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What does the study of political science give people the ability to do?

The study of political science gives people the ability to influence and persuade authorities to align with broad developmental initiatives and shape the direction the government takes.

Which branch of the social sciences is concerned with the workings of the global political economy?

Political science is the branch of the social sciences concerned with the workings of the global political economy.

What are the two social sciences that are closely related?

  • Political science and economics
  • Political science and sociology (correct)
  • Political science and history
  • Political science and public administration
  • According to Gilchrist, sociology is the science of the state.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the source of political science's knowledge about the organization and functions of the state?

    <p>Political science receives information about the organization and functions of the state from sociology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between a political scientist and a sociologist?

    <p>A political scientist is expected to be a sociologist, and vice versa.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these events have both political and sociological issues?

    <p>Both A and B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between political parties and social classes?

    <p>They are closely intertwined.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to John Seeley, history without political science has no fruit.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Freeman believe is 'History'?

    <p>Freeman considers history as past politics, while politics is viewed as present history.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of historical facts in political science?

    <p>Historical facts serve as a basis for political science to formulate principles and laws for political life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information does history provide about political institutions and thought?

    <p>History helps us understand the origins and development of political institutions and thought.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between history and political science?

    <p>History is considered the laboratory of political science.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Both economics and political science are concerned with the welfare of society.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was economics once considered?

    <p>Economics was once considered a branch of politics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between political power and economic power?

    <p>Political power is viewed as the root of economic power.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Greeks call economics?

    <p>The Greeks referred to economics as Political Economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Adam Smith's 'Wealth of Nations' propose?

    <p>Smith proposes to enrich the people and the sovereign through political economy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes Economics touch Politics at more than one point?

    <p>The government's role in production and distribution, and the need for political solutions to economic problems, create interconnectedness.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these are examples of how economics and politics are intertwined?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Political Science and Public Administration?

    <p>Political science is related to the study of the state and government, while public administration deals with the activities of government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Public administration begins where politics ends.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the political chief in relation to public administration?

    <p>The political chief has authority over public administration, providing direction and supervision for its activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main area of concern for ethics?

    <p>Ethics is primarily concerned with principles related to living a good life for individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of political science in relation to ethics?

    <p>Political science focuses on realizing the common good of society as a whole.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The aim of politics and ethics is the same

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is a close relationship between law and morality.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to popular moral principles?

    <p>The most popular moral principles have been adapted into a set of laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between morality and politics?

    <p>A statement that is morally wrong cannot be politically right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is political science the study of?

    <p>Political science is the study of the state and government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is jurisprudence the science of?

    <p>Jurisprudence is the science of law, examining its principles and application.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the regulations of the state called?

    <p>The regulations of the state are called laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are laws formulated, administered, and enforced?

    <p>Laws are formulated, administered, and enforced by the government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Every state, no matter what its form of government, develops its own constitutional law.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to a social perspective, what should influence laws?

    <p>According to a social perspective, laws should be influenced by their environments and the communities they affect.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Political Science and Other Social Sciences

    • Political science influences authorities to align with societal development
    • Political science studies the global political economy, linking with other social sciences like history, sociology, ethics, economics, and public administration
    • Political science interacts symbiotically with social sciences studying related aspects of the global political economy

    Political Science and Sociology

    • Political science and sociology are closely related fields
    • Sociology is the broader social science encompassing political science
    • Political science studies the state; sociology examines society
    • Political scientists need sociological knowledge to understand societal origins and controlling laws
    • Sociologists need political science knowledge for understanding state organization and functions
    • Issues like communal riots, revolutions, and political parties are intertwined with social classes

    Political Science and History

    • Political science and history have an interwoven relationship
    • History without political science lacks significance and relevance
    • History is viewed as past politics, informing present political science via historical context and events
    • Political science uses historical context to understand the origin and development of institutions
    • History serves as a laboratory to study political science, providing case studies through historical analysis

    Political Science and Economics

    • Political science and economics both address societal welfare
    • Economics was historically considered a branch of politics, termed political economy
    • Political power influences economic power
    • Economic production and distribution are affected by government, leading economic issues to often require political solutions
    • Taxation, tariffs, and government controls on utilities (like railways and electricity) are key examples of political channels impacting economics

    Political Science and Public Administration

    • Political science studies the state and government
    • Public administration focuses on government activities
    • These two fields are interconnected
    • Civil servants develop laws and policies impacting administration
    • Public administration complements political direction, providing implementation and oversight

    Political Science and Ethics

    • Ethics focuses on individual principles and societal common good
    • Political science seeks to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number
    • Ethics and political science share a common goal
    • Close links exist between laws and morality – laws reflect common moral principles

    Political Science and Jurisprudence

    • Political science studies the state and government
    • Jurisprudence is the study of law
    • The state formulates and enforces laws
    • Laws are influenced by social contexts

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