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What is one of the powers of the Provincial Government?
What is one of the powers of the Provincial Government?
How many vocales are there in the first, second, and third class provinces?
How many vocales are there in the first, second, and third class provinces?
What is the average number of vocales in other classes of provinces?
What is the average number of vocales in other classes of provinces?
What is the primary function of the Provincial Board?
What is the primary function of the Provincial Board?
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Where can the full details of the Philippine provinces be found?
Where can the full details of the Philippine provinces be found?
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Study Notes
Local Government Units (LGUs)
- Defined as institutional units with fiscal, legislative, and executive authority over the smallest geographical areas for administrative and political purposes
- Constitutes the foundation of the entire structure of the government, being the smallest and basic unit of governance
Levels of Local Government
- Provincial government: takes care of functions that affect the people of a certain province
- Province is the largest political unit in the Philippines
Decentralization and Governance
- Decentralization affects governance, with implications for local government units' performance
Quotes
- "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." - Abraham Lincoln (relating to power and governance)
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Test your knowledge about the roles, functions, and organization of local government units and how decentralization affects governance. Learn about the different levels of local government and the performance of a local government unit.
