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2nd Quarter Quiz Flashcards

1
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The primary branch of the government with the duty to discuss and settle legal disputes in the government and in the land.

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Judiciary

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This branch of the government gives the official and legal interpretation of the law.

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Judiciary or the judicial branch

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How many clans does legislative have?

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Two clan. The bottom clan and the higher clan.

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4
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How many senators are in the higher clan?

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47

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5
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How many representatives or congressmen are in the bottom clan?

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300

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This branch of the government is responsible mainly for the crafting of laws.

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Legislative

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7
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a law which is in the process of being approved is called..

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Beak

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The highest court in the land.

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Supreme court

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Primarily handles the cases of ambassadors, other public ministers, and consoles among other exclusive functions.

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Supreme court

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The second highest tribunal or legal court in the country.

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Court of appeals

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Mainly receives, reviews, and resolves appeals on decisions of regional trial courts as well as that of the office of the ombudsman in cases wherein one of the parties is not satisfied with the decision.

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Court of appeal

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Focuses on reviewing and resolving appeals on decisions from the commissioner of internal revenue, commissioner of customs, department of finance, department of trade and industry, and other legal courts concerning cases related to tax, tariffs, and other monetary obligations to the government.

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Court of tax appeals

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Court with the jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases involving graft and corruption practices and such other offenses committed by public officers and employees including those in government owned or controlled of corporations, in relation to their office as may be determined by law.

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Sandiganbayan

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By virtue of presidential decree number 1083, this court was created under the administrative supervision of the supreme court for the implementation of the aforementioned decree also known as the code of muslim personal laws. Composed of the district courts equivalent to the regional trial courts, and circuit courts equivalent to the municipal trial courts.

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Shari’a courts

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They mostly handle cases pertaining to family rights, duties and other aspects of the social and business relations of the filipino muslims in Mindanao.

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SDC

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They focus on other violations of pd 1083, all civil actions stipulated in the said decree, as well as disputes in communal properties.

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SCC

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The annual appropriation or budget will be automatically approved and released without debate from the executive or legislative branch.

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Fiscal autonomy

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18
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What are the common adr method?

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Arbitration
Mediation
Early neutral evaluation
Mediation arbitration

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A voluntary dispute resolution in which one or more arbitrators resolve a dispute by rendering an award.

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Arbitration

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A voluntary process in which a mediator facilitates communication and negotiation and assists the parties in reaching a voluntary agreement.

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Mediation

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An adr process wherein the parties and their lawyers are brought together in the pre-trial phase to present summaries of their case and to receive a non-binding assessment by an experienced neutral person.

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Early neutral evaluation

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22
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A two step dispute resolution method involving mediation and then followed by arbitration.

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Mediation arbitration

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23
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This court has the power to appoint the officials of the judiciary.

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Supreme court

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24
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This court has the exclusive power to review cases from regional trial court.

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Court of appeals

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25
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Decisions of the commissioner of internal revenue and issues concerning taxes can be reviewed by this court

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Court of tax appeal

26
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This court provides the process and requirements for the admission in the bar or in the practice of law.

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Supreme court

27
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Cases of officials of the executive branch who violate republic act 3019 are brought to this court.

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Sandiganbayan

28
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Occurs when there is a transfer of authority, responsibility, and resources from the central government to lower government units.

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Decentralization

29
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The argument that it improves the allocation of resources because the government is supposedly closer to the people and, thus, is more responsive to the reality of the communities.

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Allocative efficiency

30
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Perceived that the closer the government is to the people, the more aware and participative the people are to the processes of that government.

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Accountability

31
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Where fewer budgets is wasted and that the people are more willing to purchase the services because it matches their needs.

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Cost recovery

32
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What are the arguments for decentralization?

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Allocative efficiency
Accountability
Cost recovery

33
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What are the characteristics of good governance?

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Participation
Rule of law
Transparency
Responsiveness
Consensus oriented
Equity and inclusiveness
Effectiveness and efficiency
Accountability

34
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What are the three common types of decentralization?

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Deconcentration
Devolution
Delegation

35
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The process by which the agents of central government control are relocated and geographically disperse.

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Deconcentration

36
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Mainly characterized by the transfer of responsibility and decision making process in relation to the management of natural resources.

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Devolution

37
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Focuses on the transfer of responsibilities, for certain or limited function, to other public organizations which are not part of the central government but still answers to it.

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Delegation

38
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What is the lowest level of elected territorial organization within a state?

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Local government

39
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What is the lowest political unit of the state?

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Barangay

40
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The right to vote

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Suffrage

41
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Represents a certain group of people in society ensuring that the rights and advocacies are voiced out directly to the government.

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Political party

42
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The agency that enforces and administers all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of elections in the country.

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Commission on Elections (COMELEC)

43
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Ched

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Commission on Higher Education

44
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the winner is the one with the most votes whether they had the majority or not. 5 out of 100 as long as he has the most votes.

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Plurality Electoral System

45
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the winner must get at least 50% + 1 vote. In case no one is able to reach the cut off, another round will be done.

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Majority Electoral System

46
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the people vote for parties and each party will be given the same or almost the same percentage of positions in the government as the percentage of votes they garnered during the elections.

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Proportional Representation

47
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Group of people that is organized for the purpose of winning government power

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Political party

48
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What are the different party systems?

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  1. One -party system
  2. Two -party system
  3. Multiparty system
49
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There is a monopoly of power.

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One party system

50
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There are two parties going against each other for domination in the government. In some cases, such as in the United States, there are only two parties.

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Two party system

51
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more than two parties compete with almost equal capabilities in affecting and winning in the political competition.

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Multiparty system

52
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Aims to provide more balance in representation for marginalized or minority sectors in the house of representatives, among other functions

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Party- list system

53
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a direct vote by the people on a specific issue, often related to national or constitutional matters, such as changes in territory, sovereignty, or government structure. It is a form of direct democracy where citizens are asked to approve or reject a particular proposal, typically through a “yes” or “no” vote.

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Plebiscite

54
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a direct vote by the people on a proposed law, policy, or constitutional amendment. It allows citizens to approve or reject specific legislative or political issues. The outcome is typically binding, meaning the government is required to implement the decision made by the voters.

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Referendum

55
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a process that allows voters to remove an elected official from office before the end of their term. This can occur through a direct vote by the public, typically initiated by a petition that gathers a required number of signatures. If the vote passes, the official is removed from office and may be replaced by a new election or appointed official.

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Recall

56
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a process that allows citizens to propose new laws, policies, or constitutional amendments, typically by gathering a required number of signatures from eligible voters. Once it has sufficient support, it is put to a vote, allowing the public to approve or reject the proposed measure. This system is a form of direct democracy, enabling citizens to bypass the legislature and directly influence lawmaking.

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Initiative

57
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a political party that operates across an entire country, aiming to represent the interests of the nation as a whole, rather than focusing on specific regional or local concerns.

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National Party

58
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a political party that focuses on representing the interests of a specific group rather than the broader national population. These parties are often organized around a particular issue, profession, or demographic group, such as farmers, workers, religious groups, or ethnic minorities.

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Sectoral party

59
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a group or association that represents the interests, needs, and concerns of a specific sector or group within society. These organizations are typically focused on a particular industry, profession, social issue, or demographic category.

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Sectoral Organization

60
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an alliance or partnership formed between different groups, organizations, or political parties, typically to achieve a common goal or to gain strength in numbers. Often formed in politics, where parties with differing ideologies may come together to form a majority government or support a particular piece of legislation. The term can also be used in business, social movements, or other contexts where collaboration is needed to accomplish objectives.

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Coalition

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