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Philippine Politics Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

It is derived from the Greek word "Polis" affairs of the cities.

a)

Police

b)

Power

c)

Politics

d)

Authority

2.

Which of the following best defines politics?

a)

The study of ancient civilizations

b)

The art of cooking and culinary skills

c)

The process of making and implementing decisions for a group or society

d)

A form of entertainment and leisure activities

3.

Applying the concept of politics, which of the following actions best exemplifies a political activity?

a)

Cooking a delicious meal

b)

Studying the history of art

c)

Participating in a city council meeting to influence local policies

d)

Going for a morning jog

4.

What is the primary focus of political science?

a)

The study of the physical sciences and natural phenomena.

b)

The analysis of artistic and creative expression.

c)

The examination of human behavior in the context of government and politics.

d)

The investigation of economic principles and financial systems.

5.

The DILG gives the reminder following reports that MC 121-2019 or Memorandum Circular 121-2019 was being used 'to remove century-old trees, demolish waiting sheds that do not obstruct sidewalks, and even structures in private lots without notice and just compensation, this statement shows what inherent power of the state?

a)

Power of Eminent Domain

b)

Power of Love

c)

Power of Taxation

d)

Police Power

6.

"The inclination and interest of people toward anything political are based on the fact that individuals are inherently social. Unlike other species, humans rely on social interactions to survive", Which of the following quotes best describes this statement?

a)

Man is by nature is a political animal.

b)

Man is by nature is a social animal.

c)

Man is by nature is a physical animal.

d)

Man is by nature is a sociopath animal.

7.

The BIR's Revenue Memorandum Circular 60-2020 notifies those who do business through digital platforms to register with the tax agency on or before July 31, this statement shows what inherent power of the state?

a)

Power of Eminent Domain

b)

Power of Love

c)

Power of Taxation

d)

Police Power

8.

The Philippine National Police is taking more stringent actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among police personnel especially those assigned to frontline duties in quarantine control points, this statement shows what inherent power of the state?

a)

Power of Eminent Domain

b)

Power of Love

c)

Power of Taxation

d)

Police Power

9.

What does the concept of legitimacy in politics refer to?

a)

The ability of a government to enforce its laws and regulations.

b)

The moral and legal right to rule and make decisions within a political system.

c)

The process of holding free and fair elections.

d)

The economic stability of a country.

10.

refers to a set of ideas that "structure political understanding and so set goal and inspire activism, shape the nature of political systems, and act as a form of social cement"

a)

Tradition

b)

Beliefs

c)

Ideology

d)

Status

11.

Why is politics considered valuable for society?

a)

Because it primarily serves the interests of those in power.

b)

Because it allows for the efficient allocation of economic resources.

c)

Because it provides a framework for addressing conflicts, making collective decisions, and ensuring governance.

d)

Because it encourages individualism and self-sufficiency.

12.

What distinguishes government from governance in the field of political science?

a)

Government refers to the process of decision-making, while governance relates to the formal institutions that make those decisions.

b)

Government and governance are synonymous terms and can be used interchangeably.

c)

Government is a broader concept that includes governance, while governance is limited to the executive branch of a state.

d)

Government pertains to democratic systems, while governance applies to authoritarian regimes.

13.

It is our ability to think and reason out. This is what separates human beings from the brutes.

a)

Reasoning

b)

Thinking

c)

Rationality

d)

Authority

14.

They are opposed to rapid changes and supports keeping traditions in society.

a)

Liberals

b)

Conservatives

c)

Moderate

d)

Radicals

15.

Which one refers to a movement that advocates or demands for women the same rights granted men, such as equal economic and political status?

a)

Anarchism

b)

Conservatism

c)

Feminism

d)

Liberalism

16.

Which one refers to a theory or system of social organization that advocates the vesting of ownership and control of the means of production and distribution of capital, land in the community as a whole and everybody is equal?

a)

Anarchism

b)

Liberalism

c)

Conservatism

d)

Socialism

17.

Fascism is political ideology wherein one person has absolute power as __________ is absolutely no government.

a)

Socialism

b)

Liberalism

c)

Conservatism

d)

Anarchism

18.

Which of the following is NOT a function of political ideology?

a)

It offers an account of the existing order by examining what works and what does not work, as well as other various issues and problems that the state and the broader society are confronted with.

b)

It provides a model of a desired social order, a vision of the Good Society.

c)

It outlines how political change or the desired social order can be achieved.

d)

It strive to create an ideal government through the study and application of theories about government.

19.

Which of the following statement is INCORRECT about Conservatism?

a)

It's suspicion of change

b)

It fears government power

c)

It supports the society's traditional values

d)

It supports the traditional institutions of its society

20.

"Gabriela Women's Party" in the Philippines is an example of ________ Feminism.

a)

Liberal

b)

Socialist

c)

Radical

d)

Marxist

21.

his refers to the dominance of the male figure in the family-such as the father or the husband-over the wife and the children.

a)

Patriarchy

b)

Matriarchy

c)

Converse

d)

Mixed

22.

Anarchism is said to be the most chaotic of all political ideologies. Why is regarded as such?

a)

Because the government was controlled by dictator

b)

Because people do not care for each other thus ruining the society

c)

If there is no government or state intervention, we are bound of war and conflicts

d)

None of the above

23.

Adonis believes that it is the duty of the government to ensure that every person's right to live, right to own property and right to enjoy freedom within the bounds of the law. This makes Adonis an advocate of which ideology?

a)

Anarchism

b)

Feminism

c)

Conservatism

d)

Liberalism

24.

