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W01 Intro to Poli Sci

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The word 'politics' derived from the Greek word 'polis' which means?

a)

Kuala Lumpur

b)

city-state

c)

policeman

d)

politicians

2.

In The Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle wrote that politics is the most authoritative and a master art. What does this mean?

a)

Politicians are selfish people

b)

Knowledge of politics involves the study of people

c)

Knowledge of politics affects our daily lives

d)

Knowledge of politics is complicated

3.

In Ihya ulum al-Din, al-Ghazali argued that politics as the most important craft as compared to other knowledge because ...

a)

it is used to govern and manipulate people

b)

it is used to better understand the pillars of Islam

c)

it is used to govern people and reform society

d)

it is used to manage raw resources in a state

4.

In The Ordinance of Governance, al-Mawardi argued that an Imam or a supreme leader must be present to ...

a)

manage the people's wealth

b)

uphold the constitution of the state

c)

manage the spiritual and worldly well-being of the people

d)

uphold the spirit of living together among Muslims

5.

Oxford Dictionary defined 'politics' as ...

a)

the activities of sports engaged by sportsmen

b)

the activities of a government, politician, or political party

c)

the ways a politician use to influence other politicians

d)

the psychological ways to govern other political parties

6.

How does political science differs from politics?

a)

Politics is the activities in the state itself, while political science is the study of these activities

b)

Politics is the activities in the state itself, while political science is what laboratories in a state does

c)

Politics are studied by politicians while political science is studied by physical scientists

d)

Ade aku kesah? (Tolong sopan sikit ya)

7.

Junaidah who was just chosen to lead her unit, interviewed her seniors who had experienced her position to learn what to do and what not to do when she lead.


She is engaged in ...

a)

discussion

b)

politics

c)

political science

d)

jaga tepi kain orang

8.

Ali was assigned to lead a team to conduct a camping program with students. He delegated 3 tasks to 3 different people and monitored their work to make sure the program is smooth.


He was engaged in what is similar to ...

a)

discussion

b)

politics

c)

political science

d)

motivational camp

9.

Political science has been studied in two approaches which are ...

a)

normative

b)

physical

c)

spiritual

d)

empirical

e)

aggressive

10.

Khairul read The Prince, Politics and, the Ordinance of Governance and compared which one contained the most ethical ideas about how to govern a country.


He is studying political science in a ... approach.

a)

normative

b)

empirical

c)

physical

d)

spiritual

11.

Siti wanted to know between Mahathir or Anwar, which one is more widely accepted by the citizens. She conducted a survey to find who will get the higher percentage of support in her state.


She is studying political science in a ... approach.

a)

normative

b)

empirical

c)

physical

d)

spiritual

12.

Sulaiman: Malaysia is dealing with China to strengthen economic development of our country. Few would be skeptical of whether it will bring more benefit than harm to the citizens in the future.


Sulaiman is thinking about politics in the scope of ...

a)

Political Theory

b)

Comparative Politics

c)

Public Administration

d)

International Relations

13.

Syahidah: The Public Service Department has been very responsive to the need of our youth, especially when it comes to sponsoring students to study overseas. I am glad I am benefiting from this.


Syahidah is thinking about politics in the scope of ...

a)

Political Theory

b)

Comparative Politics

c)

Public Administration

d)

International Relations

14.

Fendi: We have been implementing the system of democracy in our political system. I don't have full confidence that this is good in the long run as a Muslim, since it is different from the Khilafah system.


Fendi is thinking about politics in the scope of ...

a)

Political Theory

b)

Comparative Politics

c)

Public Administration

d)

International Relations

15.

Faridah: Why is it that democracy appeals to the Malaysian citizens? Is it because that it promotes freedom of speech the most? But I don't think that what is right and wrong can be fully determined by the public.


Faridah is thinking about politics in the scope of ...

a)

Political Theory

b)

Comparative Politics

c)

Public Administration

d)

International Relations

16.

John: At times, human need to be selfish to protect themselves. It is therefore justified that certain politicians are willing to take bribery in order to advance his or her political power. This is just the nature of human beings.


What John said showed the relationship between politics and ...

a)

philosophy

b)

history

c)

economics

d)

sociology

17.

Omar: The politicians are now trying to push the age of legal marriage from 16 to 18 years old for females. I'm not sure if such an effort will be successful.


What Omar said showed the relationship between politics and ...

a)

philosophy

b)

history

c)

law

d)

psychology

18.

Daud: I've searched in past text and found out how the constitution of Malaysia was formed.


What Daud said showed the relationship between politics and ...

a)

philosophy

b)

history

c)

law

d)

psychology

19.

Wahidah: I wonder why the U.S. citizens would support President Donald Trump. His personality as a leader is not so suitable in my eyes. I wonder if he really hire an expert to make his political speeches influential.


What Wahidah said showed the relationship between politics and ...

a)

philosophy

b)

economics

c)

sociology

d)

psychology

20.

Traditional approach studies political science in a normative way. It asks philosophical and ethical questions regarding politics.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Behavioral approach focuses on the empirical data infused with the questions regarding ethics in order to understand politics better.

a)

True

b)

False