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What is a significant challenge posed by political dynasties in terms of democratic principles?
What is a significant challenge posed by political dynasties in terms of democratic principles?
Which electoral system was introduced during the American period in the Philippines?
Which electoral system was introduced during the American period in the Philippines?
What defines a thin political dynasty?
What defines a thin political dynasty?
Which of the following is an example of a fat political dynasty?
Which of the following is an example of a fat political dynasty?
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What role do traditional kinship networks play in political dynasties?
What role do traditional kinship networks play in political dynasties?
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How do political machineries help maintain the power of political dynasties?
How do political machineries help maintain the power of political dynasties?
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What effect does a weak political party system have on political dynasties?
What effect does a weak political party system have on political dynasties?
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Which of the following outcomes is commonly associated with political dynasties?
Which of the following outcomes is commonly associated with political dynasties?
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What is one method political dynasties use to secure votes from Filipino voters?
What is one method political dynasties use to secure votes from Filipino voters?
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Which of the following is classified as a form of bribery?
Which of the following is classified as a form of bribery?
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How does corruption impact economic stability?
How does corruption impact economic stability?
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What role does the Office of the Ombudsman play in combating corruption?
What role does the Office of the Ombudsman play in combating corruption?
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What is one consequence of favoritism in public office?
What is one consequence of favoritism in public office?
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Which of the following describes 'qualified bribery'?
Which of the following describes 'qualified bribery'?
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What are ghost projects and ghost employees indicative of?
What are ghost projects and ghost employees indicative of?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of 'indirect bribery'?
Which of the following is a characteristic of 'indirect bribery'?
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What impact does corruption have on civic participation?
What impact does corruption have on civic participation?
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Which body oversees the audit of government expenditures in the Philippines?
Which body oversees the audit of government expenditures in the Philippines?
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How does corruption affect social trust among citizens?
How does corruption affect social trust among citizens?
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What distinguishes 'malversation' from 'technical malversation'?
What distinguishes 'malversation' from 'technical malversation'?
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Which practice involves receiving funds to permit activities that are illegal?
Which practice involves receiving funds to permit activities that are illegal?
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What is a fundamental moral and ethical cost associated with corruption?
What is a fundamental moral and ethical cost associated with corruption?
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Study Notes
Political Dynasty in the Philippines
- Political dynasties pose a significant threat to fair and participatory political systems, potentially fostering inequality, social injustice, corruption, and hindering reform.
Historical Context
- American rule introduced democratic elections in the Philippines, but voting rights were limited to wealthy property-owning men fluent in English or Spanish.
- This initial system allowed prominent families to dominate, setting precedents for elite-controlled governance and corruption.
Types of Political Dynasties
- Thin Dynasty: Power transferred sequentially between family members, often across elections.
- Fat Dynasty: Multiple family members hold various positions simultaneously in government.
Profiles of Philippine Dynasties
- Traditional Kinship Networks: Strong reliance on family ties, loyalty, and alliances to maintain power.
- Political Machineries: Well-organized operations involving campaign resources, supporters, and vote mobilization tactics, often leveraging wealth and patronage.
- Weak Political Party Systems: Absence of strong, issue-based parties allows dynasties to dominate elections, with personal/familial interests prioritized over party loyalty.
- Exploitation of Voters: Dynasties exploit the socio-economic vulnerabilities of voters, potentially employing vote-buying and patronage tactics, making promises to secure votes.
Corruption in the Philippines
- Transparency International's CPI 2023: Philippines ranks in the top one-third of most corrupt countries, scoring 34 (change of 1 from last year).
Types of Corruption
- Numerous forms of corrupt behavior are outlined, including: bribery, influence-peddling, gift-giving, tax evasion, embezzlement, fraud, abuse of discretion, nepotism, extortion, protection money, and many more specific corrupt acts within government.
Anti-Corruption Bodies
- Office of the Ombudsman (OMB): Handles complaints against public officials.
- Civil Service Commission (CSC): Upholds the code of conduct for public servants.
- Commission on Audit (COA): Audits government expenditures.
- Sandiganbayan: Special court handling graft and corruption cases (including RA 3019, RA 1379, RA 7080).
Malversation and Related Terms
- Sandiganbayan has jurisdiction over malversation and technical malversation cases. (Note: Definitions provided are lacking and additional sources may be needed.)
Costs of Corruption
- Economic Costs: Diversion of funds, approval of poor projects, increased costs for businesses, economic instability.
- Social Costs: Impact on disaster relief, normalization of dishonesty, demoralization of citizens, and erosion of trust in humanity.
- Political Costs: Manipulation of elections, loss of public trust.
- Erosion of Rule of Law: Unequal application of laws, weakening of justice systems and faith in accountability.
- Reduced Civic Participation: Discouragement of participation, lack of belief in impact of voice.
- Exploitation of Natural Resources: Acceptance of bribes for activities like logging and mining.
- Misallocation of Funds: Diverting money from essential services.
Other Costs of Corruption
- The costs of corruption extend to: moral and ethical costs, reduced public trust and lowering of moral standards, and causing negative impacts on the environment and society.
- These negative effects include exacerbating inequality, reducing investments, undermining public trust, and impairing the country's ability to handle emergencies.
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Explore the complexities of political dynasties in the Philippines. This quiz covers their historical context, types of dynasties, and the implications on governance and democracy. Understand how these family networks shape political power and influence.
