PPG-MIDTERM REVIEW QUIZ

What is the broader definition of politics?

• The organization of social events.

• The management of the affairs of the state.

• The distribution of personal wealth.

• The regulation of international trade.

In a democratic society, what characterizes bottom-up governance?

• Decisions are made solely by government officials.

• Citizens are excluded from participating in decision-making.

• Non-governmental actors are encouraged to participate in settling collective issues.

• Only the head of state can make decisions and the subjugators has no rights to contradict.

What unique power does the government possess that allows it to regulate people's behavior

• The power to conduct elections

• The power of taxation

• The power to pass laws

• The police power

How does liberalism fundamentally differ from the feudal system in its understanding of human beings?

•   Liberalism views human beings primarily as members of social groups with predefined roles.

• Liberalism emphasizes the individual's ability to make personal choices independent of social groups.

•   Both liberalism and the feudal system prioritize the individual's freedom above all else.

• The feudal system allows individuals to pursue their interests without external influence.

Why is reason considered important in liberal ideology?

• It enables individuals to think independently and discern their own best interests.

• It allows individuals to conform to the expectations of their social groups.

• It ensures that community decisions are made collectively.

• It discourages individuals from challenging established societal norms.

Power can only be expressed downward, where leaders influence the actions of their subordinates.

• True

• False

The use of force, such as police dispersing peaceful mass demonstrations, is an example of power exercised by the state to prevent public influence and maintain control.

• True

• False

I. Economic globalization only refers to international trade and does not involve other factors such as investment, labor migration, or technology transfers between states.

II. Cultural globalization strengthens cultural differences between states and prevents the spread of common global norms, ideas, and practices.

• The first statement is correct and the second statement is incorrect.

• The first statement is incorrect and the second statement is correct

• Both statements are correct

• Both statements are incorrect

        i.            A state is a political association that exercises sovereignty over a defined territory and population through a set of permanent institutions, unlike a nation, which is a psycho-cultural association.

      ii.            The Philippine state practices sovereignty through its government, which has exclusive jurisdiction over the Philippine archipelago and its natural resources.

• The first statement is correct and the second statement is incorrect.

• The first statement is incorrect and the second statement is correct

• Both statements are correct

• Both statements are incorrect

        i.            Nationhood is solely defined by an individual's desire to belong, and group cohesion plays no role in strengthening a nation.

ii. Shared symbolic practices such as religious ceremonies, language, and historical experiences help secure group cohesion and strengthen a sense of belonging to a nation.

• The first statement is correct and the second statement is incorrect.

• The first statement is incorrect and the second statement is correct

• Both statements are correct

• Both statements are incorrect