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    The document discusses elections and political parties in the Philippines. It provides background on the country's first election, which was not actually to choose a national leader but rather to elect a leader for the rebellion against Spain. It describes the electoral system, noting that the president, vice president and senators are elected to six-year terms while lower offices are three-year terms. It also outlines the qualifications to vote in elections. Finally, it discusses political parties in the Philippines, noting they are diverse but many lack true grassroots membership and instead represent political figures. It defines characteristics of political parties and discusses party membership.

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    The document discusses elections and political parties in the Philippines. It provides background on the country's first election, which was not actually to choose a national leader but rather to elect a leader for the rebellion against Spain. It describes the electoral system, noting that the president, vice president and senators are elected to six-year terms while lower offices are three-year terms. It also outlines the qualifications to vote in elections. Finally, it discusses political parties in the Philippines, noting they are diverse but many lack true grassroots membership and instead represent political figures. It defines characteristics of political parties and discusses party membership.

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    The document discusses elections and political parties in the Philippines. It provides background on the country's first election, which was not actually to choose a national leader but rather to elect a leader for the rebellion against Spain. It describes the electoral system, noting that the president, vice president and senators are elected to six-year terms while lower offices are three-year terms. It also outlines the qualifications to vote in elections. Finally, it discusses political parties in the Philippines, noting they are diverse but many lack true grassroots membership and instead represent political figures. It defines characteristics of political parties and discusses party membership.

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    Politics and Governance

    Peejay Babao ‣ Kimverly Torres


    Elections 1.
    Parties and Party System
    2. Civil Society and Social Movement

    The Role of Church and Religion


    3.
    Extras: Peejay’s song and TASK SHEET
    4.
    Elections 1.
    What is Election ?
    Election is the means by
    which the people choose
    their officials for definite
    and fixed periods.
    History
    That first election was
    exercised not to choose a
    leader to lead a nation but to
    lead the rebellion against
    Spain because during that
    time,
    the revolucionarios were
    divided into two factions:
    the Mágdalo, led by Significantly, our country’s first president,
    Aguinaldo and his cousin Emilio Aguinaldo, was not elected by the
    Baldomero Aguinaldo, and; Filipino people. He was elected by his
    theMagdiwang, led by
    Katipunan comrades and fellow
    Mariano Álvarez.
    Freemasons.
    The Electoral System
    •Executive and senators elected at large.

    •Existence of legislative districts and local


    government units.

    •Electorate: duly registered citizens 18 years


    of age and above.
    The Electoral System
    The elections in the Philippines have several types.
    The president, vice-president, and the senators are elected
    for a six-year term, while the members of the House of
    Representatives, governors, vice-governors, provincial
    board members, mayors, vice-mayors, city/municipal
    councilors, barangay officials are elected to serve for a
    three-year term.
    Qualifications
    Every citizen 18 years old or above on Election Day, is a
    resident of the Philippines for at least a year and for at least six
    months on the place he is registering, and is not otherwise
    disqualified by law, may vote. In order to actually vote, a
    citizen has to register. The COMELEC has a registration period
    for several months prior to the election. Those who are not
    registered will not appear on the voters' list and is ineligible to
    vote despite being qualified to do so.
    2.
    Parties and Party System
    Civil Society and Social Movement
    political
    parties
    Political parties in the Philippines are of
    diverse ideologies and are plentiful in
    number. Most of these parties do not have
    actual grassroots membership among
    ordinary voters but rather that of political
    figures and leaders.
    What is a Political Party?

    A group of people that is organized for


    the purpose of winning government
    power, by electoral or other means.
    CHARACTERISTICS OF A
    POLITICAL PARTY:

    1. Has an organized structure with lines of authority


    and power distribution.
    2. Seek to attract popular support in the form of votes.
    3. Seeks political power directly thru electoral method
    4. Prepared to support a candidate and fight for
    victory in an election. (to gain power)
    PARTY MEMBERSHIP

    1. For patronage
    2. To get special treatment from the government
    3. To enhance their own career
    4. Economic benefit
    5. Personal gratification
    6. To have and to use an influence on the others
    7. Ideological fulfillment
    non-
    mainstream

    mainstream 13
    Linked to political and economic elites

    Linked to civil society and grassroots

    14
    Politics and Governance
    Thank you!

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