Republic of The Philippines

SAINT CLARE COLLEGE OF REGION 02, INC.

Cauayan City, Isabela

FIRST MONTHLY ASSESMENT

Name:_________________________________ Grade Level and Course:___________________

Date:__________________ Score:________

“Nothing in life is to be feared, It is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more,
so that we may fear less”
-Marie Curie

Part I. TRUE OR FALSE. Directions. Read each statement below carefully. Place a “T” on the
line if the statement is true. Place an “F” on the line if it is otherwise. 1 point each.
_______1. Politics is derived from the Greek word “Polis”.
_______2. Politics is the process of decision making.
_______3. Politics happens in all human interactions.
_______4. A Political Scientist observes how the state makes decision.
_______5. Decisions should not be influenced by the few, values and preferences.
_______6. Governance is the action of the government.
_______7. Politics is played by everybody, politicians or not.
_______8. Politics is meant to resolve conflict.
_______9. The Greek word “Polis” means a city or state.
_______10. Politics is the activity of the people where they create, amend and preserve laws.
_______11. Participation is the active involvement of all interested and affected in the decision-
making process.
_______12. The individual Liberalism emphasizes the importance of the individual, both the
uniqueness and at the same time the equality of all individuals.
_______13. Liberalism emphasizes a commitment to individual freedom.
_______14. In relation to number 13, an individual is free to do whatever they like.
_______15. Politics is the heart of political science.
_______16. Politics is concerned with issues, problems and activities of the state.
_______17. Politics will not help you to know your rights.
_______18. Politics will clarify what you yourself believes.
_______19. Conservatives argue for the preservation of tradition.
_______20. Politics prepares you for adult life.
_______21. The state and the government are the key factors in the study of political science and
politics.
_______22. Politics is what defines the activities of the government and of the state.
_______23. Transparency is defined as free flow of information.
_______24. Politics helps you understand our nation’s parties.
_______25. In politics, compromise, conciliation and negotiation become necessary.
_______26. The term Ideology was created during the French Revolution by Antoine Destutt de
Tracy (1754-1836).
_______27. Ideology influences all our lives, but it works in such a way that we are often
unaware of its influence.
_______28. Capitalism is an economic system that is focused on profit, and the major part of
production is privately owned.
_______29. In Conservatism, hierarchy and authority believe that society is hierarchical, and that
authority develops naturally.
_______30. The individual liberalism emphasizes the importance of the individual, both the
uniqueness of each individual and at the same time the equality of all individuals.
Part III. JUMBLED LETTERS. Rearrange the following. 1 point each.
1. PLTOICIS-
2. LERU FO AWL-
3. GROVEAANCE-
4. TARPCNSREANY-
5. RSPENOISEVEENSS-
6. BRELIAMSIL-
7. CSONREIMVATS-
8. SIAOCMISL-
9. FMEMISNI-
10. CPILTAISMA-
Part IV. Essay. Answer the question briefly and concisely. A question which is answerable by
yes or no without any justification will not be given any credit. 5 points each.
1. Is politics important in our society? Why?
2. What is the difference between Politics and Governance?