Political Transitions And Authoritarianism In The Philippines And Thailand Practice Tests

Question 1

Which political vehicle did Ferdinand Marcos utilize to maintain an electoral veneer of legitimacy, similar to the role of Golkar in Indonesia?

Accepted Answer

Kilusang Bagong Lipunan

Answer

Nationalist Party

Answer

Liberal Party

Answer

New People's Army

Question 2

The 1973 Constitution in the Philippines was used by Ferdinand Marcos to transition the government into a parliamentary system, effectively bypassing previous presidential term limits.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 3

Which of the following individuals were identified as cronies who received monopolies in key industries under the Marcos regime?

Answer

Eduardo Cojuangco

Answer

Roberto Benedicto

Answer

Juan Ponce Enrile

Answer

Fidel Ramos

Question 4

What specific 1983 event served as the primary catalyst for mass anti-regime sentiment that eventually led to the 1986 EDSA Revolution?

Accepted Answer

The assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.

Question 5

What was the primary justification cited by the Thai military for the 1947 coup?

Accepted Answer

To uphold the honour of the army

Answer

To establish a communist state

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To immediately restore full democracy

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To dissolve the monarchy

Question 6

Sarit Thanarat's regime in Thailand was built upon which three pillars?

Accepted Answer

King, Religion, and Nation

Answer

Military, Industry, and Agriculture

Answer

Constitution, Democracy, and Equality

Answer

Tradition, Modernity, and Globalism

Question 7

Which religious leader played a pivotal role in mobilizing the public against the Marcos regime during the 1986 EDSA Revolution?

Accepted Answer

Cardinal Jaime Sin

Question 8

Which 1973 constitutional change did Ferdinand Marcos utilize to bypass term limits and consolidate executive power?

Accepted Answer

The shift to a parliamentary system

Answer

The declaration of a republic

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The establishment of a federal state

Answer

The dissolution of the Supreme Court

Question 9

Which of the following individuals were identified as cronies who benefited from monopolies in key industries under the Marcos regime?

Answer

Eduardo Cojuangco

Answer

Roberto Benedicto

Answer

Juan Ponce Enrile

Answer

Fidel Ramos

Question 10

The 1983 assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr. served as a major catalyst for the decline of the Marcos regime.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 11

What was the name of the electoral vehicle used by Ferdinand Marcos to maintain a veneer of democratic legitimacy, similar to Suharto’s Golkar?

Accepted Answer

Kilusang Bagong Lipunan

Question 12

What was the primary outcome of the 1973 student-led uprising in Thailand?

Accepted Answer

The resignation of Thanom and Praphas

Answer

The establishment of a communist state

Answer

The immediate abolition of the monarchy

Answer

The permanent end of military influence

Question 13

Which Thai leader was responsible for the period of 'managed democracy' during the 1980s where the military shared power with political parties?

Accepted Answer

General Prem Tinsulanonda

Answer

Thanom Kittikachorn

Answer

Praphas Charusathien

Answer

King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Question 14

What is the common name for the 1992 protests in Thailand that eventually led to a transition to civilian-led democratic governance?

Accepted Answer

Black May

Question 15

Which political phenomenon continued to characterize the Philippine political landscape despite the democratic restoration under the 1987 Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The dominance of political dynasties and patron-client networks

Answer

The complete eradication of military influence in government

Answer

The successful implementation of comprehensive land reform

Answer

The total elimination of money politics in legislative elections

Question 16

The impeachment trial of Joseph Estrada was a primary factor that led to the EDSA II uprising.

Accepted Answer

True

Answer

False

Question 17

What was the primary objective of the student-led uprising in Thailand in 1973?

Accepted Answer

To end the military monopolization of power

Question 18

Which of the following were characteristics of the period of 'managed democracy' in Thailand under General Prem Tinsulanonda?

Answer

Power-sharing between the military and political parties

Answer

A period of relative stability before the 1991 coup

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The total withdrawal of the military from all political affairs

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The immediate establishment of a communist government

Question 19

What event is famously known as 'Black May' in the context of Thai political history?

Accepted Answer

The 1992 protests against the military-led government

Answer

The 1973 student uprising

Answer

The 1991 military coup

Answer

The resignation of King Bhumibol

Question 20

Which Philippine president was known for using 'pork-barrelling' to secure legislative support for his economic revitalization programs?

Accepted Answer

Fidel Ramos

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