Understanding, culture,

society, and politics

Week 1
A. Instruction: Read the following questions carefully.

1. The state works like a family; it creates agencies to provide for the welfare of its members. Meanwhile, non-state
institutions work as _________________ to lessen the burden of the state.

A. parents B. brothers and sisters C. tito and tita D. lolo and lola

2. Backed up by the government itself, this institution has less tendency to be bankrupt. In relation, this non-state
institution can also be a state institution. Which one is it?

A. Banks B. Cooperatives C. Corporations D. Trade unions

3. Helen is maltreated by her employer in Saudi Arabia where she works as a domestic helper. Which Philippine
government agency must she seek help?

A. Department of Health B. Department of Interior and Local Government

C. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration D. Department of Education

4. Non-state agencies like JICA, CIDA, and USAID provide financial assistance to particular projects of a country like
building bridges or roads that are essential for development. Which non-state institution provides this kind of aid?

A. Banks B. Corporation C. Civil organization D. Development agencies

5. Former United States of America vice president Al Gore went to the country last 2017 to speak about the impacts of
climate change. This kind of advocacy is the duty provided by a non-state agency known as
____________________________.

A. Bank B. Corporation C. Civil organization D. Development agencies

6. There are various kinds of institutions in any society. Some are state-owned while some are not. Which of the
following can be an example of a non-state institution?

A. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) B. Banks

C. Local government D. Philippine executive government

7. Non-state institutions are not directly connected to the government, but still play a significant role in performing state
functions. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a classification of non-state institutions?

A. Civil B. Market C. Political D. Transnational

8. Non-state institutions from other countries can also have a big impact to the Philippines. What is the MOST expected
function of these non-state institutions?
A. Development B. Investigations

C. Investments, finances D. Reforms on economic and political practices

9. Non-state institutions function just like the government. In relation to government functions, what term BEST
describes the function of non-state institutions?

A. Band-aid B. Gap-filling C. Long term D. Replacement

10. Non-state institutions are often seen as doing what the government also does. To set it apart from the government,
which of the following terms BEST describes nonstate institutions?

A. Involuntary B. Locally-based

C. Non-governmental D. Publicly and privately owned

11. Non-state institutions play a very important role in people’s daily lives. Which non-state institution helps people
acquire money or property in order to start a business?

A. Banks B. Cooperatives C. Corporations D. Trade

unions

12. Which non-state institution raises awareness on certain issues, such as Amnesty International for human rights
violations? A. Advocacy groups B. Civil organizations, e.g. religion

C. Civil organizations, e.g. research D. Transnational development agencies

13. If workers want to convince the government to end contractualization but the government is not listening, which non-
state institution will be able to gather workers and force dialogue with the government?

A. Cooperative B. Labor unions

C. Rural and farmers’ banks D. Workers who are members of corporations

14. Civil organizations come in many form. Which one is MOST expected to show the realities of the daily living of
ordinary members of society?

A. Law firms B. Mass media

C. Overseas research team D. People’s organizations in communities

15. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about non-state institutions?

A. Some are for profit while some are not. B. Some are foreign while some are local.

C. They contribute a lot to the economy. D. They do not influence what the government does.
 Column A
Column B
D`1. An agency of the government that protects its territories and A. Department of Education (DepEd)
boundaries B. Department of Labor and Employment
(DOLE)
F 2. A state agency that looks after municipalities and barangays C. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration
(OWWA)
A 3. An agency of the government that ensures quality education D. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
E. Department of Health (DOH)
G 4. A state agency that creates public infrastructure like school F. Department of Interior and Local
buildings, roads, and bridges Government (DILG)
G. Department of Public Works and
C 5. An agency of the government that looks after the welfare of Highways (DPWH)

Directions: Look at the images below. Pay attention to the boxes with magic letters attached to them. Then, follow
instructions on the next parts of the activity.

Write all eight magic letters here (in any order):

Nsaetnto
Arrange the magic letters below to form a word that describes the institutions inside the bubbles where your magic
letters are attached. Four letters of the word are already given:

Found the magic word? If yes, then use the numbers below each magic letter to complete the puzzle on the next page.
The numbers tell the number of times the magic letter will be used to form each example of a non-state institution. Some
letters are already given below. Note: Red boxes correspond to spaces.
1. Banks
2. Corporations
3. Trade Unions

4.Cooperatives

5. Development Agencies

6. Civil Organization

7. Transnational Advocacies

Based on the words formed in the previous puzzle, name the pictures seen earlier in this activity. Meanwhile, make
sure to examine and connect the pictures below by writing the answers on the spaces provided.

Banks Corporations Civil

Organization

Trade Development Transnationa

Unions Agencies l Advocacies
Directions: Based on the previous activity, answer the following questions.

