Pol sci.

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FACTS
the branch of knowledge that deals with systems of government; the analysis
of political activity and behavior.
SCOPE

Political Theory The entire body of doctrines relating to the origin, form, behavior, and
purposes of the state are dealt with in the study of political theory.
2. Public Law
a. The organization of governments
b. The limitations upon government authority
c. The powers and duties of governmental offices and officers
d. The obligation of one state to another
Are handled in the study of public law.
In contradistinction to the rules of private law, which govern the relations among
individuals, public law is so specialized that separate courses are offered in each of its
subdivisions constitutional, administrative, and international law.
3. Public Administration In the Study of public administration, attention is focused upon
the methods and techniques used in the actual management of state affairs by executive,
legislative, and judicial branches of government. As the complexity of government
activities grows, the traditional distinctions among the powers of these become even less
clear-cut. Today, legislative bodies have been forced to delegate greater discretion to
executive officers responsible for the conduct of government policies and powers. Thus,
we find many administrative agencies exercising sub-legislative and quasi-judicial powers.
Administrative law, already referred to, also falls within the scope of any broad stuy of
public administration.
RELATED FIELDS

Law
Federal Government
State and Local Government
Public and Private Interest Groups
Journalism
Business
Teaching
Management
International Affairs

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ISSUES