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Politics and Political Science Exam: Questions with Answers 2020 docx Devry university Chapter 1- Politics and Political Science MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS 1. Which political science subfield ... studies the interface of politics and economics? 2. __________ is a subfield of political science. 3. The subfield __________studies major thinkers and attempts to define the good polity. 4. Which of the following best describes voter turnout in the U.S. in 2008 compared to the past? 5. Which are both true for most politicians? 6. Which are both true for most political scientists? 7. The notion that politicians think practically and political scientists think abstractly is indicative of which of the following? 8. Foreign policy falls under the subfield of __________. 9. Which of the following statements would best reflect the views of German Philosopher Hegel? 10. The techniques for studying questions objectively is most associated with the term __________. 11. The term, polis originated in __________. 12. Seymour Martin Lipset is associated with the social science __________. 13. Which best explains the differences between historians and political scientists? 14. Politics could be referred to the “master science” because politics __________. 15. The notion that “red” states supported Mitt Romney, and “blue” states supported Barack Obama in the 2012 presidential election related to which social science? 16. Laswell’s question, “Who gets what?” applies best to the social science of __________. 17. When we study France to compare it to other nations, we may draw from what field of social science? 18. Anthropology applies most to political science based on which example? . 19. The fact that the United States has different tax rates for different levels of income relates to which phrase from the chapter? 20. Which of the following did Machiavelli contribute to the study of politics? 21. The statement, “Man is by nature a political animal” is attributed to __________. 22. The ability of A to get B to do what A wants is known as __________. 23. Machiavelli is associated with the concept of __________. 24. Rationality is based on which of the following? 25. The famous Milgram study that asked subjects to administer pretend electrical shocks is associated with what explanation of power? 26. When people base their views on beliefs that may not be based in reality, they are behaving __________. 27. __________ often try to win elections by focusing on religious values, family, and self-reliance. 28. Aristotle’s view that humans live naturally in herds is most related to what explanation for political power? 29. Voting for someone who is charismatic but whose policies might not benefit you would be considered __________ behavior. 30. Which of the following explanations of power might examine the tolerance of individuals? Answer: D 31. The perceptions that Democrats will support education or Republicans will support defense relates to which philosopher? 32. The government of __________ lacked legitimacy following World War II. 33. A political leaders’ ability to command respect and exercise power is known as __________. 34. __________ is the use of public office for private gain. 35. The notion that we acknowledge the rightful roles of our leaders or our laws is known as __________. 36. Issues related to a border dispute between the United States and Canada would relate to __________. 37. The notion that you respect the United States Congress, even though it is controlled by a party with which you do not agree, pertains to __________. 38. Despite a disputed 2000 presidential election, once President George W. Bush took office, few people doubted his __________. 39. Which of the following best exemplifies sovereignty? 40. A theory that is tested in an attempt to prove or refute with evidence, is known as __________. 41. The term for measuring with numbers is __________. 42. A(n) __________ is an initial theory a researcher starts with to be proved with evidence. 43. __________ refers to something based on observable evidence. 44. Political scientists __________ data which makes the discipline more like the natural sciences. 45. Reason, balance, and theory pertain to which of the following? 46. When scholars consider various approaches to studying a given topic, they are most concerned with __________. 47. Relating concepts in a way that connects them in an empirical manner is the basis of __________ building. 48. Description of political phenomena often lacks __________. 49. Which of the following is the best example of theory? 50. Max Weber would most likely be concerned with which of the following issues? TRUE/FALSE QUESTIONS 51. Generally speaking, political scientists are skeptical of power. 52. Conflict and diplomacy are the primary areas of interest within the subfield of comparative politics. 53. Politicians often see more causes for political phenomena than political scientists. 54. Harold Lasswell argued that politics is the study of “who gets what.” 55. Political science methodologies usually involve subjectivity. 56. Human behavior that is inherited is referred to as culture. 57. Biological explanations of political power focus on learned behaviors. 58. If a political leader convinces the public to support legislation that is against their own interests, they are behaving irrationally. 59. Corruption involves using public office for private gain. 60. If Iraq and Iran argue over control of land area, this debate deals with sovereignty. FILL-IN-THE-BLANK QUESTIONS 61. Aristotle, the founder of the __________ , called politics “the master science.” 62. Tom Paine’s __________ discussed why America should separate from Britain. 63. Contrary to biological, psychological, or cultural schools of thought, some theorists suggest that people are __________ and are capable of reasoning. 64. A __________ approach to power might examine whether people have a genetic predisposition to join with other people with similar views. 65. A leader is said to have __________ when he or she can get others to obey them. 66. __________ undermines legitimacy, such as when crooked officials are part of government. 67. When __________ is low, police may be necessary to coerce the people into maintaining order. 68. German sociologist, __________ warned that a researcher’s political views could bias their studies. 69. In the 1950s, the American Political Science Association worried about the weakness of __________. 70. Political Science is a(n) __________ discipline and utilizes both quantitative and qualitative data. SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 71. How are political scientists different from politicians? 72. How might a political scientist use a study of 19th Century Britain in their research? 73. How is politics seen as the struggle for power? How can this be problematic? 74. How might corruption undermine legitimacy? 75. Differentiate between primary and secondary sources of information. ESSAY QUESTIONS 76. How is political science an interdisciplinary major? 77. Why is culture important to political scientists? 78. Is the public rational? How might the public utilize rationality today? 79. How are Legitimacy, Sovereignty, and Authority related? 80. How can Politics be treated as a science? [Show More]

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