Political Offences and Ideological Perspectives Quiz
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The rule of law requires that those who govern are subject to the law.

True

The lack of mechanisms to measure and demand accountability makes societies less susceptible to political crime.

False

Batho Pele principles aim to guide the conduct of government officials.

True

Political crime refers only to crimes committed by the state.

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

Terrorism is considered a form of political crime.

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

Governments have the power to define what is considered a crime through legislation.

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

Political crimes always have a significant impact on society.

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

True or false: Politics is derived from the Greek word politikos, which means citizen.

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

True or false: The social meaning of politics is an orderly organization of citizens in a society, subject to good, fair, and responsible government.

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

True or false: Government is the control of society and its citizens by ascribed authority, and not by power.

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

True or false: Conflicting ideological points of view about the nature of political crime can lead to contradictory perspectives on whether or not a phenomenon is considered a crime.

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

True or false: Terrorism can be viewed differently depending on the perspective, such as from the viewpoint of victims or governments.

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

True or false: The concept of politics is derived from the Greek word 'politikos,' which means citizen.

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

True or false: Political crimes are always explicitly defined and can be categorized under a single definition.

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

True or false: Governments have the power and authority to enforce their points of view on society.

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

True or false: Political crimes can only be committed by the state.

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

True or false: The impact of inequality and power is a factor in political crimes.

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

True or false: The lack of mechanisms to measure and demand accountability makes societies more susceptible to political crime?

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

True or false: One of the causes of political crime is that those in senior positions ignore the basic tenet of the public service, which is to serve the people?

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

True or false: Batho Pele principles aim to guide the conduct of all government officials?

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

Which of the following best describes the social meaning of politics?

<p>An orderly organization of citizens in a society, subject to good, fair, and responsible government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of conflicting ideological points of view about the nature of political crime?

<p>Whether or not a phenomenon is considered a crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Batho Pele principles?

<p>To guide the conduct of government officials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of good governance that can help prevent political crime?

<p>The executive branch providing accurate information to the legislature</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one of the causes of political crime?

<p>Senior officials ignoring the basic tenet of public service</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what do the Batho Pele principles aim to guide?

<p>The conduct of all officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a political crime according to the text?

<p>Sabotage against the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of definitions of political crime according to the text?

<p>Crimes against and by the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of external interference by the government according to the text?

<p>Military intervention in another country's political conflicts</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the rule of law index mentioned in the text?

<p>To measure the accountability of governments and their officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an indicator of good governance that can help prevent political crime?

<p>Limited powers of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Political crimes can only be committed by the state.

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

What is the purpose of the Batho Pele principles?

<p>To guide the conduct of government officials</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the social meaning of politics?

<p>An orderly organization of citizens in a society, subject to good, fair, and responsible government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of conflicting ideological points of view about the nature of political crime?

<p>Whether or not a phenomenon is considered a crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Political crimes can only be committed by the state.

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

Which of the following is NOT an example of political crime according to the text?

<p>Dumping of harmful waste in 3rd world countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Political crimes are always explicitly defined and can be categorized under a single definition.

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

What is the main focus of conflicting ideological points of view about the nature of political crime?

<p>Crimes against and by the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The social meaning of politics is an orderly organization of citizens in a society, subject to good, fair, and responsible government.

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

What is the social meaning of politics according to the text?

<p>An orderly organization of citizens in a society, subject to good, fair, and responsible government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why 'political offences' is a complex concept to define.

<p>Political offences are complex to define because there are contradictory points of view about whether or not a phenomenon is considered a crime.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Batho Pele principles mentioned in the text?

<p>The purpose of the Batho Pele principles is to guide the conduct of government officials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the indicators of good governance mentioned in the text?

<p>The powers of gov are limited by checks, Power is distributed among the organs of the government, Formal process for independent auditing and review, The executive branch of gov provides the legislature with the latest and most accurate information, The gov provides up-to-date and accurate information, Individuals who report official misconduct are protected from retaliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the Batho Pele principles mentioned in the text?

<p>Consultation, Setting service standards, Increasing access, Ensuring courtesy, Providing information, Openness and transparency, Redress, Value for money</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are societies more susceptible to political crime when there is a lack of mechanisms to measure and demand accountability?

<p>The lack of mechanisms to measure and demand accountability allows for corruption and abuse of power to go unchecked, creating an environment where political crime can thrive</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of politically motivated crimes according to the text?

<p>Examples include legislation discriminating against people based on race, gender, religion, and sexual orientation, apartheid legislation against mixed marriages, Hitler's anti-Semitism and genocide of the Jews in Nazi Germany, and ignoring violence on the part of the police, failure to enforce legislation against industrial pollution, and safety of workers in industries and mines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is political crime defined in the text?

<p>Political crime is a complex concept that can be defined as any conduct that exploits people, regardless of whether it is intended or allowed blatantly. It includes crimes against the state and crimes by the state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the power of the political ruler according to the text?

<p>The political ruler has the power to define conduct as a crime through legislation and enforce their points of view on society.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of conflicting ideological points of view about the nature of political crime?

<p>Conflicting ideological points of view about the nature of political crime focus on whether a phenomenon is considered a crime or not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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