Political Systems and Structures Quiz

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What distinguishes a state from a government?

  • The state is a cultural entity while the government is a political entity.
  • The state is a permanent structure that exists over time, while the government is temporary. (correct)
  • The state does not require laws, while the government enforces them.
  • The state is controlled by the citizens, while the government is controlled by foreign entities.

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the state?

  • Managing interactions among individuals
  • Maintaining control over violence
  • Regulating international trade agreements (correct)
  • Allocating resources and rewards

Which of the following elements is essential for a state to exist?

  • A governing body
  • A defined territory (correct)
  • A wealth of natural resources
  • A unified cultural identity

What role does the state play in accordance with its functions?

<p>Enforces laws and regulations on private entities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a nation differ from a state?

<p>A nation refers to a group of people with a shared cultural identity, while a state is a geopolitical entity. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a state?

<p>An organized political community acting under a government and united by a common set of laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a corporation?

<p>Form of business operation that declares the business as a separate entity guided by a group of officers (Board of Directors).</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a government?

<p>Governing body of the state or nation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a trade union?

<p>Organizations formed by workers from related fields that work for common interest of its members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main functions of the state?

<p>Maintaining control over violence in its domain, allocating resources and rewards at its discretion, and standing as the major focus of identity for the large majority of the people under its authority. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two essential elements of a state?

<p>Population and territory. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

State

An organized political community with a shared legal system and government.

State vs. Government

The state is the overall political entity, while the government is the specific group running it.

State vs. Nation

A state is political, a nation is cultural or ethnic.

State Functions

Manages interactions, enforces laws, and controls violence for a nation.

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State Elements

States need people (population) and territory (land/resources).

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Government

The organization or machinery that implements, enforces, and adjudicates the laws of a state.

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Sovereignty

The supreme power a state has over its people and territory.

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Monarchy

A form of government where one person, the monarch, holds supreme power.

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Totalitarianism

A political system that controls almost every aspect of public and private life.

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Oligarchic Governance

Government where a small, elite group of people holds power.

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Theocracy

Government ruled by religious leaders or those claiming divine guidance.

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Democratic Governance

A form of government where the majority of citizens hold the right to govern.

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Equal Access to Power

A principle of democracy: all citizens have equal opportunities to influence government.

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Recognized Freedoms and Liberties

A principle of democracy: all citizens enjoy fundamental rights and freedoms.

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Nonstate Institution

Organizations or people involved in international affairs, but not affiliated with any nation-state.

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Bank

A financial institution providing various services like loans and deposits.

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Commercial Bank

A bank focusing on services for businesses and individuals.

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Investment Bank

A bank that acts as an intermediary for large clients, like businesses and governments.

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Corporation

A business organization structured as a separate entity, managed by a board of directors.

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Study Notes

State

  • Organized political community operating under a government and united by a common set of laws
  • Exercises absolute power in shaping society
  • Employs complete political coercion or law
  • State concept distinct from government concept

Government

  • Governing body of a state or nation
  • Manages interactions between individuals and the state
  • Enforces legal norms within its territory
  • Includes people who control the state at a given time

Corporation

  • Business structure defined as a separate entity
  • Managed by a board of directors

Banks

  • Licensed financial institutions offering various services to diverse customer types

Trade Unions

  • Worker organizations focused on common interests within related fields

Cooperatives

  • Businesses run by members with "one member, one vote"

Elements of States

  • Population: People who constitute the state
  • Territory: Land, water, and airspace needed for social and political organization

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