2025 – S1 – PUB2601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Thursday, 6 March 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Thursday, 6 March 2025,
Time taken
Marks 20.00/20.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Which of the following is one of the primary tenets of Hobbe’s theory of state
governance as summarised by Ebenstein and Ebenstein (1991). Select the correct
answer:
a.
The establishment of an impartial judiciary to uphold the natural laws serves to avert
conflicts by eliminating the necessity for individuals to adjudicate disputes among
themselves.
b.
The government is obligated to safeguard individual property rights from
infringement by other members of society.
c.
The state is obligated to wage war only when the necessity for defending its citizens
is dire. Furthermore, the law is designed to be obeyed by the populace, yet there
exists the freedom for individuals to dissent against laws they find objectionable.
d.
The foundation of government should be established on the will of the populace.
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The correct answer is: The state is obligated to wage war only when the necessity
for defending its citizens is dire. Furthermore, the law is designed to be obeyed by
the populace, yet there exists the freedom for individuals to dissent against laws they
find objectionable.
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Question 2
The nature and components of society have a great influence on the nature of
relations and on the values that exist in a state. This means that even the
constitution of a state is shaped by the nature of the society in which it is created.
Select the competent of society that does not belong in the list below:
a.
Society
b.
Individual
c.
Family
d.
Community
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The correct answer is: Society
Question 3
Select the correct answer to complete the sentence. “… is the term used to describe
the policy that involves the employment of specific groups, like women and the
physically disabled, to address past discriminatory practices.”
a.
Marginalised groups
b.
Affirmative action
c.
Labour relations
d.
Employment Equity
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The correct answer is: Affirmative action
Question 4
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Rights are often considered fundamental to civilisation, being regarded as
established pillars of society and culture. However, the weight of each claim to a
right depends on the important elements of justification. Which of the following does
not form part of the elements of justification:
a.
Institutional
b.
Statutory
c.
Ethical
d.
Moral
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The correct answer is: Ethical
Question 5
South Africa uses a 12-month long financial/fiscal year for its accounting purposes.
Which dates correctly represent the beginning and end of the fiscal year?
a.
01 Jan – 31 Dec
b.
01 Dec – 30 Nov
c.
01 Apr – 31 Mar
d.
01 Feb – 31 Jan
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The correct answer is: 01 Apr – 31 Mar
Question 6
Which of the following does not serve as part of the United Nations' political
objectives and operations:
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QUIZ
Assessment 1
Started on Thursday, 6 March 2025,
State Finished
Completed on Thursday, 6 March 2025,
Time taken
Marks 20.00/20.00
Grade 100.00 out of 100.00
Question 1
Which of the following is one of the primary tenets of Hobbe’s theory of state
governance as summarised by Ebenstein and Ebenstein (1991). Select the correct
answer:
a.
The establishment of an impartial judiciary to uphold the natural laws serves to avert
conflicts by eliminating the necessity for individuals to adjudicate disputes among
themselves.
b.
The government is obligated to safeguard individual property rights from
infringement by other members of society.
c.
The state is obligated to wage war only when the necessity for defending its citizens
is dire. Furthermore, the law is designed to be obeyed by the populace, yet there
exists the freedom for individuals to dissent against laws they find objectionable.
d.
The foundation of government should be established on the will of the populace.
Feedback
The correct answer is: The state is obligated to wage war only when the necessity
for defending its citizens is dire. Furthermore, the law is designed to be obeyed by
the populace, yet there exists the freedom for individuals to dissent against laws they
find objectionable.
1
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Question 2
The nature and components of society have a great influence on the nature of
relations and on the values that exist in a state. This means that even the
constitution of a state is shaped by the nature of the society in which it is created.
Select the competent of society that does not belong in the list below:
a.
Society
b.
Individual
c.
Family
d.
Community
Feedback
The correct answer is: Society
Question 3
Select the correct answer to complete the sentence. “… is the term used to describe
the policy that involves the employment of specific groups, like women and the
physically disabled, to address past discriminatory practices.”
a.
Marginalised groups
b.
Affirmative action
c.
Labour relations
d.
Employment Equity
Feedback
The correct answer is: Affirmative action
Question 4
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, 2025 – S1 – PUB2601 – ASSESSMENT 1 – Q&A
Rights are often considered fundamental to civilisation, being regarded as
established pillars of society and culture. However, the weight of each claim to a
right depends on the important elements of justification. Which of the following does
not form part of the elements of justification:
a.
Institutional
b.
Statutory
c.
Ethical
d.
Moral
Feedback
The correct answer is: Ethical
Question 5
South Africa uses a 12-month long financial/fiscal year for its accounting purposes.
Which dates correctly represent the beginning and end of the fiscal year?
a.
01 Jan – 31 Dec
b.
01 Dec – 30 Nov
c.
01 Apr – 31 Mar
d.
01 Feb – 31 Jan
Feedback
The correct answer is: 01 Apr – 31 Mar
Question 6
Which of the following does not serve as part of the United Nations' political
objectives and operations:
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