SSE15 – COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

QUIZ 1 – PRELIM

Name: __JUSTINE LAWRENZ G. BARACENA__ Date: _March 5, 2024_ Scores: ____________

I. Identify the following terms. No erasure.

______POLITY________ 1. Refer to as state or small unit or state as to city – state or municipality.

______POLITICS_______2. A process and the behavior within government or other institution
involving authority and power.
_____THE POLITICS____3. The famous book of Aristotle on the observation of government and the
association of human to people and society.
______FUNCTION______4. Refers to the activity of man within its purpose, existence or role.
COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT 5. This is a comparison five selected models of political system that
uses descriptive and administrative differences.
_____GOVERNMENT___6. As to behavior or action, this refer to the act of governing and exercising
authority of the administrations.
_ INSTITUTIONALIZATION__7. Refers to the act of forming or establishing something within
structures.
____CITIZENSHIP___8. One of the aspects of politics that involves people in a common membership.
____LEADERSHIP___9. This is a process made by leaders, rulers or the politics itself that provides
protection or good choice for the people or towards the majority.
___POLICY/LAW__10. Refers to the authoritative policy or implemented agreement that could be in
force if necessary.
____STATEMANSHIP__11. Refers to an individual nature as to reasoning.
DISTINGUISHED AUTHORITY 12. One of the distinguished authority in the book “The Politics” as to
compare to a statesman.
____MASTER_____13. Whose authority could be consider on the life of the slave?
___CONFLICT___14. It is naturally arises within politics because of the different ways or interest of the
human beings.
__PEOPLE PATICIPATION_15. One of the argument of politics within the idea of Aristotle is the
participation of the people within political community.
_____LEGITIMACY______16. Refers to or may define as legitimate responsibility in a differ sense.
___CIVIC DUTY___17. It defines as the rights and obligation to give service or extend help as part of
political activity and behavior which influence collective decision or correct decision for the people.
_____GOVERNANCE_____18. It is the way in which the authority and power of a political person has
been exercise in the government.
_COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS_19. It includes all the processes, systems, and
controls that are used in the parts of comparative government and politics.
___GOVERNANCE____20. It exercised the management of a state in a different ways or resources for
development as to the quality of enforce sound policies in an effective and efficient way.

II. Analysis essay. Explain each number concisely with not more than ten sentences in
each categorical question. Give example if necessary.

1. Discuss the classification of Aristotle about government and how it is associated to the
well -being of the people. (10 pts.)
Aristotle was of the view that when the rulers aimed at the good of the community, the states
would be a pure form of state. When the rulers in such a state became selfish, the state would be
called a perverted state. According to Aristotle, if sovereignty resides in one person, it is
Monarchy. Its perverted form is Tyranny. If sovereignty resides in a small minority of the
population, it is Aristocracy. If this small minority uses the sovereignty for its own selfish ends,
it is Oligarchy. If the sovereign power resides in a large proportion of the population, it is polity.
Its perverted form is Democracy.

2. Differentiate boundaries of politics and the boundaries of government and how it exist in
the society? (15 pts.)

Societal norms, values, and cultural identities can influence political boundaries. These
boundaries may be evident in issues such as multiculturalism, religious influence on politics, or
the protection of minority rights. The separation of powers among different branches of
government, such as the executive, legislative, and judicial branches, establishes institutional
boundaries to prevent the concentration of power and ensure checks and balances. Governments
operate within specific territorial jurisdictions, whether at the local, regional, national, or
international levels. Jurisdictional boundaries determine the extent of governmental authority and
responsibility over various issues and populations. In society, the boundaries of politics and
government interact and intersect, shaping the dynamics of governance and political processes.
While politics sets the broader context for decision-making and power struggles, government
institutions operate within defined boundaries to implement policies, provide services, and
maintain order. The relationship between politics and government is dynamic and can vary
across different contexts, influenced by factors such as historical legacies, cultural norms, and
institutional arrangements.

3. How the five models of comparative government and politics could be related to each
other towards governance and politics of an individual? (25 pts.)

These are the relations of the five models of comparative government towards governance ang
politics. Focuses on the formal structures and institutions of government, such as constitutions,
legislatures, and bureaucracies. Examines how different parts of a political system work together
to maintain stability and address societal needs. Analyzes political behavior through the lens of
individual actors making rational decisions based on their preferences and available information.
Considers the impact of cultural values, norms, and beliefs on political behavior and institutions.
Views political systems as complex, interconnected entities influenced by internal and external
factors these models provide different perspectives for understanding governance and politics,
and they can be related to each other in analyzing how individuals engage with political systems,
make decisions, and contribute to shaping governance and politics.