Political theory is a means by which to understand political science , in which there are explanations of political science and its relation to the political bagianilmu lainnya.Menurut Thomas P. Jenkin in The Study of Political Theory , Political theory distinguished into two kinds , namely :
1 . Valuational , which are theories that contain moral values and political norms , which in this theory that everything has to consider both
or bad consequences. Which includes valuational theory is a political philosophy , politics and political ideology systematically .
2 . Non - Valuational , are theories that discuss political facts tanpamempersoalkan moral values and norms . This theory gives an overview and comparison of political phenomena in the life nyata.Di in political theory there is a concept of political goal setting , how to achieve that goal with all its consequences . Political theories of moral mempunyaidasar has a primary function as a guide in regulating the relationship - hubunganantara community members to run stable and dinamin.Ada three groups were included in valuational theory , which are:
1 . Political Philosophy , explains the relationship between the nature of the universe by sifatdari political life , which in resolving political problems using centered view of nature . According to the Greek philosopher , Plato , justice merupakanhakekat of the universe which is also a good guideline to reach kehidupanyang aspired by it .
2 . Politics Systematically , this theory realization of political philosophy , applying norm - normadalam political activities .
3 . Ideology Political Ideology is a belief or idea that comes to one's mind is based on logical thinking (reasonable ) which then makes ideini as a guide in life in accordance with the objectives thinker. So political ideology is a guideline or how to act in exercise of powers under awal.Di In accordance with this goal there are several kinds of world political ideologies , among others :
1 . Liberalism , an ideology which gives individuals freedom without limitation atauhalangan of government . The emergence of this ideology due to strict regulations that make authoritarian rule , with no thought to the people memberikankebebasan . One who adheres ideologiliberalisme is America .
2 . Socialism , the ideology is different from the individual mengutamakankepentingan liberalism , socialism is more put together . Dalamsosialisme every individual should strive to get decent service for happiness together , for example, equal employment opportunities , pembagianhasil evenly , the overall consumption of materials and so forth .
3 . Democracy , the power in the hands of the people . Government derived from the people , by the people and for the people . People make legal provisions for himself sendirimelalui legislature which then carried out by the government .