Understanding Politics
Political Self and Identity
Origins of Political Self
Theories of Political Self
Fun Facts
100

He observed that “man is by nature a political animal”.

Aristotle

100

The person's understanding of who and what he or she is.

Identity

100

Traditionally the most influential member of the family.

Father

100

In this theory, individuals can interpret the meaning of politics and then decide the actions they will make.

Cognitive Theory

100

The legal voting age of the Philippines

18 years old

200

Politics promotes ideologies about which of the following:

A. Love

B. Freedom

C. Peace

B. Freedom

200

The political self is often defined by this.

Citizenship

200

Responsible for the formal education and training of children.

School

200

This theory of the political self suggests that behaviors are products of communication, meaning, and symbols.

Theory of Symbolic Interaction

200

When was the last presidential election of the Philippines?

2022

300

What is said to be a central component of one’s identity?

Politics

300

What is the title of the book that states that citizenship is the most basic identification with the nation?

Democracy and Citizenship

300

A key source of information on politics and thus may influence an individual’s political values and beliefs.

Mass Media

300

In order for this theory to work in a society, a covenant of mutual trust and respect among members of the society must exist. What theory is being stated?

Theory of Political Participation

300

At what year did the Philippines perform its nonviolent revolution in EDSA?

1986

400

Who said “It is a useless life that is not consecrated to a great ideal. It is like a stone wasted on the field without becoming a part of any edifice”?

Jose Rizal

400

This person stated that “The value component of identity construction is shaped by societal agencies that enter the life of an individual from childhood all the way through adulthood”.

Ma. Serena Diokno

400

What is considered to be a natural union of families?

State

400

In Social Learning Theory, it is known as the lifelong process by which individuals gain knowledge about politics.

Political Socialization

400

What type of government does the Philippines have?

Representative Democracy/Democracy

500

This refers to the organization of one’s beliefs, attitudes, and affiliations and aids in the processing of politically relevant information.

Political Self

500

How do people learn about and develop their political self and identity?

Socialization

500

This recognizes the vital roles of schools in developing patriotism amongst the youth.

The Constitution

500

What significantly influences a person’s understanding of politics?

Social Interaction

500

Name a Philippine president who lead a dictatorial government.

Emilio Aguinaldo
Ferdinand Marcos