Civics Chapter 1: Understanding Civics and Ethics

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What is the primary goal of Civic Education according to Johan Stuart Mill?

To generate good citizens (correct)

To educate citizens to suit the constitution of a State

To create a peaceful and progressive society

To develop the qualities of its members

What is the term used to describe educational experiences in Singapore?

Citizenship and Character Education (correct)

Civic Education

Right Education

Citizenship Education

Who believed that citizens of a State should be educated to suit the constitution of a State?

Johan Stuart Mill

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

John Locke

Aristotle (correct)

What is the term used to describe educational experiences in South Africa?

Right Education Signup and view all the answers

What is the most cited definition of civic education?

An education that studies about the rights and responsibilities of citizens of a politically organized group of people Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe educational experiences in Ethiopia?

Civics and Ethical Education Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of minimal civic education?

Content-led, teacher-based, whole-class teaching Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between morals and ethics?

Morals refers to conduct, ethics refers to the study of moral conduct Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of ethical questions?

What one ought to do Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between ethics and law?

Some actions that are illegal may not be unethical Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of normative ethics?

Establishing standards and norms for human conduct Signup and view all the answers

What is morality, according to the dictionary definition?

Manner, character, proper behavior Signup and view all the answers

What determines the health and stability of a country's democracy?

The qualities and attitudes of citizens Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a nation to develop?

A skilled manpower with positive attitudes Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of a skilled manpower without positive attitudes to work?

Counter production like corruption and bribery Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of teaching civics and ethics?

To cure social ills among young people Signup and view all the answers

What is required for citizens to behave democratically?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of fostering intercultural societies?

To nurture genuine, inclusive dialogue among cultural groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the State according to the text?

To protect and guarantee the rights of everybody Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of political culture?

The roles which an individual may play in the political process Signup and view all the answers

What is characteristic of a parochial culture?

Citizens have low cognitive, affective, and evaluative orientation regarding the political systems Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a subject culture?

Citizens have high cognitive, affective, and evaluative orientation towards the political system and policy output Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the State and its citizens according to the text?

The State has an obligation to discharge its duties towards its citizens Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of a balance between citizenship rights and obligations?

It is necessary for the State to function properly Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of Moral and Civics Education?

To promote core moral, ethical, democratic, and educational values Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for effective civic engagement?

A combination of knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Civics and Ethics Education in promoting inclusiveness?

To nurture new and inclusive relations and practices in public and private spaces Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of peace-building in Civics and Ethics Education?

Understanding of nonviolent civil disobedience philosophies Signup and view all the answers

What is a goal of teaching Civics and Ethics at any level of educational institutions?

To create a society of competent and responsible citizens Signup and view all the answers

What is a key value promoted by Moral and Civics Education?

Respect for life Signup and view all the answers