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Politics and Society

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Which political ideology emphasizes individual liberty and limited government intervention?

  1. Socialism

  2. Liberalism

  3. Conservatism

  4. Communism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Liberalism is a political ideology that advocates for individual liberty, limited government intervention, and free markets.

What is the primary function of a constitution in a democratic society?

  1. To establish a monarchy

  2. To regulate trade and commerce

  3. To protect individual rights

  4. To control the military


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A constitution in a democratic society serves to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens, ensuring that the government respects and upholds these rights.

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of property and resources?

  1. Socialism

  2. Communism

  3. Capitalism

  4. Mixed Economy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Capitalism is an economic system in which private individuals or businesses own and control property, capital, and resources, and economic decisions are guided by market forces.

What is the term for a political system in which power is concentrated in the hands of a single individual or group?

  1. Democracy

  2. Republic

  3. Autocracy

  4. Oligarchy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Autocracy is a political system in which a single individual or group holds absolute power and exercises it without any effective constitutional limitations.

Which concept refers to the idea that the government should provide basic social services and economic security to its citizens?

  1. Laissez-faire

  2. Social Welfare

  3. Free Market

  4. Fiscal Conservatism


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Social Welfare refers to government programs and policies aimed at providing basic social services, such as healthcare, education, and unemployment benefits, to its citizens.

What is the term for a political system in which citizens directly participate in decision-making through voting and referendums?

  1. Representative Democracy

  2. Constitutional Monarchy

  3. Direct Democracy

  4. Parliamentary Democracy


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Direct Democracy is a political system in which citizens directly vote on policy decisions and laws, rather than electing representatives to make decisions on their behalf.

Which political ideology advocates for the redistribution of wealth and resources to promote social equality?

  1. Liberalism

  2. Conservatism

  3. Socialism

  4. Capitalism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Socialism is a political ideology that advocates for the redistribution of wealth and resources to promote social equality and reduce economic disparities.

What is the term for a political system in which the head of state is a monarch, but the actual power lies with an elected parliament?

  1. Republic

  2. Constitutional Monarchy

  3. Direct Democracy

  4. Parliamentary Democracy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Constitutional Monarchy is a political system in which the head of state is a monarch, but the actual power lies with an elected parliament, which exercises legislative and executive authority.

Which economic system combines elements of both capitalism and socialism?

  1. Socialism

  2. Communism

  3. Capitalism

  4. Mixed Economy


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A Mixed Economy combines elements of both capitalism and socialism, allowing for private ownership of property and resources alongside government intervention in the economy.

What is the term for a political system in which power is shared between the central government and regional or local governments?

  1. Federalism

  2. Unitary State

  3. Confederation

  4. Direct Democracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Federalism is a political system in which power is shared between a central government and regional or local governments, each with its own set of powers and responsibilities.

Which concept refers to the idea that government should intervene in the economy to regulate markets and promote economic stability?

  1. Laissez-faire

  2. Social Welfare

  3. Free Market

  4. Fiscal Conservatism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Government Intervention refers to the active involvement of the government in the economy through policies and regulations to influence market outcomes and promote economic stability.

What is the term for a political system in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

  1. Representative Democracy

  2. Constitutional Monarchy

  3. Direct Democracy

  4. Parliamentary Democracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Representative Democracy is a political system in which citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf, rather than directly participating in decision-making.

Which political ideology emphasizes the importance of tradition, social order, and limited government interference?

  1. Socialism

  2. Liberalism

  3. Conservatism

  4. Communism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Conservatism is a political ideology that emphasizes the importance of tradition, social order, and limited government interference in society.

What is the term for a political system in which the military holds significant power and influence in government?

  1. Militarism

  2. Authoritarianism

  3. Totalitarianism

  4. Oligarchy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Militarism is a political system in which the military holds significant power and influence in government, often leading to a focus on military strength and expansion.

Which economic system is characterized by collective ownership of property and resources, with the goal of achieving a classless, stateless society?

  1. Socialism

  2. Communism

  3. Capitalism

  4. Mixed Economy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Communism is an economic system that advocates for collective ownership of property and resources, with the goal of achieving a classless, stateless society.

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