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What is political science primarily concerned with?
What is political science primarily concerned with?
- Religious institutions
- Educational systems
- Economic systems
- Systems of governance and power (correct)
When did contemporary political science start to take shape as a distinct field?
When did contemporary political science start to take shape as a distinct field?
- Early 20th century
- Early 17th century
- Mid-18th century
- Latter half of the 19th century (correct)
Which sub-disciplines can modern political science be divided into?
Which sub-disciplines can modern political science be divided into?
- Geography, environmental science, and ecology
- Economics, sociology, and anthropology
- Comparative politics, international relations, and political theory (correct)
- History, philosophy, and psychology
What was it uncommon for political science to be considered a distinct field from in the late 19th century?
What was it uncommon for political science to be considered a distinct field from in the late 19th century?
What did political science begin to separate itself from in the latter half of the 19th century?
What did political science begin to separate itself from in the latter half of the 19th century?
Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which branch of science studies formal systems governed by axioms and rules?
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
Which discipline uses scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine?
Which sciences study the physical world?
Which sciences study the physical world?
Which sciences study individuals and societies?
Which sciences study individuals and societies?
What is the primary characteristic that leads to disagreement about whether formal sciences are science disciplines?
What is the primary characteristic that leads to disagreement about whether formal sciences are science disciplines?
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Political Science
- Political science is primarily concerned with the study of politics, governance, and power, focusing on the distribution and exercise of authority within societies, as well as the interactions between individuals, groups, and institutions that shape public policies and decision-making processes.
Development of Political Science
- Contemporary political science started to take shape as a distinct field in the late 19th century.
- Prior to this, political science was not considered a distinct field from philosophy and history.
Sub-disciplines of Political Science
- Modern political science can be divided into several sub-disciplines, including:
- Comparative politics
- International relations
- Political theory
- Public policy
- Public administration
Branches of Science
- Formal sciences study formal systems governed by axioms and rules, and include disciplines such as mathematics and logic.
- Applied sciences use scientific knowledge for practical purposes, such as in engineering and medicine.
- Natural sciences study the physical world, and include disciplines such as biology, chemistry, and physics.
- Social sciences study individuals and societies, and include disciplines such as sociology, psychology, and anthropology.
Characteristics of Formal Sciences
- The primary characteristic that leads to disagreement about whether formal sciences are science disciplines is the lack of empirical evidence and observation.
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