Understanding Culture, Society and Politics

Which of the following best describes a state institution?

• Owned and controlled by private individuals or organizations

• Created and regulated by the government

• Operated for profit

• 1. Controlled by religious organizations 

What is the main difference between a state institution and a non-state institution?

• State institutions are for-profit while non-state institutions are non-profit

• State institutions are created and regulated by the government while non-state institutions are not

• State institutions are usually larger than non-state institutions

• State institutions are generally more efficient than non-state institutions

Which of the following is an example of a state institution?

• A public school

• A non-profit organization

• A religious organization

• 3. A privately-owned company 

Which of the following is an example of a non-state institution?

• The military

• The police department

• A private university

• The legislative branch 

What is the main function of state institutions?

• To provide public services

• To make a profit

• To promote religious beliefs

• 5. To promote the interests of private individuals or organizations 

Which of the following is an example of a non-state institution that provides public services?

• A privately-run hospital

• A religious organization

• A non-profit organization

• A privately-run prison 

Which of the following is a non-state institution that provides a public good?

• A private university

• A religious organization

• A for-profit corporation

• 7. A privately-run prison 

What is the primary purpose of non-state institutions?

• To make a profit

•  To provide public services

• To promote religious beliefs

• To promote the interests of private individuals or organizations 

Which of the following is a form of state institution?

• A privately-owned company

• A religious organization

• A government agency

• A non-profit organization 

Which of the following is a form of non-state institution?

• For-profit corporation

• A publicly-traded company

• A religious organization

• A government agency