Political Science 1st Semester Test

It is a social science which deals with systems of governance, and the analysis of political activities, political thoughts, associated constitutions and political behavior.

• Anthropology

• Political Science

• Social Studies

• Government

Composed of the President and the Vice President who are elected by direct popular vote and serve a term of six years. The Constitution grants the President authority to appoint his Cabinet.

• The Administrative Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

The most important elements of state since the existence of the people that concepts on government, state, territory and sovereignty take shape

• State

• People

• Person

• Nation

Which of these countries would have the most inefficient Political system?

• Developing countries

• Underdeveloped countries

• Developed countries

Interprets the meaning of laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if laws violate the Constitution

• The administrative Branch

• The Judicial Branch

• The Executive Branch

• The Legislative Brance

What led to U.S. enter into war in Afghanistan?

• Free the people from the brutal rule of the Taliban

• 9/11 Attacks

• To help the Afghans fight the Soviets

• The U.S. wanted to remove all drugs from the area

Who was the leader of al-Qaeda?

• Osama bin Laden

• Muammar Mubarak

• Hasni Gaddafi

What was the reason Machiavelli wrote The Prince?

• To win the favor of Queen Elizabeth

• To provide reasons for going to war

• To help rulers attain greatness and establish a secure state

• To win glory and fortune

Why is it better to be feared than loved if you cannot have them both?

• Love is fickle

• A ruler can control the fears of his subjects more than their love

• Love fades

• Love is too emotional

If someone is Machiavellian, this is not a good thing because

• Machiavellian traits are ruthless and selfish.

• Machiavellian traits are wimpy and weak.

• Machiavellian characteristics are vague and unknown.

• Machiavellian traits are old fashioned.