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MTEL Political Science and Political Philosophy Test

The Political Science and Political Philosophy MTEL^® test has five content subtests: political philosophy, US government and civics, comparative government and international relations, history, and geography and economics. The candidate is also tested on the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the subject matter by writing an essay and/or short answer that evaluates and analyzes a subarea of political science and political philosophy. There are 95 to 105 multiple choice questions covering the content subareas that count 80 percent of the final score and two open response questions relevant to the understanding and application of the content that counts 20 percent of the final score.

MTEL Political Science and Political Philosophy Test Practice Questions

1. What does political philosophy study?

1. Man as a political creature
2. Religion
3. Literature
4. How social science affects humans

2. In what year was the Monroe Doctrine proposed?

1. 1792
2. 1823
3. 1845
4. 1900

3. Name a country that is an example of non-communist socialism.

1. Denmark
2. Soviet Union
3. Egypt
4. Saudi Arabia

4. Which of the following is not a characteristic of a republic form of government?

1. Freely elected representatives
2. Elected for a specific period of time
3. Title is passed through family ties
4. Majority determines who governs

5. What does the study of cultural geography include?

1. Language
2. Religion
3. Transportation systems
4. All of the above

Answer Key | MTEL Political Science and Political Philosophy Test Breakdown