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Advanced Political Science Overview

This document serves as an advanced political science reviewer for first-year students, covering key concepts in political science, the Philippine government and constitution, comparative politics, and political ideologies. It outlines essential topics such as the 1987 Constitution, the dimensions of power, and the differences between political systems. Additionally, it provides study tips for staying informed and engaged in political discourse.

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Advanced Political Science Overview

This document serves as an advanced political science reviewer for first-year students, covering key concepts in political science, the Philippine government and constitution, comparative politics, and political ideologies. It outlines essential topics such as the 1987 Constitution, the dimensions of power, and the differences between political systems. Additionally, it provides study tips for staying informed and engaged in political discourse.

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Advanced Political Science Reviewer for First Year Students

Introduction to Political Science

Key Concepts:
- Politics - art and science of government and governance.
- Power vs Authority
- Power: ability to influence behavior
- Authority: legitimate power (e.g. president's executive order)

Advanced:
- 3 Dimensions of Power (Lukes):
1. Decision-making
2. Non-decision-making
3. Ideological (manipulation of desires)
- Difference between Political Science and Political Philosophy
- State vs Nation vs Government (include non-state actors like NGOs)
- Approaches to Studying Politics:
- Normative (what should be)
- Empirical (what is)
- Behavioralism vs Institutionalism

Philippine Government & Constitution

Core Topics:
- 1987 Constitution - structure, rights, duties
- Three branches:
- Legislative (Art VI)
- Executive (Art VII)
- Judicial (Art VIII)

Advanced:
- Checks and Balances (with recent PH examples)
- Judicial Review (e.g. SC rulings)
- Local Autonomy & Decentralization (RA 7160)
- Constitutional Commissions: COMELEC, COA, CSC
- Federalism debate in PH

Politics & Governance with PH Constitution

Advanced Insight:
- Democratic vs Authoritarian regimes (e.g. Martial Law)
- Unitary vs Federal vs Confederal systems (PH, US, EU)
- Rule of Law in PH - is it always observed?
- Political Dynasties and Anti-Political Dynasty Law (not passed)

Comparative Politics
Advanced Political Science Reviewer for First Year Students

Core Topics:
- Political systems: Parliamentary vs Presidential vs Semi-Presidential
- Unitary vs Federal systems

Advanced:
- Compare PH Presidential system with US & France
- Political Culture: Parochial, Subject, Participant (Almond & Verba)
- Civil society and social movements in different regimes

Theories of Politics / Political Thought

Classical Thinkers:
- Plato: Philosopher-King
- Aristotle: Politics is natural
- Machiavelli: Better feared than loved

Modern Thinkers:
- Hobbes: Leviathan - strong state for order
- Locke: Natural rights - liberalism
- Marx: Class struggle - base and superstructure

Political Ideologies

| Ideology | Core Belief | Sample Country |


|--------------|----------------------------------|--------------------------|
| Liberalism | Freedom, rights, market economy | USA |
| Conservatism | Tradition, order, hierarchy | UK (Tories) |
| Socialism | Equality, state industries | Cuba, Venezuela |
| Communism | Classless society | USSR (historical), China |
| Fascism | Nationalism + authoritarianism | Italy (Mussolini), Nazi Germany |

Bonus Study Tips

- Stay updated with current events (e.g. ICC, WPS, disinformation)


- Join debates or student government for practical experience
- Watch PH-based political shows or podcasts
- Read local case studies: EDSA, BOL, Martial Law, etc.

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