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What is the main task of this chapter?
What is the main task of this chapter?
- To explain the mission of political science
- To discuss the consequences of politics
- To define politics
- To describe the state of the discipline (correct)
Why do we care about politics?
Why do we care about politics?
- Because it involves courtly intrigues
- Because it is a clever game
- Because it is aesthetically pleasing
- Because it has consequences in the larger world (correct)
What is Lasswell's definition of politics?
What is Lasswell's definition of politics?
- The study of political science
- The appreciation of clever gamesmanship
- The study of courtly intrigues
- Who gets what, when, how (correct)
How does Lowi interpret Lasswell's definition of politics?
How does Lowi interpret Lasswell's definition of politics?
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What would the study of politics be if it carried no consequences?
What would the study of politics be if it carried no consequences?
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What is the mission of political science?
What is the mission of political science?
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According to Lasswell, what is the most oft-cited definition of politics?
According to Lasswell, what is the most oft-cited definition of politics?
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Why does politics matter?
Why does politics matter?
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How does Lowi interpret Lasswell's definition of politics?
How does Lowi interpret Lasswell's definition of politics?
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What is the difference between 'why politics matters' and 'what politics is'?
What is the difference between 'why politics matters' and 'what politics is'?
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