1. Which of the following best defines politics?A. The science of governing a nation through military controlB. The activity through which people make, preserve, and amend general rulesC. The enforcement of law through judicial meansD. The administrative system of state bureaucracies2. Governance differs from government because:A. Governance refers to private sector activitiesB. Governance involves elected officialsC. Governance includes the processes and institutionsD. Government is broader than governance3. Which philosopher is most known for the idea of the "social contract" in political theory?A. Karl MarxB. John LockeC. Niccolò MachiavelliD. Max Weber4. Which of the following is an example of formal political institution?A. Political cultureB. TraditionsC. The legislatureD. Public opinion5. What is the primary function of governance?A. To elect government officialsB. To administer punishment to lawbreakersC. To make and implement decisionsD. To monitor business transactions6. Which concept refers to the legitimate use of power by a person or group within a political system?A. CoercionB. DominationC. AuthorityD. Tyranny
Answer (1)
Politics is broadly defined as the set of activities associated with decision-making in groups or other forms of power relations, such as the distribution of resources or status.C. Governance includes the processes and institutions
