Etymology of Political Science

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What is the etymological meaning of 'Political Science'?

The understanding of government efficiency

The study of human interaction and conflict

The knowledge of state relations and power distribution

The science of city-state governance (correct)

According to David Easton's political system model, what does 'Output' refer to?

The mechanism within the system to facilitate demands

The government's decision toward an input (correct)

The historical, social, and economic conditions affecting policies

The political events or products needed by society

What is the role of the 'Political System' in David Easton's model?

To determine the efficiency of government projects

To sift and decide upon every form of demand (correct)

To understand human and state relations

To act as a mechanism for facilitating demands

What does the 'Input' in Easton's model refer to?

Political events or products needed by society Signup and view all the answers

In the etymology of 'Political Science', what does 'Scire' mean?

To know Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'people' refer to in the context of political science?

A group of individuals with shared cultural and historical ties Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'territory' refer to in the context of a state?

A geographic space where a state exercises its sovereignty Signup and view all the answers

What is sovereignty in the context of a political system?

The capacity of a political system to make independent decisions within its territory Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided definition, what are the elements of a state?

People, territory, government, and sovereignty Signup and view all the answers

What does 'internal sovereignty' refer to in terms of a political system?

Capacity of a political system to implement its rules and policies within its territory Signup and view all the answers

What right did the Permanent Court of Arbitration rule in favor of the Philippines?

Right to exploit natural resources in the South China Sea Signup and view all the answers

What does sovereignty over islands above water at high tide grant a country?

Sovereign rights to explore and exploit natural resources Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Hong Kong's autonomy within the 'one country, two systems' framework?

It remains under China's overall sovereignty Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'autonomy' refer to in the context of Hong Kong?

Self-governance and moral freedom Signup and view all the answers

What was China accused of doing in relation to the Philippines' sovereign rights?

Disrupting oil exploration activities Signup and view all the answers

What was the decision of the Arbitral Tribunal regarding the 9-dash line and China’s claim to the South China Sea?

Rejected China’s claims under the nine-dash line Signup and view all the answers

What did the Permanent Court of Arbitration rule in favor of on July 12, 2016?

The Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What specific actions of China in the South China Sea did the tribunal rule as violating Filipino sovereignty rights?

Interference with Filipino commercial fishing and oil exploration Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the Spratly Islands does the Philippines claim under UNCLOS?

Northern part - Kalayaan Island Group Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the PCA decision for the Philippines?

It refuted the claims of China with regard to disputed territories Signup and view all the answers