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Test Bank for The Challenge of Politics An Introduction to Political Science 6th Edition Simon
Downloadable Instructor Test Bank for The Challenge of Politics An Introduction to Political Science 6th Edition By Douglas W. Simon, Joseph Romance, Neal Riemer, ISBN: 9781544305967
Table Of Content
Political Values
A Science of Politics
Political Wisdom
The Future of Politics and Political Science
The Game of Politics
Wipeout: The Politics of Destruction
Lion and Fox: The Politics of the Nation-State
Civil Disobedience: The Politics of Morality
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
Five Important Themes
Socrates and the Moral Life: Political Obligation in Ancient Athens
Madison, the New Republic, and Federal Theory: The Struggle for Creative Breakthrough in Modern Politics
The German Citizen and the Nazi Regime: Can Modern Citizens Bear the Burden of Freedom?
John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis: The Perils of Choice in the Nuclear Age
The Decision to Invade Iraq: The Perils of Inaccurate Information and Faulty Assumptions
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
The Basic Structure of Political Science
The Three Major Components of Political Science
The Four Major Tasks of Political Science
Continuing Controversies in Political Science
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
Propositions and Challenges
The Physical World We Live In
The Biological, Physiological, Psychological, and Social Creatures We Are
The Social Communities We Have Built
The Cultural Universe We Have Created
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
Classical Greek Thought: The Search for Political Excellence
Christianity and the Good Political Life
The Renaissance: Niccolo Machiavelli and the Quest for a Virtuous Republic
Modern Political Thought
Contemporary Political Philosophy
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
Toward a Definition of Liberal Democracy
The Ideals of Liberal Democracy
The Sources of Liberal Democracy
Liberalism, Capitalism, and Democracy
Variations on the Liberal Democratic Theme
An Assessment of Liberal Democracy
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
Democratic Socialism
The Sources of Democratic Socialism
Democratic Socialism as Political Ideology: Pro and Con
Communism
The Sources of Communism
Communism as a Political Ideology and Philosophy: Pro and Con
The Recent Past and Future of Democratic Socialism and Communism
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
Some Key Terms Defined
Patterns for Cooperation, Accommodation, and Conflict Resolution
Democratic Constitutionalism
Constitutional Features
The Values of Nations as Political Actors
Popular Values
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
American Political Culture
American Political Institutions
Beyond the Constitution: Citizens, Media, Parties, and Elections
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
Parliamentary Government
Authoritarian Government
Mixed Political Systems
Failed or Fragile States
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
Post–World War II and Post–Cold War Challenges
Current Patterns in International Politics
Balance of Power
Domination
Multilateralism
Other Forms of Behavior: Neutrality, Nonalignment, and Isolation
Nonstate Actors
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
Ethical and Empirical Factors
Alternative Approaches to a More Peaceful World
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
Clarifying the Problem
Ethical and Empirical Factors
Alternative Approaches to Securing Human Rights
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
Defining Economic Well-Being
Ethical and Empirical Factors
Alternative Approaches to Economic Well-Being
The Critical Role of the International Community
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
Ethical and Empirical Factors
Alternative Approaches to Ecological Health
Conclusion
Suggested Readings
Glossary Terms
A Best-Case Scenario
A Worst-Case Scenario
A Prophetic Planetary Scenario
Suggested Readings
