority.
•Identify and define Max Weber’s three ideal types of authority.
•Describe the four basic types of contemporary political systems: monarchy, democracy, authoritarianism, and totalitarianism.
•Discuss the political spectrum, special-interest groups, watch-dog groups and voter apathy
•Compare and contrast three models of power
-Characterize successful political revolutions.
-Outline four distinguishing characteristics of terrorism.
-Name five factors that promote war.
RODRIGUEZ, CHRISTOPHER; SALAM, DIANA ROSITA; SALAZAR, JANE ISABEL; SHAL, ANISHA; SPENCER, JOBIE JOASHER; THOMPSON, JASMIN JULIE
Politics is the social structure and methods used to manage a government or state. Just as varying types of economic theories and systems exist, many varying political theories and systems exist as well. The political system in use depends upon the nation-state. A nation is a people with common customs, origin, history, or language. A state, on the other hand, is a political entity with legitimate claim to monopolize use of force through police, military, and so forth. The term nation-state refers to a political entity with the legitimate claim to monopolize use of force over a people with common customs, origin, history, or language. Sociologists and political scientists prefer the term nation-state to “country” because it is more precise.
While many different political structures have existed throughout history, three major forms exist in modern nation-states: totalitarianism, authoritarianism, and democracy.
Totalitarianism is a political system that exercises near complete control over its citizens' lives and tolerates no opposition. Information is restricted or denied by complete control of mass media, close monitoring of citizens and
Group 4: Politics and Government (15th April 2013) 18th April Research conference Belize City
Topic: Politics and Government
•Define politics.
•Distinguish between power and authority.
•Identify and define Max Weber’s three ideal types of authority.
•Describe the four basic types of contemporary political systems: monarchy, democracy, authoritarianism, and totalitarianism.
•Discuss the political spectrum, special-interest groups, watch-dog groups and voter apathy
•Compare and contrast three models of power
-Characterize successful political revolutions.
-Outline four distinguishing characteristics of terrorism.
-Name five factors that promote war.
RODRIGUEZ, CHRISTOPHER; SALAM, DIANA ROSITA; SALAZAR, JANE ISABEL; SHAL, ANISHA; SPENCER, JOBIE JOASHER; THOMPSON, JASMIN JULIE
Politics is the social structure and methods used to manage a government or state. Just as varying types of economic theories and systems exist, many varying political theories and systems exist as well. The political system in use depends upon the nation-state. A nation is a people with common customs, origin, history, or language. A state, on the other hand, is a political entity with legitimate claim to monopolize use of force through police, military, and so forth. The term nation-state refers to a political entity with the legitimate claim to monopolize use of force over a people with common customs, origin, history, or language. Sociologists and political scientists prefer the term nation-state to “country” because it is more precise.
While many different political structures have existed throughout history, three major forms exist in modern nation-states: totalitarianism, authoritarianism, and democracy.
Totalitarianism is a political system that exercises near complete control over its citizens' lives and tolerates no opposition. Information is restricted or denied by complete control of mass media, close monitoring of citizens and