5 Questions
What is the primary focus of the behaviourist school of thought in political science?
The empirical and scientific study of political behavior
Which of the following is a common method used in studying political science?
Comparative method
What is the main idea behind the Social Contract theory?
People agree to form societies and governments to protect their rights and maintain order
Who are the bourgeoisie in Marxist theory?
The capitalist class who own the means of production
What does the liberalism ideology primarily advocate?
Individual freedoms and limited government intervention
Study Notes
Topics to Focus on for the Examination
- Power is a key subject of political science
Interdisciplinary Relationships
- Political science is related to economics, sociology, and psychology
Approaches to Political Science
- Behaviourist school of thought
- Non-behaviourist school of thought
Nature and Scope of Political Science
- Political science has its own nature and scope
Comparative Political Ideologies
- Liberalism: key principles and features
- Marxism: key principles and features
- Comparison of liberalism and Marxism
Methods of Studying Political Science
- Comparative approach
- Experimental approach
- Historical approach
- Observational approach
Importance of Studying Political Science
- Significance of studying political science
Features of the State
- Key characteristics of the state
Social Contract Theory
- Principles of the social contract theory
Politics and Development in Africa
- How politics hinders development in Africa
Marxist Concepts
- Conditions of the bourgeoisie
- Conditions of the proletariat
- Cause of the proletariat revolution
Theories of the State
- Divine origin of the state
Political Philosophy vs. Political Science
- 5 Key differences between political philosophy and political science
This quiz covers the basics of political science, including its relationship with other disciplines, different schools of thought, and methodologies. It's a comprehensive test of your knowledge of political science principles.
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