UCSP: State and Non-State Institutions

Vocabulary flashcards covering the definitions, functions, and key examples of state and non-state institutions based on UCSP lecture notes.

Institution

An organization, establishment, foundation, or society that works to promote a particular cause or program, especially in public service, education, or charity.

State Institutions

Organizations owned or controlled by the government that work under the government to serve the people.

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)

A state institution that helps maintain peace and order in the country.

Local Government Units (LGUs)

State institutions that serve the needs of barangays and local communities.

Department of Education (DepEd)

A state institution that helps ensure the quality of education.

Branches of government

Government entities that create, implement, and interpret laws.

Non-State Institutions

Establishments that are not owned or controlled by the government and operate independently outside direct government control.

Bank

A licensed institution that provides financial services to different customers, keeps money safe, provides loans, and exchanges currencies.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)

The central monetary authority that maintains price stability, supports balanced economic growth, promotes monetary stability, and maintains the convertibility of the Philippine peso.

Corporation

A business organization owned by a group of people or investors that has a separate legal identity from its owners.

Stocks

Securities offered by corporations that represent ownership in the business.

Bonds

Borrowed money certificates offered by corporations that allow investors to earn interest under agreed terms.

Trade Unions (Labor Unions)

An organization of workers whose main goal is to protect the rights and welfare of its members, such as fighting for fair pay and safe working conditions.

Cooperatives

An independent association where membership is voluntary and members work together to meet common economic, social, and cultural needs.

Development Agencies

Agencies committed to distributing aid, especially in developing countries facing challenges such as food shortages, climate change, and conflict.

Humanitarian aid

Emergency help given during disasters and other urgent situations.

Development aid

Help given to support long-term economic growth and community capacity building.

International Organizations

Organizations with international membership, activities, or presence that help countries work together on shared problems.

United Nations (UN)

An international organization that works to maintain peace and conducts peacekeeping missions.

World Health Organization (WHO)

An international organization that provides guidance and information about international health issues.

Red Cross

An international organization that provides food and other aid to people in need.

World Meteorological Organization

An international organization that collects information and monitors weather and climate trends.

European Union (EU)

An international organization that provides a forum for cooperation and negotiation among its members.

International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs)

Non-governmental organizations that operate across countries to support different international causes.

International Governmental Organizations (IGOs)

Organizations formed and made up mainly of member states or national governments.

Transnational Advocacy Groups

Groups involved in social advocacy to promote principles, causes, ideas, and values such as human rights, consumer rights, and environmental protection.