Thesis

The May 2010 National Elections: An Assessment on the First National Automated Elections in the Philippines

Undergraduate Thesis Proposal Submtted to the Faculty of the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities College of Arts and Sciences Cavite State University, Indang Cavite

In partial fulfilment of the Requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science

Amangan, Hyun Jae E. October 20, 2010

The May 2010 National Elections: An Assessment on the First National Automated Elections in the Philippines

Amangan, Hyun Jae E.

A Thesis proposal presented to the faculty of the Departmend of Social Sciences and Humanities, College of Arts and Sciences, Cavite State University, Indang, Cavite in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. With Contribution no. _______________. Prepared under the supervision of Dr. Cristina M. Signo. CHAPTER 1

Introduction

The concept of elections and suffrage are one of the fundamental principles in every democratic nation in the world. From the time of the ancient Greeks, people have fought tyranny for the right to choose their own leaders. The concept of a free and fair election thus made democracy one of the most powerful political philosophies in the world today.

In the international sphere, there is no specific and standard definition of what free and fair democratic election meant. The International Law by necessary implications is only trying to lay down a guide and qualities of what a free and fair democratic election should be and what it should not be, the other aspect International Law tries to emphasize is the relevance and legality in the right to democracy under Customary International Law.

According to Article 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives. Everyone has the right of equal access to public service in his...