PSC3701 Assignment 1 QUIZ (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE 13 March 2026

PSC3701 Assignment 1 QUIZ (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 1 2026 - DUE 13 March 2026; 100% TRUSTED Complete, trusted solutions and explanations. For assistance, Whats-App 0.8.1..2.7.8..3.3.7.2... : International sport... has kept the level of political interference at a manageable and controllable level. has successfully been kept out of the political arena, therefore politicians cannot meddle in sport. is a powerful instrument to promote political aspirations. has not been successful in offering resistance against political oppression. : The International Olympic Committee (IOC)... restricts its position of power in international politics by giving the United Nations a decision-making role on political matters that the IOC does not have capacity for. is an organisation which was founded with the view of presenting the Olympic Games every four years as a platform to advance national and political interests. together with the United Nations is the only other international organisation which draws representatives from virtually every country in the world. was originally founded to be involved in international relations, advancing its own views on international political issues. to complete the following statement. To gauge the impact of hosting a FIFA World Cup requires judging the success of the tournament in terms of whether it succeeded in cross pollinating the different cultures with a spirit of togetherness regardless of their differences and determining the extent to which it used the intrinsic value of sport as a nation builder in general. determining the extent to which it used the extrinsic value of sport as a nation builder in general. determining the extent to which it used the intrinsic value of sport as a nation builder in general. determining the extent to which it used the intrinsic value of sport as ninety minutes of patriotism. determining the extent to which it used the extrinsic value of sport as ninety minutes of patriotism. : National identity is... the same as the citizenry of a state and restricted to those who possess a common language ancestry or cultural heritage. the sharing of a common past with heroes and myths that inspires pride. an emotional attachment to the geographical features of a territory. Which of the following statements regarding sport policy is correct. Policy is a set of independent issues taken on by politicians concerning the selection of goals and the means of achieving these goals. Policy has to do with the objectives of politicians the actions taken by government and the impact of these activities on society. Policy is seen as a narrow framework within which decisions on political matters are made and actions taken by government. : At the core of politics power relates to... the right to exercise and exert influence of a particular position in which a person or persons are placed according to accepted procedures. others approval of actions and decisions that are taken. actions that lead to compliance as result of creating prospects of severe sanctions for non compliance. all cases when one party desires or goals affect the behaviour of other parties. : Which of the following statements is incorrect. Most people are aware of the relationship and interaction between sport and politics and feel strongly that sport should be apolitical. The relationship and interaction between politics and sport have evolved to the point where sport is now apolitical. Sport not only promotes political aspirations but also offers resistance against political oppression. Politics has invaded the sports domain resulting in politicians exploiting sport to their own advantage. below that best describes the scenario provided. The Australian Government recommended the establishment of more target shooting clubs in the country prior to World War Two. Power politics Regulation of citizens leisure time Military preparedness Nation building below that describes the following statement. In nineteen fifty six Egypt Iraq Cambodia and Lebanon announced they would boycott the Melbourne Olympic Games in response to the Suez crisis when Egypt was invaded by Israel the United Kingdom and France. Nation building Regulation of citizens leisure time Bread and circuses theory Power politics : Which of the following statements regarding sport is incorrect. Experts who study the history of sport have noticed the direct relationship between survival and military activities and some sporting activities. The concept sport is open to many interpretations and one interpretation by Allison conceptualises sport as the institutionalisation of skill and prowess. One fairly common misunderstanding for an activity to qualify as a sport is that it should entail a fair amount of physical exertion. Easton provides the most accurate interpretation of the concept sport which is the respected allocation of values for society. . International sport... has successfully been kept out of the political arena therefore politicians cannot meddle in sport. has not been successful in offering resistance against political oppression. is a powerful instrument to promote political aspirations. has kept the level of political interference at a manageable and controllable level. . Which of the following options regarding the characteristics of politics is correct. The concept of politics refers to the capacity of an individual or individuals to take decisions on behalf of a group or various groups of people. Both statements are correct. Political decisions neither have to be accepted by a group or various groups of people nor can it be forcibly imposed on them. Politics cannot be legitimate through influencing or coercion. Both statements are incorrect. . Which of the following statements regarding sport and politics in South Africa is