Questions and Answers
What type of government concentrates power in the hands of a single individual?
What term is used for a system of governance where a monarch possesses unlimited power?
Absolute Monarchy
A limited monarchy means that the monarch has unlimited power.
False
Which of the following examples represents a totalitarian dictatorship?
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What is the form of government that places power in the hands of a few privileged individuals?
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In an oligarchy, the policy framework is directed against the _____ and the marginalized.
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Study Notes
Government and Its Classifications
- Government functions as the primary institution enabling a state to implement its will and ensure governance.
Autocracy
- Defined as a government system where power and authority are concentrated in a single individual.
Totalitarian Dictatorship
- A system where a single leader strives to dominate all facets of social and economic life.
- Notable example includes Adolf Hitler.
Dictatorial Rule
- Characterized by a country governed by one person or political entity, maintaining power through various means.
- Examples include Ferdinand Marcos (Philippines) and Suharto (Indonesia).
Power Possession in Government
- This classification focuses on who holds the governing power:
Government of “One”
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Monarchy
- Authority traditionally rests with Kings, Queens, Emperors, Sultans, etc.
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Absolute Monarchy: Monarchs wield complete and unrestricted power.
- Example: King of Saudi Arabia; historically common in Western Europe from the 1400s to 1700s.
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Limited Monarchy/Constitutional Monarchy: Monarchs serve mainly as ceremonial figures without real governing power.
- Actual power resides with the President or Prime Minister.
Government of the “Few”
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Aristocracy
- Derived from the Greek term "aristokratia," which involves governance by a small, privileged ruling class.
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Oligarchy
- Rule by the wealthy, often creating policies detrimental to the poor and marginalized.
- Aristotle referred to this as "oligarchia," recognizing the governance by a few inferior individuals rather than the best.
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Description
This quiz explores the foundations of Philippine politics and governance, focusing on key concepts like autocracy and the role of government in implementing state policies. Dive into the dynamics of power and authority within the context of the Philippine political landscape. Test your understanding of essential terms and their implications in governance.
