The Necropolitics Theory of Power

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Who coined the term "necropolitics"?

  1. Michel Foucault

  2. Achille Mbembe

  3. Giorgio Agamben

  4. Judith Butler


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Achille Mbembe coined the term "necropolitics" in his 2003 book of the same name.

What is necropolitics?

  1. The political use of death and the threat of death

  2. The study of death and dying

  3. The politics of public health

  4. The study of war and conflict


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Necropolitics is the political use of death and the threat of death to control and govern populations.

What are some examples of necropolitics?

  1. Genocide

  2. Torture

  3. Capital punishment

  4. Mass incarceration


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Necropolitics can take many forms, including genocide, torture, capital punishment, and mass incarceration.

How does necropolitics differ from biopolitics?

  1. Necropolitics is concerned with the production of death, while biopolitics is concerned with the production of life.

  2. Necropolitics is concerned with the control of populations, while biopolitics is concerned with the care of populations.

  3. Necropolitics is a form of state power, while biopolitics is a form of non-state power.

  4. Necropolitics is a recent phenomenon, while biopolitics has been around for centuries.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Necropolitics is concerned with the production of death, while biopolitics is concerned with the production of life. Necropolitics is a form of state power that uses death and the threat of death to control and govern populations, while biopolitics is a form of non-state power that uses knowledge and techniques to improve the lives of populations.

What are the implications of necropolitics for democracy?

  1. Necropolitics undermines democracy by creating a state of exception in which the rule of law is suspended.

  2. Necropolitics strengthens democracy by providing a means of controlling and governing populations.

  3. Necropolitics is a necessary evil in order to maintain social order.

  4. Necropolitics is a form of resistance to democracy.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Necropolitics undermines democracy by creating a state of exception in which the rule of law is suspended. This allows the state to exercise arbitrary power over its citizens and to violate their rights.

What are some ways to resist necropolitics?

  1. Challenging the state's monopoly on violence.

  2. Demanding accountability from the state.

  3. Building solidarity with marginalized and oppressed groups.

  4. Creating alternative forms of governance.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

There are many ways to resist necropolitics, including challenging the state's monopoly on violence, demanding accountability from the state, building solidarity with marginalized and oppressed groups, and creating alternative forms of governance.

What is the relationship between necropolitics and racism?

  1. Necropolitics is a form of racism.

  2. Racism is a form of necropolitics.

  3. Necropolitics and racism are two distinct but related phenomena.

  4. Necropolitics and racism are unrelated.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Necropolitics and racism are two distinct but related phenomena. Necropolitics is the political use of death and the threat of death to control and govern populations, while racism is the belief that one race is superior to another. However, necropolitics and racism are often intertwined, as racism can be used to justify the use of necropolitical measures against certain groups of people.

What is the relationship between necropolitics and capitalism?

  1. Necropolitics is a product of capitalism.

  2. Capitalism is a product of necropolitics.

  3. Necropolitics and capitalism are two distinct but related phenomena.

  4. Necropolitics and capitalism are unrelated.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Necropolitics and capitalism are two distinct but related phenomena. Necropolitics is the political use of death and the threat of death to control and govern populations, while capitalism is an economic system based on private ownership of the means of production and the pursuit of profit. However, necropolitics and capitalism are often intertwined, as capitalism can create conditions that make people more vulnerable to necropolitical measures.

What is the future of necropolitics?

  1. Necropolitics will continue to be a major force in the world.

  2. Necropolitics will eventually be overcome.

  3. It is impossible to say what the future of necropolitics will be.

  4. Necropolitics is a temporary phenomenon.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is impossible to say what the future of necropolitics will be. Necropolitics is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon that is influenced by a variety of factors, including political, economic, and social conditions. However, it is clear that necropolitics is a major force in the world today, and it is likely to continue to be a significant issue in the future.

Which of the following is NOT an example of necropolitics?

  1. The use of drone strikes to target suspected terrorists.

  2. The mass incarceration of Black and Brown people in the United States.

  3. The provision of healthcare to all citizens.

  4. The use of torture to extract information from prisoners.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The provision of healthcare to all citizens is not an example of necropolitics, as it does not involve the political use of death or the threat of death to control and govern populations.

Which of the following is a key concept in Achille Mbembe's theory of necropolitics?

  1. Biopower

  2. Sovereignty

  3. Exception

  4. Bare life


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bare life is a key concept in Achille Mbembe's theory of necropolitics. Bare life refers to the state of being in which a person is reduced to their biological existence and is stripped of their social and political rights.

According to Mbembe, what is the role of the state in necropolitics?

  1. To protect and promote the lives of its citizens.

  2. To control and regulate the lives of its citizens.

  3. To produce and manage death.

  4. To create and maintain a state of exception.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

According to Mbembe, the role of the state in necropolitics is to produce and manage death. This can be done through a variety of means, including genocide, torture, capital punishment, and mass incarceration.

What are some of the consequences of necropolitics?

  1. Increased social inequality.

  2. The erosion of democracy.

  3. The rise of authoritarianism.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Necropolitics can have a number of negative consequences, including increased social inequality, the erosion of democracy, and the rise of authoritarianism.

What are some ways to resist necropolitics?

  1. Challenging the state's monopoly on violence.

  2. Demanding accountability from the state.

  3. Building solidarity with marginalized and oppressed groups.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

There are a number of ways to resist necropolitics, including challenging the state's monopoly on violence, demanding accountability from the state, and building solidarity with marginalized and oppressed groups.

What is the relationship between necropolitics and biopolitics?

  1. Necropolitics is a form of biopolitics.

  2. Biopolitics is a form of necropolitics.

  3. Necropolitics and biopolitics are two distinct but related phenomena.

  4. Necropolitics and biopolitics are unrelated.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Necropolitics and biopolitics are two distinct but related phenomena. Necropolitics is the political use of death and the threat of death to control and govern populations, while biopolitics is the political use of life and the body to control and govern populations.

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