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Political Theory: An Introduction — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science

What Political Theory: An Introduction covers in CBSE Class 11 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in Political Theory: An Introduction

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1. Meaning of Politics

  • Politics is often seen in different ways: as public service, as manipulation, or as what politicians do.
  • Politics is not confined to the affairs of government; it also includes the many ways people negotiate, protest, and cooperate in society.
  • Political activity happens whenever people negotiate with each other and take part in collective activities to solve common problems and promote social development.
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2. What Political Theory Studies

  • Political theory studies the ideas and principles that shape constitutions, governments, and social life.
  • It explains the meaning and importance of concepts such as freedom, equality, justice, democracy, secularism, citizenship, nationalism, and rights.
  • It studies how these ideas are defended by different thinkers and how they work in real life.
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3. Human Beings and the Roots of Political Theory

  • Human beings are unique because they possess reason and the ability to reflect on their actions.
  • They also have the capacity to use language and communicate with others.
  • Political theory has its roots in these twin aspects of the human self: reason and communication.
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4. Political Thinkers and Their Ideas

  • Plato and Aristotle discussed whether monarchy or democracy was better as early as the fifth century B.C.
  • Jean Jacques Rousseau first argued for freedom as a fundamental right of humankind.
  • Karl Marx argued that equality was as crucial as freedom.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Political theory as the study of ideas and principles that shape political life, constitutions, governments, and social relations

PoliticsHuman beings and reasonPolitical conceptsConstitutions and valuesFreedomEqualityJusticePolitical thinkers

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What are the important topics in Political Theory: An Introduction for CBSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Political Theory: An Introduction include Meaning of Politics, What Political Theory Studies, Human Beings and the Roots of Political Theory, Political Thinkers and Their Ideas. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Political Theory: An Introduction for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 100 practice questions on Political Theory: An Introduction. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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