Finals Flashcards
It is the human right to vote
Suffrage
Suffrage for the Philippines is indicated in three documents:
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR); the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights; Philippine Constitution
Qualifications for a voter:
- Citizens of the Philippines
- 18 years old and above
- A resident of the Philippines for one year and in the city wherein he proposes to vote for at least six months before the election
- Those not disqualified by law
What is needed for overseas voters
Affidavit of intent to resume residence in the Philippines
When did Ferdinand Marcos declare Martial Law?
1972
What became the admin party during the martial law?
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
When was Ninoy Aquino assasinated?
1983
When was the EDSA revolution?
1986
True or false: Fidel Ramos won as President on 1992 under the 1987 constitution
True
When was Erap impeached
2000
What is EDSA Dos and when did it happen
To oust Erap, Gloria became the new president; 2001
Disqualifications for voting:
- Person imprisoned for more than one year
- Crime against national security
- Insane or incompetent person
Law that calls for an automated election system
Republic Act 8436 or Election modernization Act of 1997`
Through __ the people approve or reject the call for a constitutional convention to propose changes to the constitution.
plebiscites
What law allows qualified Filipinos abroad to vote in national elections in the Philippines?
Absentee voting system
It is the process of generating and sustaining the active and coordinated participation of all sectors to facilitate the improvement of the situation of children, women, and other vulnerable and marginalized groups
Social mobilization
This refers to the satisfaction of immediate and basic needs for disaster survivors
Disaster relief
What are the basic needs of human?
Food, clothing, shelter, medical care, emotional security