Political Science

Political Theory: An Introduction

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This Class 11 Political Science topic introduces students to political theory as a systematic way of thinking about public life, power, institutions and collective decisions. As part of Part 2: Political Theory, it helps learners examine ideas such as freedom, equality, justice, rights, citizenship and authority, while connecting these concepts with everyday experiences and democratic society. Students develop the ability to ask political questions, compare viewpoints and understand why different principles shape laws and public institutions.

Practice questions

01 Why is liberty in political theory not studied merely as permission to do anything one wants?

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Political Theory: An Introduction

Practice questions

01 Why is liberty in political theory not studied merely as permission to do anything one wants?

02 While debating justice in a society, what does political theory focus on most?

03 If a citizen does not accept a law merely because it is old, but asks whether it is just, what approach does this show?

04 Why is it not correct to treat political theory as merely imaginary thinking?

05 Why is it not considered enough to only demand rights while studying rights in political theory?

06 Why does political theory discuss the idea of an ideal society?

07 Why does equality in political theory not mean only identical outcomes?

08 Why is discussion on the role of the state important in political theory?

09 On what basis should one think before calling a policy good or bad in political theory?

10 If a person says that politics is only a game of gaining power, how would political theory broaden this view?

11 Which ability is most developed in a student by studying political theory?

12 Why can defining ideas be difficult in political theory?

13 Why are debate and disagreement considered useful in political theory?

14 Why is citizenship considered more than a legal identity in political theory?

15 How is the idea of fairness connected with justice in political theory?

16 Why is the role of tradition not accepted blindly in political theory?

17 Why is using examples useful while studying political theory?

18 Why does the study of power in political theory not remain limited to who has power?

19 Why is it sometimes necessary to study liberty and equality together in political theory?

20 Why is the habit of asking questions considered important for a student in political theory?

21 What does political theory help us examine first while understanding a social rule?

22 Why are thinkers considered important in political theory?

23 How is public interest understood as different from private interest in political theory?

24 Why is it important to understand the difference between value and fact in political theory?

25 The main purpose of political theory is not just to make students memorise answers, but to teach what?

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