Quiz : Exploring Society: Exploring Society: India and Beyond - Chapter 10

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of rules in society?

Accepted Answer

To maintain order and harmony

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To control people's behavior

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To restrict freedom

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To create chaos

Question 2

Which of the following best defines the term 'governance'?

Accepted Answer

The act of making decisions and enforcing laws

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The process of creating chaos

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A form of entertainment

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A way to avoid conflict

Question 3

What is the role of the legislature in a government?

Accepted Answer

To make and update laws

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To enforce laws

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To interpret laws

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To oversee the economy

Question 4

Why is it important to have a separation of powers in government?

Accepted Answer

To prevent any one organ from becoming too powerful

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To allow for effective communication

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To make laws more complicated

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To ensure more people are involved

Question 5

What does the term 'democracy' mean?

Accepted Answer

Rule by the people

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Rule by a single leader

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Rule by the military

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Rule by the wealthy

Question 6

Which type of democracy allows citizens to elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?

Accepted Answer

Representative democracy

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Direct democracy

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Participatory democracy

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Totalitarian democracy

Question 7

What is one function of the executive branch of government?

Accepted Answer

Implementing laws

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Creating new laws

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Deciding if laws are broken

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Representing the people

Question 8

What level of government is responsible for local issues?

Accepted Answer

Local Government

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State Government

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Central Government

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National Government

Question 9

Which organ of government interprets the laws?

Accepted Answer

Judiciary

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Legislature

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Executive

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Local Government

Question 10

What is a key feature of a representative democracy?

Accepted Answer

Elected representatives making decisions

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Direct participation by all citizens

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Unrestricted power of the president

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Absence of laws

Quiz : Exploring Society: Exploring Society: India and Beyond - Chapter 10

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