Introduction to Political Science

1. Which of the following describes Political Science?

• A. It refers to the systematic study of political and governmental institutions and processes.

• B. It is the actual process of how humans interact in groups.

• C. These are issues, problems, and activities taking place in society.

• D. It is the process by which people try to influence the government.

Which of the following statements does NOT tells about the nature of politics?

• A. Allocation of scarce resources

• B. Science of government

• C. Defines human behavior

• D. Making collective decisions

Who stated that man is a “political animal”?

• A. Aristotle

• B. Confucius s

• C. Plato

• D. Socrates

“Good governance requires that institutions and processes try to serve all stakeholders within a reasonable timeframe”. Which characteristic of good governance is being referred to the given statement?

• A. Consensus oriented

• B. Effectiveness and efficiency

• C. Responsiveness

• D. Transparency

Which of the following statements does not describe political science?

• A. Political Science is the study of people.

• B. Political Science is the study of power and government system.

• C. Political Science is a social science regarding theory and practice of politics.

• D. None of the above

6) What do you mean by the Greek word “polis”?

• A. city-states

• B. mini-states

• C. state

• D. nation

Which of the following is goal of political science?

• A. The primary objective of political science curriculum is to equip students to discharge the obligations of democratic citizenship.

• B. Knowledge and understanding of the government

• C. To mold good citizen, who knows how his government operates, what his rights and obligations are, who his elected representatives are, and what they stand fo.

• D. All of the above

Which of the following is not a scope of political science?

• A. Political Theory

• B. Political Institution

• C. Public Administration

• D. Political Dynamics

9) Who is the “Father of Political Science”?

• A. Niccolo’ Machiavelli

• B. Francis Leiber

• C. Aristotle

• D. Thomas Hobbes

Which of the following does not describe the value of politics and governance?

• A. Politics will help you to know your rights.

• B. Politics clarifies what you yourself believe.

• C. Politics should be studied only by government officials.

• D. Politics prepares you for adult life.