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What is the primary function of state institutions?
What is the primary function of state institutions?
- To advocate for social justice and human rights
- To influence cultural norms and values
- To provide education and healthcare services
- To enforce laws and ensure social stability (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a function of non-state institutions?
Which of the following is NOT a function of non-state institutions?
- Advocacy for human rights
- Influence on societal values
- Regulation of public goods and services (correct)
- Economic growth through job creation
Which of the following examples represent non-state institutions?
Which of the following examples represent non-state institutions?
- NGOs and trade unions (correct)
- Judicial courts and government ministers
- Parliament and Congress
- Police and military
How do state institutions contribute to economic regulation?
How do state institutions contribute to economic regulation?
What role do NGOs play in society?
What role do NGOs play in society?
Which institution is likely to focus on promoting social and cultural values?
Which institution is likely to focus on promoting social and cultural values?
What is one of the primary ways state institutions ensure social welfare?
What is one of the primary ways state institutions ensure social welfare?
In what way do private businesses act as non-state institutions?
In what way do private businesses act as non-state institutions?
Flashcards
State Institutions
State Institutions
Formal structures and organizations controlled by the government.
Non-State Institutions
Non-State Institutions
Organizations not directly controlled by the government but influencing society.
State Function: Law and Order
State Function: Law and Order
Maintaining social stability through law enforcement.
State Function: Governance
State Function: Governance
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Non-State Function: Advocacy
Non-State Function: Advocacy
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Non-State Function: Economic Activity
Non-State Function: Economic Activity
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State Function: Economic Regulation
State Function: Economic Regulation
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Social Welfare
Social Welfare
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Study Notes
State Institutions
- State institutions are formal structures controlled by the government.
- Examples include the executive (President, ministers), legislative (Parliament, Congress), and judiciary (courts).
- These also include agencies like the military, police, healthcare, and education systems.
Functions of State Institutions
- Law and Order: Enforce laws for social stability and security, using judicial and police systems.
- Governance and Policy Making: Create policies for healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
- Social Welfare: Provide public services (social security, healthcare, benefits) for citizens' well-being.
- Economic Regulation: Control the economy with taxation, monetary policies, and fiscal interventions (subsidies, grants).
- Defense and Diplomacy: Maintain national security and international relations through military and diplomacy.
Non-State Institutions
- Non-state institutions operate independently of the government but still impact society.
- Examples include NGOs, religious institutions, civil society organizations, trade unions, and the private sector (businesses, media, schools).
Functions of Non-State Institutions
- Advocacy and Social Change: Promote causes like social justice, human rights, and the environment.
- Social and Cultural Influence: Shape societal values, norms, and behaviors (religious and cultural groups).
- Economic Activity: Contribute to economic growth through job creation, goods/services, and wealth generation (businesses).
- Education and Healthcare: Provide essential services where the state might not or chooses not to.
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