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B.A.English 2 All right are reserved with CU-IDOL POLITICAL SCIENCE-1 POLITICAL SCIENCE-1 Course Code: BAQ110 Semester: First SLM UNITS : 3 E-Lesson: 3 www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110)

POLITICAL SCIENCE-I 33 OBJECTIVES INTRODUCTION . In this unit we are going to learn the meaning The student will be able to understand the of Political Science Importance of Political Science The student will be able to understand the Utility of We shall understand the Importance of Political Science Political Science We shall also study the utility of Political Science . www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110) INASllTITriUgThEt aOrFeDreISsTeArNveCdE AwNitDh OCNUL-IIDNOE LLEARNING

TOPICS TO BE COVERED 4 1. Political Science: Meaning POLITICAL SCIENCE-1 2. Political Science: Importance 3. Political Science: Utility www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

POLITICAL SCIENCE : MEANING 5 ➢ The term ‘Political Science’ or ‘Politics’ has been derived from the Greek word “Polis” which means city state. ➢The Oxford English Dictionary defines Political Science as “the science and art of government, the science dealing with form of organisation and administration of state or part on one with the regulation of its relations with other states. www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

6 POLITICAL SCIENCE : IMPORTANCE & UTILITY ➢ The study of Political Science has assumed greater popularity and significance in modern times. Modern man is a political animal and in his actions he is directly concerned with politics. Robert A. Dahl rightly observes “Politics is one of the unavoidable facts of human existence. Every one is involve in some fashion as sometime in some kind of political system.” www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

POLITICAL SCIENCE : IMPORTANCE & UTILITY 7 ➢ The study of Political Science has assumed enormous significance on account of the following reasons 1. Gives knowledge about State and Government: Study of Political Science imparts knowledge to the individuals with regard to the state, government and a host of other political institutions and process. 2. Useful for Statesmen and Administrators: The statesmen, legislators, administrators and diplomats who conduct of the affairs of the state require a sound knowledge of Political Science in order to perform their functions with efficiency. www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

POLITICAL SCIENCE : IMPORTANCE & UTILITY 8 3. Creates Political Consciousness and makes Democracy Success: Political Science has high educative value for citizens in its democratic states. The success of democracy depends upon the political consciousness of its people. The study of Political Science makes people conscious of their rights and duties. 4. Enriches Knowledge: The study of Political Science enriches man’s mind and widens one’s intellectual horizon. In order to know what is happening in the world around us at least an elementary knowledge of Political Science is necessary. 5. Strengthens National Unity: The study of Political Science is valuable for securing unity of the nation. It makes citizens conscious of national objectives and goals. It preaches the maxim “United we prosper, divided we fall”. The study of Political Science helps to bring unity among the people. www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

POLITICAL SCIENCE : IMPORTANCE & UTILITY 9 6. Establishes Co-operation, Co-existence and Tolerance: Political Science also teaches the lesson of co-operation and tolerance. Society can not prosper without co-operation. 7. Ensures a balance between the individuals and state: The knowledge of Political Science is useful as it ensures a proper adjustment between the individual and the state. It strikes a balance between the liberty of the individual and the authority of the state. It determines the extent of individual freedom and authority of the state. 8. Accelerates Political Dyanamics: The study of Political Science helps us to have an understanding of political dynamics. Political dynamics means those outside factors at work in government and politics like political parties, pressure groups, public opinion etc www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

10 POLITICAL SCIENCE : IMPORTANCE & UTILITY 9. Make citizens good: Political Science provides education for good citizenship. It teaches the lesson “Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.” and “Live and let to live”. 10. Solve Problems: Modern welfare states are now facing a bundle of socio-economic and political problems. The study of Political Science helps to explain problems and their solutions. It accounts the individuals with all national and international problems. 11. Make the state and citizen ethical: The basic purpose of the state is to make its citizens good and ideal. www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

POLITICAL SCIENCE : IMPORTANCE & UTILITY 11 12. Increase Public Participation: Since the world has accepted democratic form of government and particularly parliamentary form of government, there is a need for wide participation of the people in the process of government. 13. Develop Civic Sense: To say that man is a social animal is not everything. He is required to be civil in his character. He must be a citizen with all civic senses by which he can be a private as well as a public man. This civic sense is inculcated in a man only when he comes in contact with Political Science. 14. Formulation of New Ideas: The understanding of politics and participation in revolutionary politics go a long way in bringing about the much needed change in society. www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

12 POLITICAL SCIENCE : IMPORTANCE & UTILITY 15. Useful for Modern age: The significance of Political Science has assumed much importance in the nuclear age. The invention of dangerous nuclear weapons and its wrong use by the super powers threaten the very survival of the mankind. In order to save the mankind from impeding crisis, a sound public opinion is to emerge. www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

SUMMARY 13 Importance & Utility of Political Science can be assessed with the help of the following points: ➢Gives knowledge about State and Government ➢Useful for Statesmen and Administrators ➢Creates Political Consciousness and makes Democracy Success ➢Enriches Knowledge ➢Strengthens National Unity ➢Establishes Co-operation, Co-existence and Tolerance ➢Ensures a balance between the individuals and state ➢Accelerates Political Dynamics ➢Make citizens good ➢Solve Problems ➢Make the state and citizen ethical ➢Increase Public Participation ➢Develop Civic Sense ➢Formulation of New Ideas ➢Useful for Modern age www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 14 1. _____ is regarded as mother of all Social Science. (A) Political Science (B) Sociology (C) History (D) Civics 2. ______________said, “History without Political Science has no fruit, Political Science without history has no roots.” (A) Freeman (B) Laski (C) Seeley (D) Garner 3. _____________said, “History is past politics.” (A) Laski (B) Lord Acton (C) Seeley (D) Freeman 4. _______________is known as Science of Wealth. (B) History (A) Sociology (D) Political Science (C) Economics All right are reserved with CU-IDOL Answers: 1.(B) 2.(C) 3.(D) 4. (A) www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110)

Frequently Asked Questions 15 o“Study of Political Science enriches the knowledge” Explain. o“Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty” Explain. oDiscuss the importance and utility of Political Science. www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

REFERENCES 16 ❖. Robert A. Dahl, ‘What is Political Science’ in Stephen K. Bailey (ed.), American Politics and Government, 1973. ❖Robert A. Dahl, ‘Modern Political Analysis’, 1965. ❖E. Asirvatham, ‘Political Theory’, 1974 (Edition). ❖J.W. Garner, ‘Political Science and Government’, 1951. www.cuidol.in Unit-3 (BAQ 110) All right are reserved with CU-IDOL

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