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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?

Transfer of power, authority or responsibility from central to local levels: administrative and sectorial (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of decentralization and local governance?

Empowering local government units for self-reliance and active partnership (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of elections, what is suffrage?

A natural right given by law (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Each person is entitled to one and only one vote (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Single Transferable (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It increases citizen participation in the process of government (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

By reallocating votes according to voters' second and subsequent choices (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of civil society?

To advance the ideals of organizations and support their work (B) Signup and view all the answers

What defines civil society?

Uncoerced collective action around shared interest, purpose, and values (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of civil society organizations?

To work in the interest of citizens outside of the governmental and for-profit sectors (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the United Nations view civil society?

As an important partner to advance its ideals and support its work (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the core concept of civil society?

Uncoerced collective action around shared interest, purpose, and values (C) Signup and view all the answers