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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

Philippine Politics & Governance
2nd QUARTER EXAMINATION

Name: _______________________________________________Section: ______ Date: ____________ Score: _______

S.Teacher: _______________________Proctor: ________________________Permit Number: ___________________

GENERAL INSTRUCTION:
 Strictly NO ERASURE, NO CORRECTION PEN and ALTERATION
 Erasures means wrong
 Use black-ink pen only
Use your booklet in answering; do not write anything in the test paper.

Multiple Choice Tests

Directions: Read and analyze each of the following statements carefully. Each question will have four options
as for A, B, C and D options. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

____ 1. The characteristics of a 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 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 the government that establish, enforce and execute law.

a. Legislative branch b. Executive branch c. Judiciary branch d. All of the options

____ 4. The following are the privileges/power of the President, 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

B. At least 35 years old
C. 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 of the president as prescribed in 1935 constitution.

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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 of the president as prescribed in 1987 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 TRUE concerning the President of the 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 the government which applies and interprets laws.

a. Executive Branch b. Legislative Branch c. Judicial Branch d. None of the options

____ 10. It refers to the courts established in Islamic region and provinces.

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
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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 termsb. 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 termsb. 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

B. Must be able to read and write
C. 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

B. Must be able to read and write
C. 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;

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 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
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____ 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

b. He is elected among the member of National Assembly
c. His term of office is 6 years
d. None of the options

____ 29. Since the Philippines was under Martial Law, the Prime Ministers privileged to exercise executive
power was overshadowed by the President. Ferdinand Marcos exercised executive, legislative and
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 TRUE concerning the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines, 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 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 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?

A. The supreme law of a country

B. It defines the power of the government
C. It defines the power and rights of citizens
D. It has 3 forms or kinds
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 of a 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.
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a. Sovereign; human b. Free; humane c. free; equal d. None of the options

____37. Article VII; Executive Department: Article 9; _________

a. Citizenship b. Constitutional Commission c. Suffrage d. The Family

____ 38. Freedom of Expression and Speech can be found in what article of the 1987 Constitution?

a. Article II b. Article III c. Article IV d. Article V

____ 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

b. Elected among the members of the National Assembly
c. 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

B. Power to assign judges
C. Rule-Making power
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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.

51. What are the 3 main branches of the Government of the Philippines?

a. Senate, Supreme Court, Congress

b. Presidential, Unicameral- Parliamentary, Bicameral-Parliamentary
c. Legislative, Executive, Judicial
d. The Legislature, The Senate, The Supreme Court

52. The Supreme Court shall be composed of a Chief Justice and how many Associates Justices?

a. 12
b. 13
c. 14
d. 15

53. The Commander-in-Chief of all armed forces of the Philippines this 2019 is _________.

a. Air Force Commanding General Jeffrey Delgado

b. President Duterte
c. Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
d. AFP Chief Lieutenant Gen. Emmanuel Bautista

54. The legislative power shall be vested in the _________ which shall consist of a Senate and a House of
Representatives.

a. Congress of the Philippines

b. House of Ombudsman
c. The Supreme Court
d. Bureau of Internal Revenue

55. The Senate shall be composed of how many senators elected at large by voters of the Philippines?

a. 21
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b. 22
c. 23
d. 24

56. The following shall be exempted from taxation except:

a. Lands and buildings

b. Churches and convents
c. Charitable institutions
d. Non-profit cemeteries

57. The Congress, by a vote of ____ of both Houses in joint session assembled, voting separately, shall have
the sole power to declare a state of war.

a. Two-thirds
b. One-half
c. Three quarters
d. Minority

58. It states that “no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor
any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.”

a. Article VI
b. Bill of Rights
c. Republic Act
d. Court Order

60. All of the following is TRUE except:

a. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself

b. No person shall be imprisoned for non-payment of debt or poll tax.
c. No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall not be enacted.
d. No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and aspirations.

61. The following are citizens of the Philippines except:

a. Those fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines

b. Those who are born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon
reaching the age of majority
c. Those who are naturalized citizens of the Philippines in accordance with law.
d. All of the above are true.

