Political Theories and Definitions Quiz
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According to Roskin, what is the main focus of Political Science?

  • The analysis and assessment of decision making
  • The reconciliation of differences between group members
  • The systematic study of the state, its origin, nature, and structure (correct)
  • The allocation of scarce resources

    • What does Lasswell emphasize in his definition of politics?

  • The systematic study of the state and its structure
  • The distribution of resources and decision making (correct)
  • The reconciliation of differences between group members
  • The analysis and assessment of politics

    • According to Hague & Harrup, what is the primary focus of politics?

  • The systematic study of the state and its structure
  • Understanding and ordering social affairs
  • Reaching binding collective decisions through reconciling differences (correct)
  • The allocation of scarce resources

    • What distinction does Munroe make about formal and informal politics?

    <p>Formal politics is about decision making, while informal politics is not clearly defined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the normative approach to the study of politics?

    <p>Prescriptive analysis of political phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Political Science according to Roskin?

    <p>The analysis and assessment of politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Lasswell, what does politics emphasize?

    <p>Who gets what, when, where, and how</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Munroe distinguish between in politics?

    <p>Formal and informal politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the normative approach to the study of politics?

    <p>Prescriptive politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key aspect of the main approaches to the study of politics according to the text?

    <p>Normative approach (qualitative)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Focus of Political Science

    • According to Roskin, the main focus of Political Science is the study of power and its distribution.
    • The primary focus of Political Science, according to Roskin, is understanding who gets what, when, and how.

    Lasswell's Definition of Politics

    • Lasswell emphasizes that politics is about who gets what, when, and how.

    Hague & Harrup's Focus of Politics

    • Hague & Harrup's primary focus of politics is the resolution of conflict and the allocation of resources.

    Munroe's Distinction

    • Munroe distinguishes between formal politics (e.g., government, institutions) and informal politics (e.g., social movements, community groups).

    Normative Approach

    • The focus of the normative approach to the study of politics is making value judgments about what ought to be.

    Main Approaches to the Study of Politics

    • The key aspect of the main approaches to the study of politics is the understanding of power and its distribution, with varying emphases on conflict resolution, resource allocation, and value judgments.

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    Test your knowledge of political theories and definitions with this quiz! From understanding social affairs to the allocation of resources, explore the different perspectives on politics by Ponton & Gill, Hague & Harrup, Lasswell, and more.

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