Introduction to Political Science

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What is the main goal of anthropology?

  • To analyze cultural artifacts
  • To explore outer space
  • To study the history of human civilization
  • To understand how humans adapt to different environmental conditions (correct)

Which perspective in anthropology refers to an outsider's view?

  • Emic perspective
  • Etic perspective (correct)
  • Cultural relativism
  • Ethnocentrism

What does multiculturalism refer to?

  • Promotion of only one culture globally
  • Rejection of cultural differences
  • Belief in a single cultural standard
  • Acceptance of multiple cultures within a country (correct)

Which famous anthropologist established The University of the Philippines Diliman Department of Anthropology?

<p>Henry Otley Beyer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does cultural relativism propose?

<p>All cultures are equal despite their differences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is ethnography primarily based on?

<p>Participant observation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does social class refer to according to sociologists?

<p>Group of people with similar socioeconomic status based on income, education, and occupation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is social change defined as?

<p>Changes in the political or economic context of societies affecting the majority of the population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the subject of inquiry in Comparative Politics?

<p>Examination of similarities and differences between political features and systems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which event was known as a religious revolution in the Western church during the 16th century?

<p>The Reformation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked the Industrial Revolution?

<p>Growth of factories and mass production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which famous political thinker is known as the father of Political Science?

<p>Aristotle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the study of Political Theory?

<p>Studying concepts, principles, and arguments related to politics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did slavery end in the United States?

<p>1865 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines Evolutionary change?

<p>Changes that occur over a long period, slowly and gradually (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which area is NOT a goal of Political Science?

<p>Studying foreign policy decisions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many senators are there in the Philippine Senate?

<p>24 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes Political Science a favorite major for students interested in law school and careers in law?

<p>&quot;Stepping stone&quot; for law, governance, and civic engagement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who appoints Supreme Court justices in the Philippines?

<p>The President (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the Philippine government is responsible for formulating and amending laws?

<p>House of Representatives (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which political thinker formulated his ideas based on observations and practice of politics while serving as an Italian statesman?

<p>Niccolo Machiavelli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the President of the Philippines serve as in addition to being the Chief Executive?

<p>Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of district representatives in the House of Representatives?

<p>Look out for their districts' interests (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of party-list representatives in the House of Representatives?

<p>Look out for marginalized sectors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the 'Father of Sociology'?

<p>Auguste Comte (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sociological theory views society as an organism where individual members must work together for stability?

<p>Structural Functionalism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Symbolic Interactionism in sociology?

<p>Continuous interpretation of social interactions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Philippines, which institution is responsible for adjudicating and interpreting the laws of the country under the provisions of the Philippine Constitution?

<p>Supreme Court (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Emile Durkheim, how did he analogize society?

<p>As an organism composed of parts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea behind Conflict Theory in sociology?

<p>Competition between different societal groups (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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