62. It is the right and obligation by all citizens, who are at least 18 years of age, and qualified by law, to vote
in the election of national and local officials of the government without literacy,, property, or other
substantive requirement.

a. Suffrage
b. Election
c. Voting power
d. Civil Right
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63. The three inherent powers of the state are the following except one:

a. Police Power
b. Power of Eminent Domain
c. Power of Taxation
d. Power to Impeach

64. It is the power of the State to promote public welfare by restraining the use of both liberty and property
of all people.

a. Police Power
b. Power of Eminent Domain
c. Power if Taxation
d. Power to Impeach

65. It is the power of the State to take properties for the purpose of public use upon payment of just
compensation.

a. Police Power
b. Power of Eminent Domain
c. Power if Taxation
d. Power to Impeach

66. It is the power of the State to impose charge or burden to persons and properties, and property rights
for the purpose of raising revenues to protect the people and extend public projects and services.

a. Police Power
b. Power of Eminent Domain
c. Power if Taxation
d. Power to Impeach

67. The following are members of the Constitutional Commission except:

a. Commission on Civil Rights

b. Commission on Elections
c. Civil Service Commission
d. Commission on Audit

68. It states that public office is public trust and that public officers and employees must, at all times, be
accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency; act with
patriotism and justice and lead modest lives.

a. Public Trust
b. Constitutional Rights
c. Accountability
d. Responsibility

69. Who shall have the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment?

a. House of Blue Ribbon Committee

b. House of Representatives
c. House of the Senate
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d. Speaker of the House

70. The following are duties and responsibilities of Public officials and Employees except:

a. Act promptly on letters, inquiries, calls or any other form of communications sent by the public.
b. Submit performance reports of the agency or office regularly
c. Accept gifts from the public upon prioritizing their queries.
d. Process documents and papers expeditiously.

71. It is a written instrument containing the proposition and required number of signatories and shall be in a
form determined by and submitted to the Commission on Elections.

a. Bill
b. Law
c. Proposition
d. Petition

72. It is the electoral process by which an initiative on the Constitution is either approved or rejected by the
people.

a. Referendum
b. Plebiscite
c. Petition
d. Initiative

73. It is the power of the electorate to approve or reject a legislation through an election called for the
purpose.

a. Referendum
b. Plebiscite
c. Petition
d. Initiative

74. This law promotes responsible family planning and proper use of reproductive methods to eliminate
over-population growth.

a. RH Bill
b. Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Law
c. Reproductive Law
d. Family Planning

75. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that concerns international public health.

a. Department of Health
b. World Health Organization
c. International Health Organization
d. All of the above

76. APEC is a summit that promotes free trade and economic cooperation throughout the Asia-Pacific region
countries. APEC stands for:
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a. Asia Pacific Economic Corporation

b. Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
c. Asia Pacific Economic Council
d. Asia Pacific Economic Countries

77. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) aims to accelerate economic growth, stability, social
progress and cultural development in the spirit of equality and partnership to strengthen prosperous and
peaceful community along Southeast Asian Nations. Which of the following countries is not a member of
ASEAN?

a. Hong Kong
b. Philippines
c. Singapore
d. Thailand

78. It is a law in the Philippines that aims to address legal issues concerning online interactions and harmful
internet behavior in the Philippines. It aims to prevent and punish cybercrime in the country.

a. Cybersquatting
b. Cybercrime Act
c. Cybercrime Prevention Act
d. Cyber Identity Theft Act

79. A nation can composed many states. A state can composed many nations.

a. Both statements are TRUE c. Only the first statement is TRUE

b. Both statements are FALSE d. Only the first statement is FALSE

80. A government can exist even it is not a state. A state can exist even without a government.

a. Both statements are TRUE c. Only the first statement is TRUE

b. Both statements are FALSE d. Only the first statement is FALSE

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prepare while others are playing; and dream while others are wishing”.

- William A. Ward