Midterm Exam in Philippine Politics and Governance
Quiz by MA. CHRISTINE JOY ZAPATA
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- Q1
What is the best definition of politics?
Politics is the study of the activity of the people in the state.
Politics is the study of the government.
Politics is the study of the process in the state.
Politics is the study of the state.
30s - Q2
What are the core elements of good governance?
rule of law, transparency, participation, accountability
responsive, amenable, accessible, reactive
rational, s, sensible, just, reasonable
absolute, exclusive, unique, proprietary
30s - Q3
Which of the following situations best illustrates the function of political governance?
Judge administrating justice for all.
A state having its internal and external security.
Government response to the poor.
A police securing law enforcement in the society.
30s - Q4
Government exists and should continue to exist for the benefit of the people.
The statement is just an assumption with supporting theories.
There is no basis for judgment.
The statement is a general truth and applied in all the countries.
The statement is a fallacy.
30s - Q5
Which of the following best describe the meaning of government and governance?
Government is the existence of authority that have a common agenda while governance is a discipline that deals with the composition and function of the country’s government.
Government is a group of people with authority to govern a state while governance is an exercise of political authority to manage nation’s affairs and the process of decision making.
Government exist because of governance.
Government is an instrument for the purpose of governance while governance is the act of governing.
30s - Q6
Augusto believes that the best way to achieve economic development is the restoration and preservation of traditional values which is the foundation of social stability. Augusto’s belief represents which ideology?
Conservatism and Pragmatism
Communism and Socialism
Liberalism
Capitalism with free market
30s - Q7
What is the difference between Socialism and Liberalism?
Socialism liberals for openness, self-determination, and authority while Liberalism favors openness, debate and self-determination.
Socialism states individual liberty or freedom while liberalism believe in the capacity of human being for collective action, their willingness and ability to pursue goals by working together.
Socialism oppose the state and advocate for the abolition of its accompanying institutions of government and law while liberalism regards the state as embodiment of the common good.
Socialism adheres to social equality to attain social stability and the instrument of labor movement while Liberalism focuses on people’s own business and their own interests better.
30s - Q8
What do you call the coherent set of ideas that provides the basis for organized political action, whether this is intended to preserve, modify or overthrew the existing system of power?
Political Spectrum
Political Ideologies
Political Dynamics
Political Science
30s - Q9
Which among the following principles falls under the Communist ideology?
Individualism
Labor
Classless Society
Equality
30s - Q10
What is the importance of political ideology?
It is a means of explaining how the government ought to work.
It serves as the foundation for political and economic practices of a particular polity/state.
It illustrates how good or bad a government system should be.
It explains how society should work and offers some political and cultural blueprint for a certain social order.
30s - Q11
Anarchism is said to be the most chaotic of all political ideologies. Why is regarded as such?
Government promotes ignorance and dependence.
Anarchism advocates total dismantling and elimination of the state.
If there is no state intervention, we are bound of war and conflicts.
Because it prefers strong military and advocate a strong presence in international affairs.
30s - Q12
Which of the following conditions does depict the essence of Fascism?
Business firms will be alleviated and prohibited.
Killing mass of people that do not take part in cultural preservation.
Equal opportunity for all
Poorest of the poor will remain poor.
30s - Q13
Statement A: Liberalism emphasizes a tendency to favor change.
Statement B: Liberalism believes that people should be willing to use the government to improve their condition.
Both statements are true.
Statement A is true while statement B is false.
Statement A is false while statement B is true.
both statements are false
30s - Q14
Among the Political Ideologies, which of the following information best describes conservatism?
Conservatism is a political and moral philosophy based on liberty, consent of the governed, and equality before the law.
Conservatism preserves the "Status Quo" and institutions.
Conservative leaders resist or skeptical to change.
Conservatism is a political and social philosophy promoting traditional social institutions in the context of culture and civilization.
30s - Q15
Which of the following examples shows best how individuals satisfy their interests under Liberalism?
Individuals achieve all fulfillments and benefits from the government
religion-free education
paid vacation and overtime
freedom of speech and assembly
30s