Title: 1 Types Of Elections
Course: Philippines_Political_Structure > Section: Module 7: 1 Types Of Elections

1. Types of Elections

There are several types of elections held in the Philippines, including:

- National Elections: These include elections for the President, Vice President, and members of the Congress (Senators and Representatives).
- Local Elections: Elections for local executives (like Governors, Mayors) and local legislative councils (like Sanggunians).
- Barangay Elections: These are held every three years to elect officials at the barangay level, which is the smallest administrative unit in the Philippines.

2. First-Past-The-Post System