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SH1688 Political Party Definitions Quiz

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What is the primary goal of political parties in the context of the text?

To promote public awareness about various political issues

To establish a coalition with other parties

To organize charity events for the community

To win elections and gain a share in the exercise of power (correct)

How are party-list representatives placed in government positions?

By winning electoral votes in regional constituencies

Through hereditary succession

Through appointment by the President

By obtaining the highest number of votes in the party-list system elections (correct)

Which classification of constituency is not defined by geographic considerations?

Provincial

Regional

National

Sectoral (correct)

What do the constituencies of the sectoral classification represent?

Citizens from any of the enumerated sectors mentioned in the text Signup and view all the answers

What is the principal advocacy of the sectoral constituencies?

Representing special interests and concerns of their sector Signup and view all the answers

What does the Republic Act no. 7941 relate to?

Implementation of the party-list system Signup and view all the answers

When was the first election under the party-list system conducted?

May 1998 Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the total number of members of the House of Representatives do party-list representatives constitute?

Twenty percent (20%) Signup and view all the answers

How are party-list representatives allocated seats in the Lower House?

They are ranked based on the number of votes they garnered during elections Signup and view all the answers

What minimum percentage of total votes cast for the party-list system entitles a party-list representative to one seat?

Two percent (2%) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a political party?

To win office in an election and influence the government's political agenda Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes political parties from civil society groups?

Political parties seek to control the governing apparatus, while civil society groups do not participate in elections Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a political party related to voters during elections?

To mobilize the voters during elections Signup and view all the answers

What does Heywood (1997) define as a political party?

A group of organized people seeking to control the governing apparatus by winning office in an election Signup and view all the answers

How does a political party influence the government's political and policy agenda?

By winning office in an election and influencing the government’s political agenda Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates a political party from civil society groups in terms of policy-making influence?