1. The study of politics -- 2. Politics, power and authority -- 3. Classification of governments -- 4. Political culture -- 5. Globalization and the influence of international politics -- 6. Political parties and electoral systems -- 7. Pressure groups -- 8. Representation, elections and voting behaviour -- 9. Assemblies -- 10. The political executive -- 11. The public bureaucracy -- 12. Courts and the political process -- 13. The military and politics -- 14. Change in political systems
