IB MYP Grade 11: Individuals and Societies | Political Structures and Governance by Prakhar Chauhan | Learn Smarter
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Political Structures and Governance

The chapter explores various political structures including democracy, authoritarianism, and monarchy, detailing their characteristics and examples. It examines the impact of political ideologies such as liberalism, conservatism, socialism, communism, and fascism on society and governance. The role of political institutions and civic participation is highlighted as fundamental to democratic engagement and accountability.

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Sections

  • 1

    Forms Of Government

    This section introduces various forms of government, including democracy, authoritarianism, and monarchy, highlighting how power is distributed and exercised in different political systems.

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  • 1.1

    Democracy

    Democracy is a system where power resides with the people, exercised through direct involvement or elected representatives.

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  • 1.2

    Authoritarianism

    Authoritarianism is a form of governance where power is concentrated in a single leader or a small elite, often characterized by the suppression of political opposition and limited individual freedoms.

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  • 1.3

    Monarchy

    Monarchy is a government system where a monarch serves as the head, which can be absolute or constitutional in nature.

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  • 2

    Political Ideologies And Their Impact On Societies

    This section explores various political ideologies and their implications for society, governance, and democratic principles.

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  • 2.1

    Liberalism

    Liberalism promotes individual freedoms, democracy, and human rights while advocating for a limited role of government.

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  • 2.2

    Conservatism

    Conservatism emphasizes tradition, social stability, and the importance of established institutions while maintaining a skeptical view of rapid change.

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  • 2.3

    Socialism

    Socialism advocates for social ownership of production means and emphasizes economic equality through wealth redistribution.

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  • 2.4

    Communism

    Communism advocates for a classless society with communal ownership of property and centralized economic planning.

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  • 2.5

    Fascism

    Fascism is an authoritarian and nationalistic ideology that emphasizes the supremacy of the nation over individual rights, characterized by dictatorial power and suppression of opposition.

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  • 3

    Role Of Institutions And Civic Participation

    This section discusses the importance of political institutions and civic participation in ensuring effective governance and citizen engagement within democratic systems.

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  • 3.1

    Political Institutions

    Political institutions are vital structures that govern behavior and establish the framework within which individuals and groups interact politically.

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  • 3.2

    Civic Participation

    Civic participation is the active involvement of citizens in the political process, essential for a healthy democracy.

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  • Skills Developed

    Skills Developed

    This section outlines the critical skills enhanced by studying political structures and governance.

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Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Democracy involves the dist...
  • Political ideologies greatl...
  • Civic participation is esse...

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