Political Science Overview
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What is the main focus of political science?

  • Studying systems of governance and power (correct)
  • Exploring cultural traditions
  • Analyzing economic systems
  • Investigating scientific theories
  • Which sub-disciplines are included in modern political science?

  • Sociology, psychology, and geography
  • History, philosophy, and literature
  • Economics, anthropology, and linguistics
  • Comparative politics, international relations, and political theory (correct)
  • When did contemporary political science start to take shape as a distinct field?

  • In the 20th century
  • In the early 17th century
  • In the latter half of the 19th century (correct)
  • In the early 19th century
  • What fields contributed to the antecedents of modern political science?

    <p>Moral philosophy, political economy, political theology, history, and other related fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes contemporary political science from historical political philosophy?

    <p>The focus on empirical analysis of political activities and institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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