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What is the role of civil society organizations in political activity?
They provide the economic, social, and cultural context to political activity.
What is the significance of Political Science, Politics, and Government in citizens' lives?
They are of undoubted significance to the quality of citizens' lives.
What is the primary purpose of the book, The ABC of Political Science?
To provide a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the study of politics.
What makes the book, The ABC of Political Science, an accessible textbook?
Its conversational style and use of examples from Ghana.
Why is it important to approach Political Science, Politics, and Government from multiple perspectives?
Because no single focus or approach can provide all the answers to political questions.
What type of topics are covered in the book, The ABC of Political Science?
Seminal topics such as the state, power, and democracy, as well as current topics like good governance.
What is the primary topic of the entire chapter?
Unitary System of Government
What is discussed in the first part of the chapter?
Features of Unitary States
What is the topic of the second part of the chapter?
Democracy and Good Governance
What is the title of the chapter that comes after this chapter?
Chapter Seven unknown
What is the last topic discussed in the chapter?
Bibliography
What is the page number of the section discussing Good Governance?
130
What was the primary reason for the creation of the state?
To protect the rights and liberties of the individual
What is the origin of the word 'politics'?
The Greek word 'politicos'
What was the state of nature described as?
Solitary, nasty, poor, brutish and short
What is the primary function of the state in relation to its inhabitants?
To maintain law and order
What does the Greek word 'polis' mean?
A community of people
What is the nature of the institutions established by the state to enforce its laws?
Coercive institutions
What did Aristotle describe man as?
A political animal
How did man live in the pre-state era?
In a state of constant danger and fear of violent death
What is the meaning of the Greek word 'politicos'?
Pertaining to the city-state
What is the primary responsibility of the state in relation to its inhabitants?
To protect the rights and liberties of the individual inhabitants
What is the focus of the study of politics in ancient Greek city-states?
The management of the city-state
What is a common characteristic of the inhabitants of ancient Greek city-states and modern societies?
They have different attitudes
What is a common feature of a nation's culture?
A shared history
What is the primary function of a nation's government?
To persuade people to comply with decisions
What is the key difference between statehood and nationhood?
Statehood is politico-legal, while nationhood is historical
What is a characteristic of a nation's government, as compared to a state's government?
It is less sovereign
What binds people together as members of a nation?
A common language
What is the relationship between a nation's government and its people?
The government persuades the people to comply with its decisions
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