Political Science Quiz

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What is political science?

The study of ancient civilizations' political structures

The analysis of economic systems

The scientific study of politics (correct)

The study of social media's impact on politics

When did contemporary political science start to take shape?

Early 17th century

Latter half of the 19th century (correct)

Mid-20th century

Late 18th century

What are the three sub-disciplines of modern political science?

Legal studies, environmental politics, and public administration

Economic theory, domestic politics, and cultural studies

Global governance, military strategy, and diplomatic history

Comparative politics, international relations, and political theory (correct)

What distinguished political science from history in the late 19th century?

It began to separate itself from political philosophy and history Signup and view all the answers

What does political science analyze?

Political activities, political thought, and political behavior Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes modern political science from history?

Focus on systems of governance and power Signup and view all the answers

When did political science begin to separate itself from political philosophy and history?

Latter half of the 19th century Signup and view all the answers

Which sub-discipline of modern political science deals with the study of political activities and institutions?

Comparative politics Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes political science as a social science?

Analysis of political thought and behavior Signup and view all the answers

When did political science start to take shape as a distinct field from history?

Late 19th century Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes political science from history?

Analysis of political activities and institutions Signup and view all the answers

Which sub-discipline of modern political science deals with the study of political systems in different countries?

Comparative politics Signup and view all the answers

When did contemporary political science begin to distinguish itself from political philosophy and history?

Latter half of the 19th century Signup and view all the answers

What does political science primarily analyze?

Political thought and behavior Signup and view all the answers

What was uncommon in the late 19th century regarding political science and history?

Consideration of political science as a distinct field from history Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

What is Political Science?

Political science analyzes political activities, institutions, and systems.

Development of Political Science

Contemporary political science started to take shape in the late 19th century.
It began to separate itself from political philosophy and history in the late 19th century.
By the late 19th century, political science started to distinguish itself from history as a distinct field.

Sub-Disciplines of Political Science

The three sub-disciplines of modern political science are:
- Comparative politics: deals with the study of political systems in different countries.
- International relations: deals with the study of interactions between nations.
- Political theory: deals with the study of political thought and philosophy.

Distinctive Features of Political Science

What distinguishes political science from history is its focus on the analysis of political activities, institutions, and systems.
Political science is distinguished as a social science because it focuses on empirical evidence and scientific methods to analyze political phenomena.
In the late 19th century, it was uncommon for political science and history to be separate fields of study.

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Test your knowledge of political science with this quiz! Explore topics such as governance, power, political activities, behavior, constitutions, and laws. Discover the sub-disciplines of comparative politics, international relations, and political theory.