incorrect. After nineteen forty eight a spontaneous segregation occurred drawing a line between white and black organised sport. South African sport developed spontaneously with little political interference up until nineteen forty eight. Up until nineteen forty eight South Africa had no comprehensive sport policy and World War Two kept the focus on other more important issues than sport. When the National Party came to power in nineteen forty eight there was an urgent need for sport segregation aligning sporting codes to the party ideology. . International sport... has not been successful in offering resistance against political oppression. has successfully been kept out of the political arena therefore politicians cannot meddle in sport. has kept the level of political interference at a manageable and controllable level. is a powerful instrument to promote political aspirations. . The International Olympic Committee... restricts its position of power in international politics by giving the United Nations a decision making role on political matters that the IOC does not have capacity for. was originally founded to be involved in international relations advancing its own views on international political issues. is an organisation which was founded with the view of presenting the Olympic Games every four years as a platform to advance national and political interests. together with the United Nations is the only other international organisation which draws representatives from virtually every country in the world. International sport... has kept the level of political interference at a manageable and controllable level. has successfully been kept out of the political arena, therefore politicians cannot meddle in sport. is a powerful instrument to promote political aspirations. has not been successful in offering resistance against political oppression. Select the CORRECT option: The International Olympic Committee (IOC)... restricts its position of power in international politics by giving the United Nations (UN) a decision-making role on political matters that the IOC does not have capacity for. is an organisation which was founded with the view of presenting the Olympic Games every four years as a platform to advance national and political interests. together with the United Nations (UN), is the only other international organisation which draws representatives from virtually every country in the world. was originally founded to be involved in international relations, advancing its own views on international political issues. Select the CORRECT option to complete the following statement. To gauge the impact of hosting a FIFA World Cup requires judging the success of the tournament in terms of whether it succeeded in cross-pollinating the different cultures with a spirit of togetherness regardless of their differences; and determining the extent to which it used… the extrinsic value of sport as 90 minutes of patriotism. the intrinsic value of sport as 90 minutes of patriotism. the intrinsic value of sport as a nation builder in general. the extrinsic value of sport as a nation builder in general. Select the CORRECT option: There are clashes between societal groupings in Johannesburg due to the lack of available sporting venues for various sporting clubs to practice. The Johannesburg City Council recommends the erection of additional sporting stadiums in various parts of the city. Nation-building Regulation of citizens’ leisure time Power politics Bread-and-circuses theory Select the INCORRECT option: Which of the following statements regarding amateurism is INCORRECT? Amateurism is generally believed to be the practice of sport without material rewards. Amateurism can be viewed as the basis from which sport is originally practiced, gradually developing into professional sport. Amateurism is essentially elitist, as it was a bid by the British upper classes to disassociate themselves from the vulgarity of gambling and cash prizes. Amateurism gradually infiltrated sport with a view to supplant and replace professional sport and sporting institutions. Select the INCORRECT option: National Identity is… the same as the citizenry of a state, and is restricted to those who possess a common language, ancestry and cultural heritage. an emotional attachment to the geographical features of a territory. the sharing of a common past with heroes and myths that inspires pride. Select the CORRECT option: Politicians and governments… have become involved in sport, due to it being an important tool for nation branding. do not associate with sporting events, because sporting defeats could create a negative image to an international audience. do not deem national sport and its potential successes as a source of major political prestige. have become detached from sporting victories due to the potential negative media attention it may receive. Select the INCORRECT option: The 1995 Rugby World Cup… was successful, due to the Springbok victory setting the right mood for nation-building and nationhood. was successful as a nation builder because the notion of the Rainbow Nation was upheld long after the success of the World Cup. was used by President Mandela to build a nation out of opposing fragments by openly supporting the Springboks and wearing a Springbok jersey. was hesitantly awarded to South Africa by the International Rugby Board due to historical racial divisions. Select the correct option. Politicians and governments… do not deem national sport and its potential successes as a source of major political prestige. have become involved in sport, due to it being an important tool for nation branding. do not associate with sporting events because sporting defeats could create a negative image to an international audience. have become detached from sporting victories due to potential negative media attention. Select the INCORRECT option: Which of the following