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What is NOT considered a fundamental element of the state?

  • Population
  • Sovereignty
  • National identity (correct)
  • Government
  • Why is a defined territory critical for the existence of a state?

  • It ensures a uniform culture.
  • It allows for economic independence.
  • It establishes military boundaries.
  • It helps regulate the flow of people and goods. (correct)
  • Which statement about the population of a state is true?

  • Diversity within the population is acceptable. (correct)
  • A state must have a population of a single culture.
  • The size of the population must be fixed.
  • A state needs a large population to exist.
  • What would happen if a state were missing a fixed territory?

    <p>It would lack fundamental legal recognition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following does NOT describe how territory functions for a state?

    <p>It ensures cultural uniformity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of sovereignty is important for a state's governance?

    <p>The ability to regulate its own population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does population play in the existence of a state?

    <p>It is essential for the state’s function and identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about territory is accurate?

    <p>Fixed territory is required for existence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which a foreign individual becomes eligible to become a citizen of a specific country?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a method of acquiring citizenship through naturalization as described?

    <p>Citizenship by Military Service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which criteria must be met for a child to gain citizenship through adoption?

    <p>The child must be under the age of 18</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can citizenship be lost according to the provided information?

    <p>Through a legal process that varies by location</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe a circumstance in which a citizen is no longer recognized as a lawful citizen?

    <p>Loss of Citizenship</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes citizenship by marriage?

    <p>It allows foreign nationals to automatically gain citizenship upon marriage to a citizen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents involuntary loss of citizenship?

    <p>Being convicted of treason</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential requirement for a couple adopting a child to acquire citizenship for that child?

    <p>The adopting parents must be permanent citizens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the four essential elements that make up a modern state?

    <p>Population, territory, government, and sovereignty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the state characterized in contrast to government?

    <p>The state is compulsory, while membership in government is voluntary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about government is correct?

    <p>The government is derived from the powers granted by the state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes democracy from other forms of government?

    <p>It allows for the will of the population to influence governance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an attribute of the government compared to the state?

    <p>The government is temporary and can change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following forms of government is characterized by rule by a few individuals?

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

    What function is primarily the responsibility of a democratic government?

    <p>To maintain law and order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way is a state described in the context provided?

    <p>It is an abstract political community.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the birthplace of democracy?

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of Athenian democracy?

    <p>Direct popular participation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant limitation of Athenian democracy?

    <p>Only a small portion of the population could vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was excluded from citizenship in Athenian democracy?

    <p>Residents and foreigners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What notion did Athenian democracy invent?

    <p>Citizens as participants in governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Athenian democracy, who could participate in voting?

    <p>All adult men with Athenian parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it argued that democracy is not built overnight?

    <p>It involves gradual societal changes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key responsibility of government according to Athenian democracy?

    <p>To be accountable to its citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes substantive democracy from other forms of democracy?

    <p>It emphasizes the functioning and outcomes of government decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do indigenous governance systems relate to modern political structures in Ethiopia?

    <p>They coexist informally and can support democratic values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of indigenous democratic values in Ethiopia?

    <p>They have roots that date back to ancient Ethiopian traditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do traditional governance systems play in modern Ethiopian society?

    <p>They fill gaps left by formal institutions, especially in rural areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'functional democracy' refer to?

    <p>A form of democracy that operates effectively in practice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are indigenous traditional institutions considered relevant to modern governance?

    <p>They can converge with democratic values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining aspect of substantive democracy in relation to citizen participation?

    <p>Active involvement of the general population in governance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What assumption underlies the belief in accommodating indigenous governance within democratic structures?

    <p>That they can enhance rather than undermine democracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes ancient Athenian democracy?

    <p>It was a direct form of democracy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of democracy is characterized by supporting a free-market system?

    <p>Liberal democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which region is the indigenous governance system of Jarsuma practiced?

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

    Which of the following statements about democracy is true?

    <p>Democracy and democratization is a process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental principle that supports democracy?

    <p>Rule of law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT influence the rule of law?

    <p>Cultural traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the rule of law ensure in a democratic state?

    <p>The protection of citizens’ rights and freedoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the rule of law differ from the rule of man?

    <p>Rule of law emphasizes individual rights, while rule of man centralizes power in one individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Citizenship Education Grade 7 Textbook

    • Textbook is about Ethiopian citizenship education for grade 7 students
    • Authors include Taye Demissie (PhD), Bewuketu Dires (PhD), Dereje Fikre, Mulugeta Sharew, Shegaw Wedaj (PhD), Wasihun Dagne, Tesfahunegn Minwuyelet, Zelalem Birhan
    • Content covers various topics on citizenship, state, government, democracy, rule of law, and human rights.
    • Table of contents include sections for introduction, unit summaries, glossaries, and review questions for each unit.
    • Sections cover Citizenship, state and government, democracy, rule of law, and human rights are included.

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