Introduction to Politics and Governance
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What is the term 'politics' generally applied to?

  • Behavior within civil governments
  • Corporate decision making
  • Religious institution regulations
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is the origin of the word 'political'?

  • From the Latin word 'politica' meaning government
  • From the French word 'politique' meaning policy
  • From the Spanish word 'política' meaning politics
  • From the Greek word 'polis' meaning a city-state (correct)
  • What does governance relate to?

  • Formulating and applying policy
  • Defining expectations and verifying performance
  • Separate process of management
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What does political science study?

    <p>State and government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why study political science according to the text?

    <p>Because government has become everybody's business</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of governance according to the text?

    <p>Decisions that define expectations, grant power, or verify performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one benefit of studying political science mentioned in the text?

    <p>Understanding the structure and function of different branches of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What activities are intimately linked with the affairs of government?

    <p>Law, foreign service, public administration, business, education, journalism, and information technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the ancient Greeks define an 'idiot'?

    <p>Someone who never voted, never kept abreast of government affairs, and never discussed public issues in conversations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'state' refer to when Americans mention 'New York State'?

    <p>One of the fifty states of the United States of America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four inherent elements of a state?

    <p>People, government, territory, independence from foreign rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what context is the word 'state' used when referring to 'church and state'?

    <p>Refers to the government as part of the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important for a state to have people living within it?

    <p>Without people, there can be no functionaries to govern and no subjects to be governed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of political science?

    <p>Study of state, government, and politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does studying political science make one a better citizen?

    <p>By enabling one to understand their rights and duties as citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What professions are mentioned as being linked to political science studies?

    <p>Law, foreign service, public administration, business, education, journalism, and information technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

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