polsci Flashcards
What does political science study?
Political science studies the state and government.
Who is considered the father of political science?
Aristotle.
What is the scope of political science?
a. Political Theory.
b. Public Law.
c. Public Administration.
How is a state defined?
A state is a community of people occupying a specific territory, with their own government and freedom from external control.
What are the elements of a state?
a. People.
b. Territory.
c. Government.
d. Sovereignty.
What is sovereignty?
Sovereignty is the supreme power of the state to command obedience and be free from foreign control.
What are the two manifestations of sovereignty?
Internal and external sovereignty.
What is the difference between a state and a nation?
A state is a political concept, while a nation is an ethnic concept.
What does public law focus on?
Public law focuses on the organization of governments, limitations on government authority, powers and duties of government offices, and obligations between states.
What does public administration study?
Public administration studies the methods and techniques used in managing government affairs by the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
How did Aristotle define political science?
Aristotle defined political science as a powerful and dynamic branch of science.
What is the origin of the word “political”?
The word “political” is derived from the Greek word “polis,” meaning a city or sovereign state.
What does territory encompass in the context of a state?
Territory includes the land, rivers, lakes, coastal areas, and airspace within a state’s jurisdiction.
What is the role of government in a state?
The role of government is to formulate, express, and carry out the will of the state.
What does internal sovereignty refer to?
Internal sovereignty refers to the power of the state to rule within its territory.
