Philippine Politics Quiz: Government Institutions and Electoral System

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Questions and Answers

What type of party focuses on advocating for a particular cause or issue?

Single-Issue Parties (correct)

Big Tent Parties

Coalition Parties

Ideological Parties

In the Philippines' political system, how is the President elected?

Appointed by the Senate

Selected by the judiciary

Elected by popular vote (correct)

Chosen by the House of Representatives

Which branch of government in the Philippines is independent of the executive and legislative branches?

Judiciary (correct)

Senate

Executive

Legislative

What characterizes the political landscape in the Philippines?

Multi-party system Signup and view all the answers

Which type of party seeks to encompass a variety of ideological positions within its membership?

Big Tent Parties Signup and view all the answers

What are the three branches of government in the Philippines?

Executive, Legislative, Judicial Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the judicial branch in the Philippines?

To interpret the meaning of laws and ensure they do not violate the Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of the electoral system in the Philippines?

The president and vice president are elected independently Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the Philippine political party system?

A multi-party system, where numerous parties exist and collaborate to form coalition governments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a function of the Philippine Constitution?

Overseeing the electoral process and ensuring fair elections Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) in the Philippines?

To be the main constitutional commission responsible for running all elections in the country Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a function of the judicial branch in the Philippines?

Appointing the members of the House of Representatives Signup and view all the answers

What is the term length for the President of the Philippines?

6 years Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the government in the Philippines is responsible for interpreting laws and ensuring constitutional adherence?

Judicial Branch Signup and view all the answers

How is the President of the Philippines elected?

By national popular vote Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Cabinet in the Philippine government?

Governing body assisting the president Signup and view all the answers

Which court in the Philippines primarily deals with anti-graft cases?

Sandiganbayan Signup and view all the answers

What is the main responsibility of the Congress of the Philippines?

Representing the people Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Judicial Branch

Headed by the Supreme Court of the Philippines
Interprets the meaning of laws
Applies laws to individual cases
Ensures that laws do not violate the Constitution
Addresses violations of authority or abuse of power by the government

Electoral System

Universal Direct Suffrage: citizens aged 18 and older have the right to vote (15 for SK)
Directly elects the president, vice president, and most of the seats in the bicameral legislature
A minority of House members, known as sectoral representatives, are appointed by the president
Multi-Party System: numerous parties exist, and no single party typically gains power alone
Parties must collaborate to form a coalition government
Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible for running elections

Legislative Branch

Bicameral, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives
Enacts laws, approves budgets, and represents the people
The Senate and the House of Representatives collectively perform these functions

Executive Branch

Led by the President of the Philippines
Composed of the Vice President and the Cabinet and executive departments
The President is both the head of state and the head of government
Directly elected by national popular vote for a term of six years
Assisted by the Cabinet and executive departments in governing

Types of Political Parties

Ideological Parties: based on specific political ideologies, advocate for policies aligned with their beliefs
Big Tent Parties: aim to appeal to a broad range of voters by encompassing varied ideological positions
Single-Issue Parties: focus on advocating for a particular cause or issue, their platform typically revolves around a single issue

Branches of Government

Legislative Branch: Congress of the Philippines, enacts laws, approves budgets, and represents the people
Executive Branch: led by the President, head of state and head of government, governs with the assistance of the Cabinet and executive departments
Judicial Branch: Supreme Court of the Philippines, interprets laws, resolves legal disputes, and ensures constitutional adherence

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Test your knowledge on the judicial branch of the Philippines and understand the electoral systems in the country. Learn about the functions of the Supreme Court, interpretations of laws, electoral suffrage, and more.