SIGNIFICANCE OF

CONTEMPORARY WORLD IN
THE FOLLOWING ASPECT

Made by: Leigh Teneros & Geramie Distajo

POLITICAL ASPECT
ECONOMICS

CULTURAL ASPECT
Political Aspects

Political aspects have a kind of double

meaning. The more narrow definition is
referring to activities concerned with
achieving and using power in a country or
society.
Who is a political person?
A political person or politician is a person active in party politics, or a person holding
or seeking an elected seat in government. Politicians propose, support, reject, and
create laws that govern the land and, by extension, its people.
The Five Most Common Political
Systems Around the World
-Democracy -Republic -Monarchy

-Communism -Dictatorship
1. Democracy
Direct Democracy Representative Democracy
Other types of democracy include versions known
as deliberative democracy, in which citizens
approach decision making by considering different
viewpoints and options, as well as
democratic socialism, in which citizens help make
decisions or vote for policies that are socialistic in
nature. There are other types of democracy as well.
The defining characteristic is some level of citizen
participation in the political system
2. Republic
Crowned (a constitutional monarchy might be
considered a crowned republic)

Single Party

Capitalist

Federal (the United States is often referred to as a

federal republic)

Parliamentary
3. Monarchy
4. Communism
5. Dictatorship
What is a politician?
A politician is someone who holds a
government office or finds other ways
to influence law and public policy.
Politicians can work on a local or
national scale and have influence over
various bureaucratic processes and
government decisions on behalf of the
community they represent.
Types of Politicians
Cabinet members
President

Senator

Representative

Governor
Mayor
Commissioner

Councilor
What do politicians do?

A local politician will likely spend more time face-to-face with community members solving local
issues than a national politician who spends time traveling to different states campaigning and
meeting with community leaders.
Politicians at any level will generally have a combination of these duties and tasks:

 Interact with constituents

 Listen to concerns about public issues
 Serve on committees
 Write laws
 Create and approve budgets
 Campaign for votes
 Give speeches
Jobs on a politician’s staff
A politician’s staff is made up of several key roles, including:

Campaign manager

Public relations manager

Chief of staff

Finance director

Field organizer
Economics
The economic aspect refers to the
importance of social responsibility, broad
consideration of society and businesses,
contribution to public interest, and
corporate voluntary participation
Why is economic important?
Biodiversity as an economic good
Biodiversity Underpins Economic Activity
Satisfaction of human needs
Scarcity and alternative uses
Economic concepts
1. Supply and demand
2. Scarcity
3. Opportunity cost
4. Time value of money
5. Purchasing power
Cultural Aspects
What Are Cultural Aspects?
Cultural beliefs
Cultural Behaviors
Cultural Object
What are some cultural aspects?
Cultural Symbols
Language
Cultural Values
Cultural Norms
Cultural Norms and Values
Cultural Artifact
What is an example of a cultural aspect?

Customs

laws

dress

traditions

architectural style

social standards

religious beliefs
Customs
Laws
Dress
Cultural Architectural Style
Cultural Social Standards
Religious beliefs
Traditions
What is the most important aspect of culture?
Why is cultural aspect important?
THANK YOU FOR WATCHING!

Made by: Leigh Jandell S. Teneros & Geramie

Distajo

Subject: Contemporary World ( 2nd Semester ) Midterm

Examination