VOTER’S EDUCATION Flashcards
is the means by which the people
choose their officials for definite and fixed
periods
Election
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.
Election
3 Types of Electoral Exercises
Regular Election
Special Elections
Other Electoral Exercises
5 types of regular elections
National Elections
Local Elections
Barangay Elections
ARMM Elections
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections
Elections held to
select national-level officials like the
President, Vice President, and Senators.
National Elections:
Elections for provincial,
city, and municipal positions such as
Governors, Mayors, and Councilors.
Local Elections:
Held to elect
Barangay Captains and Councilors.
Barangay Elections
Specific to the
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
ARMM Elections
Elections for youth council
representatives.
Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) Elections:
Held outside the regular schedule due
to unforeseen circumstances, such as
the death or resignation of an
incumbent official.
Special Elections
4 Other Electoral Exercises
Plebiscite
Referendum
Initiative
Recall
A direct vote by the people
on a specific issue, often related to
changes in local government units or
constitutional amendments.
Plebiscite
A process where voters
approve or reject specific legislation.
Referendum
Allows voters to propose new
laws or amendments to existing laws.
Initiative:
A procedure that allows citizens
to remove an elected official from
office before their term ends.
Recall:
Every 2nd Monday of
May.
National and Local Elections:
Every 6 years.
President and Vice-President:
Every 3 years.
Senators, Congressmen, Provincial, City, and
Municipal Officials:
Every last Monday of
October, every 3 years.
Barangay and SK Officials:
Held every 3 years since March
1993.
ARMM Elections:
is the act of accomplishing and filing a
sworn application by a qualified voter.
Registration
It is a
prerequisite to being eligible to vote in elections.
Registration
Importance of Registration:
It gives citizens the opportunity to choose their
leaders.
Like text voting, it ensures that everyone’s voice is
heard and counted.
A process where the voter’s fingerprints are
captured electronically, ensuring that the identity of
the voter is validated at no expense.
validation of registration
Where to Register:
COMELEC Office.
Where to Validate registration:
Barangay Office.
issues involved during election
Voting by Popularity:
Vote-Buying:
it is when voters choose
candidates based on their popularity
rather than their qualifications or
platform
Voting by Popularity
Instances where candidates
or their supporters offer money or goods
in exchange for votes.
Vote-Buying
