Social Science 3 Module II Flashcards

Flashcards based on lecture notes for Social Science 3, Module II, covering Spanish and American colonial rule, Japanese occupation, and the Marcos and Aquino presidencies in the Philippines.

What were the two Spanish imperialist aims in subjugating the Philippines?

Mercantilism and Christianity

What were the two initial steps of establishing colonial ideology?

Establishing barangays and theocratic rule

How did the Filipinos react against Spanish colonial ideology?

Oppressive ideology

How did the American colonial policy differ from the Spanish policy?

The American policy

What were the two attributes of American economic ideology?

Capitalism and free enterprise

What were the five American colonial legacies that affected the political and economic life of the Philippines?

Self-government, economic dependency, continued inequity, oligarchy, and centralization of government

What were the two general conditions of the common man at the end of the American rule?

Deeper in debt and no title to the land

What was the ONE good political performance of the Philippine Commonwealth?

The Philippines constitution

What was the catch phrase of the Japanese ideology?

"Asia for Asia"

What was the real motive of the Japanese with their ideological aspiration when they occupied the Philippines?

As a tool to realize Japan's economic prosperity

What was the primary issue that some Filipino leaders have to contend with after the Japanese occupation?

The collaboration

Who was the first President of the Third Republic of the Philippines?

Manuel Roxas

Who was the prominent Filipino leader considered the hero against the Japanese occupation?

Jose Abad Santos

How did the American rule differ from the Japanese rule?

American rule prepared the Filipinos for independence; Japanese ruled the Filipinos with cruelty and despotism.

What were the two economic conditions of the country in general after the first 6 years of Marcos' political regime?

Poverty worsened and the economic gap between the rich and the poor widened

What were the two reasons why President Marcos declared Martial Law?

Lawlessness and a threat of communism

How did President Marcos rule during Martial Law?

Referenda and Proclamation

What was the atmosphere in the country when President Aquino took over the presidency?

Traditional politicians with vested interests wanted to stage a comeback

What is suggested to be avoided in the Classical theory of free market competition?

Government intervention

Describe the Spanish Theocratic Rule during Spain's colonial era in the Philippines.

In 1565-1898, Spain created a colonial theocratic system to spread christianity and control the churches by appointing religious missionaries and leaders.

What is corporate-technocratic policy?

it is the transfer of the system maintenance and planning function from elite civil service bureaucrats to a body of technocrats who's idea of public service is to satisfy the needs of capitalisms .

Is it wise for a poor country to follow the footsteps

of development of a developed country

No! for the poor country does not have the skill, knowledge and resources The rich country have

From the standpoint of genuine development, what can be

considered meaningful development?

It is a political as well as an economic process which improves the quality of life of the people.

With regards to policy-makers' understanding of culture, how

does anthropologist Clyde Kluckhohn define culture?

It is the' total way of life of the people, the social legacy' individual acquires from his group .

To Lasswell, what is the task of the policy scientist?

To study the " fundamental and often neglected problems which arise in the adjustment of man in society "and develop a policy science of democracy.

What is behind the effort of that study?

It is to consolidate influence and power in the country

What is the main emphasis of the political dimension?

It is to maintain a balance between politics and development administrations

What is meant by "bureaucracy" when we look at it

in the light of development?

It is a concrete organization of administrative officials that administers development programs