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What have you learned about political power?
Political power is the ability to control the behavior of people and/or influence the outcome of events. Political power enables people or groups to control the policies, functions, and culture of society.
What does politics refer to?
Politics (from Greek: Πολιτικά, politiká, ‘affairs of the cities’) is the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations between individuals, such as the distribution of resources or status.
Why do we study politics?
Over the course of human history, we’ve been under all types of political regimes. If we can focus on the rulers who did good in their terms and who were beacons of hope and inspiration, we stand to learn a lot and become stronger leaders in our own lives. (Estimated reading time: 5 minutes) “Politics is not a game. It is an earnest business..”
What can we learn from the lives of enlightened political figures?
Here are five major life lessons that we can glean from these enlightened political figures: 1. Have a clear identity and value system: Whenever you think about prominent leaders who’ve blazed a trail, you instantaneously get a clear sense of what they stood for. Freedom. Justice. Equality. Fairness. Progress.
Is politics really a dirty game?
You are not alone. Most people perceive politics to be a dirty game, filled with corrupt and deceitful constituents, trying to wield power for their own benefit. A charade where the favored party wins because of the image they portray.
Why do we need heroes in politics?
They weren’t just politicians – they were heroic activists who deeply cared for their people, by using their voice and influence to serve a higher purpose. These exceptional individuals drew their strength from a rooted place, grounded in a compelling vision for the future.