Understanding Governance Concept Quiz 1.1
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How are 'government' and 'governance' commonly used in most dictionaries?

  • As unrelated terms
  • Interchangeably (correct)
  • As synonyms for politics
  • As overlapping concepts
  • What has governance been mostly understood as in the past?

  • A result of educational activities
  • A result of government activities (correct)
  • A result of corporate activities
  • A result of community activities
  • What is a common complaint across all literatures regarding governance?

  • It is rarely discussed
  • It is too narrowly defined
  • It is often vaguely defined (correct)
  • It is universally understood
  • What is the main difficulty related to the concept of governance?

    <p>Vagueness of the term itself</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary challenge with defining and focusing on governance?

    <p>Difficulty with definition and focus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main problem with the term 'governance' according to the passage?

    <p>It is not clear and precise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is governance described in the broader context?

    <p>As the manner in which government exercises its authority and influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does governance involve according to the passage?

    <p>Involves choices regarding rules, policies, institutions, and socio-economic structures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the term 'governance' considered vague?

    <p>Because there is a lot of disagreement among social scientists about its meaning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between governance and institutions according to the passage?

    <p>Governance comprises the complex mechanisms, processes, and institutions through which citizens and groups articulate their interests</p> Signup and view all the answers

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