Philippine Politics Quiz

What is the core concept of power in politics?

• The ability to influence others and make things happen.

• The right to command based on a person's position.

• The control over valuable resources.

• The ability to use force to achieve goals.

Which of the following is NOT a source of organizational power?

• Reward power

• Referent power

• Legitimate power

• Process power

What is the primary characteristic of Kanter's symbols of power?

• They are based on a person's personal charisma.

• They are derived from a person's position in an organization.

• They provide the ability to aid or assist another person.

• They are based on the control of information.

What is the difference between personal power and social control according to McClelland?

• Personal power is used for personal gain, while social control is used for group goals.

• Personal power is based on position, while social control is based on expertise.

• Personal power is based on charisma, while social control is based on authority.

• Personal power is used to influence others, while social control is used to maintain order.

Which type of authority is based on established laws and procedures?

• Charismatic authority

• Rational-legal authority

• Traditional authority

• Coercive authority

What is the difference between ideology and epistemology?

• Ideology is about beliefs and values, while epistemology is about knowledge and justification.

• Ideology is about political systems, while epistemology is about social structures.

• Ideology is about individual beliefs, while epistemology is about group beliefs.

• Ideology is about the past, while epistemology is about the present.

Which of the following is NOT a core principle of anarchism?

• Rejection of hierarchies

• Advocacy for self-managed societies

• Belief in a strong central government

• Emphasis on voluntary cooperation

What is the main characteristic of socialism?

• Emphasis on individual liberty and limited government.

• Social ownership of the means of production.

• Belief in a strong military and national unity.

• Focus on environmental sustainability.

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of a state?

• People

• Territory

• Government

• Religion

What is the difference between a state and a nation?

• A state is a political entity, while a nation is an ethnic group.

• A state is based on shared culture, while a nation is based on shared territory.

• A state is ruled by a monarch, while a nation is ruled by a president.

• A state is always independent, while a nation can be part of a larger state.