This course seeks to introduce Diploma students to the study of Political Science, It examines the meaning of politics and political science, theories of political science; methods of political science; nationalism and the modern state; justice, politics and the state; political preferences and behaviour; political parties and electoral systems; institutions of governance (presidents, parliament, coalitions, single party government etc.); federalism and independent institutions; democracy; authoritarianism; developmental states; liberalism and capitalism; public policy; political participation; authoritarian and liberal states; international politics; decolonization and post-colonial Africa; Neo-colonialism; impact of political behaviour and institutions on public policy outcomes (economic performance and public spending, immigration, environmental protection.