Political Science

What is Political Science?

• It is the study of governments, public policies and political processes, systems, and political behavior.

• The study of human societies, cultures, and their development.

• The scientific study of mind and behavior.

• Is the study of places and the relationship between people and their environment

Answer explanation

Political science is the study of government, policies, political processes, and political behavior.

What are the branches of government?

• Executive, Legislative, and judicial branches

• School, Church, Family

• Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice

• Members of Parliament, Prime Minister, Executive

When did Jamaica gain Adult Suffrage?

• 1962

• 1938

• 1944

• 1950

Answer explanation

Universal Suffrage gives the right to vote to all citizens regardless of wealth, income, gender, or social class. In 1944 Jamaica was granted Adult Suffrage.

What do political scientists study?

• Political Theory

• Public Opinion and Behavior

• Public Administration

• All of the above

Who is an Idealist?

Answer explanation

Idealists are persons who believe that a nation's interests are those upon which a nation is built including democracy.

How do Political Scientists analyze data?

• The case study

• The comparative method

• The statistical method

• All of the above

What is Political Socialization

• The process by which an individual learns to interact with members of society.

• Political Socialization is the process through which people acquire knowledge about politics.

• Discuss politics with peers.

• None of the above

Which of the following social factors contributes to the change in political culture/behavior?

• Access to Information

• Population Movements

• All of the above

• Rapid Urbanization

• Opportunity Structure

Family, peers, (a)   and media are agents of socialization.

List five types of social factors that contribute to change in political behavior and explain one.