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Which of the following is a key function of political parties in a functioning democracy?

  • Ensuring accountability (correct)
  • Reflecting current party names
  • Controlling the electoral ballot
  • Establishing a two-party system

What was the party system in the Philippines during the Marcos Era (1978-1986)?

  • Multi-party system
  • Two-party system (correct)
  • Predominant party system
  • Christian-centered party system

What led to the transition to a multi-party system in the Philippines?

  • Participative vote and proportional representation (correct)
  • Direct democracy
  • Majority vote
  • Post-war Republic

What is the effect of proportional representation on a political system?

<p>It creates spiritual families and coalitions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for having a multi-party system in the Philippines?

<p>To represent different sectors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of polarization is the most dangerous for democracy according to the text?

<p>Polarization based on identity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested long-term solution for improving the political system in the Philippines?

<p>Deliberative democracy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

During the martial law period, what was the main goal of the Filipinos?

<p>To liberate from authoritarian rule (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the missed requirement for democracy during the EDSA 1 revolution?

<p>A homogenous society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between majority and plurality in voting?

<p>Majority is based on the number of votes, while plurality is based on the hierarchy of preference (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Maurice Duverger propose about the relationship between the number of parties and the electoral system?

<p>The number of parties is determined by the way people vote (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Maurice Duverger, a state with a plurality rule will tend to become a ____________ system.

<p>Two-party (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between majority and plurality in voting?

<p>Majority requires 50%+1 vote, while plurality only requires the most votes. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested solution for improving the political system in the Philippines according to the text?

<p>Implement a proportional representation system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for having a multi-party system in the Philippines?

<p>To provide proportional representation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of polarization on a democracy?

<p>It depends on the type of polarization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of a political party in a functioning democracy?

<p>To represent the interests of the majority (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the missed requirement for democracy during the EDSA 1 revolution according to the text?

<p>A political consensus (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between elite polarization and mass polarization?

<p>Elite polarization is based on the actions of elites, while mass polarization is based on emotional reactions of the masses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of political parties in a functioning democracy?

<p>To ensure accountability (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What paved the way for a multi-party system in the Philippines?

<p>Participative proportional representation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributed to the shift to a multi-party system after the Martial Law period?

<p>Direct democracy and participative vote (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What format is suggested to emphasize political parties on the electoral ballot?

<p>Including a standout section for political parties (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of having a majority type of voting in the Philippines?

<p>It limits voter choice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the party system in the Philippines during the Post-Marcos period (1977-present)?

<p>Multi-party system (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the electoral formula of the 1987 elections in the Philippines include?

<p>Participative vote and proportional representation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of proportional representation on voter turnout and political participation in the Philippines?

<p>Proportional representation leads to higher voter turnout and political participation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the multi-party system in the Philippines?

<p>To represent different sectors and encourage political participation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most dangerous form of polarization for democracy according to the text?

<p>Polarization based on identity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the suggested long-term solution for improving the political system in the Philippines?

<p>Slow transformative system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of citizen assemblies in the Deliberative Mini-Public (DMP) model of democracy?

<p>To deliberate and recommend reforms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Chloe's citizen movements in the Philippines?

<p>To institutionalize citizen movements and encourage political participation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sortition in the Deliberative Mini-Public (DMP) model of democracy?

<p>To assure fairness in allocation of roles and decision-making authority (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a multi-party system on voter turnout in the Philippines?

<p>A multi-party system can lead to higher voter turnout (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main effect of proportional representation on the political system in the Philippines?

<p>Proportional representation creates spiritual families and coalitions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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