Quizthy3rdshiftpangalawa Flashcards
Which of the following statements embodies the sign of hope in Philippine politics?
A. Use of political influence
B. Failure to examine political personalities in favor of popularity acceptance
C. The practice of “bahala na” mentality
D. Discernment and moral outrage in the face of injustice
D. Discernment and moral outrage in the face of injustice
Despite the tendency of the Filipino culture to be excessive, which results in social problems, society can always find new meaning to prosper. According to Louis Luzbetak, culture is a dynamic concept that welcomes new meanings and interpretations.
A. The first statement is true, the second is false
B. The first statement is false, the second is true
C. Both statements are false
D. Both statements are true
A. The first statement is true, the second is false
Which term is described as a system based on a feudal master-and-servant relationship where the relationship between a public official and the ordinary citizen is likened to a patron and client?
A. Patronage politics
B. Political dynasty
C> Pay-off politics
D. Politics of personalities
A. Patronage politics
Bernard loves to take care of the Earth. With this, he organizes every summer to gather hundreds of people to plant trees. Which theme of Catholic social teaching does Bernard respond to best?
A. Common Good
B. Solidarity
C. Care for our Common Home
D. Subsidiarity and Participation
C. Care for our common home
Pay-off politics is not a big concern for Filipinos since it never affects our social and economic lives, and it is our culture to pay back. However, in the eyes of our Christian faith, this practice directly contradicts our values of truth and justice.
A. The first statement is true, the second is false
B. The first statement is false, the second is true
C. Both statements are true
D. Both statements are false
B. The first statement is false, the second is true
Some of the hostile consequences of political dynasties is the lack of checks and balances in the government. Another adverse effect is the damage to family relationships because of the insatiable quest for money and power.
A. Both statements are false
B. The first statement is true, the second is false
C. Both statements are true
D. The first statement is false, the second is true
C. Both statements are true
Which statement about the Philippine Church’s call to be shepherd and teacher to her flock is untrue?
A. To inspire people to be confident about their decisions
B. To boost the people’s capability to grow and govern themselves and to make leadership accountable
C. To promote the spirituality of citizenship toward solidarity
D. To deepen the Filipino sense of character
A. To inspire people to be confident about their decisions
Street children have a special place in Hanna’s heart. She always celebrates her birthday together with them. Hanna’s attitude shows this theme of Catholic Social Teaching.
A. Dignity of the Human Person
B. Common Good
C. Option for the Poor
D. Care for our Common Home
C. Option for the Poor
Filipino values are humane and beautiful, if not excessive or lacking. Pakikisama can result in a political dynasty in the realm of politics just for the sake of family interest.
A. Both statements are false
B. The first statement is false, the second is true
C. The first statement is true, the second is false
D. Both statements are true
D. Both statements are true
A certain president in a country moved to make peace treaties between the government and the rebels. She wants peace in her country and for all her people to feel such peace. This peace action advocated and regarded by many is an example of which principle of Catholic Social Teaching?
A. Option for the Poor
B. Common Good
C. Dignity of the Human Person
D. Care for our Common Home
B. Common Good
Peace and joy are examples of this principle in Catholic social teaching because these are shared with all but are not privately owned by anyone. Which theme of Catholic social teaching does Bernard respond to best?
A. Common Good
B. Solidarity
C. Care for our Common Home
D. Subsidiarity and Participation
A. Common Good
Deep religiosity and the practice of popular devotion in the country signifies that there will be no evil in the society. However, Filipinos must work hard to resolve the problem of cultures like extreme pakikisama, exclusivity from close family ties, and indifference due to utang-na-loob.
A. The first statement is false, the second is true
B. The first statement is true, the second is false
C. Both statements are false
D. Both statements are true
A. The first statement is false, the second is true
Which of the following statements about why Filipinos still vote for unqualified celebrities with criminal cases is not true?
A. Because of life’s difficulty due to poverty, Filipinos look for entertainment that politicians would exploit
B. People are not really thinking at all
C. More than 60% of Filipinos live in poverty.
D. They do not have much time to scrutinize the candidate’s qualifications because of work
B. People are not really thinking at all
Which term is described as a system of succession of political power by individuals belonging to the same heritage or multiple members of the same family occupying different positions in the governing sector of a province or city?
A. Politics of personalities
B. Pay-off politics
C. Political dynasty
D. Patronage politics
C. Political dynasty
A process by which an ecclesial community lives its Christian faith and experience within a given cultural context is called ____________.
A. Christianization
B. Conversion
C. Inculturation
D. Enculturation
C. Inculturation
