293 Answered Questions for the topic political science

Political Science

11/21/19

Bush vs. Al Gore

Bush vs. Al Gore: Why was controversial? On what grounds and how it was decided?
Political Science

11/09/19

25. We refer to different perspectives from which international relations may be examined as

a. levels of analysis. b. locations. c. norms. d. theories. e. viewpoints.

10/20/19

Do political parties serve a purpose in the American political system, and if so what is it? If not, why do they not serve a purpose?

Do political parties serve a purpose in the American political system, and if so what is it? If not, why do they not serve a purpose?

Considering the similarities and differences between the Republican and Democratic parties, where might a budding third party find a constituency?

Historically, third parties have developed in American history when certain issues or constituencies have been ignored by the existing parties. Considering the similarities and differences between... more

10/20/19

Question about Political parties

Describe the factors that have contributed to the overall weakening of political parties in America. How are parties weaker? How do they remain important? What are the advantages of a political... more

10/09/19

Do you think the United States should employ more protectionism or less? Why ?

What do you think the end result would be
Political Science Government & Politics Health

10/08/19

Legalizing marijuana

Who decides if marijuana should be legalized or not ?
Political Science Ideology Political Theory

08/13/19

Did Plato's The Republic influence any of the 20th century's despotic regimes?

Did Plato's The Republic and the ideas presented in it have any practical influence on any of the 20th century's despotic regimes? The idea of despotism of the wisest, those that know better than... more
Political Science United States Election Voting

08/12/19

Are there cases of Democrats engaging in voter suppression?

Modern Republicans are often accused of trying to [suppress the right to vote](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voter_suppression_in_the_United_States) for minorities.Are there cases where the modern... more

08/12/19

Difference between the Scientific and Behavioral approach to International Relations?

As per my shallow research, IR literature and online content intermix Scientific and Behavioral Approach to International Relations. What exactly is the difference between the Scientific and... more
Political Science War Political Theory Geopolitics

08/09/19

Are there benefits to war?

There are obvious costs to war: loss of human life, destruction of property, disruption of people's lives, and much more. However, despite these costs wars continue to happen. I'm wondering what... more
Political Science United States United Nations Treaty

08/08/19

Why has the United States not signed and ratified the International Criminal Court?

The [International Criminal Court](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Criminal_Court) (ICC) treaty has been signed by [121... more
Political Science European History

08/08/19

What does this machiavelli quote mean?

“Severities should be dealt out all at once, so that their suddenness may give less offence. Benefits ought to be handed out drop-by-drop so they may be relished the more.”

08/08/19

In the USA, why is there still a government shutdown when Congress and the White House are controlled by the same party?

During the [United States federal government shutdown of 2018](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_federal_government_shutdown_of_2018), a single party commanded both the White House and a... more

08/08/19

How does Aristotle argue for his claim that all humans are essentially social/political?

In relation to Aristotle's books Politics 1 and 2, how can you argue that all humans are social or political beings and what can you argue against that? What kind of arguments can be brought up... more

Why is the USA able to damage the Russian economy by imposing sanctions but Russia can't do the same?

Why is the USA able to damage the Russian economy by imposing sanctions but Russia can't do the same?For example see [U.S. tightens sanctions on Russia over... more
Political Science Referendum Political Theory

08/05/19

Why aren't all matters referendable?

Recently there was a parliamentary decision in Portugal that approved a referendum to the co-adoption and adoption by homosexual couples (already allowed to marry). This is generating a scandal in... more
Political Science United States Supreme Court

08/05/19

Has the US Supreme court ever altered its own precedent on the same topic twice?

I know there have been a number of instances where the United States Supreme Court has basically 'changed its mind' and ruled in a manner counter to a previous Supreme Court ruling. The most... more
Political Science Political Theory

08/03/19

What's the difference between power inheritance in a Feudal Monarchy and property inheritance in the modern world?

We understand that monarchy and the right to rule is inherited. The descendant who inherited power has the right to rule the country. Take feudal China several centuries ago as an example, the King... more

07/31/19

Has any US President-Elect ever failed to take office?

Has any US President-Elect ever failed to take office? Either by refusing, or by some health or legal issue which has come up between Polling Day and Inauguration Day?If this did happen, would the... more
Political Science Terminology Political Theory

07/31/19

How do these differ: Politics vs Political Science vs Political Philosophy vs Political Theory?

I've Googled several sources that compare two of these, but none that contrast all four:1. This [Reddit... more
Political Science English Vocabulary

07/29/19

Regarding Globalization

What is Globalization? How is Globalization made possible? What are the impacts of Globalization on communication?

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