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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
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LEARNING INSTITUTE Assessment 1
UNISA 2026 PLC1502-26-S2 Welcome Message Assessment 1
QUIZ
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Question 1
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Which of the following ways by which governments acquire their authority describes authority acquired through THE LAW?
a. It is generally believed that a state's institutions are rational, effective and their mandates applied throughout
correctly and appropriately
b. Owing to the influence of a long-established way of doing things in a particular society, individuals accept the
government’s authority over them
c. A compelling and dynamic leader who evokes trust and support
d. The idea that the people agreed to surrender their individual sovereignties and trusted a few among them to exercise
control over them
e. It helps to involve individuals in the traditions of the community thus influencing their acceptance of government
authority
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Question 2
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Indicate the MOST INCORRECT statement.The system of proportional representation is usually characterised by_ _what?
a. Just representation
b. The presence of minority and smaller parties
c. Personal contact between representatives and voters
d. Pre-agreed and technical calculations in seat allocation
e. The importance of all votes
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Question 3
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Which of the following is a function of the judiciary in a democratic state?
a. To make laws
b. To enforce laws
c. To interpret laws
d. To provide social welfare
e. To formulate policies
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Question 4
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Why is the principle of the consent of the governed fundamental in the context of democratic elections?
a. It ensures that the government can exercise power effectively.
b. It provides legitimacy to the governing authorities.
c. It allows the government to utilize power in a manner acceptable to the populace.
d. It prevents the execution of military coups by ensuring civilian control.
e. It serves as a formal procedure for the routine change of government officials.
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What do newly established democracies face one major challenge regarding governance?
a. They struggle to build strong institutions that maintain the rule of law while managing expectations for immediate
reforms from citizens.
b. They enjoy immediate support from international organisations that facilitate smooth transitions.
c. They face minimal resistance from authoritarian elements due to widespread popular support for democratic ideals.
d. They rarely encounter challenges related to corruption or nepotism.
e. They benefit from strong economic foundations ensuring transition stability.
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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
,EXCELCENTRE LEARNING INSTITUTE 061 043 9805
WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE, therefore students must use this document ONLY as a guideline. Hence
students have regenerated their own (personalized) solutions paying particular
attention to module contents as prescribed by module facilitators, lecturers and
supervisors. This document’s purpose is to compact all sources of information that
might be relevant to students’ assignments, hence additional knowledge on the
provided information is not restricted by the authors. However, submitting this
document as one’s final work is considered unethical, and students should be
penalized. If this document is plagiarized by the users and fails, EXCELCENTRE
should not be rendered accountable since the contents in this document only give
learners a kick-start on what is expected of them from their areas of specialty.
CAUTION: STUDENTS ARE NOT MANDATED TO USE EVERY DETAIL IN THIS
DOCUMENT IN WRITING THEIR ASSIGNMENT
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
,EXCELCENTRE
8/6/26, 1:42 PM
LEARNING INSTITUTE Assessment 1
UNISA 2026 PLC1502-26-S2 Welcome Message Assessment 1
QUIZ
Time left 1:13:08
Question 1
Not yet answered
Marked out of 1.00
Which of the following ways by which governments acquire their authority describes authority acquired through THE LAW?
a. It is generally believed that a state's institutions are rational, effective and their mandates applied throughout
correctly and appropriately
b. Owing to the influence of a long-established way of doing things in a particular society, individuals accept the
government’s authority over them
c. A compelling and dynamic leader who evokes trust and support
d. The idea that the people agreed to surrender their individual sovereignties and trusted a few among them to exercise
control over them
e. It helps to involve individuals in the traditions of the community thus influencing their acceptance of government
authority
Clear my choice
Question 2
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Marked out of 1.00
Indicate the MOST INCORRECT statement.The system of proportional representation is usually characterised by_ _what?
a. Just representation
b. The presence of minority and smaller parties
c. Personal contact between representatives and voters
d. Pre-agreed and technical calculations in seat allocation
e. The importance of all votes
Clear my choice
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LEARNING INSTITUTE Assessment 1
Question 3
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Marked out of 1.00
Which of the following is a function of the judiciary in a democratic state?
a. To make laws
b. To enforce laws
c. To interpret laws
d. To provide social welfare
e. To formulate policies
Clear my choice
Question 4
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Marked out of 1.00
Why is the principle of the consent of the governed fundamental in the context of democratic elections?
a. It ensures that the government can exercise power effectively.
b. It provides legitimacy to the governing authorities.
c. It allows the government to utilize power in a manner acceptable to the populace.
d. It prevents the execution of military coups by ensuring civilian control.
e. It serves as a formal procedure for the routine change of government officials.
Clear my choice
Question 5
Not yet answered
Marked out of 1.00
What do newly established democracies face one major challenge regarding governance?
a. They struggle to build strong institutions that maintain the rule of law while managing expectations for immediate
reforms from citizens.
b. They enjoy immediate support from international organisations that facilitate smooth transitions.
c. They face minimal resistance from authoritarian elements due to widespread popular support for democratic ideals.
d. They rarely encounter challenges related to corruption or nepotism.
e. They benefit from strong economic foundations ensuring transition stability.
Clear my choice
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