Political Science Answers

Fill in the missing word.

A(n) is an example of a supranational political system.

1. Federation.

2. Nation.

3. Empire.

4. None of the above.

5. All of the above.

Which of the following terms is not used interchangeably with the term state?

1. Political systems.

2. Nation.

3. Society.

4. None of the above.

5. All of the above.

 Critically analyse the nature of the Indian state from the Gandhian Perspective.

Question 1 Which one of the following features of political development is incorrect?

1. Posits that there is a positive correlation between political instability and weaknesses in state institutions.

2. Asserts that the subscription to a democratic regime guarantees economic development and vice-a-versa.

3. Holding general elections on a regular basis does not imply that a state has legitimacy in the international political arena.

4. Underpinned by a western-centric view of political systems and the arrangement of state institutions. 5. Promotion and exercise of universal rights, freedoms and constitutionalism are essential to establish political order.

discuss the Dell theory of conflict prevention.

In your discussion, focus on whether you think that the Dell theory is relevant today, and be sure to give relevant examples to substantiate your answers.

differences between economic growth and economic development

Which of the following statements pertaining to the source of authority is incorrect? 

Indicate the incorrect option. 

1. According to Plato, philosophers should be the rulers of society since they were the only 

persons who possessed a totality of knowledge and wisdom about the world. 

2. Although deriving authority from reason is different from deriving authority from God, attempts 

were made by medieval philosophers to reconcile reason and authority. 

3. Hobbes’ assumption that the modern state with unlimited powers was the product of a social 

contract to rise above a pre-political anarchic state of nature is an example of consent as the 

source of authority. 

4. Authority can be derived from the illegitimate exercise of force and constitutes a viable and 

acceptable source of authority in the modern state.

Which of the following statements on the similarities and differences between political 

philosophy (and by implication political theory) and political ideology is incorrect? Indicate 

the incorrect option. 

1. Fascism is an example of a political ideology that attempts to shape peoples beliefs using 

knowledge to advance a utopian position whereas Rawls‟ theory of justice is an example of an 

intellectual work in political philosophy that is socially objective. 

2. Marxism (political theory) and communism (political ideology) do not share a common 

assumption that capitalism is defined by class struggles. 

3. Political philosophy concerns itself with truth and knowledge for their own purpose and 

generally operates in an environment of integrity and humility free of cultural and social prejudice.

Which of the following statements reflecting the differences and similarities of Rawls and 

Nozick’s conception of justice is correct? Indicate the correct option. 

1. Rawls and Nozick both disagree on fundamental questions pertaining to the extent of state 

intervention in the private sphere and the principles governing distribution of goods, however, 

there is consensus that the protection of individual interests is most important. 

2. Nozick shares Rawls’ view that the purpose of the state is to achieve a just distribution for its 

citizens. 

3. Rawls and Nozick ascribe to a principle of justice that advocates for the equal distribution of 

goods. 

4. Both Rawls and Nozick adopt an ahistorical approach to establishing principles of justice which 

downplays the significance of historical circumstances that are morally relevant when addressing 

contemporary questions on justice.

The breakaway of territory to form a new state is called?