PSC Core Political Theory

Question 1

Which philosopher argued in 'The Social Contract' that political authority is derived from an agreement among the people?

Accepted Answer

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

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Thomas Hobbes

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John Locke

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Immanuel Kant

Question 2

What does the concept of 'legitimacy' refer to in political theory?

Accepted Answer

The population's acceptance of a government's right to rule

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The legal authority of a court ruling

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The military strength of a state

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The number of seats held in a legislature

Question 3

Which term describes a political system where citizens directly vote on laws and policies rather than electing representatives?

Accepted Answer

Direct democracy

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Representative democracy

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Constitutional monarchy

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Oligarchy

Question 4

John Locke's theory of natural rights held that all people are born with which three fundamental rights?

Accepted Answer

Life, liberty, and property

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Liberty, equality, fraternity

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Speech, religion, and assembly

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Happiness, justice, and security

Question 5

What is 'pluralism' as it applies to political theory?

Accepted Answer

The belief that multiple competing groups share political power in a society

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A system where one party holds all power

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The doctrine that citizens must serve the state

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A theory of racial hierarchy in government

Question 6

Which concept, developed by Max Weber, refers to the exclusive right of a state to use physical force within its territory?

Accepted Answer

Monopoly on the legitimate use of violence

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Sovereignty

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Hegemony

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Imperialism