1.
The "arena approach" to politics primarily emphasizes:
a) Informal power dynamics and societal influences.
b) The formal structures and institutions of the state.
c) The processes by which political decisions are made.
d) The distribution of resources and influence.
2. The "process approach" to politics expands upon the "arena approach" by:
a) Restricting its focus to formal state institutions.
b) Broadening its scope to include informal actors and institutions.
c) Ignoring the role of power in political interactions.
d) Focusing solely on electoral politics.
3. Easton's definition of politics highlights:
a) The exercise of power to shape preferences.
b) The setting of the political agenda.
c) The authoritative allocation of values for society.
d) The distribution of resources and influence.
4. Lasswell's famous question, "Who gets what, when, and how?",
emphasizes:
a) The formal structures of government.
b) The importance of citizen participation.
c) The distribution of resources and influence in society.
d) The role of informal institutions.
5. Which is NOT a key component of Easton's systems approach?
a) Inputs (demands and supports)
b) Outputs (decisions and policies)
c) Feedback mechanisms
d) Focus solely on electoral processes
6. Governance, compared to government, is a broader concept because:
a) It focuses exclusively on formal state institutions.
b) It includes a wider range of actors and institutions, both formal and
informal.
c) It excludes informal institutions and actors.
d) It restricts itself to activities sanctioned by the state.
7. According to Lukes' three faces of power, the most subtle form of power
involves:
a) Making decisions that directly affect others.
b) Setting the agenda to exclude certain issues.
c) Shaping people's preferences and perceptions.
d) Openly exercising coercion and influence.
8. Ideological hegemony, as discussed in the text, refers to:
a) The open and transparent exercise of power.
b) The dominance of certain ideas that shape perceptions and interests.
c) The equal distribution of power among various groups.
d) The active resistance to dominant ideologies.
Identification (with first-letter clues):
1. Arena approach: Primarily focuses on the formal _____________ of the state.
2. Process approach: Includes both formal and informal _____________ in its
analysis.
3. Easton: Defined politics as the authoritative allocation of _____________ for
society.
4. Lasswell: Focused on "Who gets what, when, and _____________?"
5. Governance: Encompasses institutions beyond just the _____________
6. Lukes: Developed the concept of the three "faces" of _____________
Enumeration:
1. List three "faces of power" as defined by Lukes.
2. Name three examples of informal institutions.
3. List three types of inputs in Easton's political system.
4. List two examples of outputs from a political system.
5. Give two unfavorable consequences of political dynasties in the Philippines
(based on the provided text).
6. Name two scholars whose work is central to understanding the process
approach to politics.
Answer Keys:
Multiple Choice:
1. b
2. b
3. c
4. c
5. d
6. b
7. c
8. b
Identification:
1. institutions
2. processes
3. values
4. how
5. government
6. power
Enumeration:
1. Decision-making, agenda-setting, preference-shaping
2. Family, Church, Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) (Other valid examples
from the text are acceptable.)
3. Demands, supports, feedback
4. Decisions, policies (Other valid examples from the text are acceptable.)
5. Nepotism/favoritism, hindered class consciousness (Other valid examples
from the text are acceptable.)
6. Easton, Lasswell (Others might be acceptable depending on the specific
text)