Questions and Answers
What is one of the methods for proposing an amendment or revision to the constitution?
Which of the following is NOT a qualification for the President of the Philippines?
What is the maximum term of office for the President and Vice-President in the Philippines?
What voting percentage is required from Congress to call for a Constitutional Convention?
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Which statement correctly reflects the roles within the Executive Department of the Philippines?
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What is traditional authority primarily based on?
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Which of the following is an example of charismatic authority?
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What underpins legal-rational authority?
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What is the main justification for police power?
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What defines Board Room Politics (BORO Politics)?
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Which of the following is NOT a fundamental power of the state?
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The phrase 'Salus populi est suprema lex' translates to:
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In Bureaucratic Politics, decisions typically favor which groups?
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Checks and balances are intended to create what within a government?
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Which of the following best describes Congress Politics?
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What is a central concern of police power?
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Chief Executive Politics (CHEX Politics) primarily involves which of the following?
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What role does Media play in Multimedia Politics?
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Faith Based Politics (FABA) is characterized by what kind of involvement?
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What is a key feature of Military Politics?
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Civil Society Politics is primarily represented by what type of engagement?
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What is the primary goal of Marxism?
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Which type of revolutionary action does Marxism advocate?
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What significant aspect did Bakunin reject about political authority?
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What is the basis of Anarchism as advocated by Bakunin?
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What does Laissez-faire economics advocate regarding government intervention?
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What is the main premise of trickle-down economics?
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Which belief is central to conservatism?
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What was a notable aspect of Bakunin's revolutionary ideology?
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What must be ensured in the exercise of eminent domain?
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Which statement is true regarding the power of taxation?
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What does sovereignty in a democratic system signify?
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What is considered the supreme law of the land in the Philippines?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of the 1897 Constitution?
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What is a key feature of civil citizenship?
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Which constitution was ratified at Barasoain Church in Malolos?
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What is the implication of 'just compensation' in eminent domain?
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Study Notes
Philippine Politics
- Board Room Politics (BORO Politics): Decision-making by business elites with public consequences; aims for balance among all social classes.
- Bureaucratic Politics: Involves rule-making and adjudication, often favoring private interests and political allies.
- Congress Politics: Legislative processes that create laws impacting both private and public interests for political gain.
- Chief Executive Politics (CHEX Politics): Dominated by leaders (presidents, governors, mayors) exercising discretionary powers, impacting the majority while benefiting a few.
- Court Room Politics: Involves judicial decisions influenced by interest groups and individuals seeking redress.
- Multimedia Politics: Media outlet interests shape political narratives; can significantly affect public perception of leaders.
- Faith Based Politics (FABA): Religious leaders and groups (e.g., El Shaddai, Iglesia Ni Cristo) hold substantial political sway and influence public issues.
- Military Politics: Strategic decisions by military and police influence government stability and leadership changes.
- Civil Society Politics: Activism and lobbying from NGOs and civic groups aim to engage and influence socio-political issues.
- X-Men Politics: Subtle but impactful political maneuvers focused on reducing class divide and promoting equality.
Marxism and Anarchism
- Marxism: A communist ideology pushing for proletariat revolution against the bourgeois. Emphasizes armed struggle for political change and workers’ rights.
- Mikhail Bakunin: Key figure in 19th-century Anarchism, advocating for violent overthrow of authority but opposing central control. Promotes self-managed communities based on cooperation.
Neoliberalism
- Laissez-faire Economy: Promotes free market principles, arguing government non-intervention fosters economic growth.
- Trickle Down Economics: Reduces taxes for the wealthy, theorized to benefit the broader population economically.
Conservatism
- Core Beliefs: Valuing tradition as essential for societal survival; maintains societal order through established values and practices.
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Types of Authority:
- Traditional Authority: Based on customs; often hereditary, as seen in monarchies.
- Charismatic Authority: Followers’ devotion to leaders with exceptional personal qualities (e.g., Mussolini, Hitler).
- Legal-Rational Authority: Governed by established laws and legalized procedures; authority bound by rules.
State Power and Governance
- Police Power: Authority to regulate liberties for public welfare; ensures safety, health, and morals.
- Eminent Domain: Government’s right to acquire private property for public use but requires just compensation and due process.
- Power of Taxation: Government's capacity to impose taxes to fund services; no prohibition against double taxation, but excessive taxation is contested.
Citizenship and Accountability
- Sovereignty: Resides with the people; government authority stems from the populace per the 1987 Constitution.
- Citizen Responsibilities: Encompasses civil rights, political engagement, and social accountability.
- Corruption: Abuse of authority and power resulting in graft and misconduct are major governance issues.
Philippine Constitution
- Role of the Constitution: Foundation of law and governance, guiding governmental decisions and actions.
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Evolution of Constitutions:
- 1897 Constitution: First constitution, established with "Biak-na-Bato," influenced by the Cuban Constitution.
- Malolos Constitution: Created for the First Philippine Republic; lasted until the Philippine-American War.
- 1935 Constitution: Introduced piecemeal reforms.
Constitutional Amendments
- Methods for Proposing Amendments: Through Congress, constitutional conventions, or direct citizen initiatives for adjustments.
Executive Department
- Structure: Includes the President, Vice-President, and Cabinet members responsible for national governance.
Presidential Qualifications and Elections
- Eligibility Requirements: Must be a natural-born citizen, registered voter, literate, at least 40 years old, and a resident for at least 10 years before the election.
- Term of Office: Both President and Vice-President serve a term of six years, as per the 1987 Constitution.
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