NSTP

Question 1

Suffrage is the right to vote or the exercising of that right

Answer 1

Andrew Heywood, Politics (second edition)

Question 2

Right of Suffrage which similarly mandate (1)______________________, (2)___________________________, and (3)_______________________________

Answer 2

1.) Universality of the Right
2.) Equality in access to public service
3.) Secrecy of Votes

Question 3

UDHR

Answer 3

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Question 4

Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives

Answer 4

UDHR Section 1

Question 5

Everyone has the right to equal access to public service in his country

Answer 5

UDHR Section 2

Question 6

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

Answer 6

UDHR Section 3

Question 7

ICCPR

Answer 7

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

Question 8

To take part in the conduct of public affairs, directly or through freely chosen representatives

Answer 8

ICCPR Section 1

Question 9

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

Answer 9

ICCPR Section 2

Question 10

To have access, on general terms of equality, to public service in his country

Answer 10

ICCPR Section 3

Question 11

Every Citizen shall have the right and the opportunity, without any distinctions mentioned in Article 2 and without unreasonable restrictions

Answer 11

ICCPR

Question 12

Suffrage may be exercised by all citizens of the Philippines, not otherwise disqualified by law

Answer 12

Article 4, Section 1

Question 13

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.

Answer 13

Article 4, Section 2

Question 14

A system of election was first practiced in the Philippines during the __________________ and ______________________

Answer 14

Spanish and American Colonial Period

Question 15

Voting in the past was mostly limited to ______________, _____________, and _________________

Answer 15

Male, Educated, and Landed Voters

Question 16

When did President Manuel L. Quezon signed the law allowing women to vote

Answer 16

September 17, 1937

Question 17

What Act granted women the right of suffrage

Answer 17

Act 4112

Question 18

__________________ guarantees us that we are a sovereign people, from where all government authority derives.

Answer 18

The Constitution

Question 19

Guiding Vision and Action Points for Citizen Voters

Answer 19

1. Government
2. Leaders
3. Citizen Voters

Question 20

> 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.

Answer 20

Government

Question 21

> 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

Answer 21

Leaders

Question 22

> 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

Answer 22

Citizen Voters

Question 23

Action Points

Answer 23

> Pre-Elections
During Elections
Post-Elections

Question 24

Qualifications of a Voter

Answer 24

> 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

Question 25

> 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

Answer 25

Pre-Elections

Question 26

> 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

Answer 26

During Elections

Question 27

> 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.

Answer 27

Post-Elections

Question 28

Basic Guide to Voter’s Registration

Answer 28

> 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