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  1. Card 1

    What is the primary characteristic of a democracy?

    In a democracy, the people rule through elections, allowing citizens to choose their representatives and participate in governance.

  2. Card 2

    How does an absolute monarchy differ from a constitutional monarchy?

    In an absolute monarchy, the monarch holds almost unlimited power, whereas in a constitutional monarchy, the monarch's power is limited by a constitution.

  3. Card 3

    Explain the concept of an oligarchy.

    An oligarchy is a form of government characterized by rule by a few individuals or a small group, typically distinguished by royalty, wealth, family ties, military control, or religious hegemony.

  4. Card 4

    What form of government is characterized by leadership based on merit?

    Meritocracy is a system where leadership and power are based on an individual's demonstrated merit, abilities, and achievements.

  5. Card 5

    What are the key differences between a unitary and a federal distribution of power?

    In a unitary system, the national government holds primary power, while in a federal system, power is shared between the national and state governments.

  6. Card 6

    Describe the executive-legislative relationship in a presidential system.

    In a presidential system, the executive and legislative branches of government are separate, with distinct powers and responsibilities.

  7. Card 7

    What are the main functions of the Constitution?

    The Constitution serves as the supreme law of the land, creates the government, limits its powers, and protects the rights of the people.

  8. Card 8

    What are the three branches of government and their respective roles?

    The three branches are the Legislative, which makes laws; the Executive, which enforces laws; and the Judicial, which interprets laws.

  9. Card 9

    What does Article I of the Philippine Constitution cover?

    Article I of the Philippine Constitution defines the National Territory, encompassing the Philippine Archipelago, its islands and waters, territorial sea, seabed, subsoil, insular shelves, other submarine areas, and airspace.

  10. Card 10

    According to Article II of the Constitution, what is the supreme civilian authority's relationship with the military?

    Article II declares that civilian authority is supreme over the military, emphasizing the principle of civilian control over armed forces.

  11. Card 11

    Which article of the Philippine Constitution outlines the Declaration of Principles and State Policies?

    Article II of the Philippine Constitution is dedicated to the Declaration of Principles and State Policies, which includes provisions like the democratic and republican nature of the state, renunciation of war, and separation of Church and State.

  12. Card 12

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Philippines' form of government?

    B

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