Instructions: students may reference the course material to respond to questions: Grigsby text, Freedom House reading. If you incorporate direct quotes from readings, you must properly attribute [i.e., according to Grigsby (pg. x) “quote…”].

(3) students shall not: refer to outside sources, of any kind, to respond to questions

Exam Questions: (a) answer one (1) question from each section -for a total of 3.

(b) each answer should be 1-2 paragraphs in length

(c) additional responses will not be evaluated/graded

(d) each response is worth 33 points (students receive 1 ‘free’ pt.)

Section I: Grigsby chpt. 1(Introduction)

1. In the “Introduction” (chpt. 1) of her text, Ellen Grigsby provides several options for expressing the meaning of ‘politics’. From among the several options she offers, which do you find most useful? That is, which explanation of what politics is provided by Grigsby is most helpful to you?Briefly explain why you find the option chosen most useful/helpful.

2. The study of politics and the discipline of political science are separate but inter-related fields of investigation. What is the difference between politics and political science? How has the study of politics become a “science”?

Section II: Grigsby chpt. 2 and Freedom House essay

3. Ellen Grigsby identifies three historical approaches to the study of politics; traditional, behavioral, and post-behavioral. Briefly explain each approach. Which approach would best characterize the Freedom in the World 2020 survey, and why?

4. The Freedom House annual survey, Freedom in the World, is indicative of the application of the scientific method to the study of politics. Please identify the steps in the scientific method. In addition, briefly explain how the Freedom House annual survey reflects one of the steps in the scientific method.

Section III: Grigsby chpt. 3 (discussion of POWER, only)

5. According to Ellen Grigsby, “Power is one of the most important concepts of political science.” Please identify and explain three types of power discussed by Grigsby.

6. In 2018, Dan Coats, then Director of National Intelligence, informed the Senate Intelligence Committee that, “‘We expect Russia to continue using propaganda, social media, false-flag personas, sympathetic spokespeople and other means of influence to try to exacerbate social and political fissures in the United States,’ Which type of power best describes such Russian activities?