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What is the definition of power according to Merriam Webster Dictionary?
What is the definition of power according to Merriam Webster Dictionary?
The ability to act or produce an effect, control, authority, or influence over others.
How is power exercised in society?
How is power exercised in society?
By directing the actions of others, compelling them to do things they may not do voluntarily.
Which of the following is NOT a way power is exercised?
Which of the following is NOT a way power is exercised?
What is Police Power?
What is Police Power?
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What is the Power of Eminent Domain?
What is the Power of Eminent Domain?
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The power of eminent domain can be exercised without any conditions.
The power of eminent domain can be exercised without any conditions.
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Who holds the power to exercise eminent domain?
Who holds the power to exercise eminent domain?
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Which method of exercising power involves making decisions that must be followed by group members?
Which method of exercising power involves making decisions that must be followed by group members?
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How can agenda setting be a form of exercising power?
How can agenda setting be a form of exercising power?
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What is a key characteristic of police power?
What is a key characteristic of police power?
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In what scenario is thought control considered to be a significant exercise of power?
In what scenario is thought control considered to be a significant exercise of power?
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Which of the following best describes a consequence of power exercised through productive exchanges?
Which of the following best describes a consequence of power exercised through productive exchanges?
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What role does psychological control play in exercising power?
What role does psychological control play in exercising power?
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Which aspect of power is most closely associated with the capacity to prevent certain discussions from occurring?
Which aspect of power is most closely associated with the capacity to prevent certain discussions from occurring?
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What is a primary outcome of brainwashing in a repressive state?
What is a primary outcome of brainwashing in a repressive state?
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What is necessary for the state to exercise the power of eminent domain?
What is necessary for the state to exercise the power of eminent domain?
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Which of the following is considered a public use under the power of eminent domain?
Which of the following is considered a public use under the power of eminent domain?
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What must be demonstrated for the justification of eminent domain according to the conditions stated?
What must be demonstrated for the justification of eminent domain according to the conditions stated?
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Which of the following statements about public purpose in eminent domain is true?
Which of the following statements about public purpose in eminent domain is true?
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Who primarily holds the power to exercise eminent domain?
Who primarily holds the power to exercise eminent domain?
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Which of the following is NOT a condition required for taking private property for public use?
Which of the following is NOT a condition required for taking private property for public use?
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In which situation can the President exercise the power of eminent domain?
In which situation can the President exercise the power of eminent domain?
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What does 'just compensation' refer to in the context of eminent domain?
What does 'just compensation' refer to in the context of eminent domain?
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What must be true before a local government can exercise the power of eminent domain?
What must be true before a local government can exercise the power of eminent domain?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of taxation?
Which of the following best describes the purpose of taxation?
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What is required when private property is expropriated by a local government?
What is required when private property is expropriated by a local government?
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What is a significant consequence of misusing power in governance?
What is a significant consequence of misusing power in governance?
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Which of the following characterizes the relationship between political leaders and the President in the Philippines?
Which of the following characterizes the relationship between political leaders and the President in the Philippines?
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What is NOT a purpose of taxation according to the content provided?
What is NOT a purpose of taxation according to the content provided?
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What does the power of expropriation fundamentally serve?
What does the power of expropriation fundamentally serve?
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What must occur before expropriation can take place?
What must occur before expropriation can take place?
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Study Notes
Understanding Power
- Power enables individuals to direct the actions of others within society.
- Defined as the ability to act, produce effects, and exert control or influence over others.
- Can manifest in decision making, agenda setting, and thought control.
Power Exercise Mechanisms
- Power is demonstrated when individuals compel others to act against their natural inclinations.
- Enforcement methods include:
- Decision-making influenced by force or intimidation.
- Productive exchanges emphasizing mutual gain.
- Creating obligations that foster loyalty and commitment.
- In the Philippines, all government departments make crucial decisions.
Types of Power
Police Power
- Regulates liberty and property for general welfare.
- It's the most pervasive and least limited power.
- Legal principal: “Salus populi suprema lex” (the welfare of the people is the supreme law).
- Utilized through laws that govern individual activities and transactions.
Power of Eminent Domain
- The state's right to condemn private property for public use, compensated fairly.
- Requires a petition for expropriation in Regional Trial Court; initial deposit is necessary for possession.
- Conditions for exercise include:
- Adequate compensation.
- Necessity of taking.
- Public-use character of the purpose.
- Article III of the 1987 Constitution protects against deprivation of life, liberty, or property without due process.
Public Use Definition
- "Public use" evolves from literal (tangible benefits like roads) to liberal interpretations (community advantages).
- Public use serves general welfare through community projects, housing, and agrarian reform.
Authority to Exercise Eminent Domain
- The legislative branch holds the power to exercise eminent domain.
- Local Government Units (LGUs) may be delegated this authority.
- President determines necessity for national government actions.
- Local governments exercise this power under Congressional authority, with specific legal procedures.
Requisites for LGUs in Exercising Eminent Domain
- An ordinance must be enacted by the local legislative council.
- This authorizes the local chief executive to pursue expropriation of designated private properties.
Understanding Power
- Power is the ability to direct actions in society, fulfilling desired outcomes.
- Defined as the ability to act or produce an effect; it encompasses control, authority, and influence.
Exercise of Power
- Power is demonstrated by compelling others to act against their initial inclinations.
- Forms of power exercise include decision-making, agenda-setting, and thought control.
Power as Decision Making
- Decisions are enforced on followers, potentially through force, intimidation, or mutual gain.
- In the Philippines, decision-making remains a function across all government departments.
Power as Agenda Setting
- Exercised by dictating what issues are discussed or ignored in a collective setting.
- Prevents unwanted suggestions, effectively limiting discourse and influence.
Power as Thought Control
- Shapes beliefs, desires, and needs via ideological manipulation and psychological influence.
- In repressive regimes, propaganda serves to indoctrinate citizens consistently.
Types of Power
Police Power
- Regulates individual liberty and property to promote public welfare.
- Operates under legal frameworks upholding communal rights.
Power of Eminent Domain
- The right to take private property for public use with just compensation.
- Requires a legal petition and deposit for property possession.
- Must meet constitutional standards: necessity, public use, and adequate compensation.
Power of Taxation
- Enables the state to collect taxes, essential for government operations.
- Taxes serve multiple purposes: revenue generation, regulation, and protection.
Consequences of Power
- Implies control and necessitates responsible management to achieve positive outcomes.
- In the Philippines, political leaders often align with the President, entrenching power dynamics.
- Leaders must exercise power judiciously, as it impacts broader societal development and governance.
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This quiz explores the concept of power as defined by Merriam-Webster and its exercise in society. Understand how power influences actions and decisions, and how it manifests in different movements. Test your knowledge on the various dimensions of power and its implications.
