Government and Good Governance Quiz
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What is the role of government?

  • To create conflicts among the people
  • To isolate the state from international affairs
  • To control every aspect of citizens' lives
  • To implement and connect the people to the state (correct)
  • Which of the following actions would best reflect good governance in addressing poor drainage systems?

  • Implement a policy requiring residents to handle the drainage issue on their own
  • Allocate a budget for the construction of improved drainage systems and regularly maintain them (correct)
  • Postpone any decision-making until after the next election cycle
  • Ignore the issue, as it only affects a small part of the city
  • If a society is to become communist, which of the following must be removed?

  • Social Classes (correct)
  • Government
  • State
  • Economy
  • What type of power is Mia using to implement changes as a new team leader?

    <p>Legitimate Power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which descriptive nature is true about power?

    <p>I, II, III, and IV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ideology aligns with advocating for strong national defense and traditional values?

    <p>Conservatism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept best describes Switzerland with its multiple ethnic groups unified as a single nation?

    <p>Nation-State</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true?

    <p>Administration is an element of a state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you describe Nico's response to the manager’s request?

    <p>Compliance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of power is Mike using to motivate his team?

    <p>Reward Power</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political ideology does the organization’s goals reflect in ensuring equal pay and combating gender-based violence?

    <p>Feminism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ideology does the government plan to control major industries and provide universal healthcare reflect?

    <p>Socialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach should a policymaker use to mitigate negative effects on local businesses?

    <p>Provide grants for local businesses to upgrade their technology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept does the United Kingdom best represent with its defined boundaries and abilities?

    <p>Nation-State</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What political ideology does shared educational resources and emphasis on cooperation represent?

    <p>Socialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which political ideology supports policies for equal wealth distribution?

    <p>Socialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Role of Government

    • The government is tasked with connecting citizens to the state and implementing policies.
    • Its objective is not to create conflicts, control every aspect of life, or isolate from international affairs.

    Good Governance in Local Government

    • Good governance is exemplified by actions like budgeting for improved drainage systems and ensuring regular maintenance, rather than ignoring or postponing necessary decisions.

    Removal for Communism

    • A prerequisite for a communist society is the elimination of social classes.

    Types of Power in Leadership

    • Mia uses legitimate power to enforce new policies after her promotion to team leader.
    • Mike utilizes reward power by granting bonuses and promotions to motivate his team.

    Nature of Power

    • Power is dynamic, exercised instead of held, and shaped by societal evolution and both subjective and objective human capacities.
    • Statements about power:
      • I. Exercised rather than held
      • II. Dynamic
      • III. Complex in nature

    Political Ideologies

    • A platform advocating strong national defense, traditional values, and lower taxes aligns with conservatism.
    • An organization advocating for equal pay, combating gender-based violence, and increasing women's leadership reflects feminism.
    • A government planning universal healthcare and income equality demonstrates socialist principles.

    Swiss National Identity

    • Switzerland exemplifies a territorial nation, uniting multiple ethnic groups through shared territory and national institutions.

    Definitions of State Concepts

    • Administration is an integral element of a state.
    • A nation consists of ethnic bases, while a state is a legal concept; nation-states may have more than one ethnicity or language.

    Compliance in Task Management

    • Nico shows compliance by following his manager's request without exceeding expectations.

    Local Business Support Strategies

    • Local governments should provide grants for technology upgrades to support businesses against international competition, rather than imposing higher taxes or limiting market shares.

    Concept of the State

    • The United Kingdom exemplifies a state, with defined boundaries, a permanent population, and a governing body capable of engaging with other states.

    Educational Resource Equality

    • Sharing resources equally among students with a focus on cooperation signifies socialist ideals in education.

    Wealth Distribution Policies

    • Political ideologies supporting equal wealth distribution and resource management include socialism.

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