14 Questions
In which century did political science begin to separate itself from political philosophy and history?
19th century
At what time was it uncommon for political science to be considered a distinct field from history?
Late 19th century
Which sub-discipline does modern political science generally include?
Comparative politics
What are the antecedents of the modern discipline of political science?
Moral philosophy, political economy, and history
What is the main focus of political science?
Analysis of political activities and behaviors
What distinguishes political science from history and political philosophy?
Analysis of governance and power systems
What marked the advent of political science as a university discipline?
The creation of university departments and chairs with the title of political science
Who defined political science as 'the science of the state'?
Munroe Smith
What was the focus of early behavioral political science?
Studying political behavior
In which decade did a behavioral revolution emphasizing the systematic and rigorously scientific study of individual and group behavior sweep the discipline?
1950s and 1960s
What did APSA members play a key role in setting up in the late 19th century?
Political science departments distinct from history, philosophy, law, sociology, and economics
What marked the founding of the American Political Science Association?
In an effort to distinguish the study of politics from economics and other social phenomena
What characterized late 1960s and early 1970s political science?
Takeoff in the use of deductive, game-theoretic formal modelling techniques
What was the International Political Science Association founded as part of?
A UNESCO initiative to promote political science in the late 1940s
Test your knowledge of political science, the scientific study of politics, systems of governance, power, political activities, thought, behavior, and associated constitutions and laws. Learn about the sub-disciplines of comparative politics, international relations, and political theory.
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