Political Science Proficiency Exam

What is a State in Transition? {Ans: Any country that's current government/economy is in a state of change in terms of its fundamental structure}Name 4 fundamental types of political leaders. {Ans: Statesman, Demagogue, Ordinary Politician, Citizen-leader}In terms of sovereign governments, what do we mean by development? {Ans: using resources to create and maintain the necessary systems for a functioning, sustainable society (gov, econ, education, health care, research, infrastructure)}How is foreign policy implemented? {Ans: Most foreign policy is implemented/negotiated by daily contact between countries typically through Diplomatic Missions, a group of people from one state present in another & representing their home country.}Define War. {Ans: Organized, widespread violence between political communities within or between countries}What is a revolution? {Ans: A fundamental change in the rules and institutions that govern society, often brought about through violence /war}Define parliamentary system of government {Ans: a fusion of powers where the chief executive (prime minister is chosen from among the legislators by the legislators and then forms a gov) chooses a cabinet and runs executive branch}What are 2 major methods used for the study of politics? Define them. {Ans: a. Normativism: answering the "Great Questions" through reason,