Working for the Good of Society quiz: O-Level Social Studies (SEAB 2261, Issue 1) quiz

Because all groups want exactly the same thing

Because the government refuses to help anyone

Because resources are unlimited

Because groups have different needs and resources are limited, so meeting one need can mean less for another

The cost accepted in order to gain a benefit, since favouring one option means doing less for another

A policy with only benefits and no costs

A way to give every group everything it wants

A policy that affects no one

They are exactly the same

Interests are what groups want (often material), while values are deeper beliefs about what is right

Interests are beliefs and values are material

Neither affects public policy

Because values can always be split down the middle

Because values are core beliefs people are reluctant to give up, so they cannot simply be divided like resources

Because interests never cause disagreement

Because values do not matter to anyone

Between speed and cost

Between law and order

Between equality and rewarding effort

Between local and foreign

By giving everyone identical outcomes regardless of effort

By ignoring effort entirely

By removing all support for anyone

By rewarding work while providing targeted support for those in genuine need

Who gains, who loses, and over what time frame

Only the benefits

Only the costs

Nothing, since all policies are equally good

Because citizens are not allowed any say

Because some decisions affect everyone and need coordination, expertise and a view of the whole society

Because individuals can always decide everything for themselves

Because decisions do not matter

Refusing to vote and giving no feedback

Ignoring all public issues

Voting, giving feedback through consultations, and participating in community activities

Leaving every decision to others

Because only the majority matters

Because favouring one group can harm others and damage fairness, harmony and trust that everyone depends on

Because minorities should always decide

Because society has no shared interests

Refusing to listen to any group

Pretending no disagreement exists

Forcing one group to win every time

Consultation, compromise and appeals to shared goals

It shows working for the good of society is shared, with the government deciding and citizens taking part

It shows the good of society is the responsibility of citizens alone

It shows only the government is responsible

It shows no one is responsible

Describing the policy without judging it

Evaluating the trade-offs and reaching a justified judgement supported by examples

Stating a personal preference with no reasons

Listing groups without analysis