Philippine Politics Flashcard

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What term pertains to organizations that are private in nature but have public functions or objectives that affect the process of governance?

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Civil Society

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Which view on politics states that the distinction between 'the political' and 'the 'nonpolitical' coincides with the division between the activities of the state and civil societies?

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Politics as public affairs

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According to this view, to study politics is in essence to study government or the exercise of authority.

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Politics as art of government

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Active involvement of all affected and interested parties in the decision-making process is the hallmark of this indicator of good governance.

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Participatory

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This view sees politics to be present in all social activities, the ability to achieve a desired outcome and a struggle over limited resources.

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Politics as power

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What do you call the formal institutions through which a group of people is ruled or governed?

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Government

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According to this characteristic of good governance, every person or group is responsible for their actions most especially when their acts affect public interest.

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Accountability

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What refers to the importance of government?

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maintenance of peace and order

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What do you call the exercise of power or authority by political leaders for the well-being of their country's citizens or inhabitants and is also based on the realization that the government alone cannot do everything for the people?

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Governance

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What characteristic of good governance requires that people are open to information regarding decision-making process and the implementation of decisions?

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Transparency