Nation Building and Democracy Quiz

What is essential for a nation's development according to political scientists?

• A well-educated population

• A strong military

• A large population

• A rich natural resource base

What does active citizenship involve?

• Only voting in elections

• Participating in online forums

• Getting involved in the community

• Ignoring community issues

Which principle determines citizenship by place of birth?

• Jus Sanguinis

• Jus Soli

• Naturalization

• Dual Citizenship

What type of social movement seeks to undo changes that have already occurred?

• Reactionary

• Progressive

• Revolutionary

• Reformist

What is a characteristic of human rights?

• They can be taken away

• They are universal

• They are optional

• They are only for citizens

What type of public policy is designed to limit the actions of persons or groups?

• Distributive

• Redistributive

• Fiscal

• Regulatory

What is the right to remain silent intended to protect?

• The judge from bias

• The accused from self-incrimination

• The police from false accusations

• Witnesses from testifying

What is the first step in how a bill becomes a law?

• Voting by the full chamber

• Drafting a bill

• Introduction of a bill

• Referral to the President

What is the right against double jeopardy?

• The accused cannot be tried twice for the same crime

• The accused has the right to a speedy trial

• The accused can refuse to testify

• The accused can appeal a conviction

What type of leader makes decisions quickly and confidently?

• Democratic

• Authoritarian

• Participative

• Laissez-faire