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Political Science
The Study of Politics, Power, and
Government
Political Science
• Power-means to rule people
• Politics-process of using power
• Government-System of rule of territory and
people
If I ruled the world
List 5 rules that you would
pass it you had the power
PolySci Key Terms
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Political Science
Government
Power
Politics
Constitution
Preamble
Treaty
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Political Spectrum
Liberal
Conservative
Moderate
Reactionary
Revolutionary
Political Science
Politics is the process of using
power in government
Political Science
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What is Power?
What is Government?
What are the different type of Governments?
What type do we have?
How does gov’t solve conflicts?
How does leadership affect gov’t?
Pop Quiz
1. What 2 types of governments give power to the
people?
2. What 3 types of government keep power to a
single leader or small group?
3. What is the difference between a democracy
and a republic?
4. What are the 3 branches of the U.S.
government?
5. Which branch is the largest?
6. What is the Presidents job?
What does the President do?
Chief Executive
Chief Diplomat
Commander in Chief
Chief of State
Who helps: 15 member cabinet of advisors
Treaty Activity
• Read and record your countries strengths and
surpluses(specific numbers)
• Read and record your countries weaknesses
and needs
• Read the same for the other countries
• Work out and sign a trade agreement with
other countries
Test Friday
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Types of Government
Branches of Government
Electoral College
Political Spectrum
Key Terms
Political Cartoons
Types of Leaders
Political Symbols
Democrat
Republican
http://www.politicalcartoons.com/
What are two types of leaders?