10 Questions
What does political science primarily study?
Systems of governance and power
Which sub-disciplines can modern political science be divided into?
Comparative politics, international relations, and political theory
When did contemporary political science start to take shape as a distinct field?
Latter half of the 19th century
What was uncommon in the late 19th century regarding political science and history?
It was uncommon for political science to be considered a distinct field from history
What did political science begin to separate itself from in the latter half of the 19th century?
Political philosophy and history
What is the main focus of political science?
Systems of governance and power
Which sub-disciplines are included in modern political science?
Comparative politics, international relations, political theory
When did political science start to separate itself from political philosophy and history?
Latter half of the 19th century
What was uncommon in the late 19th century regarding political science and history?
Political science being considered a distinct field from history
What does political science analyze?
Political activities, institutions, thought, and behavior
Study Notes
Overview of Political Science
- Political science primarily studies power, governance, and politics at the local, national, and international levels.
Development of Political Science
- Contemporary political science started to take shape as a distinct field in the late 19th century.
Sub-Disciplines of Modern Political Science
- Modern political science can be divided into sub-disciplines such as:
- Political theory
- Comparative politics
- International relations
- Public administration
- Public policy
- Political methodology
Separation from Other Fields
- In the latter half of the 19th century, political science began to separate itself from:
- Philosophy
- History
Focus of Political Science
- The main focus of political science is on the analysis of:
- Political institutions
- Political behavior
- Political systems
Uncommon in the Late 19th Century
- In the late 19th century, it was uncommon for political science and history to be:
- Separated as distinct fields of study
Test your knowledge of political science with this quiz covering topics such as systems of governance, power, political activities, behavior, constitutions, and laws. Explore the sub-disciplines of comparative politics, international relations, and political theory.
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