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What does political science primarily study?
What does political science primarily study?
- Environmental policies
- Systems of governance and power (correct)
- Religious institutions
- Economic systems
Which sub-disciplines can modern political science be divided into?
Which sub-disciplines can modern political science be divided into?
- Economics, sociology, and anthropology
- Comparative politics, international relations, and political theory (correct)
- Geography, environmental science, and law
- Psychology, philosophy, and history
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?
- Mid-18th century
- Early 17th century
- Early 20th century
- Latter half of the 19th century (correct)
What was uncommon in the late 19th century regarding political science and history?
What was uncommon in the late 19th century regarding political science and history?
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?
What is the main focus of political science?
What is the main focus of political science?
Which sub-disciplines are included in modern political science?
Which sub-disciplines are included in modern political science?
When did political science start to separate itself from political philosophy and history?
When did political science start to separate itself from political philosophy and history?
What was uncommon in the late 19th century regarding political science and history?
What was uncommon in the late 19th century regarding political science and history?
What does political science analyze?
What does political science analyze?
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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
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