[Political Science 1020E] - Final Exam Guide - Ultimate 27 pages long Study Guide!

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P o l i t i c a l s c i e n c e 1 0 2 0 e. Inevitable for conflict to occur in society, that"s why we need politics. Solving conflict with cooperation, what governments need to do (often do) Governments = can act as a neutral contending referee between both sides. Decisions made my governments, which address conflicts made so that they don"t keep happening. Have potential to benefit all individuals, have large impact. Governments need power to implement law etc. e. g. pay taxes. Politics: who has power, how that power is used and for whose benefit, and what are the consequences. Power is a deliberate attempt to get someone to do something that they wouldn"t otherwise do. Can also understand the workplace if we view politics as a study of power. Controlling the behaviour of others authority (boss) Power is also about the ability of making things look natural.