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What is the primary reason vote buying remains common in the Philippines?
What is the primary reason vote buying remains common in the Philippines?
What is a significant criticism of the automated machines used for counting votes in the Philippines?
What is a significant criticism of the automated machines used for counting votes in the Philippines?
Which tactic involves damaging an opponent's reputation through deceptive means during campaigns?
Which tactic involves damaging an opponent's reputation through deceptive means during campaigns?
What percentage of the gross domestic product did presidential campaign spending reach in 2016?
What percentage of the gross domestic product did presidential campaign spending reach in 2016?
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What challenge do large cash withdrawal laws face before elections in the Philippines?
What challenge do large cash withdrawal laws face before elections in the Philippines?
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Who among the following is allowed to vote on election day in locations where they are temporarily assigned?
Who among the following is allowed to vote on election day in locations where they are temporarily assigned?
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What is the primary purpose of a plebiscite?
What is the primary purpose of a plebiscite?
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What is the term length for senators in the Philippines?
What is the term length for senators in the Philippines?
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Which type of suffrage involves the electorate directly proposing a law?
Which type of suffrage involves the electorate directly proposing a law?
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Which of the following positions is elected for a three-year term?
Which of the following positions is elected for a three-year term?
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What characteristic of an electoral system refers to the format of the ballots given to voters?
What characteristic of an electoral system refers to the format of the ballots given to voters?
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Which of the following describes the quasi-legislative function of the COMELEC?
Which of the following describes the quasi-legislative function of the COMELEC?
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What is the primary role of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)?
What is the primary role of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC)?
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Which type of election is conducted to fill a vacancy for the unexpired term of an incumbent?
Which type of election is conducted to fill a vacancy for the unexpired term of an incumbent?
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What process allows voters to remove an elected official prior to the end of their term?
What process allows voters to remove an elected official prior to the end of their term?
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Which of the following does NOT influence the electoral formula?
Which of the following does NOT influence the electoral formula?
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Who has the authority to approve changes to the qualifications for public officials in the Philippines?
Who has the authority to approve changes to the qualifications for public officials in the Philippines?
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What is required for an initiative to be proposed by the electorate?
What is required for an initiative to be proposed by the electorate?
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What does district magnitude refer to in an electoral system?
What does district magnitude refer to in an electoral system?
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What is a referendum primarily concerned with?
What is a referendum primarily concerned with?
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Which of the following is NOT a position elected for a three-year term in the Philippines?
Which of the following is NOT a position elected for a three-year term in the Philippines?
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What age must a candidate be to run for the position of President in the Philippines?
What age must a candidate be to run for the position of President in the Philippines?
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Which of the following is a requirement for a candidate running for Congress in the Philippines?
Which of the following is a requirement for a candidate running for Congress in the Philippines?
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Under what condition can a citizen register to vote in the Philippines?
Under what condition can a citizen register to vote in the Philippines?
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What is the maximum age limit for running for local government positions in the Philippines?
What is the maximum age limit for running for local government positions in the Philippines?
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How long must a candidate have resided in the Philippines before they can register to vote?
How long must a candidate have resided in the Philippines before they can register to vote?
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What literacy requirement must all national candidates meet?
What literacy requirement must all national candidates meet?
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Which of the following statements about voting eligibility is correct?
Which of the following statements about voting eligibility is correct?
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To qualify for any national position in the Philippines, how long should the residency be immediately preceding the election?
To qualify for any national position in the Philippines, how long should the residency be immediately preceding the election?
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What is the primary role of political parties in a representative democracy?
What is the primary role of political parties in a representative democracy?
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Which characteristic distinguishes political parties from other groups?
Which characteristic distinguishes political parties from other groups?
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What is a key issue facing political parties in the Philippines since the fall of President Marcos's dictatorship?
What is a key issue facing political parties in the Philippines since the fall of President Marcos's dictatorship?
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What are the primary types of political parties in the Philippines?
What are the primary types of political parties in the Philippines?
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How do political anomalies, such as the patronage system, affect governance in the Philippines?
How do political anomalies, such as the patronage system, affect governance in the Philippines?
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What is the formal requirement for membership in political parties?
What is the formal requirement for membership in political parties?
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What characterizes the political culture in the Philippines during elections?
What characterizes the political culture in the Philippines during elections?
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Why are political parties considered important for democratization and political maturity in society?
Why are political parties considered important for democratization and political maturity in society?
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