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The Non-state institutions function just like the government. In relation to government functions, what term BEST describes the function of non-state institutions? A. Band-aid C. Long term B. Gap-filling D. Replacement 2. If workers want to convince the government to end contractualization...

The Non-state institutions function just like the government. In relation to government functions, what term BEST describes the function of non-state institutions? A. Band-aid C. Long term B. Gap-filling D. Replacement 2. If workers want to convince the government to end contractualization but the government is not listening, which non-state institution will be able to gather workers and force a dialogue with the government? A. Cooperative C. Rural and farmers' banks B. Labor unions D. Workers who are members of corporations     3. The Non-state institutions are often seen as doing what the government should also be doing. To set it apart from the government, which of the following terms BEST describes non-state institutions? A. Involuntary C. Non-governmental B. Locally based D. Publicly and privately owned 4. Helen is maltreated by her employer in Saudi Arabia where she works as a domestic helper. Which Philippine government agency must she seek for help? A. Department of Health B. Department of Education C. Department of Interior and Local Government D. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration 5. The Non-state institutions are not directly connected to the government, but still play a significant role in performing state functions. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a classification of non-state institutions? A. Civil C. Political B. Market D. Transnational 6. There are various kinds of institutions in any society. Some are state-owned while some are not. Which of the following can be an example of a non-state institution? A. Armed Forces of the Philippines C. Local government B. Banks D. Philippine executive government 7. Education is a social institution with a distinct definition. Which of the following best define education? A. It is a social institution that improves social status. B. It is a social institution that helps people think, feel, and behave in a way that contributes to their success. C. It is a social institution through which a society's children are taught basic academic knowledge, learning skills, and cultural norms. D. It is social institution that pursue government programs implementation 8. The educational system in the Philippines has two forms: formal and non-formal. Which of the following belongs to non-formal education? A. An educational activity about work skills. B. An educational program for out-of-school children C. An educational movement for social development. D. An educational program exclusively for the disabled 9. Both formal and nonformal education have their own distinct characteristics. Which of the following statements determines the distinction between the two? A. Formal education allows the transmission of culture, while non-formal education does not. B. Formal education is classroom-based, while non-formal education is community-based. C. The non-formal education is progressive, while the formal education is regressive. D. The nonformal education is hierarchically structured, while the formal education does not require any structure. 10. Education has several functions for people and society. Which of these statements describes the function of education? A. Education is for all B. Education is reinforced by the state or religion. C. provides new experiences and offers alternatives. D. Education transmits culture and provides socialization. 11. Education will be more appreciated through its goals. Which of these are the two most important goals of education? A. Communication and patriotism B. Social and cultural innovations C. Self-actualization and productive citizenry D. Upgrading social standing and becoming famous 12. Education is a huge and multifaceted social institution that prepares citizens for the innumerable needs of society. What does this statement infer? A. Education is the primary institution in society. B. The main goal of society is to educate its citizens. C. Education is a primary need for economic development. D. Education performs several functions for people and the community they belong to. 13. The following is a non-formal education except for: A. Computer Literacy Program C. Secondary Education B. Primary Education D. Tertiary Education 14. Which among the following belongs to a compulsory formal education? A. Welding C. Elementary education B. College education D. Alternative Learning System 15. "Education prepares us for the later stages of our lives, and to buy the necessities of life." Which statement does it imply? A. Socialization C. Social Needs B. Social Integration D. Social Placement 16. The education that focuses more on skills, more of participatory approach and is out of a formal structure is non-formal. Which scenario shows a non-formal education? A. Martheena attends her class every day at school. B. Grace passed the National Certificate on driving. C. Maggie stays at home and her lesson is conducted by an online teacher. D. Allan attends night classes at the nearby university because he is working during daytime. 17. Livie is already 45 years old but she just completed grade nine level of basic education. She wanted to go back to school to learn dressmaking. Which type of education is best for her? A. Homeschooling C. Informal education B. Formal education D. Nonformal education 18. How do you describe a caste system? A. Caste system is universal in every society in the world. B. It is an open system of stratification with a combination of achieved and ascribed status. C. It is an open system of stratification requiring the element of meritocracy for social mobility. D. It is a close system of stratification in which an individual is restricted to his or her social class only. 19. In a caste system, is social mobility possible? A. Yes, because the caste system has an element of meritocracy that is based on personal achievements and talents of a person. B. Yes, because a man, in any chance, can change his or her own social class. C. No, because of social control restrictions based on a set of strong cultural and religious beliefs. D. Yes, because anyone can achieve greatness as long as he or she works hard for it. 20. Which of the following choices best define the concept of social stratification? A. It refers to people living in immense poverty. B. It pertains to people in elite category. C. It refers to grouping of social classes based on the factors such as power, wealth, and prestige. D. It is the study of indigenous people. 