Political Science Competencies
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What is the primary focus of political science?

  • The exploration of historical events and timelines
  • The study of economics and finance
  • The systematic study of government and politics (correct)
  • The analysis of social and cultural trends

    • What is the term for the distribution of power from a majority to a few individuals?

  • Oligarchy (correct)
  • Constitutionalism
  • Democracy
  • Capitalism

    • What is the term for the beliefs, values, and attitudes that influence public opinion?

  • Civic engagement
  • Political ideology
  • Political culture (correct)
  • Social norms

    • What is the term for the total value of goods and services produced within a country?

    <p>Gross Domestic Product (GDP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a system of government where power is held by the people?

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

    What is the primary role of citizenship in a democracy?

    <p>To participate in the decision-making process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome when power is shifted from a majority to a few individuals?

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

    What is the relationship between political culture and public opinion?

    <p>Political culture shapes public opinion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the system of government where power is held by the people?

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

    What is the term for the total value of goods and services produced within a country?

    <p>Gross Domestic Product (GDP)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of citizenship in a democracy?

    <p>To participate in the decision-making process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of capitalism?

    <p>Private ownership of means of production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between political culture and public opinion?

    <p>Political culture influences public opinion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a nation and a state?

    <p>A nation refers to a group of people, while a state refers to a government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Constitutionalism?

    <p>To protect individual rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key characteristic of a democracy?

    <p>Power is held by the people or their elected representatives.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Constitutionalism?

    <p>To promote individual rights and freedoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of political power?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of civil society in a democracy?

    <p>To participate in the decision-making process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a key component of political justice?

    <p>Protection of individual rights and freedoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of civil society in a democracy?

    <p>To provide a platform for citizens to participate in the democratic process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of Constitutionalism?

    <p>To limit the power of the government and protect individual rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between a nation and a state?

    <p>A nation is a group of people sharing a common identity, while a state is a geopolitical entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a democracy?

    <p>The protection of individual rights and freedoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary component of political power?

    <p>The ability to influence government decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Political Science Terms & Concepts

    • Political science is the systematic study of power and governance in human societies.

    Politics in Government

    • Politics plays a crucial role in government, as it involves the distribution of power and resources among different groups.
    • Conflicts arise in government due to competing interests and values among individuals and groups.

    Key Political Concepts

    • Democracy is a system of government where power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
    • Capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and creation of goods for profit.
    • Constitutionalism is a system of government where power is limited by a constitution or a set of rules.

    Political Power

    • Types of political power include authority, influence, and coercion.
    • Sources of political power include wealth, social status, and military strength.

    Power Dynamics

    • Shifting power from a majority to a few can lead to the concentration of power and potential abuse of authority.

    Political Culture and Public Opinion

    • Political culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, and attitudes of a society towards politics.
    • Public opinion is the collective views and attitudes of citizens on political issues.

    Citizenship and Civil Society

    • Citizenship involves the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a democratic society.
    • Civil society refers to the organizations and groups that make up the non-governmental sector of a society.

    Political Justice and Individual Rights

    • Political justice involves the fair distribution of power and resources in a society.
    • Individual rights are the freedoms and protections guaranteed to citizens in a democratic society.

    Economic Concepts

    • Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders.
    • GDP is composed of consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports.

    International Relations

    • A country is a geographical area with defined boundaries and a population.
    • A nation is a group of people with a shared identity, culture, and history.
    • A state is a political entity with sovereignty over a territory and population.
    • A government is the system of institutions and officials that make and enforce laws and policies.

    Political Science Terms & Concepts

    • Political science is the systematic study of power and governance in human societies.

    Politics in Government

    • Politics plays a crucial role in government, as it involves the distribution of power and resources among different groups.
    • Conflicts arise in government due to competing interests and values among individuals and groups.

    Key Political Concepts

    • Democracy is a system of government where power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
    • Capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and creation of goods for profit.
    • Constitutionalism is a system of government where power is limited by a constitution or a set of rules.

    Political Power

    • Types of political power include authority, influence, and coercion.
    • Sources of political power include wealth, social status, and military strength.

    Power Dynamics

    • Shifting power from a majority to a few can lead to the concentration of power and potential abuse of authority.

    Political Culture and Public Opinion

    • Political culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, and attitudes of a society towards politics.
    • Public opinion is the collective views and attitudes of citizens on political issues.

    Citizenship and Civil Society

    • Citizenship involves the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a democratic society.
    • Civil society refers to the organizations and groups that make up the non-governmental sector of a society.

    Political Justice and Individual Rights

    • Political justice involves the fair distribution of power and resources in a society.
    • Individual rights are the freedoms and protections guaranteed to citizens in a democratic society.

    Economic Concepts

    • Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders.
    • GDP is composed of consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports.

    International Relations

    • A country is a geographical area with defined boundaries and a population.
    • A nation is a group of people with a shared identity, culture, and history.
    • A state is a political entity with sovereignty over a territory and population.
    • A government is the system of institutions and officials that make and enforce laws and policies.

