Introduction to Political Science — Flashcards

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Political Science has been called politics by Aristotle, political science by William Godwin and Mary Wollstonecraft, science of state by R.G. Gettell, and science of politics by Sir Fredrick Pollock.

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The word politics comes from polis, polity, and politeia. It originally referred to the city-state, government, and constitution, so it was linked with the practical study of the city-state and its ad…

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Modern usage has given the word a new meaning. Politics is now linked with power, political activity, and political process, so the original Greek sense is no longer enough to explain the subject full…

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Politics has three connotations: political activity, political process, and political power. These explain politics as action, as a system of decision-making, and as the ability to influence others.

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Politics refers to the practical activity of government and the struggle for power. Political Science is the body of knowledge that studies the state, government, and political behaviour in a systemat…

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Politics is called an art because it deals with statesmanship, diplomacy, and practical action. Political Science is called a science because it studies the fundamental principles of the state and gov…

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Garner meant that Political Science studies the origin and nature of the state, the history and forms of political institutions, and the laws of political growth and development.

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Theoretical politics studies the fundamental nature of the state, government, and legislation. Applied politics studies the state in action, including government, laws, administration, and practical p…