MIDTERM SPECIAL EXAM IN POLSCIE

Multiple choice (4 pts. each)

1. “Humans are jot self-sufficing so they find the need to come together as a community.”
This statement is according to whom?
a. Karl Marx and Plato c. Descartes and Marie Lu
b. Aristotle and Plato d. Aristotle and Descartes
2. This state of nature is often violent and chaotic; therefore, people enter themselves into a
SOCIAL CONTRACT. The capitalize word means __________?
I. A written statement that limits or guides the behavior of a certain group.
II. A written or unwritten binding agreement among the people that bids for the
creation of a government.
III. Highlights the role of law in organizing and stabilizing individual interests to
prevent the overlapping individual needs.
IV. A consequent use of politics for the achievement of peace and order.

a. Statement I and II are correct c. Statement I and III are correct

b. Statement III and IV are correct d. Statement II and IV are correct
3. Who’s the father of modern political science?
a. Aristotle c. Machiavelli
b. Plato d. Descartes
4. Who wrote the book entitled “The Prince and Discourses”?
a. Aristotle c. Machiavelli
b. Plato d. Descartes
5. Politics deals with power in society in general, governance specifically deals with what
POWER?
I. Power in government and how this institution exerts power for the benefit of the
society.
II. Power in human dignity and how each human exerts power for the benefit of their
reputation.
III. Power in society and how individual exerts power for the benefit of themselves.

a. I b. II c. III
6. Political theory deals with different perspectives and ideas regarding politics and
governance while political methodology is more concerned of ____________?
I. The application of political concepts into research and policy making.
II. The application of politics in government and society.
III. The application of law in the behavior of a certain group.

a. I b. II c. III
7. Edmund Burke through his work “Reflections on the French Revolution”, argued that
_________?
I. Tampering with tradition is likely to bring grief rather than improvement.
 II. Institutions evolved over time to fit the needs of society.
III. Violent upheavals always make things worse.
a. I b. II c. III
8. “Social problems are not always solved by reason.” This statement is according to
whom?
a. Aristotle c. Sen. Defensor-Santiago
b. Edward Burke d. Alexander Berkman
9. “Anarchism teaches that we can live in a society where there is no compulsion of any
kind. A life without compulsion naturally means liberty; it means freedom from being
forced or coerced, a chance to lead the life that suits you best.” This statement is
according to whom?
a. Aristotle c. Sen. Defensor-Santiago
b. Edward Burke d. Alexander Berkman
10. “There are situations where power in government is corrupted by the personal and selfish
goals of individuals.” This statement is according to whom?
a. Aristotle c. Sen. Defensor-Santiago
b. Edward Burke d. Alexander Berkman

EXPLANATION:
1. Differentiate the comparative politics and international relations. (25 words) (10 pts.)
Ans. Comparative politics is about comparing various political systems while the
international relations concentrates on establishing and maintaining relations among
countries through time.

2. Differentiate the compulsory power and institutional power. (30 words) (10 pts.)
Ans. Compulsory power means direct control of one actor of the conditions and actions
of another while the institutional power is the indirect ways in which an actor affects
another.