Understanding Political Science and Its Significance

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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. (correct)
They provide the core framework for political institutions.
They are only involved in local governance.
They are the primary actors in political decision-making.

What is the significance of Political Science, Politics, and Government in citizens' lives?

They are only important in times of crisis.
They are of undoubted significance to the quality of citizens' lives. (correct)
They have a limited impact on citizens' lives.
They are only relevant to politicians and policymakers.

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. (correct)
To critique the current state of political governance.
To analyze the role of civil society organizations in politics.
To provide a comprehensive history of politics.

What makes the book, The ABC of Political Science, an accessible textbook?

Its conversational style and use of examples from Ghana. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary topic of the entire chapter?

Unitary System of Government (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is discussed in the first part of the chapter?

Features of Unitary States (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the second part of the chapter?

Democracy and Good Governance (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the title of the chapter that comes after this chapter?

Chapter Seven unknown (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the last topic discussed in the chapter?

Bibliography (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the page number of the section discussing Good Governance?

130 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the creation of the state?

To protect the rights and liberties of the individual (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the word 'politics'?

The Greek word 'politicos' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the state of nature described as?

Solitary, nasty, poor, brutish and short (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the state in relation to its inhabitants?

To maintain law and order (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the Greek word 'polis' mean?

A community of people (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the nature of the institutions established by the state to enforce its laws?

Coercive institutions (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did Aristotle describe man as?

A political animal (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did man live in the pre-state era?

In a state of constant danger and fear of violent death (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Greek word 'politicos'?

Pertaining to the city-state (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of the state in relation to its inhabitants?

To protect the rights and liberties of the individual inhabitants (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the study of politics in ancient Greek city-states?

The management of the city-state (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of the inhabitants of ancient Greek city-states and modern societies?

They have different attitudes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of a nation's culture?

A shared history (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a nation's government?

To persuade people to comply with decisions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between statehood and nationhood?

Statehood is politico-legal, while nationhood is historical (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a nation's government, as compared to a state's government?

It is less sovereign (B) Signup and view all the answers

What binds people together as members of a nation?

A common language (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a nation's government and its people?

The government persuades the people to comply with its decisions (B) Signup and view all the answers