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?

Territory Signup and view all the answers

What does Political Science study?

State and government Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Public Law?

Relationship between individuals and the state Signup and view all the answers

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

Conducting policies and actions Signup and view all the answers

What does Political Theory primarily study?

Principles underlying political systems Signup and view all the answers

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

City Signup and view all the answers

What does Public Administration involve?

Management of governmental programs Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Nation in a state?

Uniting people by common descent or culture Signup and view all the answers

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

Necessity of Force Theory Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of Legitimacy refer to in politics?

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

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

Classical Liberalism Signup and view all the answers

What does Modern Conservatism stress as part of its ideology?

Preservation of traditional institutions and free-market capitalism Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

Protection of civil liberties and addressing inequalities Signup and view all the answers

Which theory proposes collective ownership of the means of production?

Marx's Concept of Socialism Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Classic Conservatism from Modern Conservatism?

Advocacy for traditional values and social stability Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind Communism as an ideology?

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