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Introduction to Political Science

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
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1.

Harold Lasswell's perspective on political science primarily revolves around the study of:

a)

Geographical distribution of populations.

b)

Historical political events and social movements.

c)

Evolution of societies and political development.

d)

Distribution of value patterns and power dynamics in society.

2.

Who among the following strongly said that “Man is a Political Animal”?

a)

Socrates

b)

Plato

c)

Aristotle

d)

None of the Above.

3.

Which of the following is a permanent feature of a representative form of government?

a)

Military Force

b)

Decision-making

c)

Voting

d)

None of The Above

4.

A democratic society is one in which

a)

Government is popularly elected.

b)

Liberty is given the highest value.

c)

The spirit of equality and fraternity prevails.

d)

All the above.

5.

Which principle of a modern state refers to the division of governmental powers among different branches?

a)

Checks and balances

b)

Separation of powers

c)

Rule of law

d)

Judicial review

6.

Which political ideology supports government intervention to address social and economic inequalities?

a)

Classic conservatism

b)

Modern conservatism

c)

Classic liberalism

d)

Modern liberalism

7.

How does an ideology become pervasive in a society?

a)

Through widespread popular support and adoption

b)

Through government enforcement and coercion.

c)

Through the exclusion of alternative ideologies.

d)

Through the suppression of individual freedoms.

8.

Matriarchal theory suggests that societies are characterized by:

a)

Male domination and control

b)

Female domination and control

c)

Equal participation of both genders

d)

The absence of gender roles

9.

Which of the following is a characteristic of ideology?

a)

It is static and unchanging over time.

b)

It is limited to political beliefs and systems.

c)

It is immune to critique and debate.

d)

It influences perceptions, values, and behavior.

10.

The concept of a "nation-state" refers to:

a)

A state with a weak military

b)

A state with multiple ethnic groups

c)

A state with a homogeneous population

d)

A state with no formal government