statements regarding sport is INCORRECT? Experts who study the history of sport have noticed the direct relationship between survival and military activities and some sporting activities. Easton provides the most accurate interpretation of the concept sport, which is the respected allocation of values for society. One fairly common misunderstanding for an activity to qualify as a sport is that it should entail a fair amount of physical exertion. The concept sport is open to many interpretations and one interpretation by Allison conceptualises sport as the institutionalisation of skill and prowess. Select the INCORRECT option: Which of the following statements regarding sport and play is INCORRECT? The concepts of sport and play are essentially different in terms of the level of seriousness. The terms sport and play are often used interchangeably in describing a recreational activity. The concepts sport and play can be clearly defined and are not affected by people’s subjective judgement of the type of activity that is practiced. The dividing line between sport and play is often blurred, with personal interpretation of activity playing a defining role. Select the correct option below that best describes the scenario provided: The Australian Government recommended the establishment of more target shooting clubs in the country prior to World War II. Military preparedness Power politics Nation-building Regulation of citizens’ leisure time Select the CORRECT option below that best describes the following statement: There are severe economic problems in Rwanda, with rioting in Kigali and surrounding areas. The government invites Arsenal Football Club to play a local football club in Kigali. Excitement in the city is high before the match. Bread-and-circuses theory Nation-building Regulation of citizens’ leisure time Commercialisation of sport Which of the following statements regarding sport policy is CORRECT? Policy is seen as a narrow framework within which decisions on political matters are made and actions taken by government. Policy is a set of independent issues taken on by politicians concerning the selection of goals and the means of achieving these goals. Policy has to do with the objectives of politicians, the actions taken by government and the impact of these activities on society. Select the INCORRECT option. Which of the following statements regarding sport and politics in South Africa is INCORRECT? After 1948 a spontaneous segregation occurred drawing a line between white and black organised sport. South African sport developed spontaneously with little political interference up until 1948. When the National Party came to power in 1948 there was an urgent need for sport segregation aligning sporting codes to the party ideology. Up until 1948 South Africa had no comprehensive sport policy and World War II kept the focus on other issues rather than sport. Which of the following statements regarding amateurism is INCORRECT? Amateurism is essentially elitist, as it was a bit by the British upper classes to disassociate themselves from the vulgarity of gambling and cash prizes. Amateurism can be viewed as the basis from which sport is orginally practiced, gradually developing into professional sport. Amateurism gradually infiltrated sport with a view to supplant and replace professional sport and sporting institutions. Amateurism is generally believed to be the practice of sport without material rewards. Select the CORRECT option to complete the following statement. To gauge the impact of hosting a FIFA World Cup requires judging the success of the tournament in terms of whether it succeeded in cross-pollinating the different cultures with a spirit of togetherness regardless of their differences and determining the extent to which it used the intrinsic value of sport as a nation builder in general. determining the extent to which it used the instrinsic value of sport as 90 minutes of patriotism. determining the extent to which it used the extrinsic value of sport as a nation builder in general. determining the extent to which it used the extrinsic value of sport as 90 minutes of patriotism. determining the extent to which it used the intrinsic value of sport as a nation builder in general. Select the CORRECT option. Which of the following options regarding the characteristics of politics is correct? The concept of politics refers to the capacity of an individual or individuals to take decisions on behalf of a group or various groups of people. Both statements are incorrect. Both statements are correct. Political decisions neither have to be accepted by a group or various groups of people, nor can it be forcibly imposed on them. Politics cannot be legitimate through influencing or coercion. Select the INCORRECT option. Which of the following statements regarding sport and play is INCORRECT? The terms sport and play are often used interchangeably in describing a recreational activity. The concepts sport and play can be clearly defined and is not affected with people's subjective judgement of the type of activity that is practiced. The dividing line between sport and play is often blurred, with personal interpretation of activity playing a defining role. The concepts of sport and play is essentially different in terms of the level of seriousness. Which of the following statements regarding sport policy is CORRECT? Policy is seen as a narrow framework within which decisions on political matters are made and actions taken by government. Policy has to do with the objectives of politicians, the actions taken by government and the impact of these activities on society. Policy is a set of independent issues taken on by politicians concerning the selection of goals and the means of achieving these goals. Select the CORRECT option below that best describes the following statement. There are severe economic problems in Rwanda with