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According to Moe's structural choice theory, political institutions are primarily shaped by

Positivist theories

Rational design

Functional necessity

Individual preferences and power struggles (correct)

Moe's theory challenges the notion that political institutions are simply products of

Presidents and legislators

Social interactions

Functional necessity

Rational design (correct)

The emergence of political institutions is influenced by

Individual preferences and social interactions (correct)

Presidents and legislators

Positivist theories

Existing institutional constraints

Moe's structural choice theory emphasizes the importance of

Social choices made by presidents and legislators Signup and view all the answers

The agency of political actors in shaping institutions is emphasized by

Presidents and legislators Signup and view all the answers

Moe's structural choice theory argues against positivist theories that downplay the role of

Politics in shaping institutions Signup and view all the answers

Which type of power is derived from an individual's knowledge, skills, or expertise in a particular domain?

Expert power Signup and view all the answers

Which type of power is derived from the ability to provide rewards or incentives?

Reward power Signup and view all the answers

Which type of power is based on formal authority and position?

Legitimate power Signup and view all the answers

Which type of power involves the use of punishment or negative consequences?

Coercive power Signup and view all the answers

Which type of authority is based on the leader's personal qualities?

Charismatic authority Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between government and governance?

Government is the structure of legitimizing authority, governance is the process of legitimizing authority Signup and view all the answers

What can we learn from Chinese in solidifying the society?

The importance of loyalty and honor Signup and view all the answers

What is exclusion and inclusion in a democratic government?

The choices made by administrative and judicial authorities Signup and view all the answers

Why do organizations excel at exclusion and poor at inclusion?

Lack of political will and leadership Signup and view all the answers

According to Moe, what is one criticism of the positivist approach to understanding political institutions?

Positivism neglects the political nature of institutional choices Signup and view all the answers

According to Christensen, what is the definition of free riding in public organizations?

Individuals benefiting from collective efforts without contributing their fair share Signup and view all the answers

According to Christensen, what is bounded rationality in public organizations?

Cognitive limitations preventing decision-makers from fully analyzing all available information and alternatives Signup and view all the answers

What are the three types of political culture identified in the text?

Parochial, subject, and participatory Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What factors determine the form and function of political institutions, according to the structural choice theory?

Individual preferences and social interactions Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between government and governance?

Government is the structure of authority, governance is the process of legitimizing authority Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is exclusion and inclusion in a democratic government?

Exclusion and inclusion is about minority and majority groups Signup and view all the answers

According to Moe, what is one criticism of the positivist approach to understanding political institutions?

It neglects the political nature of institutional choices Signup and view all the answers

According to Christensen, what is the definition of free riding in public organizations?

Individuals benefiting from collective efforts without contributing their fair share Signup and view all the answers

What are the two different logics that Christensen highlights as relevant in public organizations?

Logic of appropriateness and logic of consequence Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the Condorcet Paradox by stating an example of an everyday situation that happens in groups

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Why did statehood come first before nationhood in the Philippine context?

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According to Moe's structural choice theory, political institutions are primarily shaped by

Moe's theory challenges the notion that political institutions are simply products of

The emergence of political institutions is influenced by

Moe's structural choice theory emphasizes the importance of

The agency of political actors in shaping institutions is emphasized by

Moe's structural choice theory argues against positivist theories that downplay the role of

Which type of power is derived from an individual's knowledge, skills, or expertise in a particular domain?

Which type of power is derived from the ability to provide rewards or incentives?

Which type of power is based on formal authority and position?

Which type of power involves the use of punishment or negative consequences?

Which type of authority is based on the leader's personal qualities?

What is the difference between government and governance?

What can we learn from Chinese in solidifying the society?

What is exclusion and inclusion in a democratic government?

Why do organizations excel at exclusion and poor at inclusion?

According to Moe, what is one criticism of the positivist approach to understanding political institutions?

According to Christensen, what is the definition of free riding in public organizations?

According to Christensen, what is bounded rationality in public organizations?

What are the three types of political culture identified in the text?

What is the difference between representative government and representative democracy according to the text?

According to Moe's structural choice theory, what role do individuals play in shaping institutional arrangements?

What factors determine the form and function of political institutions, according to the structural choice theory?

How do presidents and legislators strategically use their positions to influence the design of political institutions, according to Moe's theory?

What is the relationship between government and governance?

Why does the colonial history of the Philippines matter in understanding the maturity of the country as a state?

What are the requisites of a STRONG state?

What is exclusion and inclusion in a democratic government?

According to Moe, what is one criticism of the positivist approach to understanding political institutions?

According to Christensen, what is the definition of free riding in public organizations?

What are the two different logics that Christensen highlights as relevant in public organizations?

According to Christensen, what is bounded rationality in public organizations?

What is the difference between government and governance?

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?

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