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What is a theory?
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?
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?
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?
What do people do according to the Social Contract Theory?
What do the 4 Subfields of Political Science include?
What do the 4 Subfields of Political Science include?
What does Political Thought mainly study?
What does Political Thought mainly study?
According to Political Realism, what is emphasized as necessary for survival?
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'?
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?
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?
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'?
Which category of Political Thought believes in the principle that 'power makes right'?
What does the Empirical (Descriptive) Approach in Political Theory emphasize?
What does the Empirical (Descriptive) Approach in Political Theory emphasize?
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