Introduction to Politics

These notes are a detailed summary of the first week of POL1004F at UCT: What is Politics.

These notes are a detailed summary of the first week of POL1004F at UCT: What is Politics.

Exploring the major influences on government behaviour and achievements

An in depth essay describing the differences between Weberian and Westphalian states.

A multi level analysis of the causes of war, correctly cited and well written.

How useful is a constitution as a guide to political practice? A mini essay of 300 words for Introduction to Politics tutorials, for which I received a first.

What is a ruling class or elite? How do elites maintain power? A mini essay of 300 words for Intro to Politics tutorial, for which I received an upper second.

Compare Harold MacMillan, Nelson Mandela and Hendrik Verwoed's interpretations of Apartheid. What course of action does Mandela advise against Apartheid? Mini essay of 300 words for Intro to Pol tut groups, for which I received an upper second.

How do states move from tradition to modernity and is progress necessarily good for society? A mini essay of 300 words as a tutorial assignment, for which I received an upper second.

Identify and critically discuss the main principles of the Black Consciousness philosophy. A mini essay of 300 words for Introduction to Politics tutorials.