Quiz on Philippine Politics and Governance

What is the primary ingredient of politics according to Roskin et al. (2012)?

• Influence

• Authority

• Wealth

• Power

Which type of power is derived from a person's position in an organization?

• Individual power

• Expert power

• Coercive power

• Organizational power

What does Kanter's symbol of power primarily provide?

• Ability to manage resources

• Ability to control finances

• Ability to intercede for someone in trouble

• Ability to enforce laws

Which political ideology is characterized by social ownership of the means of production?

• Fascism

• Conservatism

• Socialism

• Liberalism

What is the definition of a state?

• A group of people with a common culture

• A community with a government and territory

• An organization with a specific purpose

• A political party with defined ideologies

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sovereignty?

• It is absolute

• It is permanent

• It can be divided

• It is exclusive

What type of authority is based on established law?

• Charismatic authority

• Traditional authority

• Rational-legal authority

• Coercive authority

Which form of government is characterized by the rule of a single person?

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Anarchy

• Monarchy

What is the main goal of feminism as a political movement?

• To establish a totalitarian state

• To achieve equality of the sexes

• To promote environmental sustainability

• To preserve traditional values

Which of the following best describes nationalism?

• A belief in global governance

• A system prioritizing economic equality

• A philosophy advocating for individual rights

• A movement promoting the interests of a particular nation