L2

• What is the systematic study of the state and government called?

  Political Science
• What are the Greek words that form the basis of the term "politics"?

  Polis meaning "city" and scire meaning "to know"
• What does political science study?

  It studies the state, nation, government, and politics and policies of government
• What is defined as any entity involved in the political process?

  Political organization
• What does political organization include?

  It includes political institutions, political parties, and political groups
• What is the purpose of political organization?

  To control people's behavior and maintain social order or the distribution of power
• What are the three key dimensions that differentiate societies in their political organization?

  Extent of distinct political institutions, concentration of authority, and level of political integration
• What are the four main types of political organization?

  1. Band
  2. Tribe
  3. Chiefdom
  4. State
• What characterizes a band in political organization?

  It is kinship-based and has no permanent political structure
• How are conflicts resolved within bands?

  Conflicts are minimal and solved informally
• What is the social structure of a tribe?

  A tribe comprises several bands or lineage groups sharing a similar language and lifestyle
• What is the role of a leader in a tribe?

  The leader determines movements, planting, harvesting, and times for feasts
• What distinguishes a chiefdom from a tribe?

  A chiefdom is a political unit headed by a chief who holds power over more than one community group
• What is a key characteristic of a state in political organization?

  A state has a government to which the inhabitants render obedience
• What are the four elements of a state?

  People, territory, government, and sovereignty
• What is legal authority in the context of a state?

  It is based on a system of rules applied administratively and judicially
• What is traditional authority?

  Authority that is legitimate because it has always existed and is often inherited
• What is charismatic authority?

  Authority based on the charisma of the leader and their unique qualities
• What does authority refer to in a political context?

  It refers to the power or right to give commands and enforce obedience