How has politics been defined? Discuss the assumptions and implications of the different forms of understanding it.

TWO-PART ASSIGNMENT:

PART 1
Answer the following questions in a short essay format:

1. How has politics been defined? Discuss the assumptions and implications of the different forms of understanding it.
2. Which are the different models of democracy? What are their different answers to the questions about who the people are, how people should rule, and how far peoples rule should be extended?

Each answer should be approximately 500 words.
Present a concise answer, and discuss implications, subtopics, dimensions, and/or relevant connections with other issues. Include a brief and concise definition of important terms that are relevant to the answer. Justify each statement.

PART 2
Define the following concepts:

1. Ideology
2. Identity politics

Each definition should be approximately 100 words.
Situate the terms in the contexts of theoretical perspectives and discussions in which they make sense.

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