Political Parties and Democracy Quiz

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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?

It creates spiritual families and coalitions Signup and view all the answers

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

To represent different sectors Signup and view all the answers

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

Polarization based on identity Signup and view all the answers

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

Deliberative democracy Signup and view all the answers

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

To liberate from authoritarian rule Signup and view all the answers

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

A homogenous society Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between majority and plurality in voting?

Majority is based on the number of votes, while plurality is based on the hierarchy of preference Signup and view all the answers

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

The number of parties is determined by the way people vote Signup and view all the answers

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

Two-party Signup and view all the answers

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

Majority requires 50%+1 vote, while plurality only requires the most votes. Signup and view all the answers

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

Implement a proportional representation system Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide proportional representation Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of polarization on a democracy?

It depends on the type of polarization Signup and view all the answers

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

To represent the interests of the majority Signup and view all the answers

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

A political consensus Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between elite polarization and mass polarization?

Elite polarization is based on the actions of elites, while mass polarization is based on emotional reactions of the masses Signup and view all the answers

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

To ensure accountability Signup and view all the answers

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

Participative proportional representation Signup and view all the answers

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

Direct democracy and participative vote Signup and view all the answers

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

Including a standout section for political parties Signup and view all the answers

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

It limits voter choice Signup and view all the answers

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

Multi-party system Signup and view all the answers

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

Participative vote and proportional representation Signup and view all the answers

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

Proportional representation leads to higher voter turnout and political participation Signup and view all the answers

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

To represent different sectors and encourage political participation Signup and view all the answers

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

Polarization based on identity Signup and view all the answers

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

Slow transformative system Signup and view all the answers

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

To deliberate and recommend reforms Signup and view all the answers

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

To institutionalize citizen movements and encourage political participation Signup and view all the answers

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

To assure fairness in allocation of roles and decision-making authority Signup and view all the answers

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

A multi-party system can lead to higher voter turnout Signup and view all the answers

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

Proportional representation creates spiritual families and coalitions Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is the difference between majority and plurality in voting?

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

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

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

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

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

What is the effect of polarization on a democracy?

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

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

What is the difference between elite polarization and mass polarization?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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