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In a democratic society that follows a capitalist economy, what role does the government typically play in relation to industries?
In a democratic society that follows a capitalist economy, what role does the government typically play in relation to industries?
- The government strictly regulates all industries, preventing any private involvement.
- The government directly controls all major industries, dictating production and distribution.
- The government provides major industries but allows private entities to produce goods and services. (correct)
- The government has no involvement in industries, leaving all economic activities to private entities.
Which statement illustrates how non-state institutions address limitations of the state in serving its population?
Which statement illustrates how non-state institutions address limitations of the state in serving its population?
- Banks offer loan arrangements to individuals when the state cannot directly provide financial aid. (correct)
- Trade unions pressure the government for policy changes that benefit only union members.
- Development agencies implement projects without coordinating with local government units.
- Corporations operate independently of government regulations to maximize profits.
How do trade unions primarily contribute to the well-being of workers in a corporation?
How do trade unions primarily contribute to the well-being of workers in a corporation?
- By promoting profit maximization for entrepreneurs.
- By ensuring maximum working hours to increase productivity.
- By advocating for better compensation and working conditions. (correct)
- By minimizing wages to reduce operational costs.
How do development agencies facilitate the transportation of agricultural products from rural areas to urban centers?
How do development agencies facilitate the transportation of agricultural products from rural areas to urban centers?
What is the primary goal of civil organizations, such as academic institutions and mass media, in influencing policy-making?
What is the primary goal of civil organizations, such as academic institutions and mass media, in influencing policy-making?
What is the main role of transnational advocacy groups in addressing issues neglected by governments?
What is the main role of transnational advocacy groups in addressing issues neglected by governments?
Which of these situations exemplifies the role of non-state institutions in filling gaps left by the government?
Which of these situations exemplifies the role of non-state institutions in filling gaps left by the government?
In what way does the existence of corporations contribute to alleviating poverty in a country?
In what way does the existence of corporations contribute to alleviating poverty in a country?
What distinguishes state banks from non-state banks in terms of their perceived security among depositors?
What distinguishes state banks from non-state banks in terms of their perceived security among depositors?
How are Philippine television networks that are corporations based on profit (ABS-CBN, GMA 7, PTV 5) expected to balance public service and commercial interests?
How are Philippine television networks that are corporations based on profit (ABS-CBN, GMA 7, PTV 5) expected to balance public service and commercial interests?
How do cooperatives empower their members in accessing essential goods and services?
How do cooperatives empower their members in accessing essential goods and services?
Former United States of America vice president Al Gore went to the country last 2017 to speak about the impacts of climate change. What type of non-state agency does this involve?
Former United States of America vice president Al Gore went to the country last 2017 to speak about the impacts of climate change. What type of non-state agency does this involve?
Which non-state institution is expected to show the realities of the daily living of ordinary members of society?
Which non-state institution is expected to show the realities of the daily living of ordinary members of society?
Why are certain major industries like banks, petroleum, transportation, and communication ideally under the control of the state in a democratic country?
Why are certain major industries like banks, petroleum, transportation, and communication ideally under the control of the state in a democratic country?
Which government agency should an overseas Filipino worker who is maltreated by their employer seek help?
Which government agency should an overseas Filipino worker who is maltreated by their employer seek help?
Non-state institutions help keep these basic institutions in place. Which institution helps the government maintain peace and order throughout its territory?
Non-state institutions help keep these basic institutions in place. Which institution helps the government maintain peace and order throughout its territory?
When a bank declares bankruptcy, what is likely to happen to each depositor?
When a bank declares bankruptcy, what is likely to happen to each depositor?
Which of the following is most likey be the result of non-state institutions from other countries
Which of the following is most likey be the result of non-state institutions from other countries
Non-state institutions perform functions just like the government, in relation to government functions, what term BEST describes the function of non-state institutions?
Non-state institutions perform functions just like the government, in relation to government functions, what term BEST describes the function of non-state institutions?
How are non-state institutions different from the government?
How are non-state institutions different from the government?
If workers want to convince the government to end contractualization but the government is not listening, which non-state institution will be able to gather workers and force dialogue with the government?
If workers want to convince the government to end contractualization but the government is not listening, which non-state institution will be able to gather workers and force dialogue with the government?
How can development agencies help a flooded community?
