Decentralization and Local Governance in Philippine Politics
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What is the meaning of decentralization according to Raul P. De Guzman?

  • Transfer of power and authority from the private sector to the government
  • Transfer of power and authority from one local government unit to another
  • Transfer of power and authority from local levels to the central institution
  • Transfer of power and authority from central institution to lower or local levels (correct)

    • What is the main concept of local autonomy?

  • Granting of more powers, authority, responsibilities and resources by the national government to local government units (correct)
  • Strict control by the national government over local government units
  • Complete independence of local government units from the national government
  • Reduction of powers and authority of local government units

    • What is the example of devolution mentioned in the text?

  • Transfer of power and authority from the national government to local government units (LGUs) (correct)
  • Transfer of power and authority from the private sector to the government
  • Transfer of power and authority from local government units to the national government
  • Transfer of power and authority from one local government unit to another

    • What is deconcentration in the context of decentralization?

    <p>Transfer of power, authority or responsibility from central to local levels: administrative and sectorial</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of decentralization and local governance?

    <p>Empowering local government units for self-reliance and active partnership</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of elections, what is suffrage?

    <p>A natural right given by law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'One man one vote' mean in the context of elections?

    <p>Each person is entitled to one and only one vote</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of voting system is designed for a multimember constituency?

    <p>Single Transferable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary impact of suffrage on government and governance?

    <p>It increases citizen participation in the process of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are votes reallocated in the Single Transferable voting system if a candidate fails to secure a majority?

    <p>By reallocating votes according to voters' second and subsequent choices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of civil society?

    <p>To advance the ideals of organizations and support their work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines civil society?

    <p>Uncoerced collective action around shared interest, purpose, and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of civil society organizations?

    <p>To work in the interest of citizens outside of the governmental and for-profit sectors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the United Nations view civil society?

    <p>As an important partner to advance its ideals and support its work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the core concept of civil society?

    <p>Uncoerced collective action around shared interest, purpose, and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

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