Political Science
Power and the state, ideologies, democracy, institutions and international relations for university students.
About Political Science on DigiTransact Mastermind
Power and the state, ideologies, democracy, institutions and international relations for university students.
Each of the 8 Political Science skills carries its own SmartScore from 0 to 100, so progress is measured per topic rather than as one overall grade.
All 52 Political Science questions come with the written reasoning behind the answer, so a wrong attempt still teaches the method.
Political Science work is filed under University, so you only see sets that match the stage you are studying.
Education levels covered
Tertiary and college foundations - Advanced study
8 Political Science skills at this level
Relevant curricula and exams
Based on the education levels this subject covers on the platform.
Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.
Learning outcomes
After working through the Political Science practice sets you should be able to:
- Politics, Power & the State: Core concepts: power, authority, legitimacy and the state.
- Democracy & Elections: Types of democracy, elections and political participation.
- International Organisations: The UN, AU, ECOWAS and global cooperation.
- Democratic Governance & Institutions: Understand separation of powers, elections and accountability institutions in modern democracies.
Sample questions
Real questions taken from the Political Science question bank, shown with the working learners see after answering.
The principle that divides state power among the executive, legislature and judiciary is called:
- Federalism
- Separation of powers
- Devolution
- Bicameralism
Working: Separation of powers, associated with Montesquieu, prevents any one arm of government from becoming too powerful.
The United Nations was established in 1945 primarily to
- maintain international peace and security
- run world trade alone
- govern every country directly
- replace all national armies
Working: The UN also promotes human rights, development and international cooperation.
Political science is the systematic study of
- power, government and political behaviour
- plants and animals
- chemical reactions
- poetry
Working: It examines how societies make binding collective decisions and distribute power.
Main topics and skills
Political Science is organised into 4 topic groups covering 8 practice skills. Open any skill to read the guide and start a practice set.
Foundations of Politics
Political Systems & Institutions
International Relations & Governance
Governance & International Relations
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Frequently asked questions
What stage of school does Political Science suit?
Political Science currently covers University. Every skill carries its own level tag, so you can start at the stage you are studying and move up once the earlier work is secure.
How is Political Science organised here?
The Political Science bank is grouped into 4 groups such as Foundations of Politics, Political Systems & Institutions, International Relations & Governance and Governance & International Relations, and every group breaks down further into separate skills.
How many Political Science questions are there?
The bank holds 52 Political Science questions spread over 8 skills, each one paired with the reasoning behind the correct answer.
Can I revise for tertiary coursework with this?
The Political Science skills are grouped by the levels sat for tertiary coursework, and they are labelled Tertiary foundation coursework. Filter by level to focus on the stage you are being examined on.
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Related subjects
Free political science courses to watch alongside
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