How can development agencies help a flooded community?
Why are the armed forces a state government?
Why are the armed forces a state government?
The state works like a family; it creates agencies to provide for the welfare of its members. Meanwhile, non-state institutions work as __________ to lessen the burden of the state
The state works like a family; it creates agencies to provide for the welfare of its members. Meanwhile, non-state institutions work as __________ to lessen the burden of the state
Which of the following is not always true of non-state institutions?
Which of the following is not always true of non-state institutions?
Non-state institutions are not directly connected to the government, but still play a significant role in performing state functions. Which is MOST likely to be on the following list?
Non-state institutions are not directly connected to the government, but still play a significant role in performing state functions. Which is MOST likely to be on the following list?
Which non-state institution raises awareness on certain issues, such as Amnesty International for human rights violations?
Which non-state institution raises awareness on certain issues, such as Amnesty International for human rights violations?
Flashcards
What is a State?
What is a State?
A system or organization for exercising authority over a body of people.
What is a Communist Institution?
What is a Communist Institution?
Based on command economy; government controls major industries, limited individual choice.
What is a Democratic Institution?
What is a Democratic Institution?
Based on capitalist economy; allows private entities, citizens have freedom to choose.
What is the role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)?
What is the role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)?
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What is the role of Local Government Units (LGU)?
What is the role of Local Government Units (LGU)?
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What is the role of the Department of Education (DepEd)?
What is the role of the Department of Education (DepEd)?
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What are Non-State Institutions?
What are Non-State Institutions?
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What do Banks Do?
What do Banks Do?
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What do Corporations Do?
What do Corporations Do?
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What do Trade Unions do?
What do Trade Unions do?
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What are Cooperatives?
What are Cooperatives?
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What do Development Agencies do?
What do Development Agencies do?
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What do Civil Organizations do?
What do Civil Organizations do?
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What are Transnational Advocacy Groups?
What are Transnational Advocacy Groups?
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Study Notes
- This module focuses on understanding the forms and functions of state and non-state institutions.
- The module aims to describe the different forms of state and non-state institutions.
- The module aims to differentiate the functions of state and non-state institutions.
- The module aims to appraise the state and non-state institutions in relation to personal development and societal progress.
Background Institutions
- Different countries use different models of social institutions, many inspired by their history while some are influenced by other nations.
- The two major types of social institutions are communist, based on command economy, and democracy, based on capitalist economy.
- Communist countries are governed solely by their governments and restrict private business.
- Democracy is a government based on capitalism where the government provides major industries but allows private entities to produce goods and services.
Political and State Institutions
- Organizations help maintain basic institutions such as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP).
- The AFP helps the government maintain peace and order throughout its territory.
- Local Government Units (LGU) cater to the needs of local communities.
- The Department of Education (DepEd) ensures the quality of education following societal needs and norms.
- Branches of government create, implement, and interpret laws.
- These organized bodies are called state institutions that perform public service and public control.
Non-State Institutions
- Major industries should be under state control in a democratic country, but some are being sold to private entities
- Private corporations control major industries with minimal government oversight.
- Corporations manage television networks and are bound to serve the public with news, information and entertainment to attract viewers.
- Banks provide car loans and financial assistance to entrepreneurs.
- Trade unions enable workers to get better compensations.
Non-State Institutions Examples
- Banks help citizens keep money, avail loans, and exchange currencies.
- Banks also provide financial assistance to entrepreneurs and create local job opportunities.
- Depositors prefer state banks due to government backing.
- Corporations are owned by a group of people and offer stocks that determine level of ownership, as well as bonds that allow one to earn interest.
- Stock offerings generates capital and corporations need a large workforce to run their industries, providing job opportunities.
- Trade unions help workers with low salaries and negotiate with management, and sometimes cause work "stoppage” or strike.
- The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines has the largest membership.
- Cooperatives are groups of people with common interests, working together to have easy, safe, and affordable access to commodities, loans and other services.
- Development agencies promote progress through projects, policy-making, and dialogue. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) provides financial assistance.
- Civil organizations include academic institutions, research teams, mass media, religious groups and influence policy-making.
- Transnational advocacy groups influence government action on neglected matters and advocate progress related to societal issues.
- Greenpeace and Human Rights Watch are examples of transnational advocacy groups.
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