Key Concepts in Political Science
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Which ancient Greek philosopher's work focused on political analysis and theories relating to governance?

  • Cicero
  • Marcus Aurelius
  • Aristotle
  • Plato (correct)
  • Which Roman historian carefully documented and analyzed Rome's political rise in the Mediterranean world?

  • Cicero
  • Plutarch
  • Polybius (correct)
  • Livy
  • Which philosopher advocated the idea that every individual possesses inalienable rights that cannot be violated by the state?

  • St. Augustine of Hippo
  • Marcus Aurelius
  • John Locke (correct)
  • Seneca
  • Which Roman philosopher and statesman was renowned as a Stoic philosopher?

    <p>Seneca</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ancient Roman political system was influenced by Greek political philosophy and developed representative democracy?

    <p>Republic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher's work, 'City of God', provided a philosophical criticism of the political corruption that characterized the latter part of the Roman Empire?

    <p>St. Augustine of Hippo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who proposed the concept of the Social Contract?

    <p>Jean Jacques Rousseau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which philosopher advocated for Liberalism?

    <p>Jean Jacques Rousseau</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which book did English More advocate for a moral and ideal state?

    <p>Utopia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who analyzed the behavior of princes and rulers in Europe with radical pragmatism?

    <p>Niccolo Machiavelli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which work served as an analysis of political structures in Islamic civilization?

    <p>The Epic of Kings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of American thinkers contributed to American Republicanism?

    <p>Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'population' in the context of a state?

    <p>The people who compose the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'territory' encompass in relation to a state?

    <p>The land, maritime boundary, air space, and natural resources within the state's boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'government' in the context provided?

    <p>The system that administers the state and implements its will</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The ability of the state to govern without outside influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the term 'governance' as defined in the text?

    <p>The actions and activities related to governing, defined by the interaction and decisions of policymakers, public officials, and citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of a prime minister and their cabinet in a government?

    <p>To be chosen from among the ranks of legislators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the defining characteristic of a monarchy?

    <p>Government ruled by a single person with limited powers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of government is characterized by rule by a small group of people, typically the nobility or social elites?

    <p>Oligarchy and aristocracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key feature of a representative or republican democracy?

    <p>Citizens elect representatives to defend their interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a constitution in a government?

    <p>To define the primary principles and laws for the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch of government is responsible for implementing laws and creating policies and programs?

    <p>Executive branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of power refers to the ability to compel others to behave in a certain way through the use of laws and regulations?

    <p>Government power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political ideology is characterized by a belief that humans are not predestined, but have the capacity to become something greater than what they are?

    <p>Socialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political ideology rejects the distinction between politics and religion?

    <p>Religious Fundamentalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which economic system is focused on profit, with the major part of production being privately owned?

    <p>Capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the Latin phrase "Desiderata" used in the text?

    <p>Desired Things</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of stress is considered "good" or "positive"?

    <p>Eustress</p> Signup and view all the answers

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