NSTP Flashcards
Suffrage is the right to vote or the exercising of that right
Andrew Heywood, Politics (second edition)
Right of Suffrage which similarly mandate (1)______________________, (2)___________________________, and (3)_______________________________
1.) Universality of the Right
2.) Equality in access to public service
3.) Secrecy of Votes
UDHR
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives
UDHR Section 1
Everyone has the right to equal access to public service in his country
UDHR Section 2
The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of the government; this will shall be expressed in periodic and genuine elections, which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret vote or by equivalent free voting procedures
UDHR Section 3
ICCPR
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
To take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives
ICCPR Section 1
To vote and to be elected at genuine periodic elections which shall be by universal and equal suffrage and shall be held by secret ballot, guaranteeing the free expression of the will of the electors
ICCPR Section 2
To have access, on general terms of equality, to public service in his country
ICCPR Section 3
Every Citizen shall have the right and the opportunity, without any distinctions mentioned in Article 2 and without unreasonable restrictions
ICCPR
Suffrage may be exercised by all citizens of the Philippines, not otherwise disqualified by law
Article 4, Section 1
The Congress shall provide a system for securing the secrecy and sanctity of the ballot as well as a system for absentee voting by qualified Filipinos abroad. The Congress shall also design a procedure for the disabled and the illiterates to vote without the assistance of other persons. Until then, they shall be allowed to vote under existing laws and such rules as the Commission on Elections may promulgate to protect the secrecy of the ballot.
Article 4, Section 2
A system of election was first practiced in the Philippines during the __________________ and ______________________
Spanish and American Colonial Period
Voting in the past was mostly limited to ______________, _____________, and _________________
Male, Educated, and Landed Voters
When did President Manuel L. Quezon signed the law allowing women to vote
September 17, 1937
What Act granted women the right of suffrage
Act 4112
__________________ guarantees us that we are a sovereign people, from where all government authority derives.
The Constitution
Guiding Vision and Action Points for Citizen Voters
- Government
- Leaders
- Citizen Voters
> Advancing democratization and good governance
Making available a meaningful and accessible election process
Maximizing the benefits of democratic mechanisms for the interest and welfare of all sectors of society, particularly the marginalized and underrepresented sectors.
Ensuring that the government agenda and programs of action are genuinely reflective of people’s agenda
Advocating new politics and new kind of leaders that engage the participation of citizen voters in running the affairs of the government.
Government
> Capitalizing on the program of action and public service rather than on popularity in winning elections
Promoting the envisioned government and engaging the citizen’s stake in governance
Leaders
> Exercising the right to vote and the duty of guarding the integrity of vote itself from any fraudulent maneuvering
Using conscience in choosing the right leaders
Safeguarding and defending the democratic mechanisms and institutions
Citizen Voters
Action Points
> Pre-Elections
During Elections
Post-Elections
Qualifications of a Voter
> At least 18 years old on or before the elections
Philippine resident at least one (1) year before election day
15-17 years old may register for SK elections
Barangay resident at least six (6) months before SK elections
> Register during the period allotted for voter registration
Be informed of the issues, platform, and personalities of the political candidate
Specific guidelines in choosing government leaders in terms of the candidates’ social affiliations and interests, competence, lifestyle, performance records
Conduct, participate in public debates that would inform citizens and gain the commitment of the candidates to integrate, foremost, the interests and welfare of the citizens in their program of government. This process can be used to remind and hold the elected leaders accountable to the promises made during the campaign
Pre-Elections
> Vote according to your “informed Conscience”
Active vigilance by protecting the integrity of your own vote from any undue influence, volunteering in organizations that work for clean and peaceful elections, watching out for instances of cheating in the elections, and informing the rest of the electorate of such activities
During Elections
> Practice continued vigilance, and participate in governance
Be vigilant in the counting and canvassing of votes
Another arena of participation is open to the citizen voter once the candidates they have voted for assume office
Participate in local governance through development planning in the barangay level, consultations and public hearings, representation in local special bodies.
Post-Elections
Basic Guide to Voter’s Registration
> Check if you are eligible
Make sure you have a VALID ID, and a photocopy of your ID
Find your local COMELEC Office and book an appointment
Go to your COMELEC Office and complete the registration process
