WASSCE Government · Political Concepts & Theory
Meaning and Nature of Government
What government is, why it exists, and the basic vocabulary of political science.
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2 lessons · 16 min
- 1What government is: meanings, purposes and functions8 minFree8 minFree
- 2Key political concepts: power, authority, legitimacy and more8 min Plan8 min Plan
- Power
- Authority and legitimacy
- Power, authority and influence compared
- Political culture
- Political socialisation
- Political participation and apathy
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