POLSCI103 Reviewer: Understanding Political Science Theory Terms and Concepts

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What is a theory?

A random set of relationships

A set of facts without an explanation

A systematic view of a phenomenon (correct)

A list of assumptions without any basis

What is Political Theory?

A study of natural phenomena

A disciplined investigation of political problems (correct)

An analysis of mathematical equations in politics

An arbitrary investigation of political problems

What is the Divine Right Theory based on?

Reciprocal relationships among individuals

Agreement between people and rulers

Selection of rulers without any agreement

The will or ordainment by God (correct)

What do people do according to the Social Contract Theory?

They establish moral and political rules through agreements Signup and view all the answers

What do the 4 Subfields of Political Science include?

International Relations, Comparative Politics, American Politics, Political Thought Signup and view all the answers

What does Political Thought mainly study?

Questions about power, justice, right, law, and governance issues Signup and view all the answers

According to Political Realism, what is emphasized as necessary for survival?

Use of force Signup and view all the answers

Which category of Political Thought believes in the concept that 'what is ideal is good'?

Political Idealism Signup and view all the answers

What approach in the study of Political Theory focuses more on philosophical principles rather than the reality of politics?

Normative (Prescriptive) Approach Signup and view all the answers

According to Political Rationalism/Liberalism, what should power and influence be exercised through?

Rational dispositions, discourses, and decisions Signup and view all the answers

Which category of Political Thought believes in the principle that 'power makes right'?

Political Realism Signup and view all the answers

What does the Empirical (Descriptive) Approach in Political Theory emphasize?

Facts and scientific accuracy Signup and view all the answers

POLSCI103 Reviewer: Understanding Political Science Theory Terms and Concepts

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What is a theory?

What is Political Theory?

What is the Divine Right Theory based on?

What do people do according to the Social Contract Theory?

What do the 4 Subfields of Political Science include?

What does Political Thought mainly study?

According to Political Realism, what is emphasized as necessary for survival?

Which category of Political Thought believes in the concept that 'what is ideal is good'?

What approach in the study of Political Theory focuses more on philosophical principles rather than the reality of politics?

According to Political Rationalism/Liberalism, what should power and influence be exercised through?

Which category of Political Thought believes in the principle that 'power makes right'?

What does the Empirical (Descriptive) Approach in Political Theory emphasize?

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