    Political Science Terms & Concepts

    • Political science is the systematic study of power and governance in human societies.

    Politics in Government

    • Politics plays a crucial role in government, as it involves the distribution of power and resources among different groups.
    • Conflicts arise in government due to competing interests and values among individuals and groups.

    Key Political Concepts

    • Democracy is a system of government where power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
    • Capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and creation of goods for profit.
    • Constitutionalism is a system of government where power is limited by a constitution or a set of rules.

    Political Power

    • Types of political power include authority, influence, and coercion.
    • Sources of political power include wealth, social status, and military strength.

    Power Dynamics

    • Shifting power from a majority to a few can lead to the concentration of power and potential abuse of authority.

    Political Culture and Public Opinion

    • Political culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, and attitudes of a society towards politics.
    • Public opinion is the collective views and attitudes of citizens on political issues.

    Citizenship and Civil Society

    • Citizenship involves the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a democratic society.
    • Civil society refers to the organizations and groups that make up the non-governmental sector of a society.

    Political Justice and Individual Rights

    • Political justice involves the fair distribution of power and resources in a society.
    • Individual rights are the freedoms and protections guaranteed to citizens in a democratic society.

    Economic Concepts

    • Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders.
    • GDP is composed of consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports.

    International Relations

    • A country is a geographical area with defined boundaries and a population.
    • A nation is a group of people with a shared identity, culture, and history.
    • A state is a political entity with sovereignty over a territory and population.
    • A government is the system of institutions and officials that make and enforce laws and policies.

    Political Science Terms & Concepts

    • Political science is the systematic study of power and governance in human societies.

    Politics in Government

    • Politics plays a crucial role in government, as it involves the distribution of power and resources among different groups.
    • Conflicts arise in government due to competing interests and values among individuals and groups.

    Key Political Concepts

    • Democracy is a system of government where power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
    • Capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and creation of goods for profit.
    • Constitutionalism is a system of government where power is limited by a constitution or a set of rules.

    Political Power

    • Types of political power include authority, influence, and coercion.
    • Sources of political power include wealth, social status, and military strength.

    Power Dynamics

    • Shifting power from a majority to a few can lead to the concentration of power and potential abuse of authority.

    Political Culture and Public Opinion

    • Political culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, and attitudes of a society towards politics.
    • Public opinion is the collective views and attitudes of citizens on political issues.

    Citizenship and Civil Society

    • Citizenship involves the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a democratic society.
    • Civil society refers to the organizations and groups that make up the non-governmental sector of a society.

    Political Justice and Individual Rights

    • Political justice involves the fair distribution of power and resources in a society.
    • Individual rights are the freedoms and protections guaranteed to citizens in a democratic society.

    Economic Concepts

    • Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders.
    • GDP is composed of consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports.

    International Relations

    • A country is a geographical area with defined boundaries and a population.
    • A nation is a group of people with a shared identity, culture, and history.
    • A state is a political entity with sovereignty over a territory and population.
    • A government is the system of institutions and officials that make and enforce laws and policies.

    Political Science Terms & Concepts

    • Political science is the systematic study of power and governance in human societies.

    Politics in Government

    • Politics plays a crucial role in government, as it involves the distribution of power and resources among different groups.
    • Conflicts arise in government due to competing interests and values among individuals and groups.

    Key Political Concepts

    • Democracy is a system of government where power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives.
    • Capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and creation of goods for profit.
    • Constitutionalism is a system of government where power is limited by a constitution or a set of rules.

    Political Power

    • Types of political power include authority, influence, and coercion.
    • Sources of political power include wealth, social status, and military strength.

    Power Dynamics

    • Shifting power from a majority to a few can lead to the concentration of power and potential abuse of authority.

    Political Culture and Public Opinion

    • Political culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, and attitudes of a society towards politics.
    • Public opinion is the collective views and attitudes of citizens on political issues.

    Citizenship and Civil Society

    • Citizenship involves the rights and responsibilities of individuals in a democratic society.
    • Civil society refers to the organizations and groups that make up the non-governmental sector of a society.

    Political Justice and Individual Rights

    • Political justice involves the fair distribution of power and resources in a society.
    • Individual rights are the freedoms and protections guaranteed to citizens in a democratic society.

    Economic Concepts

    • Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the total value of goods and services produced within a country's borders.
    • GDP is composed of consumption, investment, government spending, and net exports.

    International Relations

    • A country is a geographical area with defined boundaries and a population.
    • A nation is a group of people with a shared identity, culture, and history.
    • A state is a political entity with sovereignty over a territory and population.
    • A government is the system of institutions and officials that make and enforce laws and policies.

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    Assess your knowledge of political science concepts, including democracy, power, and citizenship. This quiz covers key terms and concepts in political science, including the role of politics in government and the relationship between political culture and public opinion.

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