MIDTERM MOD 2: Lesson 4

Question 1

According to _________ , he referred that man is a ‘political animal’ which is similar to being a ‘social animal’ that humans come together and form a political body.

Answer 1

Aristotle

Question 2

TRUE or FALSE
Aristotle believed that humans, like animals, intrinsically work together to achieve a common goal

Answer 2

True

Question 3

TRUE or FALSE
People make decisions that affect all of them as an individual

Answer 3

False

Question 4

It is the pattern of individual attitudes and orientation towards politics among members of a political system (Almond & Verba, 1965)

Answer 4

Political Culture

Question 5

ENUMERATION
What are the 6 characteristics of Philippine Culture

Answer 5

Dominance of family ties or kinship system
Euphemism
Utang na Loob
Sense of overdependency
Belief that majority of politicians are corrupt
Lack of political maturity

Question 6

This type of political characteristic talks about political dynasty, consanguinity(blood relations), ritual kinship, or kumpadre system

Answer 6

Dominance of family ties or kinship system

Question 7

This type of political characteristic talks about parinig or patutsada. They do not confront or give immediate attention to the officials regarding problems or issues

Answer 7

Euphemism

Question 8

This type of political characteristic talks about debt of gratitude

Answer 8

Utang na loob

Question 9

This type of political characteristic talks about some constituents rely on an elected official for their personal and economic needs and this attitude is sometimes abused by authorities to remain in power

Answer 9

Sense of overdependency

Question 10

This type of political characteristic talks about corrupt politicians’ greed for money and power

Answer 10

Belief that majority of politicians are corrupt

Question 11

What animal signifies corrupt politicians greed for money and power

Answer 11

Buwaya

Question 12

This type of political characteristic talks about people electing officials based on their popularity and personality rather than on performance and platform

Answer 12

Lack of political maturity

Question 13

Is defined as the way of life followed by a people and which consists of learned and shared values, behavior, traditions, etc.

Answer 13

Culture

Question 14

ENUMERATION
What are the 2 major elements of culture

Answer 14

Material
Non - Material

Question 15

TRUE or FALSE
The system of government in the Philippines is aristocratic

Answer 15

False, Democratic

Question 16

It is a system of government in which all citizens are eligible members of the state

Answer 16

Democracy

Question 17

_____________________ belongs to the people

Answer 17

Sovereign power

Question 18

The first principle in the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that “The Philippines is a ______ and ______”

Answer 18

Democratic and Republican state

Question 19

It has become a way of life for Filipinos and it has been inculcated by the nation’s heroes before the arrival of the Americans

Answer 19

Democratic Culture

Question 20

It has been practiced by the first republic ever declared in the Philippines, the Biak-na-Bato republic, before it was formally embodied in the first-ever Philippine Constitution

Answer 20

Elections and majority rule

Question 21

TRUE or FALSE
Democracy was subdued in the Philippines because many years of colonization to the martial law period (from 1972 up to 1986)

Answer 21

True

Question 22

ENUMERATION
What are the basic features of democracy

Answer 22

The rule of the majority
The protection of human rights
Upholding the rule of law

Question 23

It is translated as ‘the voice of the people is the voice of God’. It justifies that the decisions made by the people are blessed by the will of a higher being

Answer 23

Vox populi, vox dei

Question 24

In the 2nd basic feature of democracy what is one of the provisions stated in the Philippine Constitution

Answer 24

‘The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human right’

Question 25

ENUMERATION What are the 3 basic human rights

Answer 25

Right to life Right to liberty Right to property

Question 26

_____ must be measured based on the obedience to the Constitution and not on the obedience to the President and other high-ranking officials

Answer 26

Patriotism

Question 27

TRUE or FALSE Filipinos continue to value and cherish the nation's aristocratic culture

Answer 27

False, democratic

Question 28

Denotes the status of being a legal member of a nation-state

Answer 28

Citizenship

Question 29

ENUMERATION How can we say if a person is a citizen of a specific country such as the Philippines?

