Political Science Answers

Section 91 of the 1996 constitution stipulates that the president appoints the deputy president who must assist the president in the handling of government affairs. Specific executive functions are assigned to the deputy President in this regard. Which one of the following is not a function?

A. Leads government matters in the national assembly and the national council of provinces
B. Represent cabinet in Parliament
C. Appoints commissions of enquiry
D. Consults with the chief whip of the majority political party on the programme of Parliament

Which of the following most accurately describes the meaning of the term " State "

A. The supreme power of authority
B. Agreement between parties forming a " social contract "
C. Institution or set of institutions that applies sovereign political authority within a geographically defined territory
D. A set of mutually dependent institutions positioned in a manner that construct a unified whole

Integrity, accountability and responsiveness are some of the most prominent ethical value in the field of public administration. Which one of the following statement best describes the term " ethics "

A. The evaluation and application morality through philosophical attitudes,beliefs, standards and rules
B. Interpretation of shared values
C. Capacity to discriminate among available courses of action
D. Motivation of public employees to be good and virtuous

Almost every textbooks on Public Administration comprises a definition on the concept. Hence,it has become difficult to conceptualised the true content of those aspects that should be studied in the disciplines. Generally, it is regarded as an institutionally directed process concerned with organisational relationship and the complex dilemma of integrating different areas that relate to it. All of the following are regarded as such areas, except for.

A. Citizens, structure of government, society and politics, service delivery
B. Institutions, management, resources, responsibilities
C. Ethics, functions and skills, techniques and values, outcomes
D. Profit making, global recession, rule making, strategic planning

The concept constitutionalism refers to the following:

A. A political system in which decision making power is shared among members of society
B. Undertaking of political processes and managing of institutions in such a way that political norms of society are achieved which are in line with the constitution or other legislation
C. Interactions occurring among public institutions in all sphere of government in a Democratic way
D. A system of value, policies and institutions by which society manages its economic, political and social interaction with the state

Which of the following statement about the nation is false? Indicate the incorrect option.

A. A nation may be a segment of society and part of the population of a state which strives for self rule and independence
B. A nation is a highly problematic and contentious concept
C. A nation is a subjective feeling, a feeling of social solidarity and strong loyalty which exists between people
D. A nation, in contrast to a state, is a cultural entity

Which level of authority managed to centralised authority effectively? Indicate the correct option

A. Chiefdom level
B. Patriarchal family organisation
C. Tribal level
D. None of the above are correct

Which one of the following statement is not a prerequisite for the existence of a state? Indicate the incorrect option.

A. It is not a requirements for a government to be legitimate
B. When a particular government collapses, it means that the state ceases to exist.
C. The government can act internally on behalf of the state in the international community
D. The government can act on behalf of the state in internal, matters such as prosecution of criminals

1. Which of the following government institutions are examples of the modern state? Indicate the correct option.

A. Chieftainship
B. City state
C. Tribe
D. None of the above

2. Indicate the correct option. The existence of the colonial empires in Africa and other parts of the world, gave rise to............

A. Decolonisation
B. Western domination
C. Colonisation
D. Development

The executive authority is vested in the President, the deputy president and the cabinet and is empowered to:

A. Implement legislation made by the legislative authority
B. Develop and implement public policy for the main functions of government
C. Direct and coordinate the work of government department
D. All of the above

The concept " representativeness " refers to:

A. The state of being equal
B. The level of unfairness
C. The point of dissimilar
D. The state of evenness

(A) In the study guide the issues highlighted in the agenda of advocacy campaigns against the global trade included:

1. A call for less aid, more trade
2. Concerns of widening poverty gap
3. An argument that policy decision are reversible
4. A call to tighten dependency on the developed states

Choose the correct answer

(A) A,B and C
(B) A,B and D
(C) A,C and D
(D) B,C and D