Department of Education Division of Samar District of Daram I BAGACAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Senior High School Department Final Examination in PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE Name: _____________________________
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Multiple Choice Tests Directions: Read Directions: Read and analyze each of the following statements carefully. Each question will have four options as for A, B, C and D options. Write your chosen answer on space provided before the number. ____ 1. The characteristics of a State. State. A. It possess a community of persons more or less numerous. B. It occupies a permanently and definite portion of a territory. C. It is independent of external foreign control. D. It possesses an organized government. a. A, B, and D b. B, C and D c. b. A and B only d. None of the options ____ 2. You can be arrested of crime even when the crime committed committed is not yet a crime during the time of commission. This is known as the Bill of Attainder. a. Both statements are true c. Only the first statement is true b. Both statements are false d. Only the first statement is false ____ 3. The branch of of the government government that establish, enforce and and execute law. a. Legislative branch b. Executive branch c. Judiciary branch d. All of the options ____ 4. The following are are the privileges/power of the President, EXCEPT; EXCEPT; a. Appoint the heads of the different executive departments b. Appoint ambassadors, consuls and public ministers c. Declare Martial Law d. Appoint the Senate President and Speaker of the House ____ 5. The qualification/s of a president. A. Natural born citizen C. At least 35 years old B. Resident of the Philippines for at least 8 years D. Able to read and write E. Must engaged in the practice of law in the Philippines a. A and D b. A, B and D c. A, B, C and D d. None of the options ____ 6. The tenure of office office of the president as prescribed prescribed in 1935 constitution. constitution. a. 6 years, 1 term b. 4 years, 1 term c. 3 years, 3 terms d. None of the options ____ 7. The tenure of office office of the president as prescribed prescribed in 1987 constitution. constitution. a. 6 years, 1 term b. 4 years, 1 term c. 3 years, 3 terms d. None of the options ____ 8. The following are are TRUE concerning concerning the President President of the Philippines, Philippines, EXCEPT; a. The president is the head of State and Head of the Government of the Philippines. b. The president occupies the highest position in the government. c. The president leads both the executive and legislative branch of the government. d. None of the options ____ 9. The branch of of the government government which applies and interprets interprets laws. a. Executive Branch b. Legislative Branch c. Judicial Branch d. None of the options ____ 10. It refers to the courts established established in Islamic region region and provinces. provinces.
a. The assassination of Sen. Ninoy Aquino was the main reason why people power happened b. It was a power struggle between the Marcos boys from the group of Enrile, Ramos and RAM group c. It happened on February 22, 1986 d. It resulted to the establishment of a new constitution ____ 26. The characteristic/s of of the 1987 Constitution A. It is considered as a “Freedom Constitution” B. Formulated a unicameral legislation C. It is composed of 18 articles D. It has a democratic and republican government E. Its establishment marks the 4th Republic of the Philippines a. A, B, C and D b. A and C only c. A, C, D and E d. None of the options ____ 27. What historical event happened on February 25, 1986? a. Corazon Aquino took oath as president c. Both A and B b. The end of Marco’s government d. Establishment of the 1987 Constitution ____ 28. The following statements are TRUE regarding the functions of President under the 1973 Constitution, EXCEPT; a. The president is a symbolic head c. He is elected among the member of National Assembly Assembly b. His term of office is 6 years d. None of the options ____ 29. Since the Philippines was was under Martial Law, the Prime Prime Ministers privileged to exercise executive executive power was overshadowed by the President. Ferdinand Marcos exercised executive, legislative and commander-in-chief commander-in-chief during his administration a. Both statements are true c. Only the first statement is true b. both statements are false d. Only the first statement is false ____ 30. The following are are TRUE concerning concerning the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines, Philippines, EXCEPT; EXCEPT; a. it is also known as Presidential Decree No. 1081 b. it practiced a parliamentary and democratic government c. The Writ of Habeas Corpus was suspended d. it was declared on September 21, 1972 ____ 31. The president who who declared the 5th Martial Law in the Philippines a. Ferdinand Marcos b. Gloria Arroyo c. Rodrigo Duterte d. None of the options ____ 32. A way of changing the constitution wherein it only changes a specific part or provisions of the constitution. a. Revision b. Amendment c. Rigid d. Elastic ____ 33. For a constitution to be revised or amended, the Constitutional Convention Convention must come up with how many votes? a. 2/3 votes b. 50% + 1 c. ¾ votes d. no specific number of votes ____ 34. What is a Constitution? Constitution? A. The supreme law of a country C. It defines the power of the government B. It defines defines the power and rights of citizens citizens D. It has 3 forms or kinds nds a. A and B only b. B, C and D c. A, B and C only d. None of the options ____ 35. Its purpose is to state the reason and purpose purpose of a constitution. constitution. a. Preamble b. Article c. Both A and B d. Constitution ____ 36. In the preamble, supply the missing words; We, the ______ Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and _____ society. a. Sovereign; human b. Free; humane c. free; equal d. None of the options ____37. Article VII; Executive Department: Department: Article 9; _________ a. Citizenship b. Constitutional Commission c. Suffrage d. The Family ____ 38. Freedom of of Expression and Speech Speech can be found found in what article of the 1987 Constitution? Constitution? a. Article II b. Article III c. Article IV d. Article V
