LESSON 1: The Concepts of Politics and Governance

What is the origin of the word "politics"?

• Latin politicus

• Greek polis

• Roman republica

• Egyptian pharaoh

Which of the following best defines politics?

• Management of businesses

• Creation of entertainment

• Activities related to power and decision-making

• Celebration of cultural traditions

Who defined politics as "who gets what, when, how"?

• Max Weber

• David Easton

• Harold Lasswell

• Bernard Crick

According to Max Weber, politics is:

• About human rights and equality

• Striving to share or influence the distribution of power

• Merely a state institution

• Only about laws and rules

David Easton defined politics as:

• A competition of leadership

• The authoritative allocation of values for a society

• The dictatorship of leaders

• The battle for resources

Who referred to politics as the "master science"?

• Harold Lasswell

• Aristotle

• Max Weber

• Hannah Arendt

What did Aristotle believe politics aimed to achieve?

• Social control

• Wealth and fame

• The good life

• Military power

Bernard Crick defined politics as:

• Only for government officials

• The way in which free societies are governed

• Dominance of majority

• The implementation of law

Hannah Arendt emphasized what aspect of political life?

• Military defense

• International diplomacy

• Public discourse and persuasion

• Political campaigning

Which scholar described politics as involving public decisions like elections and policymaking?

• Karl Marx

• Contemporary scholars

• Thomas Hobbes

• Max Weber