Political Theory Chapter 1

2. Study of the government.

state. The
Political Science studies also the government of the
who break
state makes laws, executes them, and punishes those
is wielded by the
them. It discusses how this authority of the state
government. Political science studies the composition of the
government, its functions, different forms, branches, and
departments. It also carries on a comparative study of different
governments. Democracy, dictatorship, unitary, federal forms of
government all are examples. It discusses three organs of
government the legislature, the executive, and judiciary, their
compositions, functions, and role.
3. Study of political theory.
Different political thinkers express their opinions, describe values,
make generalisations on political phenomena, and formulate certain
principles on political matters. On the basis of the political ideas
or thoughts of political thinkers, different theories are formulated.
These theories explain the rudimentary concepts of political science
like democracy, liberty, equality, grounds of political obligation,
sovereignty, etc. We also get the ideas of power, authority, and
legitimacy which are the central concerns of political science.
4. Study of different institutions.
Political Science deals with different human institutions and
organisations. It explains their näture, objectives, structures,
many
functions, merits and demerits, influences, etc. There are
types of institutions within a state like political, economic, cultural,
social, religious, etc. These institutions are very much necessary
for the overall development of the people. They are useful for
society and also for the nation.
5. Study of political dynamics.
(Political dynamics means the forces that work in government and
politics. It includes political parties, pressure groups, lobbies, publie
opinion, etc.)The study of working of these political dynamics
helps to explain the political behaviour of individuals and groups
Political science discusses the functions, importance, ideologies
structure of political parties. It also discusses how does a politica