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Impact of World War I and II on colonial powers and governance systems…
Impact of World War I and II on colonial powers and governance systems.Rise of international organizations (e.g., League of Nations, United Nations).Decolonization and the emergence of independent states.
3. Political Systems and Governance
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Government Types
: Parliamentary, presidential, federal, or unitary systems.
Branches of Government
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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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Executive
: The head of state, government, and their powers.
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Administrative Divisions
: Role of states, provinces, or regions in governance.
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Political Ideologies
: Dominant ideologies shaping the country (e.g., democracy, socialism).
2. Historical Political Development
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Early Political Structures
: Tribal governance, city-states, or monarchies.
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Post-Independence Development
: Challenges in state-building and governance.
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Revolutions and Independence Movements
: Key events leading to political independence.
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Colonial or Imperial Rule
: Impact of colonization or empire-building on governance.
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.
5. Policy-Making and Public Administration
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Public Administration
: Structure and efficiency of bureaucracy.
Policy Areas
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- Environmental policies (climate action, conservation).
- Economic policies (taxation, trade).
- Social policies (education, healthcare).
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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.
6. Law and Judiciary
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Legal Framework
: Constitution, civil law, criminal law, and administrative law.
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Human Rights
: Enforcement of civil liberties and international obligations.
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Judicial Independence
: Role of the judiciary in maintaining checks and balances.
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Landmark Cases
: Key legal cases that shaped 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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Regional Influence
: Role in neighboring regions and alliances.
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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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Soft Power
: Cultural diplomacy, education exchange, and influence.
10. Political Challenges and Future Prospects
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Corruption
: Extent and impact on governance.
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Global Challenges
: Climate change, migration, and economic competition.
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Ethnic and Regional Conflicts
: Historical and current tensions.
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Inequality
: Addressing economic and social disparities.
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Future Directions
: Predictions for political reforms and developments.
8. Security and Defense
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Internal Security
: Law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
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Military Structure
: Organization, funding, and capabilities of the armed forces.
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Cybersecurity
: Measures to protect digital infrastructure.
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National Security Policy
: Defense strategies and doctrines.
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Terrorism and Insurgency
: Challenges and countermeasures.
4. Political Parties and Elections
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Party Systems
: One-party, two-party, or multiparty systems.
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Major Political Parties
: History, ideologies, and influence of key parties.
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Voter Behavior
: Trends in participation, turnout, and demographics.
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Election Campaigns
: Role of media, funding, and public engagement.
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Electoral Systems
: Types of elections (e.g., first-past-the-post, proportional representation).
9. Social Movements and Civil Society
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Role of NGOs and Activism
: Influence of non-governmental organizations.
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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.
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.