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1. Which ancient Greek philosopher is often
credited with laying the foundations of Western
political philosophy through works like "The
Republic"?
A) Socrates
B) Plato
C) Aristotle
, D) Herodotus
*Rationale: Plato, a student of Socrates, wrote
extensively on justice, the ideal state, and the
role of the philosopher-king in "The Republic,"
making him a foundational figure in political
thought. *
2. The concept of "rule of law" primarily means
that:
A) The military has ultimate authority.
B) The executive branch can override any law.
C) All individuals and institutions are subject to
and accountable to the law.
D) Religious leaders interpret all legal codes.
*Rationale: The rule of law is a principle under
which all persons, institutions, and entities are
accountable to laws that are publicly
promulgated, equally enforced, and
independently adjudicated. *
3. In political science methodology, what is the
primary goal of a "normative" study?
, A) To describe political events without
judgment.
B) To predict future election outcomes using
statistics.
C) To prescribe what "should" or "ought" to be
based on values.
D) To create a new typology of political systems.
*Rationale: Normative research is concerned
with values, ethics, and ideals, aiming to
establish how political life should be ordered,
rather than just describing how it is. *
4. Which of the following best defines
"sovereignty"?
A) The power of a state to influence other states
through diplomacy.
B) The physical territory controlled by a
government.
C) The supreme and absolute authority of a
state to govern itself.
D) A legal document that establishes a
, government's structure.
*Rationale: Sovereignty is the principle of
supreme and independent authority over a
geographic area, free from external control. It
is a defining characteristic of the modern
state. *
5. The method of "triangulation" in political
science research involves:
A) Using only three variables in a study.
B) Interviewing three different political parties.
C) Combining multiple research methods or
data sources to enhance validity.
D) Repeating a study three times to confirm the
results.
*Rationale: Triangulation is a technique that
facilitates validation of data through cross-
verification from two or more sources, such as
combining quantitative surveys with
qualitative interviews. *
METHODS (L&M) COMPLETE COMPREHENSIVE
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APPROVED ANSWER KEY (100% COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS) LATEST UPDATED VERSION 2026-2027
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1. Which ancient Greek philosopher is often
credited with laying the foundations of Western
political philosophy through works like "The
Republic"?
A) Socrates
B) Plato
C) Aristotle
, D) Herodotus
*Rationale: Plato, a student of Socrates, wrote
extensively on justice, the ideal state, and the
role of the philosopher-king in "The Republic,"
making him a foundational figure in political
thought. *
2. The concept of "rule of law" primarily means
that:
A) The military has ultimate authority.
B) The executive branch can override any law.
C) All individuals and institutions are subject to
and accountable to the law.
D) Religious leaders interpret all legal codes.
*Rationale: The rule of law is a principle under
which all persons, institutions, and entities are
accountable to laws that are publicly
promulgated, equally enforced, and
independently adjudicated. *
3. In political science methodology, what is the
primary goal of a "normative" study?
, A) To describe political events without
judgment.
B) To predict future election outcomes using
statistics.
C) To prescribe what "should" or "ought" to be
based on values.
D) To create a new typology of political systems.
*Rationale: Normative research is concerned
with values, ethics, and ideals, aiming to
establish how political life should be ordered,
rather than just describing how it is. *
4. Which of the following best defines
"sovereignty"?
A) The power of a state to influence other states
through diplomacy.
B) The physical territory controlled by a
government.
C) The supreme and absolute authority of a
state to govern itself.
D) A legal document that establishes a
, government's structure.
*Rationale: Sovereignty is the principle of
supreme and independent authority over a
geographic area, free from external control. It
is a defining characteristic of the modern
state. *
5. The method of "triangulation" in political
science research involves:
A) Using only three variables in a study.
B) Interviewing three different political parties.
C) Combining multiple research methods or
data sources to enhance validity.
D) Repeating a study three times to confirm the
results.
*Rationale: Triangulation is a technique that
facilitates validation of data through cross-
verification from two or more sources, such as
combining quantitative surveys with
qualitative interviews. *