21. Which of these choices gives a broader differentiation between the upper class and lower class? A. The upper class are those who have fancy cars while the lower class are those who are less fortunate individuals. B. The upper class are those elite groups of people while the lower class are those underprivileged who struggled to make ends meet on a daily basis. C. The lower class are those who seek financial help and support from the government while the upper class are those business owners. D. The lower class are those with nothing to invest from while the upper class are those who can travel the world without worrying for financial stability. 22. Why is social stratification considered as universal but variable? A. Because everyone is entitled to be part of a social class B. Because a man, in any chances, can change his/her own social class C. Because social stratification is based on the factors such as power, wealth and prestige D. Because it shows up in every society in the world but how exactly it looks like vary from society to society 23. It is the process of improving the terms for individuals and groups to take part in society" and "the process of improving the ability, opportunity, and dignity of people, disadvantaged on the basis of their identity, to take part in society. A. social justice C. social exclusion B. social inclusion D. social sciences 24. It is a human development measure of the national government that provides conditional cash grants to the poorest of the poor to improve the health, nutrition, and the education of children aged 0-18. A. Education for All (EFA) B. The Philippines' Conditional Cash Transfer Program: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) C. Service Delivery Network (SDN) D. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) 25. The developmental program provides for the disposal of public alienable and disposable (A&D) lands with the intent to open up frontier lands while the redistributive program involves the redistribution of property or rights on private agricultural lands and the abolition of agricultural (or share) tenancy. A. Education for All (EFA) B. The Philippines' Conditional Cash Transfer Program: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) C. Service Delivery Network (SDN) D. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) 26. Under this set-up, every family in a local health system is designated to a health service provider or health facility within the network to ensure sustained access to quality healthcare across political, geographical and administrative boundaries. A. Education for All (EFA) B. The Philippines' Conditional Cash Transfer Program: Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) C. Service Delivery Network (SDN) D. Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) 27. Which statement refers to the unequal distribution of wealth, power, and privilege between men and women? A. gender bias C. gender norms B. gender roles D. gender stratification 28. Which of the following social subdivisions that refers to biases built into the operation of society's institutions such as workplace, schools, hospitals, and law enforcement A. Social Stratification B. Social Mobilization C. Institutionalized Racism D. Institutional Prejudice and Discrimination 29. Which of the following social inequalities is manifested by conduct, words or practices to advantaged or disadvantaged people because of their color, culture or ethnic origin. A. Racism C. Discrimination B. Prejudice D. Social Stratification 30. Which of the following concepts is best defined as the collective failure of an organization to provide an appropriate and professional service to people because of their color, culture or ethnic origin. A. Social Mobilization B. Social Stratification C. Institutionalized Racism D. Institutional Prejudice and Discrimination 31. The following are indicators of climate change except; A. Rise of sea levels C. Extreme weather B. Loss of habitats D. Overpopulation 32. It is the term used to describe a gradual increase in the average temperature of the Earth\'s atmosphere and its oceans. A. Transnational migration C. Adaptation B. Global warming D. Transmigrants 33. The following are aspects of society affected by climate change except A. Human behavior C. social services B. Livelihoods D. Laws and policies 34. It refers to a process of sustainable and permanent adjustment to climate change. A. Climate change C. Adaptation B. Transnational migration D. Transmigrants 35. Adaptation involves a process of sustainable and permanent adjustment to climate change and has clear policy links to the following except A. Economic development C. Social services B. Poverty reduction D. disaster management strategies 36. It refers to migration of an individual from one nation state to another and participates simultaneously in social relations. A. Climate change C. Transnational migration B. Global warming D. Transmigrants 37. It refers to immigrants whose daily lives depend on multiple and constant interconnections across international borders and whose public identities are configured in relationship to more than one nation- state. A. Transnational migration C. Adaptation B. Global warming D. Transmigrants 38. It is a process that occurs when gases in Earth\'s atmosphere trap the Sun\'s heat. A. Globalization C. Greenhouse Effect B. Global Warming D. Weather Condition 39. Which of the following aims to reduce greenhouse gases emissions and can help avoid, reduce or delay impacts, and should be implemented in order to ensure that adaptation capacity is not exceeded? A. Mitigation C. Current Adaption B. Assimilation D. Vulnerability of populations 40. How do our OFWs help the Philippine economy? A. Through their remittances B. Through love for their family C. Through their participation in national issue D. Through their subscription in online communities such as OFW Facebook