Philippine Politics and Governance 14.

What characterizes the leadership style in fascist

School Year 2023 – 2024 regimes?
A. Decentralized power
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B. Limited government intervention
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C. Extreme authoritarianism
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D. Promotion of individual freedoms
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15. Which political ideology believes in the protection of
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read each question carefully, choose individual rights and minimal government intervention
the best answer by marking the corresponding letter (A, B, to prevent abuse of power?
C, or D) on your answer sheet. A. Socialism
1. What is politics? B. Conservatism
A. The study of government systems C. Fascism
B. The process of making and implementing D. Liberalism
decisions for a group. 16. What is a key goal of socialism related to economic
C. The art of diplomacy equality?
D. The rules and regulations of a country A. Privatization of key industries
2. Which term refers to the system by which a country or B. Progressive taxation and wealth redistribution
community is organized and controlled? C. Minimal government involvement in the
A. Politics economy
B. Governance D. Promotion of social hierarchies
C. Government 17. Which political ideology is characterized by its
D. Legislation emphasis on individual rights, personal freedom, and
3. What does governance primarily involve? limited government intervention?
A. The process of electing leaders A. Conservatism
B. The exercise of authority and control B. Socialism
C. The formulation of laws C. Liberalism
D. Political campaigns D. Fascism
4. Which of the following is NOT a function of 18. How does limited government intervention align with
government? liberal principles?
A. Enforcing laws and regulations A. It ensures the promotion of extreme nationalism.
B. Providing public services B. It safeguards individual rights and freedoms.
C. Conducting political campaigns C. It supports collective ownership of industries.
D. Managing the economy D. It leads to authoritarian rule.
5. How do politics and governance interconnect? 19. This ideology is characterized by authoritarianism,
A. Politics is a subset of governance. extreme nationalism, and the suppression of dissent.
B. Governance is a subset of politics. What is it?
C. They are unrelated concepts. A. Socialism
D. They have the same definition. B. Conservatism
6. What is the primary purpose of government? C. Liberalism
A. To create political parties D. Fascism
B. To maintain order and protect citizens' rights. 20. What is a core principle of liberalism?
C. To win elections A. Preservation of tradition
D. To regulate the media B. Protection of individual rights
7. In a democracy, who typically holds the ultimate C. Collective ownership of industries
authority in decision-making? D. Strong government intervention
A. The President 21. What is a core principle of liberalism?
B. The Prime Minister A. Preservation of tradition
C. The People B. Protection of individual rights
D. The Military C. Collective ownership of industries
8. Which branch of government is responsible for making D. Strong government intervention
and passing laws? 22. Why is conservatism cautious about rapid societal
A. Executive change?
B. Legislative A. It believes change is necessary for progress.
C. Judicial B. It emphasizes individual freedoms.
D. Administrative C. It values tradition and stability.
9. Applying the concept of governance, which entity D. It supports radical revolution.
would oversee the management of public resources? 23. In a socialist society, which of the following is likely to be
A. The private sector implemented to reduce wealth disparities?
B. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) A. Lower taxes for the wealthy
C. The government B. Wealth redistribution and progressive taxation
D. International organizations C. Privatization of key industries
10. Which cognitive skill involves analyzing a government's D. Minimal government intervention
policies and their impact on society? 24. What characterizes the leadership style in fascist
A. Remembering regimes?
B. Understanding A. Decentralized power
C. Applying B. Limited government intervention
D. Evaluating C. Extreme authoritarianism
11. In a socialist society, which of the following is likely to be D. Promotion of individual freedoms
implemented to reduce wealth disparities? 25. Why is the protection of individual rights a central tenet
A. Lower taxes for the wealthy of liberalism?
B. Wealth redistribution and progressive taxation A. To support radical societal change
C. Privatization of key industries B. To emphasize the role of tradition
D. Minimal government intervention C. To safeguard personal freedoms
12. Why do fascist regimes often emphasize extreme D. To promote a classless society
nationalism? 26. In a conservative society, how might tradition and
A. To promote international cooperation cultural norms be preserved?
B. To discourage military buildup A. Through radical societal changes
C. To strengthen racial or ethnic identity B. Through gradual reform
D. To prioritize individual freedoms C. Through strong government intervention
13. Which ideology places a high value on individual D. By rejecting all existing traditions
freedom and often supports market economies with 27. Who is associated with the development of socialist
some government regulation? and communist ideologies?
A. Socialism A. John Locke
B. Conservatism B. Edmund Burke
C. Fascism C. Karl Marx
D. Liberalism D. Adolf Hitler
 28. This political ideology is cautious about rapid societal
change and emphasizes the importance of tradition
and community. What is it?
A. Socialism
B. Liberalism
C. Conservatism
D. Fascism
29. This ideology promotes extreme nationalism, often with
a focus on racial or ethnic identity, and is characterized
by authoritarian rule. What is it?
A. Conservatism
B. Socialism
C. Liberalism
D. Fascism
30. This political ideology values the preservation of existing
social structures, long-standing traditions, and often
emphasizes the importance of family values. What is it?
A. Socialism
B. Fascism
C. Liberalism
D. Conservatism

II. IDENTIFICATION: Identify which political ideology is reflected

in each of the following policy/ies given below.

1. Promotes free-market capitalism, reduces government

regulations on businesses, and advocates for lower
taxes to stimulate economic growth.
2. Emphasizes traditional family values and encourages
the teaching of religious principles in public schools.
3. Introduces progressive taxation, extensive social
welfare programs, and government-funded healthcare
to ensure citizens' well-being.
4. Supports a strong, centralized government, censorship
of media that criticizes the government, and restrictions
on individual freedoms to maintain social order.
5. Advocates for the protection of individual civil liberties,
including freedom of speech, freedom of the press,
and the right to privacy.
6. Aims to limit immigration and impose strict border
controls to preserve the cultural homogeneity of the
nation.
7. Nationalizes key industries, such as energy and
transportation, to ensure equitable distribution of
resources.
8. Promotes international cooperation, diplomacy, and
the establishment of global alliances to maintain
peace and prevent conflicts.
9. Emphasizes the importance of local governance and
decision-making, devolving power from the central
government to regional authorities.
10. Encourages social mobility and equal opportunities for
all citizens through affirmative action and anti-
discrimination laws.

III. ESSAY:
1. If you will be given a chance to decide which political
ideology we should apply for our country, which would
you suggest and why?
2. If you are to make your own political ideology, what will
you name it? Describe the key characteristics of your
own political ideology.

“I wish to show those who deny us patriotism that we know how

to die for our country and convictions.” – Jose P. Rizal

God bless and best of luck.