6.2 Political Challenges

• What is the political challenge where power is concentrated in the hands of a single ruler or party?

  Authoritarianism
• Oligarchy tends to limit social and economic mobility due to its concentration of power.


  True
• Match the political system with its potential impact on society:

  Democracy ↔️ Promotes freedoms, opportunities, and mobility

  Authoritarianism ↔️ Leads to repression, stagnation, and inequality

  Oligarchy ↔️ Perpetuates existing power structures
• Oligarchy tends to perpetuate existing power structures, limiting social and economic mobility.


  True
• Match the factor of political stability with its description:

  Legitimacy of Government ↔️ Lawful right to exercise power

  Strength of Institutions ↔️ Robust and independent key organizations

  Civic Engagement ↔️ Citizen participation and trust

  Economic Performance ↔️ Growth and prosperity delivery
• What is the political challenge called that involves abuse of power for personal gain?

  Corruption
• Inequality refers to the unequal distribution of wealth, resources, and opportunities within a society.

  True
• What are three positive impacts of democracy on a society?

  Political freedoms, economic opportunities, social mobility
• What are the key characteristics of a democracy?

  Power distributed, checks and balances
• What are the positive outcomes of a democracy in terms of economic and social development?

  Economic opportunities, social mobility
• Which political system promotes political freedoms, economic opportunities, and social mobility?

  Democracy
• What is the primary factor that political stability depends on according to the study material?

  Legitimacy of Government
• What is the term for citizen participation in the political process and trust in the system?

  Civic Engagement
• Match the type of political conflict with its description:

  Ideological Conflicts ↔️ Disputes over fundamental beliefs

  Ethnic/Religious Conflicts ↔️ Tensions between cultural groups

  Resource Conflicts ↔️ Disputes over natural resources

  Power Struggles ↔️ Conflicts between political factions
• The strength of institutions contributes to the stability of a political system.


  True
• Order the common types of political conflicts based on their descriptions:

  1️⃣ Ideological Conflicts: Disputes over fundamental political, economic, or social beliefs

  2️⃣ Ethnic/Religious Conflicts: Tensions between different ethnic, religious, or cultural groups

  3️⃣ Resource Conflicts: Disputes over the control and distribution of natural resources

  4️⃣ Power Struggles: Conflicts between different political factions or leaders vying for power

  5️⃣ Secessionist Movements: Efforts by regions or groups to break away and form their own independent states
• Polarization refers to increasing division and lack of compromise between political factions.


  True
• What are the key characteristics of a democracy?

  Checks and balances
• What is the term for a political system where power is held by a small, elite group based on wealth or social status?

  Oligarchy
• Oligarchy tends to perpetuate existing power structures and limit social and economic mobility
• Different government structures and political systems can significantly affect a country's stability and well-being.

  True
• The type of political system can affect political stability, economic development, and the protection of individual rights.


  True
• High civic engagement indicates trust in the political system.


  True
• What are some challenges that political leaders may face that can threaten a country's progress?

  Abuse of power, ideological conflicts, and ethnic tensions
• What are some examples of civic participation and political activism?

  Voting, protesting, volunteering, and public forums
• What is one challenge to civic participation mentioned in the study material?

  Apathy and lack of awareness
• Increasing division and lack of compromise between political factions is known as polarization
• Match the political system with its key characteristics:

  Democracy ↔️ Power distributed among elected representatives

  Authoritarianism ↔️ Power concentrated in a single ruler or party

  Oligarchy ↔️ Power held by a small, elite group
• Authoritarianism can lead to political repression, economic stagnation, and social inequality.
• Authoritarianism often results in political repression, economic stagnation, and social inequality.
• Authoritarianism can lead to economic stagnation and social inequality.
• Authoritarianism often results in political repression, economic stagnation, and social inequality.
• The extent to which the government is seen as lawful and having the right to exercise power is called legitimacy
• The ability of the government to deliver economic growth and prosperity is known as economic performance
• What is the term for the abuse of power for personal gain, which undermines public trust and institutions?

  Corruption
• Match the major political challenge with its description:

  Corruption ↔️ Abuse of power for personal gain

  Polarization ↔️ Division and lack of compromise

  Authoritarianism ↔️ Concentration of power

  Inequality ↔️ Unequal distribution of resources
• Authoritarianism can lead to political repression, economic stagnation, and social inequality
• What are the primary effects of a democracy on a country's stability and development?

  Political freedoms and mobility
• What factors can determine whether a political system enables or hinders a country's progress?

  Political stability, economic development, and individual rights
• What are the potential consequences of authoritarianism?

  Political repression, economic stagnation, and social inequality