rioting in Kigali and surrounding areas. The government invites Arsenal Football Club to play a local football club in Kigali. Excitement in the city is high before the match. Commercialisation of sport Regulation of citizen's leisure time Nation-building Bread-and-circuses theory Select the CORRECT option. There are clashes between societal groupings in Johannesburg due to the lack of available sporting venues for various sporting clubs to practice. The Johannesburg City Council recommends the erection of additional sporting stadiums in various parts of the city. Power politics Bread-and-Circuses Theory Nation-building Regulation of citizens' leisure time Select the CORRECT option below that describes the following statement. In 1956 Egypt Iraq Cambodia and Lebanon announced they would boycott the Melbourne Olympic Games in response to the Suez Crisis when Egypt was invaded by Israel the United Kingdom and France. Nation-building Bread-and-circuses theory Regulation of citizens' leisure time Power Politics Select the correct option. Politicians and governments have become involved in sport due to it being an important tool for nation branding. do not associate with sporting events because sporting defeats could create a negative image to an international audience. have become detached from sporting victories due to the potential negative media attention it may receive. do not deem national sport and its potential successes as a source of major political prestige. Select the correct option below that best describes the scenario provided. The Australian Government recommended the establishment of more target shooting clubs in the country prior to World War II. Nation-building Power Politics Regulation of citizens' leisure time Military Preparedness Select the CORRECT option to complete the following statement. The heightened level of demonstrations against touring South African sporting teams in the 1960s and 1970s was because of the West adopting the view that economic sanctions as a punitive measure would cause greater disruptions and demonstrations. the West adopting the view that isolating South Africa in the area of sport would be more effective as it regarded economic sanctions as an inappropriate punitive measure. the West adopting the view that sport was of high cultural importance and therefore a very effective lever to use as a punitive measure. the West adopting the view that sport was just a pastime and was an ineffectual lever to use as a punitive measure. Select the CORRECT option. At the core of politics power relates to actions that lead to compliance as result of creating prospects of severe sanctions for non compliance. relates to others approval of actions and decisions that are taken. all cases when one party desires or goals affect the behaviour of other parties. to the right to exercise and exert influence of a particular position in which a person or persons are placed according to accepted procedures. Select the CORRECT option. Politicians and governments do not deem national sport and its potential successes as a source of major political prestige. have become involved in sport due to it being an important tool for nation branding. do not associate with sporting events because sporting defeats could create a negative image to an international audience. have become detached from sporting victories due to the potential negative media attention it may receive. Select the INCORRECT option. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? Politics has invaded the sports domain resulting in politicians exploiting sport to their own advantage. Most people are aware of the relationship and interaction between sport and politics and feel strongly that sport should be apolitical. Sport not only promotes political aspirations but also offers resistance against political oppression. The relationship and the interaction between politics and sport have evolved to the point where sport is now apolitical. Select the correct option. International sport has not been successful in offering resistance against political oppression. is a powerful instrument to promote political aspirations. has successfully been kept out of the political arena therefore politicians cannot meddle in sport. has kept the level of political interference at a manageable and controllable level. The 1995 Rugby World Cup... successful as a nation builder, because the notion of the Rainbow Nation was upheld long after the success of the World Cup. was successful, due to the Springbok victory setting the right mood for nation building and nationhood. hesitantly awarded to South Africa by the International Rugby Board, due to historical and continuing racial divisions. used by President Mandela to build a nation out of opposing fragments, openly supporting the Springboks by wearing a Springbok jersey. Select the CORRECT option to complete the following statement. The heightened level of demonstrations against touring South African sporting teams in the 1960s and 1970s was because of... the West adopting the view that sport was of high cultural importance, and therefore a very effective lever to use as a punitive measure. the West adopting the view that isolating South Africa in the area of sport would be more effective, as it regarded economic sanctions as an inappropriate punitive measure. the West adopting the view that sport was just a pastime and was an ineffectual lever to use as a punitive measure. the West adopting the view that economic sanctions as a punitive measure would cause greater disruptions and demonstrations. Select the CORRECT option to complete the following statement. To gauge the impact of hosting a FIFA World Cup requires judging the success of the tournament in terms of whether it succeeded in cross pollinating the different cultures with a spirit of togetherness regardless of their differences and determining... the extent to which