Introduction to Political Science Quiz

What is the primary focus of political science according to Harold Lasswell?

• The study of social behavior

• The study of economic systems

• The study of who gets what, when, and how

• The study of historical events

According to Aristotle, what is politics considered to be?

• The master science

• An irrelevant field

• A branch of economics

• A minor science

What does qualitative analysis in political science focus on?

• Random sampling

• Understanding and insights

• Statistical methods

• Numerical data

Which philosopher defined political science as a branch of social sciences that studies the state?

• Jean Bodin

• Harold Lasswell

• J. W. Garner

• Aristotle

What is the relationship between political science and history as described by John Seeley?

• History is more important than political science

• Political science is irrelevant to history

• History without political science has no fruit

• Political science can exist without history

Which of the following is NOT a method of political science?

• Political philosophy

• Political economy

• Qualitative analysis

• Psychological analysis

What is the main concern of empirical political theory?

• What could be

• What ought to be

• What should not be

• What is

How do political scientists and politicians differ in their approach to power?

• Politicians are skeptical of power

• Political scientists love power

• Political scientists are skeptical of power

• Politicians seek accuracy

What does the study of sociology contribute to political science?

• It ignores social classes

• It focuses solely on economic factors

• It is unrelated to political views

• It provides an empirical basis to political culture

Which of the following best describes quantitative analysis?

• It focuses on qualitative insights

• It involves numerical data and statistical methods

• It is based on historical events

• It is subjective in nature