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Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

The Constitution is considered as a rule book of the state and it expects the citizens to adhere to the rules.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Constitution provides for the governance of the nation. It grants rights, duties and liabilities to the State and citizens.  Citizens must follow the constitution as it gives liberty, freedom and limits the authority of the State in an individual's life. The adherence to the constitution makes good citizen and aware individual.

Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

Which of the following is not an essential element of the State?

  1. Population

  2. Political party

  3. Definite Territory

  4. Sovereignty
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The four essential elements of a State are population, territory, government, and sovereignty. A political party is a feature of democratic systems but is not a fundamental requirement for the existence of a State.

Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

When the state has a political authority, it has the right to compel the non compliers.

  1. True

  2. False
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Political authority means legal ruling power of the state by virtue of which it describes moral principles, distinguish between individual's rights and duties and seek obedience from its subject. It can compel obedience from the non compliers in order to achieve full political obligation of the citizens towards state.

Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

The term ethnic implies _____________________.

  1. People living in harmony.

  2. A social division based on shared culture

  3. People fighting for their community.

  4. People fighting for power
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The term "Ethnic" implies a social division based on shared culture. People belonging to the same ethnic group believe in their common descent because of similarities of physical type or of culture or both. They need not always have the same religion or nationality.

Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

The theory of social contract primarily seeks ___________________.

  1. to explore the historical origin of the State

  2. to explain the basis of political obligation

  3. to bring out a radical transformation of society by revolution

  4. to justify the status quo
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Social Contract Theory is the theory of voluntary agreement among people by which society is brought into being and political authority is chosen to which people submitted their obedience. It explains the basis of Political obligation by establishing political authority by consent and desire of all.

Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

Political obligation binds a person to the performance of duties as mentioned in the Constitution.

  1. True

  2. False
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Explanation
 Political obligation is a sense in a person to have a moral duty to respect the laws of his own country. Political obligation can be defined as- ' An obligation concerning the duties of political leaders and citizen together who, as collectively, are responsible for the political system as a whole.' This political obligation differs from legal obligation. 
It is trues that political obligations are necessary for the citizen to maintain a good system nationwide, because it is this political obligation that obliges a citizen to respect and obey the law. It regulates the conduct of a person. It is through this obligation only that needs of people are looked after. Hence, it is political obligation that binds a person to the performance of duties as mentioned in Constitution.
Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

Political obligations have gained momentum after the _______ century. 

  1. 14th

  2. 15th

  3. 16th

  4. 18th
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Political obligation is a sense in a person to have a moral duty to respect the laws of his own country. Political obligation can be defined as- ' An obligation concerning the duties of political leaders and citizen together who, as collectively, are responsible for the political system as a whole.' Political obligation have gained momentum after the 16th Century. Political philosophers like T.H.Green, Hobbes, Locke etc.

Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

The social and ethnic crisis in Sri Lanka can be solved through power sharing among different ______________.

  1. Political parties

  2. Organs.

  3. Social groups

  4. Pressure groups.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Power sharing among different social groups is a key strategy to address ethnic and social conflicts in a diverse society like Sri Lanka.

Multiple choice functions and origin of a state the state and political science civics

Who states political obligation as, it is intended to include the obligation of the subject towards the sovereign, the obligation of the citizen toward the state, and the obligation of the individual to each other as enforces by the political superior?

  1. Hobbes

  2. T.H. Green

  3. Locke

  4. Rousseau
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B Correct answer
Explanation
T.H.Green explain the term political obligation in his book "Lectures on the Principles of Political Obligation" as "that the term include both the obligation of the subject towards the sovereign, of the citizen towards the state, and the obligations of individuals to each other as enforced by a political superior." His purpose is to consider the moral function or object served by law, or by the system of rights and obligations which the state enforces, and in so doing to discover the true ground or justification for obedience to law.