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?

    <p>Its conversational style and use of examples from Ghana.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to approach Political Science, Politics, and Government from multiple perspectives?

    <p>Because no single focus or approach can provide all the answers to political questions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of topics are covered in the book, The ABC of Political Science?

    <p>Seminal topics such as the state, power, and democracy, as well as current topics like good governance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary topic of the entire chapter?

    <p>Unitary System of Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is discussed in the first part of the chapter?

    <p>Features of Unitary States</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Democracy and Good Governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Chapter Seven unknown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the last topic discussed in the chapter?

    <p>Bibliography</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>130</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To protect the rights and liberties of the individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the word 'politics'?

    <p>The Greek word 'politicos'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the state of nature described as?

    <p>Solitary, nasty, poor, brutish and short</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To maintain law and order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Greek word 'polis' mean?

    <p>A community of people</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Coercive institutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Aristotle describe man as?

    <p>A political animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did man live in the pre-state era?

    <p>In a state of constant danger and fear of violent death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Pertaining to the city-state</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To protect the rights and liberties of the individual inhabitants</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The management of the city-state</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>They have different attitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A shared history</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To persuade people to comply with decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between statehood and nationhood?

    <p>Statehood is politico-legal, while nationhood is historical</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It is less sovereign</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What binds people together as members of a nation?

    <p>A common language</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The government persuades the people to comply with its decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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