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What is the primary characteristic of comparative politics?
What is the primary characteristic of comparative politics?
- Study of political behavior and institutions within a single country
- Focus on analyzing politics within a single country
- Use of the comparative method to explore politics within and between countries (correct)
- Exclusive use of empirical methods to explore politics within countries
What does comparative politics systematically study and compare?
What does comparative politics systematically study and compare?
- Political systems within a specific region
- Economic systems in different countries
- Diverse political systems in the world (correct)
- Political ideologies within a single country
What are some themes focused on by comparative politics?
What are some themes focused on by comparative politics?
- Environmental policies and regulations
- Social media influence on political behavior
- Military strategies and tactics
- Democratization, globalization, and integration (correct)
What has contributed to the development of new theories and approaches in political science?
What has contributed to the development of new theories and approaches in political science?
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What is the aim of comparative politics in explaining similarities or differences between political systems?
What is the aim of comparative politics in explaining similarities or differences between political systems?
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Characteristics of Comparative Politics
- The primary characteristic of comparative politics is its systematic approach to studying and comparing political systems.
Focus of Comparative Politics
- Comparative politics systematically studies and compares political systems, institutions, and processes across different countries and regions.
Themes in Comparative Politics
- Comparative politics focuses on themes such as political institutions, political culture, political economy, democratization, and globalization.
Development of Theories and Approaches
- The development of new theories and approaches in political science has been contributed to by the growth of comparative politics, as well as the expansion of international relations and globalization.
Aim of Comparative Politics
- The aim of comparative politics is to explain the similarities and differences between political systems, and to identify the factors that shape their structures, behaviors, and outcomes.
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