a. Sharaya Courts b. Shiri’a Courts c. Shari’a Courts d. None of the options ____ 11. The following are considered as “Special Courts,” EXCEPT; a. Sandiganbayan b. Court of Tax Appeal c. Court of Appeals d. None of the options ____ 12. The Supreme Court of the Philippines is composed of how many Justices? a. 15 Justices including the Chief Justice c. 15 Justices excluding the Chief Justice b. 13 Justices including the Chief Justice d. 16 Justices excluding the Chief Justice ____ 13. It refers as the Court of Last Resort. a. Sandiganbayan b. Ombudsman c. Court of Appeals d. Supreme Court ____ 14. The following are TRUE concerning the Legislative branch of the Philippine government, EXCEPT; a. It is the National legislature of the Philippines. c. It is a bicameral body. b. It is composed of 24 senators and 350 congressmen. d. None of the options ____ 15. The President of the Senate is a title often given to the presiding officer of a Senate. He is elected by 2/3 votes of the entire congress. a. Both statements are TRUE. c. Both statements are FALSE. b. Only the first statement is TRUE. d. Only the first statement is FALSE. ____ 16. The speaker of the House of Representatives is the 3rd highest official in the Philippine government. He is elected by a majority vote of all members of the House of Representatives. a. Both statements are TRUE. c. Both statements are FALSE. b. Only the first statement is TRUE. d. Only the first statement is FALSE. ____ 17. The Powers of the Congress. A. Power of investigation or inquiry in aid of legislation. B. Power to declare the existence of a State of War. C. Power to suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus. D. Fiscal Power E. Treaty-making power a. A, B, C and D b. A, B and D c. C and E only d. None of the options ____ 18. The tenure of office of a Senator. a. 6 years; 2 terms b. 3 years; 3 terms c. 4 years; 2 terms d. None of the options ____ 19. The tenure of office of a member of the House of Representative. a. 6 years; 2 terms b. 3 years; 3 terms c. 4 years; 2 terms d. None of the options ____ 20. The Qualification of a Senator. A. Natural born citizen of the Philippines C. Must be able to read and write B. At least 35 years of age D. Registered voter E. Resident of the Philippines for a period of not less than 2 years a. A, B and E b. A, B, D and E c. A, B and C d. None of the options ____ 21. The Qualification of a member of the House of Representative. A. Natural born citizen of the Philippines C. Must be able to read and write B. At least 35 years of age D. Registered voter E. Resident of the Philippines for a period of not less than 2 years a. A, B and E b. A, B, D and E c. A, B and C d. None of the options ____ 22. It refers to a list or statement of individual liberties. a. Bill of Rights b. Bill of Liberties c. All of the options d. None of the options ____ 23. Article III of the 1987 Constitution possess how many sections? a. More than the number of sections in Article II c. Less than the number of sections in Art. II b. It has an equal number of sections in Art. II d. None of the options ____ 24. It is the possible maximum rendition of lower court decision. a. 2 months b. 3 months c. 4 months d. 5 months ____ 25. The following statements are TRUE regarding the EDSA People Power I, EXCEPT;
____ 39. The following are requisites for a valid arrest, EXCEPT; a. No violence or unnecessary force shall be used b. The person shall NOT be subjected to greater restraint than his expected detention c. The officer executing the warrant should deliver him to the nearest police station. d. The warrant of arrest shall be executed within 15 days from its receipts. ____ 40. The following are non-bailable offenses, except; a. Homicide b. Murder c. Arson d. Treason ____ 41. Which of the following is NOT a power of the president? a. Military Power b. Pardoning Power c. Impeachment Power d. Treaty-Making Power ____ 42. If the president had served for less than 4 years, he/she is still entitle for re-election. a. The statement is true c. The statement has no definite answer b. The statement is false d. The statement is both true and false ____ 43. When is the term of office of the president begun? a. June 30 b. June 31 c. July 30 d. July 31 ____ 44. It is called by the President for congress to tackle very important legislation, which are left unfinished by Congress. a. Joint Session b. Regular session c. Special session d. None of the options ____ 45. The following is TRUE concerning the function of Prime Minister based on 1973 constitution, except; a. He exercised executive power c. Elected among the members of the National Assembly b. He headed the cabinet d. He is the head of state ____ 46. Which of the following is NOT a qualification of the Members of the Supreme Court? a. Must be a natural born citizen c. Has a term limit of 6 years b. Must be 40 years old d. Have been for at least 15 years experienced as a judge ____ 47. Power/s of the Supreme Court A. Exclusive power to pass judgement C. Power to assign judges B. Rule-Making power D. Power to overrule lower courts’ decision E. Amnesty Power a. A and C only b. A, B and D c. C, D and E d. None of the options ____ 48. Which of the following is true regarding the Supreme Court of the Philippines? a. It is composed of 16 Supreme Court justices c. It has a treaty-making power b. All justices are appointed by the president d. None of the options ____ 49. This commission is vested by the constitution with the power to approve or disapprove appointments made by the president. a. Commission on Election c. Commission on Appointing Officers b. Election Tribunal d. Commission on Appointment ____ 50. A senator is elected every 6 years with 3 terms. To be a congressman, you must be at least 25 years old on Election Day. a. Both statements are true c. Only the first statement is true b. both statements are false d. Only the first statement is false. Bonus +5: Answer the following; write your answer inside the box. What 3 things do you love about the subject? What 3 things do you hate about the subject? 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3.
