Podcast
Questions and Answers
What are the three sub-disciplines of modern political science?
What are the three sub-disciplines of modern political science?
- Political behavior, governance systems, and laws
- Comparative politics, international relations, and political theory (correct)
- Political philosophy, history, and economics
- Political theology, moral philosophy, and history
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?
- Latter half of the 19th century (correct)
- Mid-20th century
- Late 17th century
- Early 18th century
What were the fields concerned with normative determinations that contributed to the modern discipline of political science?
What were the fields concerned with normative determinations that contributed to the modern discipline of political science?
- History, governance systems, laws
- Moral philosophy, political economy, political theology (correct)
- Political philosophy, economics, history
- Comparative politics, international relations, political behavior
What was it uncommon for political science to be considered a distinct field from in the late 19th century?
What was it uncommon for political science to be considered a distinct field from in the late 19th century?
Which social science did contemporary political science begin to separate itself from in the latter half of the 19th century?
Which social science did contemporary political science begin to separate itself from in the latter half of the 19th century?
What is a common characteristic of members within a political party?
What is a common characteristic of members within a political party?
In what type of system are political parties extremely rare?
In what type of system are political parties extremely rare?
What is the primary responsibility of a party leader in a political party?
What is the primary responsibility of a party leader in a political party?
What is the role of party executives in a political party?
What is the role of party executives in a political party?
What do political parties streamline by encouraging their members to cooperate?
What do political parties streamline by encouraging their members to cooperate?
Study Notes
Sub-Disciplines of Modern Political Science
- Political Theory: Examines fundamental questions about politics, including justice, rights, and the nature of power.
- Comparative Politics: Compares and contrasts political systems, institutions, and processes across different countries.
- International Relations: Focuses on the interactions between states and other actors in the global system, including conflict, diplomacy, and cooperation.
Emergence of Political Science
- Contemporary political science began to take shape as a distinct field in the late 19th century.
- Prior to this, political science was often intertwined with philosophy and history.
- Normative determinations, such as jurisprudence and constitutionalism, contributed significantly to the modern discipline.
Separating from History
- In the late 19th century, political science was uncommonly considered a distinct field from history.
- This separation was driven by the rise of scientific methods in the study of politics.
Distinguishing from Sociology
- During the latter half of the 19th century, contemporary political science began to separate itself from sociology.
- The focus on power and institutions distinguished political science from the broader study of social phenomena.
Political Parties
- A common characteristic of members within a political party is shared political ideology.
- Political parties are extremely rare in authoritarian systems where power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or group.
- The primary responsibility of a party leader is to articulate the party's platform and strategy.
- Party executives are responsible for organizing the party's activities and managing resources.
- Political parties streamline political processes by encouraging their members to cooperate and coordinate their efforts.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
Test your knowledge of political science with this quiz covering the scientific study of politics, systems of governance, power, political activities, and more. Learn about the history and sub-disciplines of modern political science.
