PPG-TEST-Q1 PDF Quiz - Political Science

Mrs. Gina R. Vergara PPG Teacher 1. What is the role of government? A. To create conflicts among the people B.To implement and connect the people to the state C.To control every aspect of citizens' lives D.To isolate the state from international affairs 2. The local government is decid...

Mrs. Gina R. Vergara PPG Teacher 1. What is the role of government? A. To create conflicts among the people B.To implement and connect the people to the state C.To control every aspect of citizens' lives D.To isolate the state from international affairs 2. The local government is deciding on a domestic policy to address poor drainage systems. Which of the following actions would best reflect good governance in this situation? A) Ignore the issue, as it only affects a small part of the city. B) Postpone any decision-making until after the next election cycle. C) Implement a policy requiring residents to handle the drainage issue on their own. D) Allocate a budget for the construction of improved drainage systems and regularly maintain them. 3. If a society is to become communist, which of the following must be removed? A. Social Classes B. Economy C. Government D. State 4. Mia has just been promoted to team leader at her company. She starts enforcing new policies and procedures. What type of power is Mia using to implement these changes? A. Referent Power C. Legitimate Power B. Expert Power D. Reward Power 5. Which descriptive nature is true about power? I. Power is exercised rather than held II. It is dynamic III. Complex because it is continuously being molded by the dynamic nature of society IV. Shape by the subjective and objective capacity of man A. I, II, III, and IV C. II, III, and IV B. I, III, and IV D. I, II, and III 6. A group is drafting a platform advocating for strong national defense, traditional values, and lower taxes. Which ideology aligns with these principles? A. Socialism C. Conservatism B. Liberalism D. Communism 7. The modern state of Switzerland encompasses multiple ethnic groups, including Germans, French, Italians, and Romansh. The Swiss people, despite their ethnic diversity, are unified as a single nation through their shared territory and national institutions. What concept best describes Switzerland? A. Ethnic Nation C. Territorial Nation B. Sovereign State D. Nation-State 8. Which of the following statements is true? A. Administration is an element of a state. B. State, Nation and government have the same meaning. C. Nation refers to ethnic bases while State is based on legal concept. D. Nation-states are those states with only one ethnicity, language and religion. 9. Nico’s manager asks him to prepare a report by the end of the day. Nico does the task as requested but does not go beyond what was asked. How would you describe Nico’s response to the manager’s request? A. Resistance C. Compliance B. Commitment D. Cooperation 10. Mike is a manager who has the authority to grant bonuses and promotions. He uses this authority to motivate his team to meet their targets. What type of power is Mike using to encourage his team? A. Referent Power C. Coercive Power B. Reward Power D. Legitimate Power 11. An organization is pushing for policies to ensure equal pay for all genders, combat gender-based violence, and increase women’s representation in leadership roles. Which political ideology does this organization’s goals reflect? A. Feminism C. Liberalism B. Conservatism D. Capitalism 12. A government plans to control major industries, provide universal healthcare, and ensure income equality. Which ideology does this policy reflect? A. Capitalism C. Conservatism B. Socialism D. Feminism 13. You are a policymaker in a small-town facing competition from large international companies. To mitigate negative effects on local businesses, what approach should you take? A. Provide grants for local businesses to upgrade their technology. B. Implement higher taxes on international companies to level the playing field. C. Create regulations that limit the market share of large international companies. D. Offer incentives for international companies to support local businesses. 14. The United Kingdom has defined territorial boundaries, a permanent population, a government that enforces laws, and the ability to enter relations with other states. What concept does the United Kingdom best represent? A. Nation C. State B. Nation-State D. Sovereignty 15. Resources like textbooks and supplies are shared equally among all students. There is a strong emphasis on cooperation, and the teacher ensures that every student has access to the same educational resources and opportunities. What political ideology does this represent? A. Socialism C. Capitalism B. Liberalism D. Communism 16. You are advising a local official on policies aimed at equal wealth distribution and resource management. Which political ideology would best support these policies? A. Conservatism C. Libertarianism B. Liberalism D. Socialism 17. Mark is admired by his colleagues for his charisma and leadership style. His team willingly follows his suggestions and often seeks his advice. What type of power does Mark wield over his team? A. Expert Power C. Reward Power B. Referent Power D. Coercive Power 18. The Sami people in Northern Europe have a unique cultural identity, language, and traditions that distinguish them from surrounding populations. They have historically inhabited specific regions but are united primarily by their shared ethnicity. What concept best describes the Sami people? A. Territorial Nation C. Nation-State B. Ethnic Nation D. Sovereign State 19. Which of the following is not a product of an in-depth study of Political Science? a. Positive action leading to good governance b. Creating disagreement and divisiveness c. Offering research-based solutions to societal problems d. Deep understanding of government management 20. An authoritarian regime enforces strict social and economic controls, promotes intense nationalism, and suppresses dissenting voices. This type of governance is an example of which political ideology? A. Liberalism C. Fascism B. Socialism D. Feminism 21. The Basque people in Spain have a distinct language, culture, and history that set them apart from other regions in Spain. They have a strong sense of identity and shared heritage. What concept does the Basque people best represent? A. Nation C. Nation-State B. State D. Government 22. Despite being told by his supervisor to stay late to complete a project, Mike is openly resistant and continues to resist the extra work. What is Mike’s reaction to the power exerted by his supervisor? A. Compliance C. Resistance B. Commitment D. Cooperation 23. You are creating a proposal for increased public education funding and expanded civil liberties. Which political ideology would likely endorse this approach? A. Conservatism C. Fascism B. Socialism D. Liberalism 24. HUMSS students can become diplomats serving as ambassadors. Which among the following must be given a top priority to achieve it? a. International Relations b. Comparative Politics c. Political Theory d. All of these 25. In the early 19th century, a European nation discovers an uninhabited island in the South Pacific Ocean that has no existing claims by other states. The nation establishes a settlement, administers the territory, and includes it within its national borders. What concept does this situation best illustrate? A. Discovery and Occupation B. Treaty and Cession C. Conquest and Annexation D. Colonization and Settlement 26. A court stops a construction project damaging protected land. Which public law principle is applied? A) Protection of public interest through enforcing environmental statutes and land protection laws. B) Allowing construction to continue without considering legal ramifications. C) Delaying legal procedures until the project is nearly complete. D) Ignoring the environmental impact in favor of economic growth. 27. Country B constructs a large artificial island in the ocean through extensive land reclamation projects. This new island increases Country B’s land area and is officially recognized as part of its territory. What principle is demonstrated by Country B’s creation of an artificial island through human labor? A. Subjugation C. Accretion B. Cession D. Discovery and Occupation 28. A new island is discovered by State B in the Indian Ocean, which was previously unknown to the international community and is not inhabited. State B begins to construct a base on the island and claims it as part of its national territory. What concept does State B’s action illustrate? A. Treaty and Cession B. Discovery and Occupation C. Colonization and Settlement D. Conquest and Annexation 29. The mayor introduces a domestic policy for free healthcare in a municipality. Which outcome shows good governance? A) Fewer residents visiting hospitals due to a lack of doctors. B) Improved public health and satisfaction from better access to medical services. C) Local businesses profiting from paid alternatives to the free program. D) Complaints about higher taxes to fund the policy. 30. Japan is a state inhabited by people who identify themselves as a nation on account of common culture, history, language, ethnicity, or other factors. Which of the following best describe Japan? A. nation C. nation-state B. state D. non-state