1. Examine the pictures on the previous page. What is the importance of each nonstate institution to our country?
Answer this question by completing the unfinished statements below.
a. Banks allow us to save and invest our money, they also allow us to borrow money from them
b. Corporations give us the right of every individual possess; we can enter contracts, loan and borrow money, we
can also be sued or sue.
c. Trade unions help us is giving advice when our member have problems at work, they represent us in every
discussions with employers.
d. Cooperatives can make us to realized our economic cultural and societal needs , making us more connecting
therefor making the community stronger.
e. Development agencies transform the innovators idea into a real one.
f. Civil Organizations can be useful in enhancing of transparency and good governance because they are the one
who represents everyone that is unheard.
g. Transnational advocacy groups raise plead causes or propositions across international bpunderies.
2. Are these non-state institutions connected to the government? If yes, how? If no, why not? Yes because, the
way they behave is a way to test how good a governance is.
3. What are the functions of the government in relation to its people?
Providing leadership, maintains peace and order, provide public services, national security, economic
security, and economic assistance
4. How do non-state institutions help the government in performing its functions?
They help by providing and developing certain services needed by a memver of the society for their
progress.
5. What do you think will happen if we do not have non-state institutions?

Without this invisible force of the govermenet the government may collapse or may not bring its promised duties
and responsibilities to every citizen they have.
Directions: After learning about non-state institutions and their contributions to an individual’s development and the
community in general, write something about yourself and your community by completing the phrases below.

What are the duties and responsibilities of the state to its people?

The state is reposible for protecting, securing peace and order, Providing leadership, maintains peace
and order, provide public services, national security, economic security, and economic assistance

Because of non-state institutions the government has lessen it responsibilities, thus we can ensure that everyone is
connected with the goverments care

Because of non-state institutions, my community is thriving and more industrialized and strong.

Directions: Read and analyze the quotation together with its hashtags. Afterwards, explain what you understand about
the statement by completing the phrase below.

Based on the quotation I understand that the government cannot do alone its job and we must
need others such as non state instututions to help us achieve better life and living. We must not
only depend on the services rendered by the government there are plenty of other institutions that
may want to help your life comfortable
Direction: Read the following items carefully. Shade the circle that corresponds to the letter of your answer.

1. Backed up by the government itself, this institution has less tendency to be bankrupt. In relation, this non-state
institution can also be a state institution. Which one is it?

A. Banks B. Cooperatives C. Corporations D. Trade

unions

2. Non-state agencies like JICA, CIDA, and USAID provide financial assistance to particular projects of a country like
building bridges or roads that are essential for development. Which non-state institution provides this kind of aid?

A. Banks B. Corporation C. Civil organization D. Development agencies

3. There are various kinds of institutions in any society. Some are state-owned while some are not. Which of the
following can be an example of a non-state institution?

A. Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) B. Banks

C. Local government D. Philippine executive government

4. Non-state institutions from other countries can also have a big impact to the Philippines. What is the MOST expected
function of these non-state institutions?

A. Development B. Investigations

C. Investments, finances D. Reforms on economic and political practices

5. Non-state institutions are often seen as doing what the government also does. To set it apart from the government,
which of the following terms BEST describes nonstate institutions?

A. Involuntary B. Locally-based

C. Non-governmental D. Publicly and privately owned

6. Which non-state institution raises awareness on certain issues, such as Amnesty International for human rights
violations? A. Advocacy groups B. Civil organizations, e.g. religion

C. Civil organizations, e.g. research D. Transnational development agencies

7. Civil organizations come in many form. Which one is MOST expected to show the realities of the daily living of
ordinary members of society?

A. Law firms B. Mass media

C. Overseas research team D. People’s organizations in communities

8. The state works as a family, it creates agencies to provide for the welfare of its members. Meanwhile, non-state
institutions work as _______________ to lessen the burden of the state-government.

A. parents B. brothers and sisters C. tito and tita D. lolo and

lola

9. Helen is maltreated by her employer in Saudi Arabia where she works as a domestic helper. What government
agency must she seek help?

A. Department of Health B. Department of Interior and Local Government

C. Overseas Workers Welfare Administration D. Department of Education

10. Former United States of America vice president Al Gore went to the country last 2017 to speak about the impacts of
climate change. This kind of advocacy is the duty provided by a non-state agency known as ____.

A. Bank B. Corporation C. Civil organization D. Development agencies

11. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about non-state institutions?

A. Some are for profit while some are not.

B. Some are foreign while some are local.

C. They contribute a lot to the economy.

D. They do not influence what the government does.

12. Non-state institutions are not directly connected to the government, but still play a significant role in performing state
functions. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be a classification of non-state institutions?

A. Civil B. Market C. Political D. Transnational

13. Non-state institutions function just like the government. In relation to government functions, what term BEST
describes the function of non-state institutions?

A. Band-aid B. Gap-filling C. Long-term D. Replacement

14. Non-state institutions play a very important role in people’s daily lives. Which non-state institution helps people
acquire money or property in order to start a business?

A. Banks B. Cooperatives C. Corporations D. Trade unions

15. If workers want to convince the government to end contractualization but the government is not listening, which non-
state institution will be able to gather workers and force dialogue with the government?

A. Cooperative B. Labor unions

C. Rural and farmers’ banks D. Workers who are members of corporations

Direction: Match each problem with the non-state institution that could solve the issue. Write the letters of your choice
on the blanks.

H A. Medicines are very expensive in your local drugstores.

F B. The sea is running out of fish because of dynamite fishing.
G C. You want to buy a house but will never have enough money for it.
J D. You work for 18 hours a day and you cannot take it any longer.
I E. Your community is always flooded and building a dam is needed.

F G H I J

Advocacy Bank Cooperative Development Trade

Group Agency Union