Mankind will never see an end of trouble until... lovers of wisdom come to hold political power, or the holders of power... become lovers of wisdom. ~Plato, The Republic
To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right. Confucius
“The price of apathy towards public affairs is to be ruled by evil men” Plato
THE STUDY OF POLITICS DEALS WITH: GOVERNANCE POLITICAL PROCESSES INSTITUTIONS GROUPS INDIVIDUALS
ROLES STRUCTURES POWER VALUES GOVERNANCE INDIVIDUALS GROUPS POLITICAL PROCESSES INSTITUTIONS
POLITICS ALSO DEALS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONCEPTS: GROUPS
GOVERNANCE The exercise of POLITICAL , ECONOMIC and ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY in the management of POLITICAL AFFAIRS. (NEDA, 1998)
1. POLITICAL GOVERNANCE
2. ECONOMIC GOVERNANCE
CONFLICT is a disharmony arising from stresses and strains due to some changes in the political environment.
DECISION-MAKING is the process by which authorized individuals or groups make decisions with the effect of allocating resources in the society through resolutions, laws, policies, programs, decrees, etc.
According to JOHN CALHOUN “ interests were destined to be varied and diverse in the society” Because of diversity, individuals tend to associate themselves.
Decision Making Policy Political Environment Supports Demands