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Political Institutions — Revision Notes
Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Sociology
Political Institutions revision notes for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Sociology: 4 topics in quick points.
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Key Topics to Revise
1
Origin of Political System
- Political systems originated to maintain internal order and defend against external threats.
- In simple societies, decisions were made collectively by adults.
- As societies grew complex, formal leadership structures emerged.
2
Structure of Political Institutions
- Political institutions have both formal and informal structures.
- Formal structures have fixed rules and hierarchies (e.g., government bodies).
- Informal structures rely on customs and traditions (e.g., village elders).
3
Functions and Characteristics of Political Institutions
- Regulate relationships through rules and laws.
- Maintain law and order using police, courts, and jails.
- Provide welfare services like education, health, and transport.
4
Features of Modern States
- Sovereignty: Full control over territory without external interference.
- Citizenship Rights: Include civil, political, and social rights.
- Nationalism: Shared identity and loyalty to the nation-state.
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A political institution is a systemPower is the ability to influenceSovereignty means a state has completeThese are rights granted to citizensNationalism is a sense of belonging
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Key topics in Political Institutions include Origin of Political System, Structure of Political Institutions, Functions and Characteristics of Political Institutions, Features of Modern States. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
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