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What is the minimum age requirement for a citizen of the Philippines to be able to vote in the elections?
What is the minimum age requirement for a citizen of the Philippines to be able to vote in the elections?
- 18 years old (correct)
- 21 years old
- 20 years old
- 16 years old
What is the main purpose of registration in the context of elections?
What is the main purpose of registration in the context of elections?
- To attend election campaigns
- To submit a sworn application for registration (correct)
- To volunteer during elections
- To participate in election debates
Where is the designated place for registration as per the information provided?
Where is the designated place for registration as per the information provided?
- Local Police Station
- Municipal Hall
- Regional Health Center
- COMELEC Office (correct)
What is the process involved in the validation of registration according to the text?
What is the process involved in the validation of registration according to the text?
How should one proceed with transferring their voter registration records?
How should one proceed with transferring their voter registration records?
What is the main purpose of an election?
What is the main purpose of an election?
What is a key aspect of the human right to vote?
What is a key aspect of the human right to vote?
In the Philippines, where is the guarantee of a sovereign people stipulated?
In the Philippines, where is the guarantee of a sovereign people stipulated?
What role do citizens play in determining the government through elections?
What role do citizens play in determining the government through elections?
What is the significance of clean, orderly, and honest elections as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of clean, orderly, and honest elections as mentioned in the text?
How often are special elections like Kabataan and Sangguniang held in the Philippines?
How often are special elections like Kabataan and Sangguniang held in the Philippines?
What is required to finally pass a vetoed version into law?
What is required to finally pass a vetoed version into law?
How can the Sanggunian or local legislative body override a veto from the Chief Executive?
How can the Sanggunian or local legislative body override a veto from the Chief Executive?
Which of the following is considered a form of election cheating mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is considered a form of election cheating mentioned in the text?
What qualities are represented by the acronym RIGHT?
What qualities are represented by the acronym RIGHT?
In the legislative process, what can the President do to a law passed by Congress?
In the legislative process, what can the President do to a law passed by Congress?
Which action can a Chief Executive take regarding an ordinance considered prejudicial to the public?
Which action can a Chief Executive take regarding an ordinance considered prejudicial to the public?
What should a voter consider when evaluating a candidate's qualifications for public office?
What should a voter consider when evaluating a candidate's qualifications for public office?
What does the text suggest about good leaders in politics?
What does the text suggest about good leaders in politics?
Why is it important for citizen-voters to keep themselves informed and vigilant?
Why is it important for citizen-voters to keep themselves informed and vigilant?
What is a suggested action for citizens to take in order to promote clean and peaceful elections?
What is a suggested action for citizens to take in order to promote clean and peaceful elections?
What can a voter do to protect their vote from undue influence?
What can a voter do to protect their vote from undue influence?
How can citizens contribute to ensuring good governance in their country?
How can citizens contribute to ensuring good governance in their country?
What is the most important characteristic not only of a leader but also of every single citizen of the country, according to the text?
What is the most important characteristic not only of a leader but also of every single citizen of the country, according to the text?
Why is it important to study the new position a candidate is seeking to fill-in before voting for them?
Why is it important to study the new position a candidate is seeking to fill-in before voting for them?
What is the problem of this nation that needs to be addressed?
What is the problem of this nation that needs to be addressed?
Why might some candidates who are great managers not be as effective in drug busting?
Why might some candidates who are great managers not be as effective in drug busting?
In evaluating a candidate, what key quality related to leadership is emphasized in the text?
In evaluating a candidate, what key quality related to leadership is emphasized in the text?
Why does the text recommend looking for candidates with a heart for God, people, and the nation?
Why does the text recommend looking for candidates with a heart for God, people, and the nation?
Study Notes
Evaluating Candidates
- Look for a candidate's track record in a previously held public office or their professional experience
- Check for a pattern of righteous governance, integrity, giftedness, and heart
Good Governance
- A good government engages citizen participation and is responsive to the people's needs
- Good leaders uphold accountability to the people and promote transparent, people-oriented programs
Good Citizen-Voters
- Value their right to suffrage
- Keep themselves informed, involved, and vigilant
- Vote according to their informed conscience
- Protect the integrity of their own vote
Registration and Voting
- Registration refers to the act of accomplishing and filing a sworn application for registration
- Validation of registration involves capturing fingerprints electronically
- Register at the COMELEC Office
- Transfer of registration records can be done by applying to the Election Officer of the new residence
Philippine Elections
- The Philippines is a republican and democratic state
- The right to vote is a human right and is indicated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the Philippine Constitution
- Election is the means by which the people choose their officials for definite and fixed periods
Types of Elections
- Regular elections: national, local, barangay, ARMM, and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK)
- Special elections: plebiscite, referendum, initiative, and recall
- Election schedules:
- National and local elections: every 2nd Monday of May
- Barangay and SK officials: every last Monday of October, every 3 years
Legislative Process
- The President can approve or veto a law passed by Congress
- A two-thirds vote by Congress can override a presidential veto
- Local-level veto and override processes are similar
Electoral Fraud
- Forms of cheating:
- Registering in multiple names or precincts
- Vote-buying or vote-selling
- Flying voters
- Voting in the name of others or dead persons
- Threats to supporters or election inspectors
- Ballot-switching and ballot box-snatching
- Marking ballots or election documents to make them invalid
- Dagdag-bawas during counting and canvassing
Qualities to Look for in a Candidate
- R - Righteous Governance
- I - Integrity
- G - Giftedness
- H - Heart
- T - Track Record
- A candidate's heart for God, people, and the nation
- A candidate's strengths, personality traits, and innate capabilities for the office they seek
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Learn about the human right to vote in the Philippines as indicated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the Philippine Constitution. Understand the principles of universality, equality in access to public service, secrecy of votes, and the exercise of this right during elections.
