Local Governance and Community Representation

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What is the role of local government?

To make decisions on behalf of the state government

To represent the state government in local communities

To execute statutory procedures for the state government

To protect local interests concerning the livelihood of the community (correct)

Who can make decisions locally about the livelihood of the community?

The state government

The local government

Elected representatives of the state government

Citizens and local authorities (correct)

What is the fundamental principle of local governance?

To represent the state government's interests

To comply with state laws

To execute procedures for state government

To express the will of every citizen (correct)

Who must local government bodies and officials act within the boundaries of?

The state laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the capability of local governance?

Execution within compliance with established statutory procedures Signup and view all the answers

Who represents the interest of the community in local government?

Elected local government officials Signup and view all the answers

Why is transparency important in a democratic society?

To ensure that every member of the community knows what actions the government takes Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of collective decision-making in local government agencies?

Prevents usurpation of power by one individual Signup and view all the answers

How are local government bodies appointed?

The community independently appoints them by election Signup and view all the answers

Why must local government bodies have legislative autonomy?

To have their own functions and responsibilities outlined in the state law Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of organizational autonomy for local government agencies?

Communities and their government agencies must have a capacity to determine their own structure Signup and view all the answers

What does financial autonomy entail for a community and its local government bodies?

The right to possess, use, and dispose of communal property and funds Signup and view all the answers

How does state support local government bodies?

By providing necessary support and guarantees Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the local government mentioned in the text?

To serve as a bridge to provide goods and services to the people Signup and view all the answers

What is the historical context of decentralizing power from Manila in the Philippines?

It was initiated during the Spanish colonial period from 1565-1898 Signup and view all the answers

What role does the local government play in the political system of the Philippines?

Serving as a 'bridge' to provide goods and services from the national government to the people Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between local governments and the national government?

Local governments serve as a 'bridge' to provide goods and services from the national government to the people Signup and view all the answers

What components make up the local government mentioned in the text?

Provinces, cities, and municipalities Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of decentralized governance in the Philippines?

It allows for easier governance in a diverse, geographical, and cultural context Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the excerpt?

The decentralization measures brought about by the Local Government Code of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

During the American colonial period, what system did the Filipino government pattern its organizational structure after?

The Spanish local government system Signup and view all the answers

What did Apolinario Mabini believe was crucial for the strength of a democracy in the Philippines?

The role of municipal governments in local governance Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant disadvantage of the bureaucratic model introduced during the American colonial period?

Syndicated corruption Signup and view all the answers

Which level of local government units is an autonomous region in the Philippines situated above?

Provinces and independent cities Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of friars in local government affairs during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines?

Influence and intervention in government affairs Signup and view all the answers

What did the Congress pass in 1991 that constituted radical decentralization measures for local government units?

Republic Act No.7160, the Local Government Code Signup and view all the answers

In what way were provinces and independent cities organized within national government regions during the American colonial period?

As administrative regions with their own elected governments Signup and view all the answers

What is the lowest level of territorial organization within local government in the Philippines?

Barangays Signup and view all the answers

What did Emilio Aguinaldo and the Malolos Constitution propose regarding local governance in 1898?

Effective local governance resting on municipal governments' strength Signup and view all the answers