Understanding Political Systems

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Which of the following best describes political democracy?

  • A system where political power is exclusively exercised by elected officials.
  • A political system where power is fairly contributed and shared by the people. (correct)
  • A political ideology focused solely on economic equality.
  • A form of government where only certain groups of people can participate in political institutions.

What is the primary function of political institutions within a state?

  • To operate independently of government influence.
  • To focus solely on economic development, disregarding social and cultural aspects.
  • To promote individual interests above collective welfare.
  • To establish, enforce, and implement laws. (correct)

What is the main goal of democratic intervention in politics?

  • To destabilize existing political institutions.
  • To limit citizens’ participation in government.
  • To empower and protect pro-government ideas to uphold the democratization of the country. (correct)
  • To promote only the interests of political associations.

How can citizen participation influence democratic practices?

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How does political corruption affect society?

<p>It can cause social ills because leaders did not provide the necessary needs of the people. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the potential societal impacts of unresolved basic needs such as poverty and hunger?

<p>Extra activities like prostitution, robbery, human trafficking, and drug syndicate. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do pressures of work, migration, and urbanization influence family bonds based on the information provided?

<p>They weaken the traditional family bond and kinship which were discouraged to exist by putting pressures of work, migration and urbanization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of social democracy as a political pattern?

<p>To adhering continuous and peaceful transit of capitalist and socialist practices by organizing democratic welfare. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do social institutions contribute to society?

<p>By collaborating and uniting in order to come up with one purpose and goal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of social interventions?

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Which of the following describes a 'social safety net' as it relates to social interventions?

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What is the goal of 'social protection' measures?

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Which action exemplifies a democratic practice?

<p>Citizens have prior concern to make these routine or event become open. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'suffrage' in a healthy democracy?

<p>It is the right of a citizen to exercise the process of voting to any political elections. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a 'constitutional government'?

<p>A government defined by the existence of a constitution which may be a legal instrument or merely a set of fixed norms or principles generally accepted as the fundamental law of the polity that effectively controls the exercise of political power. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an undemocratic practice?

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How does 'democratic participation' contribute to a good society?

<p>Democratic participation is the empowerment of people to effectively involve themselves in creating structures, designing policies and programs that serve the interests of all. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one effect of undemocratic practices on society?

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How does 'cultural domination' manifest as an effect of undemocratic practices?

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In what way does 'gender bias' affect society?

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How do citizens typically participate in political democracy?

<p>By exercising suffrage and delegating representatives. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action exemplifies the role of political institutions in managing a state?

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What characterizes 'democratic intervention' in a country's governance?

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How can political corruption affect a nation's social well-being?

<p>By causing dissatisfaction due to unmet needs and safety concerns. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likely outcome if fundamental needs like food and security remain unaddressed?

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What impact do work pressures, migration, and urbanization have on family structures?

<p>They can weaken family bonds and traditional support systems. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does 'association' play a role in addressing societal challenges?

<p>It strengthens support systems by creating democratic assistance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of 'participation' from active citizens in establishing democratic practices?

<p>It helps to tackle and solve problems. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of social democracy as a political ideology?

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How do social institutions contribute to maintaining social order?

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What main objective do social interventions aim to achieve?

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What is the key goal of 'social welfare' programs?

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From the following options, what qualifies as a 'democratic practice'?

<p>Ensuring every citizen has the right to express their beliefs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does 'citizen participation' positively influence governance?

<p>It brings about positive changes in public decisions and quality of life. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy?

<p>The right of citizens to vote in political elections. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of a 'constitutional government'?

<p>A set of norms that effectively controls political power within the state. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following constitutes an 'undemocratic practice'?

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What constitutes 'democratic participation' in a society?

<p>It empowers people to get involved in creating structures, policies, and programs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is a possible negative consequence of undemocratic practices?

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What is a possible effect of undemocratic practices on society?

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Which scenario best describes 'political marginalization'?

<p>Social exclusion that affects the growth of society. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'racial inequality' entail?

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How is social order built?

<p>It characterizes gradual mechanisms to achieve needs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be an example of Inclusiveness?

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What is the right to life?

<p>The right that no one has the right to punish, kill or destroy. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Political Democracy

Political power exercise in a nation that is fairly contributed and shared by the people. Citizens have the right to legislate and delegate representatives.

Political Institutions

Government organizations that establish, enforce, and implement laws. They negotiate conflicts, create policies, and promote social, cultural, and economic stability.

Democratic Intervention

A political association established to empower and protect pro-government ideas, aiming to uphold the democratization of the country.

Political Corruption

One of the undemocratic practices present in the political system, that can hibernate social ills and lead to dissatisfaction with leadership.

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Basic Needs

Poverty and hunger are common complaints when societies can't undertake and solve basic needs, leading to activities like prostitution, robbery, and drug syndicates for survival.

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Association

Includes democratic biases that weaken traditional family bonds and kinship, discouraged by work, migration and urbanization, leading to corruption.

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Participation

Active participation of citizens in promoting democratic practices, engaging in collective actions and voluntary services to solve problems.

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Social Democracy

A political pattern adhering a continuous and peaceful transit of capitalist and socialist practices by organizing democratic welfare.

