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In what way do political scientists seek to improve human life?
In what way do political scientists seek to improve human life?
- By ignoring the historical context of political systems
- By establishing dictatorial regimes
- Through comparing political systems to find better formulas (correct)
- By advocating for the abolition of government
What is one of the primary functions of a political scientist?
What is one of the primary functions of a political scientist?
- To forecast future political events
- To evaluate the effectiveness of economy-driven policies
- To describe, analyze, and interpret political systems (correct)
- To create new political systems from scratch
Which of the following roles does a political scientist NOT typically perform?
Which of the following roles does a political scientist NOT typically perform?
- Comparing various political structures
- Creating new legal frameworks for government (correct)
- Interpreting the intentions of political leaders
- Analyzing political systems as made by their owners
How does the nature of science differ from philosophy according to the content?
How does the nature of science differ from philosophy according to the content?
What is the primary focus of political philosophy?
What is the primary focus of political philosophy?
Which aspect is fundamentally essential to the work of political scientists?
Which aspect is fundamentally essential to the work of political scientists?
What is a significant outcome political scientists aim to achieve through their work?
What is a significant outcome political scientists aim to achieve through their work?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between political philosophy and specific political realities?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between political philosophy and specific political realities?
Which of the following best summarizes a limitation of political philosophy as mentioned in the content?
Which of the following best summarizes a limitation of political philosophy as mentioned in the content?
What characteristic is attributed to philosophy in the content?
What characteristic is attributed to philosophy in the content?
What does the identification of values primarily depend on?
What does the identification of values primarily depend on?
Which component is NOT involved in the game of politics according to the content?
Which component is NOT involved in the game of politics according to the content?
What is highlighted as a characteristic of politics in the content?
What is highlighted as a characteristic of politics in the content?
How is the relationship between political science and scientific subjects described?
How is the relationship between political science and scientific subjects described?
What can be inferred about the nature of values in political contexts?
What can be inferred about the nature of values in political contexts?
What common condition was experienced in both France and Russia before their respective revolutions?
What common condition was experienced in both France and Russia before their respective revolutions?
Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor to the revolutions mentioned?
Which of the following was NOT a contributing factor to the revolutions mentioned?
What was one of the primary economic factors that contributed to both the French Revolution and the Russian Revolution?
What was one of the primary economic factors that contributed to both the French Revolution and the Russian Revolution?
Which statement best represents a consequence of the unhealthy economic conditions leading to revolutions?
Which statement best represents a consequence of the unhealthy economic conditions leading to revolutions?
What type of economic condition was a common cause for both the French Revolution and the Russian Revolution?
What type of economic condition was a common cause for both the French Revolution and the Russian Revolution?
What effect does the social construction of society have on political stability?
What effect does the social construction of society have on political stability?
Which class structure is mentioned in relation to the social construction of society?
Which class structure is mentioned in relation to the social construction of society?
How is the relationship between social class sizes and political stability characterized?
How is the relationship between social class sizes and political stability characterized?
Which statement best describes the relationship between society's class division and its political condition?
Which statement best describes the relationship between society's class division and its political condition?
What does the small size of the low class indicate about the broader social structure?
What does the small size of the low class indicate about the broader social structure?
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Study Notes
Political Science
- Political scientists study and compare political structures, institutions and individuals
- Their goal is to determine what formulas can improve human life
Political Philosophy
- Political Philosophy does not explain the causes of political reality
- Political Philosophy aims to build inclusive political theories
Science vs. Philosophy
- Science is consistent
- Philosophy is not consistent
- Value identification is relative to individuals, parties and political systems
Policy Science
- Policy science studies interactions between, institutions, political systems and individuals
- It examines how individuals act within the system, and how systems respond to those actions
Relationship of Political Science to Policy Science and Scientific Subjects
- Politics is a game where institutions, individuals and structures are involved, impacting everyone
- Revolutions like the French Revolution (1789) and Russian Revolution (1917) were a result of poor economic conditions (poverty, hunger, and inequality)
- Social structures, like a small high class, a large middle class, and a small low class, reflect the political stability of a society
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