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What are the three sub-disciplines into which modern political science can generally be divided?

  • Political activities, political thought, and political behavior
  • Political economy, political theology, and history
  • Comparative politics, international relations, and political theory (correct)
  • Political philosophy, history, and moral philosophy

What were the early antecedents of the modern discipline of political science?

  • Political philosophy, history, and associated constitutions and laws
  • Political activities, political thought, political behavior
  • Moral philosophy, political economy, political theology, history (correct)
  • Comparative politics, international relations, political theory

During which time period did contemporary political science start to take shape and separate itself from political philosophy and history?

  • Latter half of the 19th century (correct)
  • Early 20th century
  • Early 18th century
  • Mid-19th century

What were the areas of concern for the modern discipline of political science?

<p>Normative determinations of what ought to be and deducing the characteristics and functions of the ideal state (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the term not always distinguished from, and what fields contributed to the modern discipline of political science?

<p>Political philosophy; moral philosophy, political economy, political theology, history (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entities can be included as members of international organizations?

<p>Member states, other international organizations, firms, and nongovernmental organizations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes international organizations from international non-governmental organizations?

<p>International organizations are established by a treaty and possess legal personality, while international non-governmental organizations are not governed by international law (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an alternative definition of an international organization?

<p>A stable set of norms and rules meant to govern the behavior of states and other actors in the international system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinction between intergovernmental organizations (IGOs) and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs)?

<p>IGOs are established by treaties and possess legal personality, while INGOs are non-governmental organizations that operate internationally (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of international organizations mentioned in the text?

<p>United Nations, World Health Organization, International Union for Conservation of Nature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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