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What is the main characteristic of a unitary government?
What is the main characteristic of a unitary government?
What defines an authoritarian government?
What defines an authoritarian government?
Which of the following is a characteristic of totalitarian regimes?
Which of the following is a characteristic of totalitarian regimes?
What does political ideology primarily offer?
What does political ideology primarily offer?
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Which statement best reflects the goal of liberalism?
Which statement best reflects the goal of liberalism?
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Which of the following indicates a situation of pluralism?
Which of the following indicates a situation of pluralism?
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What is a common trait shared by both authoritarian and totalitarian governments?
What is a common trait shared by both authoritarian and totalitarian governments?
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Which of the following statements regarding the duration of leaders in an authoritarian government is true?
Which of the following statements regarding the duration of leaders in an authoritarian government is true?
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What is a defining characteristic of a nation-state?
What is a defining characteristic of a nation-state?
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Which social class in pre-colonial Philippines had a degree of freedom?
Which social class in pre-colonial Philippines had a degree of freedom?
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What was one of the responsibilities of the Datu in the pre-colonial Philippine governance system?
What was one of the responsibilities of the Datu in the pre-colonial Philippine governance system?
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Which position had the authority to implement policies during Spanish rule in the Philippines?
Which position had the authority to implement policies during Spanish rule in the Philippines?
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What was the role of the Datu in the judiciary according to the governance structures?
What was the role of the Datu in the judiciary according to the governance structures?
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What does the term 'CUMPLASE' refer to in the context of the Spanish rule?
What does the term 'CUMPLASE' refer to in the context of the Spanish rule?
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In the Code of Kalantiaw, what is one example of a cruel punishment mentioned?
In the Code of Kalantiaw, what is one example of a cruel punishment mentioned?
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Which of these social classes represents the elite or ruling families in pre-colonial Philippines?
Which of these social classes represents the elite or ruling families in pre-colonial Philippines?
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What role does the Datu play in the process of law approval?
What role does the Datu play in the process of law approval?
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Which body is responsible for reviewing proposed laws before approval?
Which body is responsible for reviewing proposed laws before approval?
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What is the highest court related to civil and criminal cases known as?
What is the highest court related to civil and criminal cases known as?
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What were decrees issued by the King of Spain called?
What were decrees issued by the King of Spain called?
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Who authored the 'Catálogo Alfabético de Apellidos'?
Who authored the 'Catálogo Alfabético de Apellidos'?
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What does the term 'Tributo' refer to?
What does the term 'Tributo' refer to?
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Which local government unit handles provinces?
Which local government unit handles provinces?
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What does the Encomienda System involve?
What does the Encomienda System involve?
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What is the minimum population for a city to have at least one representative in Congress?
What is the minimum population for a city to have at least one representative in Congress?
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What happens when a vacancy occurs in the Senate?
What happens when a vacancy occurs in the Senate?
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Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a Member of the House of Representatives?
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for a Member of the House of Representatives?
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What is the duration and scope of service for someone elected to fill a vacancy in Congress?
What is the duration and scope of service for someone elected to fill a vacancy in Congress?
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Which of the following actions are prohibited for Senators and Members of the House of Representatives during their term?
Which of the following actions are prohibited for Senators and Members of the House of Representatives during their term?
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How many times must a bill be read on different days before it can become a law?
How many times must a bill be read on different days before it can become a law?
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What must happen after Congress passes a bill?
What must happen after Congress passes a bill?
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What occurs during the final reading of a bill in Congress?
What occurs during the final reading of a bill in Congress?
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What does the term 'Demos' refer to in the context of a parliamentary system?
What does the term 'Demos' refer to in the context of a parliamentary system?
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Which of the following statements about the parliamentary system is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about the parliamentary system is FALSE?
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In budget allocation under a parliamentary system, what is true of Local Government Units (LGUs)?
In budget allocation under a parliamentary system, what is true of Local Government Units (LGUs)?
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What characterizes the Doctrine of Fusion of Powers in a parliamentary government?
What characterizes the Doctrine of Fusion of Powers in a parliamentary government?
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Which element is NOT typically involved in a parliamentary democratic system?
Which element is NOT typically involved in a parliamentary democratic system?
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How are Local Government Units (LGUs) typically granted executive powers in a parliamentary system?
How are Local Government Units (LGUs) typically granted executive powers in a parliamentary system?
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What happens during a vote of no confidence in a parliamentary system?
What happens during a vote of no confidence in a parliamentary system?
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In a federal system with shared governmental powers, which statement is true regarding budget allocation?
In a federal system with shared governmental powers, which statement is true regarding budget allocation?
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Study Notes
Forms of Government
- Parliamentary combines the Executive and Legislative branches. The President role is replaced with a Prime Minister.
- Direct Democracy involves the people directly participating in government.
- Indirect Democracy involves representatives elected by the people.
- Unitary government centralizes power in the national government.
- Federal government shares power between the local and national governments.
Political Ideology
- Political Ideology is a set of ideas combined to guide, inspire, or incite people to political action.
- Liberalism emphasizes individual fulfillment through the satisfaction of interests and the fulfillment of individual needs.
Pre-colonial Philippines
- Code of Kalantiaw is a legal code with rules citing punishments for crimes.
- Datu held executive, legislative, and judicial powers.
- Council of Elders reviewed laws proposed by the Datu.
- Umalohorkan announced newly approved laws to the community.
Philippine Government Under Spanish Rule
- Spanish Governor General was the highest ranking ruler serving as the representative of the King of Spain.
- Audiencia was the highest court for civil and criminal cases.
- Alcalde Mayor controlled provinces or alcaldias.
- Gobernadorcillo managed towns or pueblos.
- Cabeza de Barangay oversaw barangays.
- Corregidor managed cities.
Spanish Policies in the Philippines
- Hispanicization of names replaced Filipino surnames with Spanish ones.
- Tributo was a tax paid by Filipinos.
- Encomienda System granted land ownership from the King and Queen of Spain.
- Polo Y Servicio was a system of forced labor.
Philippine Congress
- House of Representatives is composed of district representatives and a party-list system. They must be natural-born Filipinos, aged 25 or above, literate, and registered voters in their district.
- Party-list representatives must represent specific sectors like labor, farmers, indigenous peoples, etc.
- Senators are elected nationwide and represent the country as a whole.
- Congress must adjust legislative district boundaries every few years after a census.
- Members of Congress must be natural-born Filipinos, aged 25 or above, literate, and registered voters in their district.
- Congress elects its own leaders.
- Commission on Appointments is comprised of Senators and Representatives to review presidential appointments.
- Bills must pass three readings on different days before voting.
- President can either approve or veto bills passed by Congress.
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Explore various forms of government such as parliamentary, direct democracy, and federal systems. Understand key political ideologies, including liberalism, and learn about the pre-colonial political structure in the Philippines. This quiz will enhance your knowledge of political systems and ideologies.
