nstp | mod1 topic 3: voters' education

suffrage

the human right to vote which in the Philippines is embodied in three documents namely Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and 1987 Philippine Constitution

1. Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)

2. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

3. 1987 Philippine Constitution

These documents call for universality of the right; equality in access to public service and secrecy of voters

suffrage

defined as a right and obligation to vote of qualified citizens in the election of certain national and local officers of the government and in the decision of public questions submitted to the people

suffrage

includes election, plebiscite, referendum, initiative and recall

suffrage

privilege and right given to every Filipino citizen

suffrage

a responsibility that every Filipino is expected to fulfill in earnest

1. Citizens of the Philippines

2. 18 years old and above on the day of the elections

3. A resident of the Philippines for one year and in the city or municipality wherein he proposes to vote for at least six months before the election

4. Those not disqualified by law

Who are qualified to vote in the Philippine elections?

Republic Act 9189 or the Overseas Absentee Voting Law

__________ provides for a system, which allows qualified Filipinos abroad to vote in national elections in the Philippines

1. Any person who has been sentenced by final judgment to suffer imprisonment for not less than one year. However, he/she may reacquire the right to vote upon expiration of five years after service of sentence.

2. Any person who has been adjudged by final judgment by competent court or tribunal of having committed any crime involving disloyalty to the duly constituted government such as rebellion, sedition, violation of the anti-subversion and firearms laws, or any crime against national security, unless restored to his full civil and political rights in accordance with law: Provided, that he shall regain his right to vote automatically upon expiration of five years after service of sentence.

3. Insane or incompetent persons as declared by competent authority

Who are disqualified to vote in the Philippine elections?

Republic Act 8436 or the Election Modernization Act of 1997

________ calls for the use of automated election system in the country as early as the May 1998 elections

Republic Act 8436 or the Election Modernization Act of 1997

This system will make use of appropriate technology for voting and electronic devices to count and canvass votes

May 1998 elections

Republic Act 8436 or the Election Modernization Act of 1997 calls for the use of automated election system in the country as early as the _____

2010

Automated election had its debut in the Philippines in ___