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Introduction to Political Science — Study Plan

ICSE · Class 11 · Political Science

A step-by-step study plan for Introduction to Political Science, ICSE Class 11 Political Science: what to learn first, what to practise and when to revise.

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Study Plan

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Day 1–2

Learn the Theory

Read the textbook chapter carefully. Note down definitions, formulas and key ideas. Focus on: Meaning and Names of Political Science, Traditional Meaning and Scope, New Meaning of Political Science.

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Day 3

Practise

Solve the textbook exercises and extra practice questions. There are 65 questions available for this chapter.

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Day 4

Revise & Test

Revise key points without looking at your notes. Take a practice quiz and mark weak areas for another pass.

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Day 7

Spaced Revision

Come back to Introduction to Political Science after a week. Use flashcards for quick recall and try past exam questions on this chapter.

What to Focus On

  • Political Science has been called politics, political science, science of state, and science of politics.
  • The word politics comes from polis, polity, and politeia.
  • Modern usage changed the meaning of politics from the original Greek sense.
  • Traditional Political Science focuses on the state and government.
  • Politics means practical activity and conduct of state affairs.
  • Political Science means systematic knowledge about the state.
  • Theoretical politics studies the state in a general and fundamental way.
  • Applied politics studies government in action.
  • Political Science includes state, government, legislation, and international relations.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Politics and Political Science mean the same thing in every context.

Political Science is an exact science like physics or chemistry.

Politics originally meant power and had no connection with the state or city-state.

Memory Tips

Different names used for the subject

Greek roots of the word politics

Three connotations of politics

Garner’s distinction between politics and political science

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Introduction to Political Science for ICSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Introduction to Political Science include Meaning and Names of Political Science, Traditional Meaning and Scope, New Meaning of Political Science, Political Theory and Types of Political Thought. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Introduction to Political Science for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 65 practice questions on Introduction to Political Science. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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