it used the extrinsic value of sport as a nation builder in general. the extent to which it used the intrinsic value of sport as a nation builder in general. the extent to which it used the intrinsic value of sport as ninety minutes of patriotism. the extent to which it used the extrinsic value of sport as ninety minutes of patriotism. Select the INCORRECT option: National identity is... the same as the citizenry of a state and restricted to those who possess a common language, ancestry or cultural heritage. the sharing of a common past with heroes and myths that inspires pride. an emotional attachment to the geographical features of a territory. Which of the following statements regarding sport policy is correct? Policy is a set of independent issues taken on by politicians concerning the selection of goals and the means of achieving these goals. Policy has to do with the objectives of politicians, the actions taken by government and the impact of these activities on society. Policy is seen as a narrow framework within which decisions on political matters are made and actions taken by government. Select the CORRECT option: At the core of politics, power relates to... the right to exercise and exert influence of a particular position in which a person or persons are placed according to accepted procedures. others approval of actions and decisions that are taken. actions that lead to compliance as a result of creating prospects of severe sanctions for non compliance. all cases when one party's desires or goals affect the behaviour of other parties. Select the INCORRECT option: Which of the following statements is incorrect? Most people are aware of the relationship and interaction between sport and politics and feel strongly that sport should be apolitical. The relationship and the interaction between politics and sport have evolved to the point where sport is now apolitical. Sport not only promotes political aspirations but also offers resistance against political oppression. Politics has invaded the sports domain resulting in politicians exploiting sport to their own advantage. Select the correct option below that best describes the scenario provided: The Australian Government recommended the establishment of more target shooting clubs in the country prior to World War II. Power politics Regulation of citizens leisure time Military preparedness Nation building Select the CORRECT option below that describes the following statement: In 1956 Egypt, Iraq, Cambodia and Lebanon announced they would boycott the Melbourne Olympic Games in response to the Suez Crisis when Egypt was invaded by Israel, the United Kingdom and France. Nation building Regulation of citizens leisure time Bread and circuses theory Power politics Select the INCORRECT option: Which of the following statements regarding sport is incorrect? Experts who study the history of sport have noticed the direct relationship between survival and military activities and some sporting activities. The concept sport is open to many interpretations and one interpretation by Allison conceptualises sport as the institutionalisation of skill and prowess. One fairly common misunderstanding for an activity to qualify as a sport is that it should entail a fair amount of physical exertion. Easton provides the most accurate interpretation of the concept sport which is the respected allocation of values for society. Select the correct option. International sport... has successfully been kept out of the political arena therefore politicians cannot meddle in sport. has not been successful in offering resistance against political oppression. is a powerful instrument to promote political aspirations. has kept the level of political interference at a manageable and controllable level. Select the CORRECT option: Which of the following options regarding the characteristics of politics is correct? The concept of politics refers to the capacity of an individual or individuals to take decisions on behalf of a group or various groups of people. Both statements are correct. Political decisions neither have to be accepted by a group or various groups of people nor can it be forcibly imposed on them. Politics cannot be legitimate through influencing or coercion. Both statements are incorrect. Select the INCORRECT option: Which of the following statements regarding sport and politics in South Africa is incorrect? After 1948 a spontaneous segregation occurred drawing a line between white and black organised sport. South African sport developed spontaneously with little political interference up until 1948. Up until 1948 South Africa had no comprehensive sport policy and World War II kept the focus on other more important issues than sport. When the National Party came to power in 1948 there was an urgent need for sport segregation aligning sporting codes to the party ideology. Select the most CORRECT option: International sport... has not been successful in offering resistance against political oppression. has successfully been kept out of the political arena therefore politicians cannot meddle in sport. has kept the level of political interference at a manageable and controllable level. is a powerful instrument to promote political aspirations. Select the CORRECT option: The International Olympic Committee... restricts its position of power in international politics by giving the United Nations a decision making role on political matters that the IOC does not have capacity for. was originally founded to be involved in international relations advancing its own views on international political issues. is an organisation which was founded with the view of presenting the Olympic Games every four years as a platform to advance national and political interests. together with the United Nations is the only other international organisation which draws representatives from virtually every country in the world.