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In a multi-party system, political parties can be categorized into:
In a multi-party system, political parties can be categorized into:
What is a main aim of a political party in a democratic state?
What is a main aim of a political party in a democratic state?
In a parochial political culture, what can be said about the interest of citizens in the politics of the state?
In a parochial political culture, what can be said about the interest of citizens in the politics of the state?
Who defined politics as 'who gets what, when and how'?
Who defined politics as 'who gets what, when and how'?
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What aspect of politics does the institutional approach emphasize?
What aspect of politics does the institutional approach emphasize?
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Which approach to political science emphasizes careful observation of individual behavior?
Which approach to political science emphasizes careful observation of individual behavior?
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What is the primary function of the legislature?
What is the primary function of the legislature?
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According to Structural Functionalism, what is included in the 'Input' functions of a political system?
According to Structural Functionalism, what is included in the 'Input' functions of a political system?
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Who defined the state as an expression of class relationships generated by the mode of production?
Who defined the state as an expression of class relationships generated by the mode of production?
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Study Notes
Political Parties and Systems
- In a multi-party system, there are two categories of political parties: ruling party and opposition parties.
- The main aim of a political party in a democratic state is to win elections and control state power.
Political Theory and Terminology
- Politikos is a Greek word used to describe anything concerning political affairs.
- Harold Lasswell defined politics as “who gets what, when and how”.
Political Culture
- In a parochial political culture, citizens' interest in state politics is considered low.
Approaches to Political Science
- The institutional approach emphasizes formal structures for the study of politics.
- The behavioral approach emphasizes careful observation of individual behavior in political analysis.
Political Analysis and Systems
- The "Input" functions of a political system according to Structural Functionalism consist of political socialization and recruitment, interest articulation, interest aggregation, and political communication.
- Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels defined the state as essentially an expression of class relationships generated by the particular mode of production.
Government and Governance
- The functions of the legislature as a branch of government include making laws and policies, overseeing executive action, and determining public expenditure.
- The functions of the executive branch of government include enforcing laws, ensuring peace, adjudicating disputes, and managing foreign relations of a state.
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This quiz is based on the Introduction to Political Science course at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. It covers various aspects of political science, including institutional approaches and methods of study. Test your knowledge and understanding of political science concepts.