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Social Institutions

Gradual mechanisms to build up social order by achieving societal needs and stabilities; including family, education, healthcare, religion, economy, and government.

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Social Interventions

Programs designed to address social welfare and develop human status of living, to alleviate poverty, ensure public health, child protection, and promote literacy and employment.

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Social Welfare

Equipping the status of living and securing the earning stability of every citizen.

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Safety net

Ensuring provision of the best support for the people in times of hardship and other unpredictable crisis.

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Social Protection

Programs and projects to alleviate poverty and vulnerability, promote efficiency of labor markets, avoid risks, and protect against hazards.

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Democratic Practices

The interpretation on the things that happen every day in communities; Citizens have prior concern to make these routine or event become open.

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Freedom of Speech

The ability to express thoughts, opinions, ideas, and perceptions freely.

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Inclusiveness and Equality

Embracing and accepting all types of people in the society and treating them with fair and just.

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Suffrage

The right of a citizen to exercise the process of voting to any political elections; ensuring that government authority derives from the will of the people.

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Citizen Participation

A process that gives a person a chance to make positive effects to public decisions and improve quality of life.

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Right to Life

The right to live harmoniously in the society, that no one has the right to punish, kill, or destroy the sanctity of living.

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Minority Rights

Rights subject to members of ethnic groups, religious groups, gender and sexual circles.

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Constitutional Government

Defined by the existence of a constitution, which may be a legal instrument or merely a set of fixed norms or principles generally accepted as the fundamental law.

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Undemocratic Practices

Complex decision being manipulated by few members rather than many.

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Poverty

State of being insufficient in needs and shows inferiority in many manners.

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Gender Biases

Unfair or unequal treatment of one gender to another; showing preference towards a person identity.

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Political Marginalization

Social exclusion or disadvantage to the growth and development of the society.

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Study Notes

Political Democracy

  • It's when political power in a nation is fairly shared among the people
  • Citizens can create laws by using their right to vote
  • Citizens can choose representatives for positions
  • People have the unique right to be involved in political systems, whether directly or indirectly

Political Institutions

  • These are government groups that create, apply, and enforce laws in a country
  • Their role is to handle conflicts, create political plans, keep the economy stable, and address social issues like population matters

Democratic Intervention

  • A political group aiming to strengthen and protect ideas that support the government
  • It widely support the democratization

Undemocratic Practices in Politics

  • Political corruption involves practices that are undemocratic and can lead to social problems
  • It can cause social problems and dissatisfaction if people's safety and needs are not met
  • Ignoring basic needs like fighting poverty and hunger, can cause illegal activities like prostitution, robbery and human trafficking

Undemocratic Association

  • It can weaken family bonds due to work pressures, migration, and urbanization, leading to corruption
  • When the government provides limited support to citizens, it can lead to corrupt leaders

Participation

  • Active citizen involvement is important for promoting democracy
  • Volunteering in collective activities helps address issues and solve problems
  • Taking part in political actions shows cooperative responsibility

Social Democracy

  • It's a political system that combines capitalist and socialist methods to create social welfare through democratic means

Social Institutions

  • This refers to the development of social order to fulfill societal needs and stability
  • Examples are family, education, healthcare, religion, economy, and government
  • Social institutions unite to achieve common goals and work together to uphold democratic values in society

Social Interventions

  • These are programs that address social welfare and aim to improve living conditions

Social Interventions Types

  • Social Welfare secures earning stability for every citizen
  • Safety Nets provide support during hardships and crises
  • Social Protection includes programs to reduce poverty and vulnerability, promote labor market efficiency, and protect people from hazards like crime and discrimination

Democratic Practices

  • These relate to everyday events in communities, like politics being open to citizens
  • Citizens should be concerned about making routine events open

Examples of Democratic Practices

  • Freedom of Speech is the ability to express thoughts freely
  • Inclusiveness and Equality means treating all people fairly
  • Suffrage refers to the right to vote in political elections, which is the basis of a healthy democracy where government authority comes from the people

More Examples of Democratic Practices

  • Citizen Participation allows people to influence public decisions and improve their lives
  • Right to Life is the right to live peacefully without being harmed
  • Minority Rights protect members of ethnic, religious, gender, and sexual minority groups
  • Constitutional Government is based on a system of laws that effectively controls political power

Undemocratic Practices

  • Undemocratic Practices feature decisions controlled by only a few individuals rather than the majority

Undemocratic Practices examples

  • Examples of undemocratic practices include drug war, extrajudicial killing, gender inequality, racial discrimination, and vote buying

Democratic Participation Benefits

  • It empowers people to help create policies that benefit everyone and is key parts of a good society
  • It relies on popular support and full citizen engagement

The Effects of Undemocratic Practices

  • Poverty is the the lack of resources and feelings of inferiority
  • Gender Biases is the unfair treatment based on gender
  • Political Marginalization is when someone is excluded from the growth of society
  • Racial Inequality is the belief that one race is superior

Additional Effects of Undemocratic Practices

  • Cultural Domination occurs when one culture dominates another's economy, politics, and behavior
  • A Crisis of Representation happens when financial problems and political corruption occur simultaneously
  • Politics of Recognition refers to struggles with what others expect of us

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