PGQ1W1: The Concept of Politics and Governance

What is Politics?

• The Study of State

• The Study of Government

• Study of the Process in the State

• Study of the Activity of the People in the State

Politics is derived from the Greek word "Polis" which means?

• City-State

• Nation

• Country

• Government

Who Participates in Politics?

• the public

• government officials

• employees in the private company

• all of the above

Which is not part of the Group?

• Wealth

• Status

• Knowledge

• Force

Politics involves ______

• Power

• Compromise

• Activities of State

• All of the Above

Which of the following does not belong to the group?

• BIFF attack Maguindanao

• Lawmakers are pessimistic of the peace talks

• No expensive gift giving at the House of Representatives

• AFP wants Metro Green

Statement A: Politics is necessary to create a just society.

Statement B: Politics is meant to resolve conflict

• statement A is true while statement B is false

• both statements are true

• statement A is false while statement B is true

• both statements are false

According to Aristotle, if people participate in politics the people will _____

• be happy to conform with policies

• have an idea about their relationship with the government

• be virtuous in portraying their roles in community

• all of the above

Statement A: Politics is limited in workplace

Statement B: Politics is everywhere

• both statements are false

• both statements are true

• statement A is false while statement B is true

• statement A is true while statement B is false

Politics can be studies using the following, except for:

• behavioral approach

• positive approach

• rational choice approach

• decision making approach