Answer 29

In most constitutions, citizenship is acquired through blood relations A child follows the citizenship of his or her parents One could also be a citizen through his or her birthplace In some countries, if a person is born in that particular country, he or she automatically becomes a citizen of that country Others needs to undergo the legal process of naturalization

Question 30

TRUE or FALSE An ideal citizen can be a person who follows the laws, protects and take care of the environment and contributes to the welfare of other people.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

TRUE or FALSE An ideal citizen carries out his or her civic responsibilities - duties that help shape a better society for all citizens.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Under what article, section and paragraph of the Philippine Constitution identifies the qualities expected of citizens to possess, thereby creating ideal citizens

Answer 32

Article XIV, Section 3, Paragraph 2

Question 33

ENUMERATION The provision states that an ideal citizen is:

Answer 33

Patriotic Nationalistic Fosters love of humanity Has respect for human rights Appreciates the role of national heroes Know the rights and duties of citizenship Has strong ethical and spiritual values Has good moral character and personal discipline

Question 34

It is defined as the traditions and institutions that determine how authority is exercised in a particular country.

Answer 34

Governance

Question 35

He created the Committee on Standards in Public Life to outline proper behavior by public servants in 1994.

Answer 35

British Prime Minister John Major

Question 36

These principles aim to eliminate corruption in the government. It is the first report that was released by the committee and named after the committee's first chairman, Lord Michael Nolan.

Answer 36

Nolan Principles

Question 37

ENUMERATION What are 7 principles of public life

Answer 37

Selflessness Objectivity Integrity Honesty Accountability Openness Leadership

Question 38

It means caring for what the people need and want instead of promoting personal interests.

Answer 38

Selflessness

Question 39

It means being neutral and free from biases in making decisions.

Answer 39

Objectivity

Question 40

It means maintaining a good name and character.

Answer 40

Integrity

Question 41

It means telling the truth, hiding nothing and being transparent at all times.

Answer 41

Honesty

Question 42

It means being liable and responsible for one's actions.

Answer 42

Accountability

Question 43

It means being transparent with whatever information one handles.

Answer 43

Openness

Question 44

It means being able to lead the way for development that would benefit all.

Answer 44

Leadership

Question 45

ENUMERATION What inherent traits that make Filipinos different from other nationalities.

Answer 45

Socio-anthropological self Filipino identity "Others-oriented"

Question 46

ENUMERATION Give the 12 Positive Filipino Values

Answer 46

Bayanihan Damayan Familism or Close Family Ties Optimism Hospitality Regionalism Flexibility Religious Respect for Elders Remedyo Attitude Matiyaga Utang na Loob

Question 47

ENUMERATION Negative Filipino Values

Answer 47

Bahala na Attitude Colonial Mentality or Blue-seal Mentality Crab Mentality Jackpot Mentality Belief in Kapalaran Euphemistic Filipino Time Gaya-gaya Attitude Tsamba lang Attitude Mañana Habit (Mamaya na) Ningas Kugon Oversensitivity Pakikisama Lack of Sportsmanship

Question 48

____ It started from Filipino traditions of helping out a neighbor who is a member of the community.

Answer 48

Bayanihan

Question 49

____ Filipinos always extend sympathy for people especially for those who lost their loved ones or victims of calamities.

Answer 49

Damayan

Question 50

___ Filipinos are known to prioritize the welfare of family members above other things.

Answer 50

Familism or Close Family Ties

Question 51

___ Filipinos have the attitude of looking at all ways to be happy and maintain a positive outlook even in times of calamities and other challenges in life.

Answer 51

Optimism

Question 52

___ Filipinos are identified to be warm, friendly, generous and accommodating to other people, fellow Filipino or not.

Answer 52

Hospitality

Question 53

___ Filipinos have this attitude of giving more priority to their provincemate.

Answer 53

Regionalism

Question 54

___ Filipinos have the ability to adapt or conform to the expectations or will of other people to achieve smooth and harmonious relationships.

Answer 54

Flexibility

Question 55

___ This is characterized by strong faith and submission to the will of a supreme being.

Answer 55

Religious

Question 56

___ Filipinos are thought to show courtesy towards the elderly at all times. Ex. Pagmamano and po/opo.

Answer 56

Respect for Elders

Question 57

___ Filipinos are known for being creative and resourceful.

Answer 57

Remedyo Attitude

Question 58

___ Filipinos are known for their grit and strong determination in every undertaking.

Answer 58

Matiyaga

Question 59

___ This is a feeling of gratitude, recognition of one's indebtedness and obligation to repay someone who has extended assistance to another.

Answer 59

Utang na loob