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What characteristic is essential for a government to exhibit a degree of fiscal independence?
What characteristic is essential for a government to exhibit a degree of fiscal independence?
- The ability to raise revenue (correct)
- The capacity to raise morale among citizens
- The power to appoint judges
- The establishment of a single party system
How are the responsibilities and powers of each level of government typically defined in a federal system?
How are the responsibilities and powers of each level of government typically defined in a federal system?
- Through historical treaties
- In a codified or written constitution (correct)
- By regional agreements alone
- Via an unwritten set of guidelines
What is the role of the supreme court in a federal system?
What is the role of the supreme court in a federal system?
- To arbitrate disputes between federal and state levels (correct)
- To oversee the financial transactions of the state
- To ensure local governments follow executive orders
- To create laws for both federal and state governments
What type of legislature is commonly used to enhance cooperation between federal and state levels of government?
What type of legislature is commonly used to enhance cooperation between federal and state levels of government?
In a unitary system, how is sovereign power typically distributed?
In a unitary system, how is sovereign power typically distributed?
What is a potential risk associated with a unitary system of government?
What is a potential risk associated with a unitary system of government?
What ensures that neither level of government can amend the constitution unilaterally in a federal system?
What ensures that neither level of government can amend the constitution unilaterally in a federal system?
What allows the judiciary to influence federalism in practice?
What allows the judiciary to influence federalism in practice?
What process allows individuals to acquire citizenship upon the conquest or cession of territory?
What process allows individuals to acquire citizenship upon the conquest or cession of territory?
According to the 1930 Ethiopian nationality law, who is considered an Ethiopian citizen by descent?
According to the 1930 Ethiopian nationality law, who is considered an Ethiopian citizen by descent?
What does the principle of Jus Soli mean in the context of Ethiopian citizenship?
What does the principle of Jus Soli mean in the context of Ethiopian citizenship?
What is the primary way aliens can acquire Ethiopian citizenship?
What is the primary way aliens can acquire Ethiopian citizenship?
What does the Ethiopian Nationality Proclamation NO. 378/2003 state about abandoned infants?
What does the Ethiopian Nationality Proclamation NO. 378/2003 state about abandoned infants?
Which article of the 1995 FDRE constitution discusses the acquisition of citizenship for persons with Ethiopian parents?
Which article of the 1995 FDRE constitution discusses the acquisition of citizenship for persons with Ethiopian parents?
What requirement is NOT needed to gain Ethiopian citizenship according to the nationality proclamation?
What requirement is NOT needed to gain Ethiopian citizenship according to the nationality proclamation?
Under the 2003 nationality proclamation, how many principles govern the acquisition of citizenship by descent?
Under the 2003 nationality proclamation, how many principles govern the acquisition of citizenship by descent?
What does the term 'ethics' primarily refer to?
What does the term 'ethics' primarily refer to?
How does ethics differ from positive science?
How does ethics differ from positive science?
What is the Latin origin of the term 'morality'?
What is the Latin origin of the term 'morality'?
Which statement best reflects the concept of morality?
Which statement best reflects the concept of morality?
In what context is the term 'ethics' commonly associated?
In what context is the term 'ethics' commonly associated?
What role do norms play in normative ethics?
What role do norms play in normative ethics?
Which term is closely related to the subjective judgment of individual choices regarding values?
Which term is closely related to the subjective judgment of individual choices regarding values?
What aspect does ethics scrutinize more than any other field?
What aspect does ethics scrutinize more than any other field?
What cannot dissolve a legislature in a presidential system?
What cannot dissolve a legislature in a presidential system?
Which statement best defines a citizen?
Which statement best defines a citizen?
According to liberal theory, what is the primary focus of political inquiry?
According to liberal theory, what is the primary focus of political inquiry?
How do advocates of liberalism view the individual citizen's role in society?
How do advocates of liberalism view the individual citizen's role in society?
What core belief does Locke attribute to human individuals in civil society?
What core belief does Locke attribute to human individuals in civil society?
In liberal thought, what happens when individuals no longer value existing cultural practices?
In liberal thought, what happens when individuals no longer value existing cultural practices?
What do proponents of liberalism believe about the relationship between individuals and the community?
What do proponents of liberalism believe about the relationship between individuals and the community?
Which assumption is central to liberalism regarding individual behavior?
Which assumption is central to liberalism regarding individual behavior?
What is NOT a reason a republican State could collapse?
What is NOT a reason a republican State could collapse?
Which principle refers to acquiring citizenship because one is born within a country's territory?
Which principle refers to acquiring citizenship because one is born within a country's territory?
Which of the following is NOT a sub-principle of acquiring citizenship by naturalization?
Which of the following is NOT a sub-principle of acquiring citizenship by naturalization?
What quality must republican citizens possess for self-government?
What quality must republican citizens possess for self-government?
Which of the following correctly describes the importance of constitutional safeguards?
Which of the following correctly describes the importance of constitutional safeguards?
Which of the following accurately reflects the concept of citizenship by birth?
Which of the following accurately reflects the concept of citizenship by birth?
What does civic virtue require from citizens in a republican State?
What does civic virtue require from citizens in a republican State?
Which situation does NOT align with the naturalization process?
Which situation does NOT align with the naturalization process?
Study Notes
Ethics and Morality
- Ethics is derived from the Greek word ethos meaning character and the Latin mores meaning customs.
- Ethics is the science of conduct, studying right or wrong in human behavior.
- Morality comes from the Latin word moralitas meaning manner, character, and proper behavior. It refers to the concept of right and wrong, often used interchangeably with ethics.
- Morality often reflects the accepted code of conduct within a society or sub-group.
Citizenship
- A citizen is legally recognized as a member of a political community, with rights and responsibilities.
Citizenship in Liberal Thought
- Liberal theory emphasizes individual liberty and rights.
- The individual is considered the primary political unit and focus of political inquiry.
- Individuals are free to choose their own conception of the good life.
- Citizens are expected to act rationally and according to the laws of the state.
- The community serves the well-being of its individuals.
Modes of Acquiring Citizenship
- Citizenship by Birth:
- Jus Soli (law of soil): Citizenship is granted to those born in the territory of a country.
- Jus Sanguinis (law of blood): Citizenship is acquired through the citizenship of one's parents.
- Citizenship by Naturalization/Law:
- Political cases: Citizenship is granted following conquest or cession of a territory.
- Application: Citizenship is granted through a legal application process.
- Marriage: Citizenship can be acquired through marriage to a citizen.
- Legitimization/Adoption: Citizenship can be acquired through legitimization or adoption by a citizen.
- Reintegration/Restoration: Citizenship can be restored to those who previously lost it.
Ethiopian Citizenship
- The 1930 Ethiopian Nationality Law (Proclamation No. 378/2003) outlines how to acquire Ethiopian citizenship.
- Acquisition by Descent:
- A person is an Ethiopian national if both or either parent is Ethiopian.
- A child found abandoned in Ethiopia is deemed to be of Ethiopian parentage and acquires Ethiopian nationality.
- Ethiopia does not follow Jus Soli. Birth place within Ethiopian borders does not automatically grant citizenship.
- Acquisition by Law (Naturalization):
- Foreigners can acquire Ethiopian citizenship through various processes outlined in the 2003 Nationality Proclamation (Articles 5-12).
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Explore key concepts of ethics and morality, focusing on their definitions and significance in societal conduct. Delve into the role of citizenship and liberal thought, emphasizing individual liberty and responsibilities within a political community. Test your understanding of these foundational ideas through this quiz.
