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What distinguishes political science from public administration?
What distinguishes political science from public administration?
Who defined political science as the study of the state?
Who defined political science as the study of the state?
Which statement best captures the essence of politics according to the content?
Which statement best captures the essence of politics according to the content?
According to political science, what is a fundamental aspect of human nature?
According to political science, what is a fundamental aspect of human nature?
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What is the relationship between political science and social science?
What is the relationship between political science and social science?
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What aspect of politics is highlighted by Aristotle's observations?
What aspect of politics is highlighted by Aristotle's observations?
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What is the primary focus of political theory within political science?
What is the primary focus of political theory within political science?
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How does the definition of politics encompass everyday interactions?
How does the definition of politics encompass everyday interactions?
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Which phrase best captures the concept of 'politician' as stated in the content?
Which phrase best captures the concept of 'politician' as stated in the content?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the original four subdivisions of political science?
Which of the following is NOT one of the original four subdivisions of political science?
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What aspect of political theory is primarily based on existing situations and descriptions?
What aspect of political theory is primarily based on existing situations and descriptions?
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According to the American Political Science Association, what has happened to the number of fields in political science since before World War I?
According to the American Political Science Association, what has happened to the number of fields in political science since before World War I?
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Which element is NOT considered a component of political theory?
Which element is NOT considered a component of political theory?
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What does political theory primarily seek to explain?
What does political theory primarily seek to explain?
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Which of the following best describes a theory as used in political science?
Which of the following best describes a theory as used in political science?
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According to the content, which of the following areas has been recognized as a new field of study in political science?
According to the content, which of the following areas has been recognized as a new field of study in political science?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Political Science
- Political science differs from public administration; it encompasses a broader scope, with public administration as a subfield.
- Requires skills in memorization and analysis for effective understanding.
Overview and Definition of Political Science
- Political science is a branch of social sciences studying the state, politics, and government as per Prachi.
- Involves analysis of political systems, and both theoretical and practical applications of politics.
- Aristotle defined it as the study of the state, viewing politics as central to human existence and social interaction.
- Politics is derived from "polis," meaning city-state, emphasizing man's nature as a political being.
- Political relationships are inherent in all forms of social interaction, making everyone a politician in their personal contexts.
Scope of Political Science
- Historically, before World War I, political science was divided into four subdivisions: Political Theory, Government, Comparative Government, and Elements of Law.
- The American Political Science Association has since doubled the number of special fields within political science.
Political Theory
- Political theory consists of ideas that explain political beliefs and concepts of communities at specific times.
- Serves as a political philosophy reflecting the moral and ethical standards for governance.
- Examines the state through systematic principles regarding its origin, form, behavior, purposes, and political systems.
- Based on facts and descriptions from existing political situations, political theory seeks to develop societal understanding.
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Description
This quiz provides an overview of political science, distinguishing it from public administration. It emphasizes the definitions and broader scope of political science as a discipline within the social sciences. Test your understanding of key concepts and definitions in political science.
