THAT SUBJECT CALLED

“POLITICAL SCIENCE”

RAYMUND VINCENT B. ESPEJOBATAC NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

The Values and Uses of Political Science Awareness of the Importance and

Impact of Government on People’s Lives Education for Citizenship Development of Civic Values A Preparation for Various Careers and

Professions

Understanding Politics Politics is the study of the shaping and

sharing of power. It is the study of power and the powerful; Influence and influential; Of rulers and ruled; and of authority and

authoritative; It is the capacity to say no to something

dangerous and inimical to the interest of the public

Understanding Politics It is the pursuit and exercise of political

power vital in making policy decisions building for the community and in distributing patronage and other governmental benefits.

IMAGES OF POLITICS IN THE PHILIPPINES

BOARDROOM POLITICSThis involves

decision-making by business

executives and professionals with

crucial consequences for

the people.

Bureaucratic PoliticsIt involves rule making

and adjudication

by government bureaucrats.

Congress Politics This image of

politics involves the making of policies by

senators and congressmen that affects both private and public interests.

Chief Executive Politics This image of

politics is dominated by the President of the Philippines and

local government executives, owing to their exercise of

discretionary power.

Newborn Multi-Media Politics This refers to the

shaping of public opinion on issues of concern in society by the newspaper, television, radio and other forms of mass media.

Faith-based Politics This type of politics

pertains to decisions made by leaders and members of religious groups and congregations, which have political implications.

Game of the Generals Politics Game of the

generals politics involves premeditated actions and decisions of police and military officers and men to effect changes in the political arena.

Civil Society Politics This refers to pro-

active lobbying by cause –oriented groups, people organizations, and non-governmental organizations to influence decision-making by government leaders.

X-Men Politics People who do not

directly take part in politics but are actively engaged in fixing self-serving political decisions exemplify this image of politics

The Concept of Governance Transparency of Government Simplicity of Procedures Responsibility Fight Against Corruption Individual Freedom and Collective

Expression An Independent Judicial System