PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

QUIZ ON TOPIC 1: QUIZ ON TOPIC 1:

The Concepts of Politics and Governance The Concepts of Politics and Governance

Name: _____________________________________ Name: _____________________________________

Directions: Read each item carefully. Provide the correct answer. If Directions: Read each item carefully. Provide the correct answer. If
multiple choice item, you write the letter of the correct answer. If multiple choice item, you write the letter of the correct answer. If
not, write your answer on the space provided after each questions. not, write your answer on the space provided after each questions.

1. In its broadest sense, what is this activity through which people 1. In its broadest sense, what is this activity through which people
make, preserve and amend the general rules under which they live? make, preserve and amend the general rules under which they live?
A. Government C. Governance A. Government C. Governance
B. Politics D. Politician B. Politics D. Politician
2. What is the view as politics as occuring in the public sphere 2. What is the view as politics as occuring in the public sphere
between political and non-political. between political and non-political.
A. Politics as power C. Political as public affairs A. Politics as power C. Political as public affairs
B. Politics D. Governance B. Politics D. Governance
3. Is the practical application of knowledge for achieving specific 3. Is the practical application of knowledge for achieving specific
objectives, involving government and collective decision-making in objectives, involving government and collective decision-making in
society. society.
A. Politics C. Government A. Politics C. Government
B. Governance D. Art of government B. Governance D. Art of government
4. Politics is the art of government, the exercise of control within 4. Politics is the art of government, the exercise of control within
the society through the making and enforcement of collective? the society through the making and enforcement of collective?
A. Decisions C. Rules A. Decisions C. Rules
B. Plan D. Laws B. Plan D. Laws
5. It is the third view of politics which emphasizes decision-making 5. It is the third view of politics which emphasizes decision-making
through compromise, conciliation, and negotiation, rather than through compromise, conciliation, and negotiation, rather than
force or naked power, and describes 'political' solutions as peaceful force or naked power, and describes 'political' solutions as peaceful
debates and arbitration. debates and arbitration.
A. Politics as compromise and consensus A. Politics as compromise and consensus
B. Politics as public affairs B. Politics as public affairs
C. Politics as the art of government C. Politics as the art of government
D. All of the above D. All of the above
6. Politics is the practical application of knowing for achieving 6. Politics is the practical application of knowing for achieving
specific objectives and decision making in society. What is it? specific objectives and decision making in society. What is it?
A. Power A. Power
B. Politics as the art of government B. Politics as the art of government
C. Politics as compromise and consensus C. Politics as compromise and consensus
D. None of the above D. None of the above
7. Who said that people may disagree of how people should live? 7. Who said that people may disagree of how people should live?
A. Aristotle A. Aristotle
B. Andrew heywood B. Andrew heywood
C. Plato C. Plato
8. What is the presence of power and the ability to achieve a 8. What is the presence of power and the ability to achieve a
desired end through what means? desired end through what means?
A. Politics A. Politics
B. Politics as power B. Politics as power
C. All of the above C. All of the above
D. None of the above D. None of the above
9. Which view on politics states that the distinction between 'the 9. Which view on politics states that the distinction between 'the
political' and the 'nonpolitical' coincides with the division between political' and the 'nonpolitical' coincides with the division between
the activities of the state and civil societies? the activities of the state and civil societies?
A. Politics as power A. Politics as power
B. Politics as public affairs B. Politics as public affairs
C. Politics as art of goverment C. Politics as art of goverment
D. Politics as compromise and consensus D. Politics as compromise and consensus
10. Give the definition of political power: 10. Give the definition of political power:

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11. According to Mendoza (1999), government refers to _________.
a) The formal institutions that govern a group of people
b) The individuals who make political decisions for a society
c) The organizations that enforce political decisions
d) All of the above
12. According to De Leon (1991), government is created for _____.
a) The benefit of the people governed
b) The benefit of political leaders
c) The benefit of the economy
d) The benefit of corporations
13. Which of the following is NOT an important purpose of
government according to De Leon (1991)?
a) Maintenance of peace and order
b) Protection of persons and property
c) Promotion of education
d) Advancement of individual interests
14. Governance, as defined by Tamayo (2014), involves ____.
a) The exercise of power by political leaders
b) The creation of public policies
c) The direct impact on members of society
d) All of the above
15. According to Anne Mette Kjaer, governance is broader than
government because _________________.
a) It includes other sectors besides the government
b) It focuses solely on the public sector
c) It excludes civil society organizations
d) It emphasizes individual actions
16. Which of the following is NOT a feature of governance according
to Anne Mette Kjaer?
a) Government's role in enabling other actors to participate
b) Inclusion of non-governmental organizations in civil society
c) Government's ability to do everything for the people on its own
d) Civil society's private nature with public functions
17. Good governance is characterized by ____________.
a) Participatory decision-making
b) Rule of law
c) Effectiveness and efficiency
d) All of the above
18. The indicator of good governance that emphasizes active
involvement in decision-making is ______________.
a) Participatory
b) Rule of law
c) Effectiveness and efficiency
d) Transparency
19. According to the report, rule of law requires _________.
a) Obedience to laws by the people
b) Government acting within prescribed limits
c) Responsive laws that meet society's needs
d) All of the above
20. Good governance calls for institutions to ____________.
a) Deliver and meet the needs of society
b) Use available resources effectively and efficiently
c) Serve citizens promptly and adequately
d) All of the above
11. According to Mendoza (1999), government refers to _________.
a) The formal institutions that govern a group of people
b) The individuals who make political decisions for a society
c) The organizations that enforce political decisions
d) All of the above
12. According to De Leon (1991), government is created for _____.
a) The benefit of the people governed
b) The benefit of political leaders
c) The benefit of the economy
d) The benefit of corporations
13. Which of the following is NOT an important purpose of
government according to De Leon (1991)?
a) Maintenance of peace and order
b) Protection of persons and property
c) Promotion of education
d) Advancement of individual interests
14. Governance, as defined by Tamayo (2014), involves ____.
a) The exercise of power by political leaders
b) The creation of public policies
c) The direct impact on members of society
d) All of the above
15. According to Anne Mette Kjaer, governance is broader than
government because _________________.
a) It includes other sectors besides the government
b) It focuses solely on the public sector
c) It excludes civil society organizations
d) It emphasizes individual actions
16. Which of the following is NOT a feature of governance according
to Anne Mette Kjaer?
a) Government's role in enabling other actors to participate
b) Inclusion of non-governmental organizations in civil society
c) Government's ability to do everything for the people on its own
d) Civil society's private nature with public functions
17. Good governance is characterized by ____________.
a) Participatory decision-making
b) Rule of law
c) Effectiveness and efficiency
d) All of the above
18. The indicator of good governance that emphasizes active
involvement in decision-making is ______________.
a) Participatory
b) Rule of law
c) Effectiveness and efficiency
d) Transparency
19. According to the report, rule of law requires _________.
a) Obedience to laws by the people
b) Government acting within prescribed limits
c) Responsive laws that meet society's needs
d) All of the above
20. Good governance calls for institutions to ____________.
a) Deliver and meet the needs of society
b) Use available resources effectively and efficiently
c) Serve citizens promptly and adequately
d) All of the above