IB Global Politics Topic Political Leadership Revision Notes (SL/HL)

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Political leaders and how they gain power

Definition

Political Leaders

Political leaders are people who lead and make key decisions on behalf of a state or community. They may be in charge at different levels such as national, regional, or local. Some are elected by the people, while others are appointed by political parties or inherit power.

In democratic systems, leaders are meant to represent the public’s will.
1. However, in some cases, leaders extend their rule or centralise power, staying in control far beyond their original mandate.
2. Others seize power by force, while some come to power through family ties or dynasties.
Political leaders can take many forms such as presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, or dictators.

Active recall

Identify a current political leader who came to power through force rather than through democratic election.

Exam technique

Avoid relying on old or purely historical examples in exam answers.
IBDP Global Politics focuses on the modern world, so use recent or ongoing political events as evidence.
A useful rule is to choose leaders or situations from the recent past.

How political leaders shape politics

Decision-Making: Leaders make critical choices that shape domestic and international policies.
Representation: They embody the values and aspirations of their constituents or nations.
Crisis Management: Leaders navigate complex challenges, from economic crises to conflicts.
Vision and Direction: They set strategic goals and inspire collective action.

Main types of political leaders

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Political leaders and how they gain power

Definition

Political Leaders

In democratic systems, leaders are meant to represent the public’s will.
1. However, in some cases, leaders extend their rule or centralise power, staying in control far beyond their original mandate.
2. Others seize power by force, while some come to power through family ties or dynasties.
Political leaders can take many forms such as presidents, prime ministers, monarchs, or dictators.

Active recall

Identify a current political leader who came to power through force rather than through democratic election.

Exam technique

Avoid relying on old or purely historical examples in exam answers.
IBDP Global Politics focuses on the modern world, so use recent or ongoing political events as evidence.
A useful rule is to choose leaders or situations from the recent past.

How political leaders shape politics

Decision-Making: Leaders make critical choices that shape domestic and international policies.
Representation: They embody the values and aspirations of their constituents or nations.
Crisis Management: Leaders navigate complex challenges, from economic crises to conflicts.
Vision and Direction: They set strategic goals and inspire collective action.

Main types of political leaders

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Core: Understanding power and global politics6 subtopics

Rights and Justice4 subtopics

Development and Sustainability4 subtopics

Peace and Conflict4 subtopics

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IA Engagement Project1 subtopic

IB Global Politics Political Leadership Notes

Core: Understanding power and global politics6 subtopics

Rights and Justice4 subtopics

Development and Sustainability4 subtopics

Peace and Conflict4 subtopics

Assessment Guides4 subtopics

IA Engagement Project1 subtopic

Political leaders and how they gain power

How political leaders shape politics

Main types of political leaders

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How political leaders shape politics

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