10 Reasons Why Politics Are Important

1. Helps people to understand their rights.

2. Affects every aspect of daily life.

3. Helps people to become informed voters.

4. Provides a voice and platform to people.

5. Determines laws and decisions.

6. Governs society (constitution)

7. Enacts change in society.

8. Establishes how power is controlled.

9. Creates a sense of identity.

10. Influences the way people think and behave.

Concepts of Political Thinking

Political Significance - I can use the concept of Political Significance through the inquiry process to:

• explain how people, ideas, and events contribute to political change in society

• analyse the degree to which political decisions represent turning points

• assess the impact of a political decision or action made by a governing organization on a variety of stakeholders

• evaluate how the importance of political actions and decisions may shift for various people over time.

Objectives and Results - I can use the concept of Objectives and Results through the inquiry process to:

• identify the intended rationale of motive for political responses to issues.

• explain how political events or developments can be caused by multiple factors

• assess the intended or unintended effects or outcomes of decisions.

• evaluate the consequences of a political decision on various groups in society

Stability and Change - I can use the concept of Stability and Change through the inquiry process to:

• explain links between past and current political policies, decisions and responses.

• determine the degree to which government policies may create or prevent political change.

• analyse the reason(s) for political continuity and variation over time

• assess alternative approaches to political institutions to resist or support change.

Political Perspective - I can use the concept of Political Perspective through the inquiry process to:

• identify the influence of beliefs and values on people’s political viewpoints and actions

• analyse the factors that influence how and why people push for political change.

• compare and contrast how different groups respond to the same political issue.

• evaluate political courses of action from the viewpoint of key stakeholders