Political Science Backgound Dr. Houman A. Sadri Professor of International Relations Department of Political Science University of Central Florida Contact Information: e-mail: Houman.Sadri@ucf.edu phone: (407) 823-6023 Political Science Background I. nI. Power n nII. People & Power n nIII. Conclusion Political Science Background nI. Power n A. Significance n B. Definition n C. Power vs. Force n D. Characteristics of Power Political Science Background n nI. Power (con’t) n D. Characteristics of Power n 1. Relative n 2. Situational n 3. Dynamic n 4. Multidimensional Political Science Background n nII. People & Power n A. Who has Power? n 1. Elite n 2. Masses n nIII. Conclusion