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According to Roskin, what is the main focus of Political Science?
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?
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?
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?
What distinction does Munroe make about formal and informal politics?
What is the focus of the normative approach to the study of politics?
What is the focus of the normative approach to the study of politics?
What is the primary focus of Political Science according to Roskin?
What is the primary focus of Political Science according to Roskin?
According to Lasswell, what does politics emphasize?
According to Lasswell, what does politics emphasize?
What does Munroe distinguish between in politics?
What does Munroe distinguish between in politics?
What is the main focus of the normative approach to the study of politics?
What is the main focus of the normative approach to the study of politics?
What is the key aspect of the main approaches to the study of politics according to the text?
What is the key aspect of the main approaches to the study of politics according to the text?
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Roskin's focus of Political Science
Roskin's focus of Political Science
The systematic study of the state, including its origin, nature, and structure.
Lasswell's emphasis in politics
Lasswell's emphasis in politics
The allocation of resources and how decisions are made within a system.
Hague & Harrop's primary focus of politics
Hague & Harrop's primary focus of politics
Achieving collective decisions that are binding through reconciling differences.
Munroe's distinction in politics
Munroe's distinction in politics
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Focus of the normative approach
Focus of the normative approach
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Primary focus of Political Science (Roskin)
Primary focus of Political Science (Roskin)
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Lasswell's emphasis
Lasswell's emphasis
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Munroe's distinction in politics
Munroe's distinction in politics
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Main focus of the normative approach
Main focus of the normative approach
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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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