Philippine Politics and Governance Quiz

What is the primary purpose of elections in a democracy?

• To increase government spending

• To select government officials

• To promote political parties

• To limit citizen participation

Which system is used for electing officials in the Philippines?

• First-past-the-post system

• Proportional representation

• Single transferable vote

• Open ballot system

What is suffrage?

• The right to protest

• The right to run for office

• The right to free speech

• The right to vote

Which of the following is NOT a type of election mentioned?

• Regular Election

• Local Election

• Special Election

• Emergency Election

What is the minimum age requirement to vote in the Philippines?

• 21 years

• 18 years

• 25 years

• 16 years

What is the role of political parties in elections?

• To manage local governments

• To enforce laws

• To collect taxes

• To nominate candidates

Which theory claims that the right to vote is a natural right?

• Legal Theory

• Ethical Theory

• Feudal Theory

• Natural Right Theory

What is the purpose of a referendum?

• To conduct surveys

• To nominate candidates

• To approve or reject legislation

• To elect local officials

What is a characteristic of a one-party system?

• Multiple parties compete for power

• Voters have many choices

• Parties are banned from participating

• Only one party holds power

What is the significance of the 1987 Philippine Constitution regarding suffrage?

• It introduced a new voting system

• It limited voting to landowners

• It established the right to vote for all citizens

• It abolished voting rights