Functions of Politics and Easton's System Model

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What does Easton identify as the first part of his system model in politics?

Input (correct)

Feedback Loop

Output

Political System

In Easton's system model, what is defined as the product or action generated by the political system?

Output (correct)

Input

Environment

Feedback Loop

Which of the following best describes the Feedback Loop in Easton's model?

Reactions to governmental actions (correct)

Support for political demands

External influences on the system

Demands made by society

What type of input refers specifically to requests made by society for the government to address?

Demands Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'Environment' component in Easton's system model include?

Both internal and external factors Signup and view all the answers

In the system model, which of the following represents the political system interacting with other sectors?

Political System Signup and view all the answers

Which example illustrates the Import part of Easton's model?

Citizens demanding government action Signup and view all the answers

What scenario illustrates an external factor in Easton's environmental component?

International diplomatic visits Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'input' refer to in Easton's system model?

Societal demands and support absorbed by the political system Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best defines 'feedback loop' in Easton's model?

Reactions or opinions towards an output that can generate new demands Signup and view all the answers

What role does the 'political system' play in Easton's model?

It interacts with both internal and external environments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of Easton's system model?

Governance Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of 'support' in the context of Easton's model?

Political stability during a crisis Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the environment can directly affect the parts of Easton's system model?

International relations influencing domestic politics Signup and view all the answers

In Easton's framework, what is the nature of the 'outputs' produced by the political system?

They represent the implemented policies and actions resulting from the political process Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'internal environment' refer to in Easton's system model?

The local conditions and societal factors affecting the political system Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Functions of Politics

Authoritative allocation of values for a society is a definition of politics popularized by David Easton in his 1957 work, "A Systems Approach to the Analysis of Values for a Society."
Easton viewed politics as a system that distributes values within a society to maintain order.
The Systems Model of Easton has four key components:
- Input: Represents demands or support absorbed by the political system.
  - Demands: Requests for the government to act on specific issues (e.g., a demand to stop the burial of Marcos in Libingan ng Bayani).
  - Support: Factors that facilitate absorbing demands, either pre-existing conditions or public support (e.g., human rights activists supporting the demand to stop Marcos burial).
- Political System: Encompasses the government or state interacting with other sectors (e.g., the Supreme Court reviewing a previous ruling).
- Output: The product or action produced by the political system (e.g., the Supreme Court upholding a previous ruling).
- Feedback Loop: Reactions or opinions to an output, which can generate new demands (e.g., disappointed Filipinos protesting at the Supreme Court and demanding the justices resign).
The Environment is a crucial factor in the model, divided into two categories:
- Internal: The local environment where the political system operates (e.g., the Philippines).
- External: Influences or forces outside the local environment that can affect the system (e.g., the US president visiting the Philippines to discuss human rights policy).

Functions of Politics

Politics is the authoritative allocation of values for a society, as popularized by David Easton in his 1957 work, "A Systems Approach to the Analysis of Political Life."
Easton views politics as a system that distributes values to maintain societal order.

Parts of Easton's System Model

Input: Represents demands or support absorbed by the political system.
- Demands: Requests for government action. For example, a demand to stop the burial of Marcos in Libingan ng Bayani.
- Support: Conditions or actions that facilitate the absorption of demands. For example, human rights activists supporting the demand to stop Marcos' burial.
Political System: The government or state interacting with other sectors. For example, the Supreme Court reviewing its own previous rulings.
Output: The product or action produced by the political system. For example, the Supreme Court upholding its previous ruling.
Feedback Loop: Reactions and opinions toward a certain output, which can lead to new demands. For example, Filipinos protesting the Supreme Court's decision and demanding the justices to resign.
Environment: Factors that can directly affect the system.
- Internal: The local environment in which the political system exists. For example, the Philippines.
- External: External influences or forces that can potentially affect the system. For example, the President of the United States visiting the Philippines to discuss human rights policy.

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Explore David Easton's concept of politics as the authoritative allocation of values in society. This quiz delves into the Systems Model, emphasizing the interaction of inputs, political systems, and outputs in maintaining social order. Test your understanding of how demands and support shape political actions.