Lecture Week 1

Question 1

Politics

Answer 1

The use or resistance of power to obtain a goal

Question 2

Political Science

Answer 2

Study of politics using the scientific method to understand this field as well as an attempt to find ways to improve the field

Question 3

Greenberg’s analytical framework

Answer 3

Structural (Fundamental) Level –> Political Linkage –> Government Level –>

Question 4

Model

Answer 4

Most basic element of Scientific Method.

Question 5

Model is

Answer 5

Any simplification or substitute in for what you are actually studying to predict.

Question 6

Models are used because it is

Answer 6

convenient substitutes

Question 7

Political scientists analyze

Answer 7

Its basis (where it comes from), Its use, Skills of its exercise in particular circumstances, situations/contexts

Question 8

Normative Theory

Answer 8

Evaluates rather than merely explain.
Label things good or bad.
Deals with “should” or “ought to”.
Judges about government.

Question 9

Empirical Theory

Answer 9

Based on observations or data.
Can be verified with evidence.
To explain observable phenomena with accuracy and precision.

Question 10

Political Science is to

Answer 10

Determine how well American Normative Theory compares to the actual prarcticies of democracy.
To find ways to improve our lives through American Government.