8 Questions
When did contemporary political science start to take shape as a distinct field?
Latter half of the 19th century
What fields are considered as antecedents of modern political science?
Moral philosophy, political economy, political theology, and history
What are the three sub-disciplines of modern political science?
Comparative politics, international relations, and political theory
What was uncommon in the late 19th century regarding political science and history?
It was uncommon for political science to be considered a distinct field from history
What does modern political science primarily deal with?
Systems of governance and power, analysis of political activities and behavior
What are the two main antecedents of modern political science?
Philosophy and history
What was uncommon in the late 19th century regarding the study of political science and history?
Separation of political science from history
What are the three sub-disciplines of modern political science?
Political theory, comparative politics, international relations
Test your knowledge of the basics of political science with this quiz that covers the history, sub-disciplines, and core concepts of the field.
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