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What is political science?
What is political science?
- The analysis of economic systems in politics
- The scientific study of politics and systems of governance (correct)
- The historical analysis of political activities
- The study of social sciences in the 19th century
Which sub-disciplines are included in modern political science?
Which sub-disciplines are included in modern political science?
- Sociology, anthropology, and psychology
- Political philosophy, history, and economics
- Public administration, law, and economics
- Comparative politics, international relations, and political theory (correct)
When did contemporary political science start to take shape?
When did contemporary political science start to take shape?
- In the early 20th century
- In the latter half of the 19th century (correct)
- In the 17th century
- In the early 18th century
What does political science analyze?
What does political science analyze?
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What did political science begin to separate itself from in the late 19th century?
What did political science begin to separate itself from in the late 19th century?
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Study Notes
What is Political Science?
- Political science is the systematic study of politics, governance, and power relations.
Sub-Disciplines of Modern Political Science
- Compared Politics: focuses on the study of different political systems, institutions, and policies across nations.
- International Relations: examines the relationships between nations, international organizations, and global issues.
- Political Theory: deals with the philosophical foundations of political thought, including the nature of justice, equality, and democracy.
- Political Behavior: analyzes the behavior of individuals and groups in the political process.
- Public Policy: explores the formation, implementation, and evaluation of government policies.
Development of Contemporary Political Science
- Contemporary political science began to take shape in the late 19th century, with the establishment of the first political science departments in universities.
Analysis in Political Science
- Political science analyzes various aspects of politics, including political institutions, political behavior, public policy, and international relations.
Separation of Political Science from Other Disciplines
- In the late 19th century, political science began to separate itself from philosophy, history, and economics, establishing itself as a distinct social science discipline.
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