Among are some importance of studying politics and governance EXCEPT.

a)

Being able to escape from the burden of having a bad system.

b)

Being able to understand the system we are living since we are involved as people.

c)

Being able to critically analyze the system of politics in the Philippines.

d)

Being able to participate in decision-making in the state.

25.

can be defined as the ability to make someone do something that the person would, otherwise, not do.

a)

Decision-making

b)

Power

c)

Conflict

d)

Authority

26.

What source of Power is being presented in the situation: "A registered voter may change his or her position on an electoral process after listening to the platforms of a running candidate."

a)

Force

b)

Authority

c)

Influence

d)

Status

27.

The following are sources of power EXCEPT

a)

Force

b)

Authority

c)

Influence

d)

Status

28.

What source of Power is being presented in the situation: "Citizens are required to obey the orders of police officers because they have the authority to maintain public peace and order"

a)

Force

b)

Authority

c)

Influence

d)

Status

29.

What source of Power is being presented in the situation: "A president implements strict curfew, police-military checkpoints and pass system, cancellation of public transportation, and closure of most industries and government services to address a pandemic crisis.."

a)

Force

b)

Authority

c)

Influence

d)

Status

30.

Which of the following types of power is Physical?

a)

Force

b)

Persuasion

c)

Manipulation

d)

Exchange

31.

What dimension of Power is being presented in the situation: the activities of the so-called "online trolls" or paid propagandists actively make people believe that discontent and grievances against the government are acts of rebellion.

a)

decision-making

b)

Agenda-Setting

c)

Preference-shaping

d)

Point-setting

32.

The following are dimensions of power EXCEPT

a)

decision-making

b)

Agenda-Setting

c)

Preference-shaping

d)

Point-setting

33.

. It uses power in a way that conceals the true intent and purpose of a political actor.

a)

Force

b)

Persuasion

c)

Manipulation

d)

Exchange

34.

The following are the methods and ways of government to deploy power EXCEPT.

a)

Sticks

b)

Carrots

c)

Sermons

d)

Talks

35.

These involve the government's use of rewards and incentives to encourage behavior.

a)

Sticks

b)

Carrots

c)

Sermons

d)

Talks

36.

Singapore's economy has been ranked as the most open in the world, 3rd least corrupt, most pro-business, with low tax rates and has the third-highest per-capita GDP in the world in terms of purchasing power parity, based on this information what type of state does Singapore illustrate?

a)

Effective

b)

Failed

c)

Weak

d)

Useless

37.

refers to the use of peaceful deliberation with other states to formalize common understanding, settle or negotiate disputes, or plan for cooperation.

a)

Sanctions

b)

Diplomacy

c)

Alliance

d)

Truce

38.

It refers to supreme and absolute power within a territorial boundary.

a)

People

b)

Territory

c)

Government

d)

Sovereignty

39.

Government exists and should continue to exist for the benefit of the people.

a)

The statement is a general truth.

b)

The statement is just an assumption.

c)

The statement is a fallacy.

d)

There is no basis for judgment.

40.

Why sovereignty is essential for state but not for nation?

a)

It is the soul of the state.

b)

In the absence of sovereignty, the state loses its existence.

c)

It is the element which makes the state different from all other association of the people.

d)

All of these

41.

Why possession of definite territory is essential for the state but not for a nation?

a)

It is the physical element of the state. State is a territorial entity.

b)

It is essential for each nation to possess a fixed territory.

c)

For state territory is not an essential requirement.

d)

A state can survive even without a fixed territory.

42.

When politics becomes the process of conflict resolution, then politics is ______________

a)

art of government

b)

public affairs

c)

compromise and consensus

d)

power and distribution of resources

43.

The following are related to governance except one.

a)

Authority

b)

Decision-making

c)

Accountability

d)

Freedom

44.

Food and dressing habits, lifestyle and views are being internationalized as a result of globalization. What dimension of globalization best describes his statement?

a)

Political

b)

Social

c)

Economic

d)

Religious

45.

Which of the following set of values and beliefs of liberalism was adapted by the Philippine government?

a)

Labor movement

b)

Freedom

c)

Government ownership

d)

Militarism

46.

An ordinance was passed requiring private cemeteries to serve 6% of their total areas for burial paupers. The owners of the private cemeteries demand payment for just compensation because the ordinance sought to deprive them of their property. However, the city involved that such ordinance was done in the exercise of their police power under general welfare clause. Is the argument of the city tenable?

a)

YES, because it is the state power

b)

NO, because getting property required a just compensation

c)

YES, there is no right violated

d)

None of the above

47.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of globalization?

a)

It creates political and economic union.

b)

Cultural interchange

c)

Exploitation of workers

d)

Better and cheaper products

48.

It is a distinct group of people who share a common background including any or all of the following: geographic location, history, racial or ethnic characteristics, and religion, language, culture, and belief in common political ideas.

a)

State

b)

Citizens

c)

Nation

d)

Population

49.

With the increase in globalization, what is the positive effect of it in education?

a)

It has become harder for people to move across borders to different parts of the world to acquire better education.

b)

This resulted in an integration of cultures

c)

People from underdeveloped and developing countries cannot move to developed countries to get better education.

d)

All of the above.

50.

Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?

a)

Globalization provides populations around the world better interconnectedness.

b)

Globalization promotes the increase in the exchange of values and ideas.

c)

Globalization brings about the changes in the creation and implementation of international laws.

d)

Globalization is a threat to local economies.