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What is the minimum age requirement for citizens to exercise suffrage in the Philippines?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for exercising the right to vote in the Philippines?
What does suffrage classify as in terms of rights?
Which of the following is the definition of a plebiscite?
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What is the role of the Commission on Elections in the Philippines?
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What is the procedure called when people directly propose laws?
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What must be true of the commissioners in the Commission on Elections at the time of their appointment?
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Which of the following allows voters to remove a public officer from office before their term ends?
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Suffrage may be exercised by all citizens of the Philippines who are at least ______ years of age.
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No ______, property, or other substantive requirement shall be imposed on the exercise of suffrage.
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Suffrage is classified as a ______ right, enabling citizens to participate in government.
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A vote of the people for or against a proposed law is known as a ______.
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The submission of a law to the people for ratification or rejection is referred to as a ______.
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The method by which a public officer may be removed from office is called ______.
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A ______ is when people directly propose and enact laws, including constitutional amendments.
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The Commission on Elections is composed of a chairman and ______ commissioners.
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Commissioners must not have been candidates for any elective position in the immediately ______ elections.
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To be appointed, commissioners must be at least ______ years of age.
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Study Notes
Suffrage
- Suffrage is the right to vote and is ensured for all citizens of the Philippines.
- Citizens must be 18 years of age, have resided in the Philippines for one year, and in their voting area for six months prior to the election.
- There are no literacy, property, or other requirements to vote.
- Suffrage is a privilege granted by law, not a natural right.
- It is a political right that allows citizens to participate in government and ensure it derives its power from the consent of the governed.
- Suffrage encompasses various forms of participation:
- Elections: Choosing officials for set terms to represent the people in government.
- Plebiscite: Voting on proposed laws or enactments.
- Referendum: Ratifying or rejecting laws passed by legislative bodies.
- Initiative: Directly proposing and enacting laws, including constitutional amendments.
- Recall: Removing a public official from office before their term ends through a vote.
Commission on Elections (COMELEC)
- COMELEC is composed of a chairman and six commissioners.
- They must be natural-born Filipino citizens, at least 35 years old, hold a college degree, and not be candidates in the previous election.
Suffrage Article V
- All Filipino citizens can vote, they must be 18 years old, have lived in the Philippines for at least one year, and lived in the place they vote for at least six months before the election.
- There are no literacy, property, or other requirements to vote.
- The right to vote is a privilege, not a natural right.
- The right to vote is a political right, allowing citizens to participate in government and ensure it derives its power from the consent of the governed.
Types of Suffrage
- Elections: Citizens choose officials for fixed periods and allow them to exercise governmental power.
- Plebiscite: Citizens vote for or against proposed laws or enactments submitted to them.
- Referendum: Citizens vote to ratify or reject laws or parts of laws passed by national or local legislative bodies.
- Initiative: Citizens propose and enact laws, including amendments to the constitution.
- Recall: Citizens can remove a public official from office during their term by voting, after a petition signed by a required number of voters.
Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Article IX
- COMELEC is composed of a chairperson and six commissioners.
- COMELEC members must be natural-born Filipino citizens, at least 35 years old, college graduates, and not have been candidates in the previous election.
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This quiz explores the concept of suffrage as the right to vote in the Philippines. It covers eligibility requirements, forms of participation in elections, and the essential political rights associated with voting. Test your understanding of these vital aspects of democratic participation.
