Introduction to the Concepts of Politics and Governance

Question 1

• The way that people living in groups make decisions.
• May be defined as:
• The Art of Governance
• Public Affairs
• Compromise
• Power
• A set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations among individuals, such as the distribution of resources or position.

Answer 1

Politics

Question 2

• The study of Politics.
• Examines both the theory and practices of the Government.
• Requires better learning of how power functions at all levels of Government.

Answer 2

Political Science

Question 3

• Comprehends the systems in which an organization is controlled and operates.
• The mechanisms by which it and its people are held to account.

Answer 3

Governance

Question 4

The name given to the entity exercising authority.

Answer 4

Government

Question 5

• Can be simply defined as Legitimate power.
• The right to use power.

Answer 5

Authority

Question 6

The ability to influence the behavior of others.

Answer 6

Power

Question 7

Refers to the political and institutional processes and outcomes that are necessary to achieve the goals of development.

Answer 7

Good Governance