Quiz on Bureaucracy in the Philippines

What is the primary purpose of bureaucracy in the Philippines?

• To create laws

• To implement government policies

• To manage public opinion

• To elect officials

Which branch of government is NOT one of the three branches in the Philippines?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judiciary

• Monarchical

Who coined the term 'bureaucracy'?

• Max Weber

• Baker

• F. Nigro

• P. Horton

What is one characteristic of bureaucracy mentioned in the text?

• High levels of nepotism

• Immediate public response

• Complete independence from politics

• Total transparency

What does Article 2, Section 27 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution emphasize?

• Public service is a privilege

• Honesty and integrity in public service

• Freedom of speech

• Political patronage

What was a significant change during the American Colonial Period?

• Corruption in appointments

• Decentralization of power

• Merit-based system reforms

• Increased nepotism

What role does the Civil Service Commission play?

• Implementing laws

• Managing political campaigns

• Establishing a career service

• Conducting elections

Which of the following is a factor affecting the bureaucracy's efficiency?

• High levels of specialization

• Political interference

• Strong public trust

• Decentralized governance

What is the 'padrino system' in the context of Philippine bureaucracy?

• A system of merit-based appointments

• A practice of political patronage

• A method for public accountability

• A framework for civil service reform

What is one of the essential instruments of social change mentioned?

• Public service delivery

• Bureaucratic corruption

• Political patronage

• Historical nepotism