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What is a key feature of the Philippine electoral system concerning the terms of local government officials?
What is a key feature of the Philippine electoral system concerning the terms of local government officials?
- Six-year terms with a two-term limit.
- Three-year terms with a three-term limit. (correct)
- Four-year terms with a two-term limit.
- Five-year terms with no term limits.
Which body is responsible for supervising elections in the Philippines, as mandated by the constitution?
Which body is responsible for supervising elections in the Philippines, as mandated by the constitution?
- The Bicameral Congress
- The Supreme Court
- The Presidential Electoral Tribunal
- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) (correct)
How does the Philippine electoral system determine the winner in most elections, such as for senators, congressmen, and local officials?
How does the Philippine electoral system determine the winner in most elections, such as for senators, congressmen, and local officials?
- Second round of voting between top two candidates.
- A system of proportional representation is used.
- A majority vote is required to win.
- The candidate with the most votes wins (First past the post). (correct)
What information must parties provide when registering with the COMELEC?
What information must parties provide when registering with the COMELEC?
How often are presidential elections held in the Philippines, and what is the term duration?
How often are presidential elections held in the Philippines, and what is the term duration?
Flashcards
"First Past the Post"
"First Past the Post"
A system where the candidate with the most votes wins, regardless of whether they have a majority.
Presidential Term Limit (Philippines)
Presidential Term Limit (Philippines)
Philippine presidents and vice presidents are elected nationally and can serve for a single six-year term.
Bicameral Legislature
Bicameral Legislature
A legislative body with two chambers: an upper house (Senate) and a lower house (House of Representatives).
COMELEC
COMELEC
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Local Government Term Limits (Philippines)
Local Government Term Limits (Philippines)
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Study Notes
- The electoral system, along with the presidential form of government, has shaped the development of political parties in the Philippines.
Key Characteristics of the Current Electoral System (1987 Constitution):
- The President and Vice President are elected nationally for a single six-year term.
- Reelection is not permitted.
- The national legislature is bicameral.
- There are 200 representatives in the lower house who are appointed by the President.
- Local government officials are elected to three-year terms
- Governors, provincial councils, municipal and city mayors, and municipal and city councils are included.
- Local government officials are subject to a three-term limit.
- Senators, congressmen, and local officials are elected in mid-term elections.
- Everyone is elected at the same time during presidential election years.
- The system operates on a "first past the post" basis, where the candidate with the most votes wins.
- Voting necessitates writing down the names of individual candidates.
- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) supervises elections.
- COMELEC is an independent body with a constitutional mandate.
- Parties are required to register with the COMELEC.
- Registration involves a verified petition with attachments.
- Required attachments include constitution, by-laws, platform, and other information requested by the COMELEC.
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The electoral system and presidential government have shaped political parties in the Philippines. Key features include national election of the President/VP for a single six-year term, a bicameral legislature, and election of local government officials to three-year terms. The system operates on a 'first past the post' basis.
