Philippine Politics Quiz

What term pertains to organizations that are private in nature but have public functions or objectives that affect the process of governance?

• Civil Society

• Governance

• Government

• State

Which view on politics states that the distinction between 'the political' and 'the 'nonpolitical' coincides with the division between the activities of the state and civil societies?

• Politics as power

• Politics as public affairs

• Politics as art of government

• Politics as compromise and consensus

According to this view, to study politics is in essence to study government or the exercise of authority.

• Politics as power

• Politics as public affairs

• Politics as art of government

• Politics as compromise and consensus

Active involvement of all affected and interested parties in the decision- making process is the hallmark of this indicator of good governance.

• Accountability

• Consensus

• Equity and inclusiveness

• Participatory

This view sees politics to be present in all social activities, the ability to achieve a desired outcome and a struggle over limited resources.

• Politics as power

• Politics as public affairs

• Politics as art of government

• Politics as compromise and consensus

What do you call the formal institutions through which a group of people is ruled or governed?

• Civil Society

• Governance

• Government

• Politics

According to this characteristic of good governance, every person or group is responsible for their actions most especially when their acts affect public interest.

• Accountability

• Responsiveness

• Rule of Law

• Transparency

Which among the choices below refers to the importance of government?

• building alliances

• maintenance of peace and order

• promotion of war

• winning elections

What do you call the exercise of power or authority by political leaders for the well-being of their country's citizens or inhabitants and is also based on the realization that the government alone cannot do everything for the people?

• Authority

• Basic rights

• Corruption

• Governance

What characteristic of good governance requires that people are open to information regarding decision-making process and the implementation of decisions?

• Accountability

• Responsiveness

• Transparency

• Zeal