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What is the primary focus of political science?
What is the primary focus of political science?
- The scientific study of politics (correct)
- The scientific study of psychology
- The scientific study of anthropology
- The scientific study of economics
Which sub-disciplines are commonly associated with modern political science?
Which sub-disciplines are commonly associated with modern political science?
- Comparative politics, animal behavior, political theory
- Political economy, history, psychology
- International relations, political economy, moral philosophy
- Comparative politics, international relations, political theory (correct)
When did contemporary political science start to take shape as a distinct field?
When did contemporary political science start to take shape as a distinct field?
- During the early 19th century
- In the 20th century
- In the late 18th century
- During the latter half of the 19th century (correct)
What distinguished political science from history in the late 19th century?
What distinguished political science from history in the late 19th century?
What were the antecedents of the modern discipline of political science?
What were the antecedents of the modern discipline of political science?