100 FACTS ON POLITICAL THEORY
100 FACTS ON POLITICAL THEORY ### Foundational Concepts 1. ** Political Theory ** : A branch of political science focused on ideas and doctrines concerning politics, governance, and society. 2. ** State ** : A political entity with sovereignty, a defined territory, a government, and a population. 3. ** Sovereignty ** : The ultimate authority within a state to make and enforce laws. 4. ** Power ** : The ability to influence or control the behavior of people, often considered the core concept in political theory. 5. **Authority** : The legitimate power that a person or a body holds and exercises within a social structure. 6. **Legitimacy** : The right and acceptance of an authority, typically a governing law or regime. 7. **Social Contract** : The theory that individuals consent, either explicitly or implicitly, to surrender some freedoms in exchange for security and social order. ### Key Theorists 8. ** Plato ** : Greek philosopher who wrote "The Republic," advocating for a ph...