group 1
What is the primary function of a state?
Defense and security
Which political ideology emphasizes individual freedoms and minimal government interference?
Liberalism
In which form of government do citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf?
Republic
Which system of government divides power between a central authority and local governments?
Federal system
What is the primary purpose of the United Nations (UN)?
To promote world peace and security
What is the term for the legal and political independence of a country?
Sovereignty
Who is considered the founder of modern political science?
Who is considered the founder of modern political science?
What term refers to the concept of a government's legitimacy and acceptance by its people?
Authority
What does the term 'civil rights' refer to?
Rights ensuring personal freedoms and equality
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a nation-state?
single, shared language
Which system allows citizens to directly vote on laws and policies?
Direct democracy
Which of the following is a major feature of a totalitarian regime?
State-controlled economy
What is the term for a political system where a single leader holds absolute power?
Autocracy
The principle of the separation of powers was most famously outlined by which political philosopher?
Montesquieu
What is the primary purpose of a constitution?
To define the structure of government