The feature of a nation that distinguishes it from other forms of collective identity is
a. its unilingual nature.
b. achievement of control of its own affairs within a specific territory.
c. a feeling of loyalty to the government of a particular territory.
d. the belief that it deserves to control its own affairs within a specific territory.
e. size, as nations are larger than other forms of collective identity, such as ethnic groups.
Q. 2Which of the following groups represent a nation without a state?
a. French
b. Azeris
c. Estonians
d. Kurds
e. There can be no nation without a state.
Q. 3To political scientists, nation refers to a
a. sovereign, independent country.
b. comprehensive bureaucracy and a detailed list of laws.
c. government ruling over specific territory.
d. group of people that share a particular form of identity that unites and binds them together to believe they should have political control over a particular territory.
e. large collective of people who are connected in some meaningful way.
Q. 4Which of the following is NOT characteristic of a nation?
a. Self-awareness and recognition of itself as a group
b. Recognition by other nations
c. Shared cultural features
d. Belief in the right to political control over a certain territory
e. Sense of unity and distinctiveness from others
Q. 5In its most narrow sense, government refers to
a. a set of rules that determine the way decisions are made.
b. a political system's chief executive and cabinet officials, particularly in parliamentary systems.
c. a large collective of people who are connected in some meaningful way.
d. a group of people that shares a particular form of identity that unites and binds them together.
e. the instruments of state sovereignty.
Q. 6The ruling institutions of a given state and the people who occupy positions of power in that state are known as the
a. regime.
b. political party.
c. government.
d. political society.
e. electorate.
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