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WorksheetsLESSON 1: The Concepts of Politics and Governance
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
What is the origin of the word "politics"?
Latin politicus
Greek polis
Roman republica
Egyptian pharaoh
Which of the following best defines politics?
Management of businesses
Creation of entertainment
Activities related to power and decision-making
Celebration of cultural traditions
Who defined politics as "who gets what, when, how"?
Max Weber
David Easton
Harold Lasswell
Bernard Crick
According to Max Weber, politics is:
About human rights and equality
Striving to share or influence the distribution of power
Merely a state institution
Only about laws and rules
David Easton defined politics as:
A competition of leadership
The authoritative allocation of values for a society
The dictatorship of leaders
The battle for resources
Who referred to politics as the "master science"?
Harold Lasswell
Aristotle
Max Weber
Hannah Arendt
What did Aristotle believe politics aimed to achieve?
Social control
Wealth and fame
The good life
Military power
Bernard Crick defined politics as:
Only for government officials
The way in which free societies are governed
Dominance of majority
The implementation of law
Hannah Arendt emphasized what aspect of political life?
Military defense
International diplomacy
Public discourse and persuasion
Political campaigning
Which scholar described politics as involving public decisions like elections and policymaking?
Karl Marx
Contemporary scholars
Thomas Hobbes
Max Weber
Politics as a broad concept means:
Only presidents and senators are involved
Politics happens only in Manila
It occurs in various settings like schools and workplaces
It is only seen in elections
Which of the following describes politics as power?
Creating agreement
Conflict management
Influencing or controlling behavior and decisions
Achieving personal goals
Politics as consensus involves:
Violent protest
Strict law enforcement
Creating agreement through dialogue
Use of propaganda
Politics as conflict and resolution focuses on:
Total control of citizens
Managing disagreements for the common good
Competing for money
Avoiding public opinion
What is the discipline that studies politics?
Sociology
Psychology
Political Science
Anthropology
What is the normative approach in political science?
What is popular
What should happen
What already exists
What people vote for
What is the empirical approach?
Based on opinion
Based on data and observation
Based on tradition
Based on imagination
Why is political science important?
It teaches people how to write laws
It helps us become informed citizens and critical thinkers
It promotes entertainment
It teaches farming techniques
What is governance?
A political campaign
A structure of government
The process of decision-making and implementation
A type of policy
What distinguishes government from governance?
Government is informal, governance is formal
Government is the process, governance is the structure
Government is a body; governance is the decision-making process
They are the same
Which is NOT an example of governance?
A barangay consultation
A student council election
A community clean-up drive
A personal phone call
Which ensures active involvement in decision-making?
Rule of law
Transparency
Participation
Accountability
Which characteristic ensures that government actions are open and clear?
Rule of law
Responsiveness
Transparency
Participation
What does accountability require from public officials?
To follow the public blindly
To be responsible for their actions and performance
To avoid criticism
To work secretly
What does responsiveness mean in governance?
Ignoring citizen needs
Delaying services
Meeting public needs in a timely and effective way
Avoiding responsibilities
What does "rule of law" ensure?
Government has full immunity
Only the poor follow laws
Everyone is accountable under the law
Laws are optional
Which of the following is an example of good governance?
Delayed budget releases
Secret deals
Citizens being consulted in policymaking
Ignoring minority concerns
Who are typically involved in governance aside from the government?
Celebrities
Only military
Civil society, private sector, citizens
Only elected officials
Which statement best reflects Aristotle's view?
Politics should serve the elite
Politics is irrelevant today
Politics should aim for the good life
Politics is for war preparation
Why do some scholars see politics in everyday settings?
Politics is only about leaders
Power and decision-making happen everywhere
People argue often
Voting is frequent
Which scholar said politics is about "engaging in meaningful dialogue and deliberation"?
David Easton
Bernard Crick
Hannah Arendt
Harold Lasswell
What is a key method used in studying politics?
Storytelling
Personal belief
Normative and empirical approaches
Guesswork
Which of the following best describes the difference between politics and governance?
Politics is voting; governance is campaigning
Politics is conflict; governance is war
Politics is about power; governance is about how decisions are implemented
Politics is only for elected officials
Which of the following emphasizes law being applied fairly to all?
Transparency
Accountability
Participation
Rule of Law
Which statement is TRUE about government?
Government includes all citizens
Government is the informal process of dialogue
Government refers to the formal institutions authorized to govern
Government and governance are the same thing
What does good governance promote?
Political favoritism
Efficient and inclusive decision-making
Control over private businesses
One-person leadership
What role do civil society organizations play in governance?
They create military laws
They represent public interest and promote participation
They replace the government
They only organize events
Which best describes "authoritative allocation of values"?
Creating school rules
Giving orders to others
Decisions that affect all members of society
Telling people what to think
When politics is seen as a social interaction, what is emphasized?
Military strength
Social media likes
Protests, dialogue, and framing of issues
Popularity of leaders
What is the benefit of studying politics and governance?
It improves test scores in science
It trains us to memorize laws
It helps us become active, informed, and critical citizens
It encourages us to avoid voting
