-people make, preserve and amend the general rules under which they live.
HagueAndHarгор2013
-which groups reach and enforce binding decisions.
Crick 2005
which different interests are conciliated by giving them a share in power in proportion to their importance to the welfare and the survival of the whole community.
Barrington et al. 2010
set of activities that organizes individuals, systematically resolves disputes, and maintains order in society
Aristotle in Heywood 2007
activity through which human beings attempt to improve their lives and create the Good Society
Politics As The Art Of Government
-Politics is viewed as an art or practical application of knowledge for attaining a particular objective.
-Considered as the classical definition of politics exercise of control in society through making and enforcement of collective or group decisions
exercise of control in society through making and enforcement of collective or group decisions.
Politics as the art of government was develop in ANCIENT GREECE
Politics is derived from the ancient greek called Polis which means city-state
politics can be studied it to the affairs or concerns of the polis
politics happen in cabinet official meetings, legislative chambers, or agencies
to study politics is to study the EXERCISE OF AUTHORITY defined as legitimate
Legitimate - it means it is acceptable of the people
politics is engaged in by a limited and. specific group
Politics as public affairs
-this second view look at politics as what happens in the public sphere of life
POLITICS AS PUBLIC AFFAIR
The institutions of the state (the government offices, departments and agencies) can be regarded as 'public' because they are responsible for the collective organization of community life.
POLITICS AS PUBLIC AFFAIRS
In contrast, civil society consists of institutions such as private businesses, trade unions, clubs, community groups and so on that are 'private'
Politics As compromise and consensus
-Politics is seen as a particular means of resolving conflict
Politics-As-Compromise-And-Consensus -The third view about politics focuses on the way how decisions are made.
Politics as compromise and consensus are -resolving conflict
Politics.as.power
-The fourth view sees politics as something that is present in all social activities, at every level of social interaction
-Politics is viewed as a struggle over limited resource
-Politics under this view is in essence the power or ability to achieve a desired end, through any way possible.
-it can be found within our families and amongst our small groups of friends just as much as amongst nations and on the international or global stage.
politics may be defined as
the art of government, publicaffairs, compromise and consensus, and power.
De.Leon
-He enumerated the important purposes of government
-is created for the benefit of the people governed and it accomplishes services or functions that are beyond the capabilities of any individual or enterprise
important purposes of government which are:
-the maintenance of peace and order
-protection of persons and property
-the administration of justice
-the promotion of education
Tamayo 2014
he defined as the exercise of power or authority by political leader
Indicators of Good Governance
Participatory
Rule of law
Effectiveness and effiency
Transparency
Responsiveness
Equity and Inclusiveness
Consensus Oriented
Accountability
Participatory
Good governance necessarily requires participation of the different sectors of society.
Rule.of.Law
Good governance is fundamentally adherence to the rule of law. Rule of law requires that the people give habitual obedience to the law.
Effectiveness.And.Efficiency
Good governance requires that the institutions, processes, and actors deliver and meet the needs of society in a way that available resources are used well
Transparency -means that people can access information regarding decision- making process and the implementation of decisions.
Responsiveness - means that institutions and processes should serve all the stakeholders in timely and appropriate way Interests of all citizens must be well protected Responsiveness
Equity.And.Inclusiveness - mean that all members of society, especially the most vulnerable ones must be taken into consideration.
Consensus.Oriented
it is when decisions are made after taking into consideration the different perspectives. A procedure for conflict resolution must be in place
Accountability - refers to answerability or responsibility for one's action,