Cagayan State University

Andrews Campus, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan 3500

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

QUIZ 1
SOC.SCI. 12 (POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE WITH PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION)

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Name: ____________________________________ Class Code & Schedule___________________ Score: _________

I. Multiple Choice: Choose and write the letter of your choice before each item.
1. Which of the following is/are definition of political science?
I. It constitutes realities of human relationships and interactions.
II. It deals with the systematic study of the state and government.
III. The science which is concerned with the state.
IV. A discipline that investigates the phenomena of government
A. I, II, III B. II, III, IV C. I, III, IV D. I, II, III, IV
2. Which of these is the primary objective of political science?
A. Comprehend the state in its fundamental condition.
B. Foundation of the state & the principles underlying government administration.
C. The fundamental knowledge and understanding of the state-concept, themes, principles & ideals
D. All of these
3. The main concern of political science is:
A. Public law and public administration
B. Association and interaction of human beings into a political community
C. Establish for the greatest good of the greatest number of citizens
D. To educate the citizens.
4. Why is Aristotle referred to as the father of political science?
A. because he wrote treaties on political affairs
B. because he was the first person to define political science.
C. because he described the interaction of the citizens in political community
D. because he was the first person to described the growth & development of government
5. Which of these are the scope of political science?
I. evolution of government & state II. Growth & development of state
III. Functions & objectives of the state IV. Interaction of human beings
A. I, II, III B. II, III, IV C. I, III, IV D. I, II, III, IV

II. IDENTIFICATION: Identify the terms being described/defined. Write your answer on the space provided.
_________________ 6. A method that dissects a political entity by making a detailed study of political matters.
_________________ 7. A method that gives emphasis on the legal relations between government & people.
_________________ 8. This method seeks to study the political behavior of the people.
_________________ 9. The method that looks into the political institutions previously and appreciates its growth & development.
__________________10. Method which deals with the study of political institutions by observing their actual performance
________________ 11. A method that explains political phenomenon by means of psychological laws.
________________ 12-13 Methods that seek to explain the growth & development of state in an evolutionary manner.
________________ 14. It is regarded as perfect society.
________________ 15. It is referred to as the most important political institution.

III. TRUE/FALSE: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise.
_________ 16. Political Science seeks to develop in individuals a sense of their rights & responsibilities.
__________ 17. Bluntschili defines political science as a discipline that investigates the phenomena of government.
__________ 18. According to Aristotle Man, by nature is apolitical animal.
__________ 19. To acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the multi-faceted nature of politics is to use just one method of political science.
__________20. Mathematics has become an invaluable aid in the study of certain political phenomenon.

IV. Essay: Choose one of the following statements/questions then explain briefly but substantially. (5 points)
1. Where there is government, there is politics. Where there is politics there is power.
2. Why is the study of political science important?
3. Discuss briefly the nature and scope of political science.
4. Among the methods of political science which do you think is the most applicable to our form of government?

Prepared by:

ROGER J. RAMOS