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The document contains multiple choice and true/false questions related to politics and governance. Key concepts include the focus of politics on power, the definition of governance as decision-making processes, and characteristics of good governance such as accountability and transparency. It also addresses the legitimacy of political power in democracies and the role of various institutions in law-making.

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Multiple Choice Questions

The document contains multiple choice and true/false questions related to politics and governance. Key concepts include the focus of politics on power, the definition of governance as decision-making processes, and characteristics of good governance such as accountability and transparency. It also addresses the legitimacy of political power in democracies and the role of various institutions in law-making.

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Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the primary focus of politics?


A. Managing private businesses
B. Establishing international markets
C. Acquiring and exercising power
D. Promoting entertainment and media
2. Which of the following best defines governance?
A. The activities associated with winning elections
B. The process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented
C. The strategy of political campaigns
D. The ability to influence public opinion
3. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of good governance?
A. Accountability
B. Transparency
C. Arbitrary decision-making
D. Rule of law
4. In a democratic system, legitimacy of political power is primarily derived from:
A. Military strength
B. Economic influence
C. The will of the people
D. Religious authority
5. Which institution is typically responsible for creating laws in a democratic country?
A. Judiciary
B. Executive
C. Legislature
D. Media

True/False Questions

6. Politics only takes place in government institutions.


True / False
7. Governance can occur in both public and private sectors.
True / False
8. Transparency in governance means making information about decisions and
policies openly available to the public.
True / False
9. All political systems ensure equal participation of citizens.
True / False
10. Corruption is generally considered a sign of weak governance.
True / False
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What is the primary focus of politics?


✅ C. Acquiring and exercising power
2. Which of the following best defines governance?
✅ B. The process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are
implemented
3. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of good governance?
✅ C. Arbitrary decision-making
4. In a democratic system, legitimacy of political power is primarily derived from:
✅ C. The will of the people
5. Which institution is typically responsible for creating laws in a democratic country?
✅ C. Legislature

True/False Questions

6. Politics only takes place in government institutions.


❌ False
(Politics also occurs in civil society, organizations, and even informal groups.)
7. Governance can occur in both public and private sectors.
✅ True
8. Transparency in governance means making information about decisions and
policies openly available to the public.
✅ True
9. All political systems ensure equal participation of citizens.
❌ False
(Some political systems are authoritarian and restrict participation.)
10. Corruption is generally considered a sign of weak governance.
✅ True

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