Question

1. what did aristotle mean when he described humans as \political animals\?

a) humans must engage in the same type of struggles for survival as other animals.
b) only by engaging in politics can humans reach their highest potential.
c) politics brings out the worst in people, lowering them to the level of animals.
d) politics is a realm of instinct rather than intellect.

1. how did harold lasswell define politics?

a) \who gets what, when, how\
b) \when people get what they want\
c) \the science of the possible\
d) \how to make friends and influence people\

1. true or false? the harder it is to vote, the fewer people will actually cast their ballots.
2. according to policy regarding snap benefits, recipients cannot use them to purchase hot foods in grocery stores. this is an example of:

a) a constitution
b) an institution
c) a rule
d) a homily

1. what are the four elements of a country?

a) government, territory, population, and sovereignty
b) healthcare, education, immigration, and defense
c) justice, equality, liberty, and due process
d) executive, legislature, judiciary, bureaucracy

1. which answer best interprets \political science is probabilistic rather than deterministic\?

a) it studies possibilities, not realities.
b) it gives us the ability to estimate the probability of events or elections.
c) it provides accurate predictions about the future.
d) it does not use scientific methods.

1. which philosopher believed political power should go to the wise and knowledgeable?

a) aristotle
b) plato
c) hobbes
d) locke

1. true or false? aristotle believed that participation in rational debate helps people reach full potential and exercise effective political power.

Explanation:

1. Aristotle's view of humans as "political animals" emphasizes that through political engagement (like deliberation, governance participation), humans can fulfill their rational and social natures, reaching their highest potential.
2. Harold Lasswell's classic definition of politics as "Who gets what, when, how" is widely - recognized in political science.
3. In general, when voting procedures are more cumbersome (e.g., long queues, complex registration), voter turnout tends to be lower.
4. A rule is a specific regulation (like SNAP benefit usage restrictions), while a constitution is a broader framework, an institution is an established organization or system, and a homily is a sermon or moralizing speech.
5. The traditional four elements of a country are government (to rule), territory (physical area), population (people), and sovereignty (independent authority).
6. Political science uses probabilistic methods (e.g., polling, statistical models) to estimate the likelihood of events (like election outcomes), rather than making deterministic (absolutely certain) predictions.
7. Plato, in his "Republic", advocated for philosopher - kings (wise and knowledgeable rulers).
8. Aristotle believed in the power of rational discourse (like in the polis) for citizens to develop their faculties and have political influence.

Answer:

1. b. Only by engaging in politics can humans reach their highest potential.
2. a. “Who gets what, when, how”
3. True
4. c. A rule
5. a. Government, territory, population, and sovereignty
6. b. It gives us the ability to estimate the probability of events or elections.
7. b. Plato
8. True