Understanding Culture, Society, & Politics Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of Module 1: State and Non-state Institutions?

To classify and identify the Non-state Institution in the Society

What is the main focus of Module 4: Explain Government Programs and Initiatives in Addressing Social Inequalities?

Addressing social inequalities through government programs and initiatives

Which topic involves reflecting on important concepts about social functions of Non-state Institutions?

Module 2: Function of Education in Society

Which module involves suggesting ways to address social inequalities?

Module 5: Suggest Ways to Address Social Inequalities Signup and view all the answers

In which module are students expected to conceptualize a perspective towards the social implication of the Non-state Institution to the community?

Module 1: State and Non-state Institutions Signup and view all the answers

Which module involves reviewing what students have learned from the previous topic?

Module 2: Function of Education in Society Signup and view all the answers

According to Max Weber, how is political structure or institution defined?

The organized way in which power is allocated and decisions are made within society Signup and view all the answers

In the Philippine Congress, what two divisions make up the Legislative branch?

House of Representatives and the Senate Signup and view all the answers

What is the term length for the President and Vice President of the Philippines?

Six years Signup and view all the answers

According to Macionis (2012), what concept did Max Weber introduce related to power?

Authority Signup and view all the answers

Which type of authority is legitimized by respect for a long-standing cultural pattern?

Traditional Authority Signup and view all the answers

According to Santarita & Madrid, what does the term 'power' refer to?

The capacity to realize desired ends despite opposition from others Signup and view all the answers

What does the Executive branch in the Philippines comprise of?

President and Vice President Signup and view all the answers

According to Macionis (2012), what is the business of government?

The utilization of power by the government Signup and view all the answers

What brings us to Weber’s concept of authority, according to Macionis (2012)?

Power that people perceive as legitimate rather than coercive Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of Module 2: Function of Education in Society?

Differentiating formal from nonformal education Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is one of the two identified functions of education?

Cultural preservation Signup and view all the answers

What did students learn during the early days of compulsory education, according to the text?

The dominant culture Signup and view all the answers

In the context of education, what did the teachers and school officials identify students as?

Bright and motivated or less bright and educationally challenged Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what does the functionalist view education as?

One of the most important social institutions Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as the second function of education, as per the text?

Social integration Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of education according to the text?

Facilitating social integration Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of formal education in the Philippines under the K12 program?

14 years Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Bureau of Continuing Education in the Philippines?

To provide adult citizens with vocational efficiency training Signup and view all the answers

What agency was created to promote non-degree technical programs in the Philippines?

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) Signup and view all the answers

What does ALS (Alternative Learning System) in the Philippines offer?

Parallel instruction for students who did not complete basic education Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of FORMAL EDUCATION in the Philippines according to the text?

To reduce poverty and build national competitiveness Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the aims of NON-FORMAL EDUCATION in the Philippines mentioned in the text?

To connect citizens to their heritage language Signup and view all the answers

What is one aim of NON-FORMAL EDUCATION in the Philippines according to Executive Order No.117?

"To provide adult citizens, the disabled and out-of-school youth training in civics" Signup and view all the answers

What leads to the establishment of TESDA according to the text?

NON-FORMAL EDUCATION Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Module Overview

Module 1 focuses on State and Non-state Institutions
Module 4 explains Government Programs and Initiatives in Addressing Social Inequalities
Module 2 discusses the Function of Education in Society

Institutional Concepts

According to Max Weber, an institution is defined as a political structure with a definite territory and a monopoly on the legitimate use of force
Max Weber introduced the concept of authority, which is legitimized by power
Traditional authority is legitimized by respect for a long-standing cultural pattern
According to Santarita & Madrid, power refers to the ability to influence the behavior of others
The business of government, according to Macionis (2012), is to maintain order and stability in society

Philippine Government

The Legislative branch is divided into the Senate and the House of Representatives
The term length for the President and Vice President is six years

Education in the Philippines

The primary focus of Module 2 is the Function of Education in Society
Education has two identified functions: transmitting cultural values and socializing individuals
In the early days of compulsory education, students learned basic literacy skills, morality, and obedience
Teachers and school officials identified students as citizens-in-the-making
The functionalist view of education is that it transmits cultural values and socializes individuals
The primary function of education is to transmit cultural values
Formal education in the Philippines under the K12 program lasts for 12 years
The Bureau of Continuing Education promotes non-degree technical programs
The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) was created to promote non-degree technical programs
ALS (Alternative Learning System) offers alternative education programs for out-of-school youth and adults
The aim of formal education in the Philippines is to develop knowledgeable, skilled, and values-oriented citizens
One aim of non-formal education is to provide skills training and certification
One aim of non-formal education, according to Executive Order No.117, is to provide adult education and literacy programs
TESDA was established to address the need for technical and vocational education and training

Review and Application

Module reviewing previously learned topics is not specified
Module conceptualizing a perspective towards the social implication of Non-state Institutions is not specified

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Test your knowledge on state and non-state institutions, the function of education in society, and the concept, characteristics, and forms of stratification systems using sociological perspectives.

Understanding Culture, Society, &amp; Politics Quiz