Social Institutions Quiz

A family teaches a child to say "po" and "opo" to elders. What function of a social institution is shown in this example?

• Providing basic needs

• Maintaining order

• Shaping values and norms

• Protecting rights

Which of the following best illustrates how the government as an institution affects everyday life?

• Organizing community dances

• Promoting religious gatherings

• Implementing traffic laws and waste management systems

• Providing advice during family conflicts

Which situation BEST shows the role of non-government organizations (NGOs) in society?

• A barangay issues a curfew for minors.

• A school opens a new library.

• A church offers mass every Sunday.

• A foundation builds free homes for families after a typhoon.

A student receives a scholarship from a private foundation to finish college. This shows that NGOs:

• are controlled by the national government

• shape religious practices

• help fill gaps where government may not reach

• focus only on livelihood training

Which of the following is NOT typically a function of institutions?

• Shaping norms and values

• Promoting individualism over society

• Providing structure and order

• Protecting the rights of members

Imagine a small island community with no formal school, no health center, and no barangay officials. Which conclusion can be drawn?

• Institutions are not needed in small communities.

• Communities function better without institutions.

• The absence of key institutions may hinder development.

• All institutions are always present in every community.

Which institution most directly supports spiritual development and community celebrations?

• Family

• Government

• Education

• Religion

Which example best illustrates an education institution fulfilling its social role?

• A barangay clinic gives free vaccines.

• A school holds an outreach program to teach reading in far-flung areas.

• A religious group conducts Bible study.

• A foundation donates rice to families in crisis.

Which institution is acting when a barangay tanod intervenes in a fight between neighbors?

• Education

• Government

• Religion

• Family

Why is family considered the most basic institution in society?

• It is the only institution found worldwide.

• It provides national laws.

• It is where individuals first learn social roles and values.

• It focuses only on biological needs.