Political Science Quiz

What is the primary focus of Political Science according to modern definitions?

• The study of sociology

• The study of the state and government

• The study of economics

• The study of history

Which of the following is a traditional definition of Political Science?

• The study of international relations

• The study of political behavior

• The study of the state and government

• The study of power and influence

Who is known as the father of Political Science?

• Aristotle

• Plato

• John Locke

• Machiavelli

What does Harold Laswell define politics as?

• The study of influence and the influential

• The study of political theory

• The study of government

• The study of political systems

According to David Easton, what is politics?

• The study of political institutions

• The study of government

• The study of political behavior

• The authoritative allocation of values

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Political Science?

• It is a systematic study

• It deals with power relations

• It is a hard science

• It involves empirical research

What is the main thrust of the behavioral approach in Political Science?

• The study of political theory

• The treatment of politics as an activity and process

• The study of historical events

• The study of government institutions

Which of the following best describes the scope of Political Science?

• It only studies government

• It is limited to local politics

• It studies state, government, and political theory

• It focuses solely on international relations

What is the significance of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs in understanding political involvement?

• It shows that politics is a basic need

• It indicates that political involvement is a higher-level need

• It suggests that everyone is politically active

• It implies that political knowledge is unnecessary

Which factor does NOT encourage a person to enter the political stratum?

• Lack of education

• Economic condition

• Family background

• Personal attitude