Social Science Long Quiz: 9/28/23

Active Recall Studying/Familiarizing for the SocSci 4 Topics: Politics, Power & Authority, and Concepts of State

refers to the inhabitants of a state and emphasizes their significance within the context of governance. It highlights that the governing body's role becomes meaningless without subjects to govern.

Element of State: People

is a form of government ruled by one person who reigns and makes the final decisions.

Monarchy

• a form of government that divides power between a national or central government and local governments, with each level having final authority over its own respective scope of jurisdiction.

Federalism

Topography

the study and description of the physical characteristics of a specific geographic area, including factors like soil type, climate, and the availability of natural resources.

The four components of Territory

Terrestrial, Fluvial, Maritime, Aerial

In this system, the state grants the legislature the power to terminate the tenure of the head of the executive branch.

Parliamentary system

an ethnic concept defined as a group of people organized into a society, often inhabiting a specific geographic area, sharing a common language, customs, historic continuity, vice versa

A Nation

refers to the ultimate and independent authority held by a state or governing body over its own territory and the ability to make and enforce laws without foreign interference. The supreme power inherent to a state.

Sovereignty

1. _____ government is a form of government ruled by civilian authorities who are not part of the military.

2. _____ government is a form of government ruled by military authorities, where the military has control and authority over governance.

1. Civilian

2. Military

is a system where a central or national government has the authority to regulate both local and national affairs within a country.

Unitary government

A type of democracy where Decision-making is carried out by elected individuals who are tasked with representing the majority of the people and their interests in the government.

Indirect Democracy (Representative Democracy)

The three types Oligarchy

1. Aristocracy

2. Plutocracy

3. Theocracy

1. _____ is a form of government ruled by one person who reigns and makes the final decisions. There are two main types:

2. _____The ruler's authority is believed to be determined by God and exercises absolute power without adhering to a constitution.

3. _____ In this system, the ruler follows the provisions of a constitution, which may limit their powers and define the role of the monarchy within the government.

1. Monarchy

2. Absolute Monarchy

3. Limited Monarchy

1.____ refers to the agency responsible for formulating, expressing, and carrying out the will of the state, as defined by Cruz and Cruz in 2014. 2.____, on the other hand, refers to the group of individuals led by the president who have control over the government's operations during a specific period of time.

1. Government

2. Administration

Politics does not have a fixed definition; however, _____ is often regarded as the central and fundamental aspect of politics.

Decision-making

the ability of one person or group to exercise influence and control over others. It is the political resource that enables rulers both to serve and to exploit their subjects.

Power

since Power is a political resource, what are these resources?

1. Money

2. Intelligence

3. Fame/connection

the right and power of the government to enforce its decisions and compel obedience. Such exists when subordinates accept the capacity of superiors to give legitimate orders

Authority

refers to the fixed portion of the Earth's surface and the extent of territory that encompasses all the terrestrial jurisdiction of the state.

Territory

a type of democracy where Decision-making is conducted through face-to-face meetings of qualified individuals, allowing citizens to directly participate in governing.

Direct Democracy

Is Authority Compelling?

No, ideally authority happens where people accept the right of one person in telling them what to do thus only authority expects obedience

Is Power Compelling?

Yes, because it forces a person or group of persons to alter their behavior or to do what they would not do otherwise.

Politics (Harrop & McCormick, 2019).

The process of resolving conflicts and deciding, more specifically, the struggle over power or influence within organizations or informal groups, which can grant benefits or privileges

the direct difference between Authority and Power

Authority is a form of Power. However, one exercises this power within the confines of established procedures, traditions, practices, ideology, and laws.

Punishment - If you”do not follow”

Reward - if you “follow”

The two consequences of Power and Authority

Give me two of the Top four Largest Countries by Population:

China - 1,425,887,337

India - 1,417,173,173

USA - 338,289,857

Indonesia - 275,501,339

Give me two of the Top four Smallest Countries In Size:

Vatican City - 0.49 KM²/0.17 MI²

Monaco - 2 KM²/0.78 MI²

Naura - 20 KM²/8.1 MI²

Tuvalu - 30 KM²/11.6 MI²

The Principal Forms of Government

I. As to the number of persons exercising sovereign powers

II. As to the extent of Pwers exercised by the National Government

III. As to the relationship between the Executive and Legislative branches of the Government

IV. As to the Status

The Philippines gained independence from the Spanish Empire when?

June 12, 1898

is not considered a fundamental element of statehood, but in the context of globalization, it has become essential for the survival of a state, especially in the modern world, as it facilitates participation in international relations and global institutions.

Recognition