10 Questions
What is the main focus of political science?
Study of political activities and behavior
During which century did contemporary political science start to take shape as a distinct field?
19th century
Which sub-discipline is NOT generally associated with modern political science?
Astrophysics
What are the antecedents of the modern discipline of political science?
Moral philosophy, political economy, political theology, and history
What is the main focus of political science?
Analysis of political activities, institutions, and behavior
What was political science often considered to be before the late 19th century?
A distinct field from history
When did contemporary political science start to take shape as a distinct field?
Late 19th century
Which sub-discipline is generally associated with modern political science?
International relations
What was political science often considered to be before the late 19th century?
Political philosophy
What are the antecedents of the modern discipline of political science?
Political economy and history
Test your knowledge of political science with this overview quiz, covering the origins, sub-disciplines, and key aspects of the field.
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