34 Questions
According to Moe's structural choice theory, political institutions are primarily shaped by
Individual preferences and power struggles
Moe's theory challenges the notion that political institutions are simply products of
Rational design
The emergence of political institutions is influenced by
Individual preferences and social interactions
Moe's structural choice theory emphasizes the importance of
Social choices made by presidents and legislators
The agency of political actors in shaping institutions is emphasized by
Presidents and legislators
Moe's structural choice theory argues against positivist theories that downplay the role of
Politics in shaping institutions
Which type of power is derived from an individual's knowledge, skills, or expertise in a particular domain?
Expert power
Which type of power is derived from the ability to provide rewards or incentives?
Reward power
Which type of power is based on formal authority and position?
Legitimate power
Which type of power involves the use of punishment or negative consequences?
Coercive power
Which type of authority is based on the leader's personal qualities?
Charismatic authority
What is the difference between government and governance?
Government is the structure of legitimizing authority, governance is the process of legitimizing authority
What can we learn from Chinese in solidifying the society?
The importance of loyalty and honor
What is exclusion and inclusion in a democratic government?
The choices made by administrative and judicial authorities
Why do organizations excel at exclusion and poor at inclusion?
Lack of political will and leadership
According to Moe, what is one criticism of the positivist approach to understanding political institutions?
Positivism neglects the political nature of institutional choices
According to Christensen, what is the definition of free riding in public organizations?
Individuals benefiting from collective efforts without contributing their fair share
According to Christensen, what is bounded rationality in public organizations?
Cognitive limitations preventing decision-makers from fully analyzing all available information and alternatives
What are the three types of political culture identified in the text?
Parochial, subject, and participatory
What is the difference between representative government and representative democracy according to the text?
Representative government is a government by the opinion of the many while representative democracy is a government by majority rule
According to Moe's structural choice theory, what role do individuals play in shaping institutional arrangements?
They have an active role in shaping institutional arrangements
What factors determine the form and function of political institutions, according to the structural choice theory?
Individual preferences and social interactions
How do presidents and legislators strategically use their positions to influence the design of political institutions, according to Moe's theory?
They actively seek opportunities for change to benefit their interests
What is the relationship between government and governance?
Government is the structure of authority, governance is the process of legitimizing authority
Why does the colonial history of the Philippines matter in understanding the maturity of the country as a state?
The colonial history shaped the Indio mentality and manipulated religion
What are the requisites of a STRONG state?
Ideological consensus, assimilated social groups, regular procedure for selecting leaders, and effective civilian control over military and policy organizations
What is exclusion and inclusion in a democratic government?
Exclusion and inclusion is about minority and majority groups
According to Moe, what is one criticism of the positivist approach to understanding political institutions?
It neglects the political nature of institutional choices
According to Christensen, what is the definition of free riding in public organizations?
Individuals benefiting from collective efforts without contributing their fair share
What are the two different logics that Christensen highlights as relevant in public organizations?
Logic of appropriateness and logic of consequence
According to Christensen, what is bounded rationality in public organizations?
Decision-makers facing cognitive limitations that prevent them from fully analyzing all available information and alternatives
What is the difference between government and governance?
Government refers to the exercise of political authority, while governance refers to the process of decision-making and implementation of policies.
Explain the Condorcet Paradox by stating an example of an everyday situation that happens in groups
Why did statehood come first before nationhood in the Philippine context?
Test your knowledge of Moe's structural choice theory and its impact on political institutions. Explore the theory's emphasis on the role of political actors and its challenge to conventional notions about the emergence of political institutions.
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