POL 100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Free Rider Problem, David Easton, Positive Form
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Politics = a game played by those seeking to gain or maintain power. Origins are traced back to the works of ancient greek philosophers plato and aristotle. Politics is considered to be a science master science . Other school assumes that politics are just understanding the issues within the field. Academic discipline developed in later 19th century and focused on institutions and constitutional. Schools in north america politics should involve predictions and concepts. An understanding is essential in order to take effective action to achieve our goals and ideals. Achieving the best scenarios for yourself and the community. Recognize the obstacles to hinders the achievement of goals. Laws and policies of governments can affect all aspects of our lives and society. All decisions made affects the economy, the quality of the environment, freedom of citizens and war-fighting troops law. Activity related to influencing, making, or implementing collective decisions for a political community.