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Expansion of European empires through colonization (e.g., British, Spanish…
Expansion of European empires through colonization (e.g., British, Spanish, French Empires). Governance systems in colonies (direct rule, indirect rule). Political exploitation of colonies and indigenous populations.Resistance movements and early struggles for autonomy (e.g., American Revolution, Indian uprisings).
2. Historical Political Development
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Colonial or Imperial Rule
: Impact of colonization or empire-building on governance.
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Early Political Structures
: Tribal governance, city-states, or monarchies.
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Revolutions and Independence Movements
: Key events leading to political independence.
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Post-Independence Development
: Challenges in state-building and governance.
4. Political Parties and Elections
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Electoral Systems
: Types of elections (e.g., first-past-the-post, proportional representation).
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Voter Behavior
: Trends in participation, turnout, and demographics.
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Major Political Parties
: History, ideologies, and influence of key parties.
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Party Systems
: One-party, two-party, or multiparty systems.
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Election Campaigns
: Role of media, funding, and public engagement.
5. Policy-Making and Public Administration
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Policy Areas
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- Social policies (education, healthcare).
- Environmental policies (climate action, conservation).
- Economic policies (taxation, trade).
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Policy Development
: How policies are drafted, debated, and implemented.
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Corruption and Accountability
: Transparency and anti-corruption measures.
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Public Administration
: Structure and efficiency of bureaucracy.
1. Foundations of Political Science
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Definition and Concepts
: What is politics? What are power, authority, and governance?
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State and Nation
: Differences between states, nations, and nation-states.
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Sovereignty
: Concept of state sovereignty and its evolution.
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Constitution
: Importance, purpose, and structure of the country’s constitution.
8. Security and Defense
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National Security Policy
: Defense strategies and doctrines.
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Military Structure
: Organization, funding, and capabilities of the armed forces.
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Internal Security
: Law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
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Cybersecurity
: Measures to protect digital infrastructure.
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Terrorism and Insurgency
: Challenges and countermeasures.
6. Law and Judiciary
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Human Rights
: Enforcement of civil liberties and international obligations.
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Legal Framework
: Constitution, civil law, criminal law, and administrative law.
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Landmark Cases
: Key legal cases that shaped governance.
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Judicial Independence
: Role of the judiciary in maintaining checks and balances.
9. Social Movements and Civil Society
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Civil Rights Movements
: Struggles for equality, freedom, and justice.
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Protests and Revolutions
: Key events that led to political change.
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Freedom of Expression
: Media and public engagement in politics.
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Role of NGOs and Activism
: Influence of non-governmental organizations.
3. Political Systems and Governance
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Political Ideologies
: Dominant ideologies shaping the country (e.g., democracy, socialism).
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Government Types
: Parliamentary, presidential, federal, or unitary systems.
Branches of Government
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Executive
: The head of state, government, and their powers.
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Legislative
: Parliament or Congress structure, powers, and functions.
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Judiciary
: Role of courts and legal systems.
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Administrative Divisions
: Role of states, provinces, or regions in governance.
7. Foreign Relations and Diplomacy
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Global Engagement
: Membership in organizations like the UN, WTO, or NATO.
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Soft Power
: Cultural diplomacy, education exchange, and influence.
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Trade and Aid
: Economic diplomacy, foreign aid, and trade agreements.
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Diplomatic History
: Key treaties, alliances, and conflicts.
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Regional Influence
: Role in neighboring regions and alliances.
10. Political Challenges and Future Prospects
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Inequality
: Addressing economic and social disparities.
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Future Directions
: Predictions for political reforms and developments.
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Global Challenges
: Climate change, migration, and economic competition.
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Corruption
: Extent and impact on governance.
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Ethnic and Regional Conflicts
: Historical and current tensions.
Asia: Mountainous (Himalayas), deserts (Gobi, Arabian), forests (Indonesia, Russia), plains (India, Kazakhstan)
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Africa: Deserts (Sahara), rainforests (Congo Basin), savannahs (East Africa), mountains (Atlas, Kilimanjaro).
Europe: Mountains (Alps, Pyrenees), coastal regions (Mediterranean), plains (Eastern Europe).
North America: Mountains (Rockies), deserts (Southwest US), forests (Canada), plains (Great Plains).
South America: Andes Mountains, Amazon Rainforest, Patagonia.
Oceania: Tropical islands (Polynesia), desert (Australia), coastal landscapes.