The Role of Civil Society
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Which of the following best describes civil society?

  • The third sector of society, separate from government and business (correct)
  • The elements that make up a democratic society
  • Individuals and organizations independent of the government
  • The aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions

    • What is the etymology of the term 'civil society'?

  • It refers to a 'political community' commensurate with the Greek city-state
  • It comes from Aristotle's phrase koinōnía politikḗ (correct)
  • It is a general sense of elements that make up a democratic society
  • It is a normative concept of civic values

    • How is civil society sometimes used in a more general sense?

  • As the interests and will of citizens
  • As individuals and organizations independent of the government
  • As a normative concept of civic values
  • As the elements that make up a democratic society (correct)

    • What does civil society include?

    <p>The family and the private sphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what sense is civil society used as a normative concept?

    <p>As a normative concept of civic values</p> Signup and view all the answers

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