Question Question 1 3 / 3 pts (TCO 1) Which best explains the differences between historians and political scientists? storians look for generalizations, and political scientists are reluctant to generalize. storians are reluctant to generalize, and political scientists look for generalizations. storians are more likely to look for comparisons than political scientists. storians tend to focus on nature-based explanations, and political scientists focus on nurture-based explanations. Question 2 3 / 3 pts (TCO 1) Which of the following did Machiavelli contribute to the study of politics? Social contract theory The role of power in politics The role of wealth in society The connection between race and politics Question 3 3 / 3 pts (TCO 1) When people base their views on beliefs that may not be based in reality, they are behaving _____. irrationally rationally politically legitimately Question 4 3 / 3 pts (TCO 1) A political leadersΒ ability to command respect and exercise power is known as _____. sovereignty corruption authority legitimacy Question 5 3 / 3 pts (TCO 1) Issues related to a border dispute between the United States and Canada would relate
to _____. sovereignty authority legitimacy monarchy Question 6 3 / 3 pts (TCO 1) A theory that is tested in an attempt to prove or refute with evidence, is known as _____. scholarship corruption a methodology a hypothesis Question 7 3 / 3 pts (TCO 1) When scholars consider various approaches to studying a given topic, they are most concerned with _____. reason balance theory rationality Question 8 3 / 3 pts (TCO 1) Which of the following is the best example of theory? People join groups because of an innate desire to be with others who have similar views. Democratic governments last longer than nondemocratic governments. Republicans are older than Democrats. Corruption is rampant in government. Question 9 3 / 3 pts (TCO 1) Which political science subfield studies the interface of politics and economics? Public administration Public policy Comparative politics Political theory Question 10 3 / 3 pts (TCO 1) Which are both true for most political scientists? They think practically and seek accuracy. They seek popularity and are skeptical of power. They offer single causes and think abstractly. They are skeptical of power and offer long-term consequences.