Politics and Governance Definitions
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What is the main function of the government?

  • Promoting individual rights
  • Enforcing laws and policies (correct)
  • Preserving cultural heritage
  • Managing economic affairs

    • According to the Divine Right Theory, where do rulers derive their authority from?

  • A constitution
  • Divine creation (correct)
  • The people
  • Historical events

    • What does Social Contract Theory assert?

  • Rulers have divine power
  • Individuals do not need governance
  • Individuals consent to be governed for protection of rights (correct)
  • Governments should rule by force

    • Which area of land falls under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state?

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

    What does Political Science study?

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

    What is the focus of Public Law?

    <p>Relationship between individuals and the state</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the government in a state?

    <p>Conducting policies and actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Political Theory primarily study?

    <p>Principles underlying political systems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Political Science, what does the term 'Polis' refer to?

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

    What does Public Administration involve?

    <p>Management of governmental programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Nation in a state?

    <p>Uniting people by common descent or culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory emphasizes that governments are established through coercion and force?

    <p>Necessity of Force Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the concept of Legitimacy refer to in politics?

    <p>The belief by citizens that their government has the right to rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ideology emphasizes individual rights, limited government intervention, and free markets?

    <p>Classical Liberalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Modern Conservatism stress as part of its ideology?

    <p>Preservation of traditional institutions and free-market capitalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fundamental concept of Social Contract Theory in governance?

    <p>Individuals consent to be governed in exchange for protection of their rights and interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which perspective defines nations by a shared political identity within a specific territorial boundary?

    <p>Nations as Political Communities - shared political identity within specific boundary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Modern Liberalism advocate for in terms of government intervention?

    <p>Protection of civil liberties and addressing inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which theory proposes collective ownership of the means of production?

    <p>Marx's Concept of Socialism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Classic Conservatism from Modern Conservatism?

    <p>Advocacy for traditional values and social stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main idea behind Communism as an ideology?

    <p>Advocating for a classless society with collective ownership of property</p> Signup and view all the answers

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