VOTER’S EDUCATION Flashcards

1
Q

is the means by which the people
choose their officials for definite and fixed
periods

A

Election

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2
Q

It is a democratic process that
allows the public to have a say in who
governs them, ensuring that leaders are
selected based on popular choice.

A

Election

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3
Q

3 Types of Electoral Exercises

A

Regular Election
Special Elections
Other Electoral Exercises

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4
Q

5 types of regular elections

A

National Elections
Local Elections
Barangay Elections
ARMM Elections
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections

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5
Q

Elections held to
select national-level officials like the
President, Vice President, and Senators.

A

National Elections:

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6
Q

Elections for provincial,
city, and municipal positions such as
Governors, Mayors, and Councilors.

A

Local Elections:

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7
Q

Held to elect
Barangay Captains and Councilors.

A

Barangay Elections

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8
Q

Specific to the
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.

A

ARMM Elections

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9
Q

Elections for youth council
representatives.

A

Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections:

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10
Q

Held outside the regular schedule due
to unforeseen circumstances, such as
the death or resignation of an
incumbent official.

A

Special Elections

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11
Q

4 Other Electoral Exercises

A

Plebiscite
Referendum
Initiative
Recall

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12
Q

A direct vote by the people
on a specific issue, often related to
changes in local government units or
constitutional amendments.

A

Plebiscite

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13
Q

A process where voters
approve or reject specific legislation.

A

Referendum

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14
Q

Allows voters to propose new
laws or amendments to existing laws.

A

Initiative:

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15
Q

A procedure that allows citizens
to remove an elected official from
office before their term ends.

A

Recall:

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16
Q

Every 2nd Monday of
May.

A

National and Local Elections:

17
Q

Every 6 years.

A

President and Vice-President:

18
Q

Every 3 years.

A

Senators, Congressmen, Provincial, City, and
Municipal Officials:

19
Q

Every last Monday of
October, every 3 years.

A

Barangay and SK Officials:

20
Q

Held every 3 years since March
1993.

A

ARMM Elections:

21
Q

is the act of accomplishing and filing a
sworn application by a qualified voter.

A

Registration

22
Q

It is a
prerequisite to being eligible to vote in elections.

A

Registration

23
Q

Importance of Registration:

A

It gives citizens the opportunity to choose their
leaders.

Like text voting, it ensures that everyone’s voice is
heard and counted.

24
Q

A process where the voter’s fingerprints are
captured electronically, ensuring that the identity of
the voter is validated at no expense.

A

validation of registration

25
Q

Where to Register:

A

COMELEC Office.

26
Q

Where to Validate registration:

A

Barangay Office.

27
Q

issues involved during election

A

Voting by Popularity:

Vote-Buying:

28
Q

it is when voters choose
candidates based on their popularity
rather than their qualifications or
platform

A

Voting by Popularity

29
Q

Instances where candidates
or their supporters offer money or goods
in exchange for votes.

A

Vote-Buying