AP Seatwork - Political Dynasty

Which of the following does not define a political dynasty?

• A political dynasty is a phenomenon that concentrates political power and public resources within the control of a few families.

• A political dynasty is a group of non-related people that handles government positions.

• A political dynasty involves a specific family with great reputation.

• A political dynasty refers to a family with great political potential.

Political dynasties started way back during the Spanish Regime. Which of the following social classes were favored to occupy government positions?

• Indios

• Soldiers

• Illustrados

• None. The electoral system were used to determine the political positions of citizens.

Political dynasties were proven to bring negative attributes to a country. Which law states the partial prohibition of political dynasties in the Philippines?

• Article II, Section 26 of the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines

• Code of Apprehension

• Philippine Penal Code

• None. Political dynasties are legally accepted in the Philippine Government.

During the 15th Congress, Senate Bill No. 2649 was filed for affirmation. This is also known as the Anti-Political Dynasty Act. Who filed this Senate Bill?

• Senator Alan Peter Cayetano

• Senator Candice de Vera

• Senator Nancy Binay

• Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago

The Anti-Political Dynasty Act mentions various terms within the document that may seen unfamiliar to others. Which term refers to the legal and common-law wife or husband of an incumbent elective official?

• Spouse

• Affinity

• Companion

• Widower

TRUE OR FALSE?

The Anti-Political Dynasty Act was not granted affirmation ever since the date of its proposal.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE?

An elected president shall serve the country with a limitation of 6-year term with allowance of re-election.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE?

The term second civil degree of consanguinity is also known as infinity.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE?

Political dynasties were said to hinder the development of our country. A way that this was shown was through their illegal utilization of the public funds and other resources of the country.

• True

• False

TRUE OR FALSE?

The Arroyo family is one of the prominent example of a non-political dynasty.

• True

• False