Quiz on Philippine Politics and Government

What is the nature of politics according to Easton?

• The process of decision making

• A system of governance

• The authoritative allocation of values for a society

• A method of enforcing laws

What does the arena approach to politics focus on?

• Only on elections

• Organized protests and rebellion

• Legal means of citizen participation

• Economic policies

What is meant by 'politics as policy making'?

• The allocation of resources

• The process of making government policies

• The organization of political parties

• The enforcement of laws

What are inputs in the political system?

• Feedback from the public

• Policies implemented by the state

• Demands and supports from citizens

• Decisions made by the government

What does the feedback loop in politics refer to?

• The allocation of government funds

• The process of making laws

• Communication of public response to policies

• The election process

What is a political dynasty?

• A system of governance

• A set of rulers from the same family line

• A political ideology

• A type of government policy

What does the first face of power focus on?

• Agenda-setting

• Decision-making

• Preference-shaping

• Public opinion

How can leaders in a legislative body exercise power?

• By making laws

• By representing the public

• By controlling the agenda of discussions

• By enforcing policies

What is preference-shaping in the context of power?

• Controlling the legislative process

• Influencing public decisions

• Making laws that benefit the majority

• Subverting real interests of people

What is an ideology?

• A type of government

• A coherent set of ideas for political action

• A set of laws

• A political party