When you think of politics and political science, you may categorize them the same way or you may confuse the differences between the two topics. In this assignment, you will research and demonstrate your knowledge of the two topics, you will also be working on comparing the two topics. You will look at the theoretical approaches to political science and will be looking at the historical contexts and ideologies. Be creative with this assignment and have fun with it. Politics and political science will impact all individuals as we are impacted by elected officials and what takes place in our communities. This assignment will give you a historical and theoretical background to politics and political science.
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Assignment Instructions
Review the module resources on sociological thinking and social theories/perspectives.
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Create a slide presentation, include the following:
In your own words, define politics and define political science.
Describe the theoretical approaches to political science.
Name 3 ideologies and explain the beliefs and historical context of each.
Check for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and APA formatting.
Be sure to include two or more references as part of your assignment following APA format.
Your presentation should include a minimum of 5 slides.