10 Questions
When did contemporary political science start to take shape as a distinct field?
In the latter half of the 19th century
What are the three sub-disciplines that modern political science can generally be divided into?
Comparative politics, international relations, and political theory
What fields are considered as antecedents of the modern discipline of political science?
Moral philosophy, political economy, political theology, history
What distinguishes political science from history?
Analysis of political activities, institutions, thought, and behavior
What characterized the relationship between political science and political philosophy in the past?
The term 'political science' was not always distinguished from political philosophy
What are the sub-disciplines of modern political science?
Comparative politics, international relations, and political theory
When did contemporary political science start to take shape as a distinct field?
In the latter half of the 19th century
What are the antecedents of the modern discipline of political science?
Moral philosophy, political economy, political theology, and history
What is political science's relationship with political philosophy and history in the late 19th century?
It was uncommon for political science to be considered a distinct field from history and the term 'political science' was not always distinguished from political philosophy
What does political science deal with as a social science?
Systems of governance and power, political activities, political thought, political behavior, and associated constitutions and laws
Test your knowledge of political science with this quiz covering topics such as systems of governance, power, political activities, political thought, political behavior, and political theory. Explore the sub-disciplines of comparative politics, international relations, and political theory in this challenging quiz.
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