Quiz: Elections and Political Parties in the Philippines
Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question.
1. What is the primary role of elections in the Philippines?
A. To allocate government resources C. To ensure the dominance of political dynasties
B. To provide political legitimacy D. To maintain military control
2. Which system is used to elect the President in the Philippines?
A. Proportional representation C. Ranked-choice voting
B. Plurality voting system D. Mixed-member proportional
3. How often are national and local elections held in the Philippines?
A. Every 4 years C. Every 3 years
B. Every 5 years D. Every 6 years
4. What is the purpose of the party-list system in the Philippines?
A. To reduce political corruption C. To eliminate political dynasties
B. To represent marginalized sectors D. To encourage voter turnout
5. What is a common criticism of political parties in the Philippines?
A. They are overly ideological C. They lack institutionalization and consistency
B. They are too focused on rural areas D. They prioritize marginalized groups
6. Which government body oversees elections in the Philippines?
A. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) C. Office of the Ombudsman
B. Commission on Elections (COMELEC) D. Supreme Court
7. What is a political dynasty?
A. A group of ideologically consistent parties C. A coalition of party-list groups
B. A family dominating political power across generations D. A policy-making organization
8. What is a significant challenge faced during Philippine elections?
A. Low voter turnout C. Vote-buying and electoral fraud
B. Lack of election materials D. Absence of political parties
9. What is prohibited for the President of the Philippines after serving one term?
A. Running for Vice President C. Re-election
B. Running for Senate D. Running for local office
10. How does the personality-based politics affect Philippine democracy?
A. It strengthens party platforms C. It undermines policy-driven leadership
B. It focuses on individual qualifications D. It eliminates political dynasties
11. Which electoral reform aims to improve transparency in the Philippine elections?
A. Manual voting system C. Lengthening election periods
B. Automation of elections D. Reducing the voting age
12. What is a key feature of the Philippine representative democracy?
A. Direct voting for all government positions C. Military appointments for political roles
B. Peaceful transitions of power through elections D. Governance by non-political organizations
13. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Philippine political parties?
A. Fluid alliances C. Personality-driven politics
B. Strong ideological platforms D. Lack of institutionalization
14. What reform is proposed to address political dynasties?
A. Limiting campaign periods C. Lowering the age requirement for candidates
B. Implementing stricter anti-dynasty laws D. Allowing re-election of presidents
15. Why are political parties considered weak in the Philippines?
A. Lack of government funding C. Absence of consistent ideologies and platforms
B. Over-dependence on marginalized groups D. Too many elections per year
