ppg 2

Political Science

is the study of politics.

dryzek

he defines it as “systematic study of and reflection upon politics.”

power

This studies and explains how people and institutions exercise and resist

government

is a system of order for a nation, state, or another political unit. 

idea

everything starts with an

veni, vidi, vici

i came, i saw, i conquered

adolf hitler

To conquer a nation, first disarm its citizens.

julius caesar

It is better to create than to learn! Creating is the essence of life.

miriam defensor santiago

In a corrupt country, if you want to succeed in politics, you must keep your conscience under control

benigno “ninoy” aguino iii

The only advice I can give you: live with honor and follow your conscience.

benito mussolini

The truth is that men are tired of liberty

otto van bismarck

It is the destiny of the weak to be devoured by the strong

merriam webster dictionary

a manner or the content of thinking characteristic of an individual, group, or culture

cambridge dictionary

a set of beliefs or principles, especially one on which a political system, party, or organization is based

collins dictionary

set of beliefs, especially the political beliefs on which people, parties, or countries base their actions

anarchism

political philosophy and movement that is against all forms of authority and rejects involuntary and forceful notions of hierarchy. calls for the abolition of the state. Historically, it is commonly associated with anti-capitalism and socialism.

authoritarianism

a form of a political ideology that rejects political pluralism. employs strong central power to preserve its political status

autocratic, oligarchic, and military

authoritarianism may be either on nature

communism

is a social, philosophical, political and economic ideology whose main objective is the formation of a society where there is common ownership and the means of production are owned by the common masses without the presence of social classes, money and the state

conservatism

a cultural, social and political philosophy that promotes and seeks to preserve traditional social institutions. The core principles may vary from region to region depending on the traditions and practices of the region. oppose modernism

democratic

refers to a form of government where the people have the power to choose their governing legislators or the authority to decide on the legislation

fascism

a political ideology, which espouses authoritarianism, ultranationalism, with dictatorial power. a government ruled by a dictator controls the lives of the people and in which people are not allowed to disagree with the government

progressivism

a philosophy in politics that supports social reform. It is based on the idea of advancements in science, technology, and economic development are vital to the improvement of humanity as a whole.

populism

is a political stance which stresses on the idea of “people” and often spins a narrative of people vs a group of elites.

nationalism

an idea and movement that holds that the nation should be congruent with the state. is a movement that tends to promote the interests of a particular nation. has an aim of gaining and maintaining the nation’s sovereignty over its homeland

liberalism

a political and moral philosophy based on liberty, consent of the governed and equality before the law.

egalitarianism

Gives primary place to equality. Aims to guarantee equal rights and equal opportunities to all, but not necessarily equal outcomes

socialism

Favors public ownership and management of goods and resources. Typically allows for the ownership of private property, but gives most control over basic resources to the government

feminism

a range of social movements, political movements, and ideologies that aim to define and establish the political, economic, personal, and social equality of the genders.

identity politics

an ideological as well as a political approach, where people of a particular race, religion, gender, social background or any other identifying factors develop political agendas that are based on issues which may affect their lives