Competency 3 - Political Science

Question 1

political science

Answer 1

the organized study of government and the administration and control of its internal and external affairs, borrowing from the related disciplines of history, philosophy, sociology, economics, and law

Question 2

political theory

Answer 2

a historical exploration of the major contributions to political thought, from the ancient Greeks to the contemporary theorists, raising fundamental questions about the individual’s existence and their relationship with thr political community

Question 3

american government and politics

Answer 3

a survey of the origins and development of the US political system from colonial days to modern times, with an emphasis on the constitution; otjer areas of focus include the three branches, political parties, voter behavior, fundamental freedoms, etc

Question 4

comparative government and politics

Answer 4

a systematic study of the structures of two or more political systems to achieve an understanding of how different societies manage the realities of governing, such as political processes and behavior, ideological foundations of various systems, and more

Question 5

international relations

Answer 5

examines how nations interact with each other within the frameworks of law, diplomacy, and international organizations, such as the United Nations