POG152 2024

When a state is classified as a “failed state,” which key role of statehood is it no longer capable of fulfilling?

• Maintaining fixed borders and population control.

• Participating in the international economy

• Monopolising the use of force within its territory

• Providing stable infrastructure to its citizens.

   

Which one of the following is a key element of the social contract theory?

• The image of a hypothetical stateless society

• The image of a hypothetical society

• The image of a stated society

• The image of a respected society

Which political party can be associated with the populist ideology?

• ANC

• EFF

• DA

• Action SA

What are the key features of social-democratic states?

• Keynesianism and social welfare

• Centrally planned economies

• The state provides a framework for peace and social order

• State intervention in economic life to promote industrial growth and economic development

Which of the following is not an accurate descriptor of "politics"?

• A dialogue

• A monologue

• The science of man

• A social activity

What is the simplest definition of politics as an arena?

• Politics is the art of government public affairs

• Politics is the persevering of government public affairs

• Politics is the art of societal public affairs

• Politics is the art of governmental private affairs

The Conservative notion of ideology identifies with which of the following?

• That ideology will end

• That ideology is an instrument of social control

• That reality is incomprehensible

• That ideology reveals a new science of ideas

What is the component that does NOT form part of civil society?

• Private business

• Clubs

• Families

• Bureaucrats

Which type of state has a very clear liberal lineage?

• Pluralist state

• Capitalist state

• Leviathan state

• Patriarchal state

What term did de Tracy use to refer to the new ‘science of ideas’?

• Ideation

• Intellectual thought

• Ideology

• Individualism