Democratic Interventions

Suffrage

Rina just turned 18 and is excited to participate in the upcoming national elections. She is preparing her valid ID and voter’s registration card. What democratic practice will Rina exercise?

Public assembly and consultation

A group of students organized a peaceful rally to express their stand against tuition fees. They registered with the local government and secured a permit before proceeding. What democratic practice are the students demonstrating?

Majority rule with minority rights

In the student council elections, Miguel won as president with 60% votes. However, the school also made sure to include representatives from the losing side in some decision-making. What democratic principle does this situation highlight?

Plebiscite

The government proposes a constitutional amendment to extend the term of the president. Citizens are asked to vote “YES” or “NO” to approve or reject the proposal. What democratic process is being practiced?

Representative democracy

Congresswoman Santos is elected by the people of her district to create and pass laws on their behalf. What type of democracy is shown here?

Participatory democracy

During EDSA People Power in 1986, millions of Filipinos marched in the streets to protest and remove an abusive president from office. What form of democracy was exercised?

Voting in elections

Jess and her classmates attended a barangay consultation about waste management. Their testimonies were considered in drafting new policies for their community. What type of participation in democracy was practiced?

Promotes equality and opportunities

Mario applies for a government scholarship. Despite coming from a poor family, he is given the same opportunity to apply as other students. Which importance of democracy does this illustrate?

Checks and balances

A mayor appoints only his relatives to key government positions and ignores the needs of ordinary citizens. What democratic safeguard is meant to prevent this abuse?

Consultation and participation

In a classroom, the teacher allows students to vote on who will represent them in the student council. However, Cathy insists that before finalizing the decision, her classmates must first decide through a class motion whether they agree. What democratic value is Cathy modeling?

Freedom and human rights

Carlo wants to start a small business in his community free of government suppression. What importance of democracy allows this?

Ensures stability with transparent leaders

Voters carefully evaluate candidates to ensure that only competent and transparent leaders are elected. Which importance of democracy is reflected?

Public assembly and consultation

Before implementing a new school rule, the principal holds an assembly where students and teachers share their opinions. What democratic practice is being applied?

Majority rule with respect for minority rights

Ella disagreed with the winning candidate during elections but respected the results because the majority supported that candidate. Which principle of democracy does this reflect?

Ousting abusive officials

A politician was removed from office after being proven guilty of corruption. Which importance of democracy is applied?

Participatory

High school students participated in the Sangguniang Kabataan elections and voiced their opinions on youth programs. What type of democracy is this?

Transparency and accountability

A government posts its annual budget report online for everyone to see. Which democratic principle is this?

Participatory (direct) democracy

During a school activity, students directly vote on whether to hold the foundation day indoors or outdoors. What type of democracy is this?

Ensuring equality and opportunities

Two students from different social classes run for student council president. Both are given equal chances to campaign. Which importance of democracy does this show?

Representative democracy

Senators and congressmen debate and vote on new laws on behalf of the people. What system of democracy does this show?