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
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