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1. The Philippines ten-year transaction period before the granting of complete independence from the
Americans.
A. Commonwealth Government B. Third Republic
C. Puppet government D. Revolutionary
Rationalization: A – Also known as the Quezon government
4. The first appointed head of the Department of Education during Commonwealth period.
A. Claro M. Recto B. Sergio Osmena
C. Rafael Palma D. Jose P. Laurel
Rationalization: B – He was appointed by Pres. Quezon
9. Section 6, Article XIV states that the national language of the Philippines is ________________.
A. English B. Filipino
C. Tagalog D. Cebuano
Rationalization: B – Filipino
10. SECTION 3, Article XIV states that “ALL educational institutions shall include that study of
_____________ as part of curriculum.”
A. History B. Science & Technology
C. Sports D. Constitution
Rationalization: D – Constitution
11. Who has the power of declare the existence of the state of war?
A. Senate President B. Chief Justice
C. President D. Congress
Rationalization: D – Article VI of the 1987 Constitution
12. “ The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels.” Which government
program is in support of this?
A. Exclusion of children with special needs from the formal system
B. Free elementary and secondary education
C. Deregulated and secondary education
D. Re-introduction of the NEAT and NSAT
Rationalization: B – Section 2, Article XIV of the 1987 constitution
13. The old name of EDSA during early part of American occupation
A. 19 de junio B. Highway 54
C. Highway 53 D. Highway 52
Rationalization: A – Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA, pronounced ed-sah), formerly known as HIGHWAY 54,
is the main circumferential road and highway of Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is an important commuting artery
between the northern and southern parts of the metropolitan area. EDSA is a partially-controlled access, mostly 10-lane
divided highway (expressway), with three general lanes and the two outer lanes reserved for buses and other HOV
traffic lights. EDSA has many interchanges along its length that eliminate the need for traffic lights, though traffic lights
exist where there is insufficient space of funds for a complete interchange.
19. Historically, Why does the Philippines have a claim over sabah?
A. The sultan of Sulu, who received the territory as a gift, has given the Philippines Government
Power to reclaim his territory.
B. The Malays, the third wave of migrants to the country, own the territory.
C. Sabah was formerly a part of the Philippines archipelago.
D. The Philippines government bought it from the Sultan of Brunei
Rationalization: A - The official filing of the claim took place on june 22, 1962. The claims are of sovereignty,
jurisdiction, and proprietary ownership to North Borneo. Philippines being successor- in- interest of the Sultan of Sulu
derived its legal and historical rights in North Borneo.
20. Known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Government employees and officials.
A. RA 6713 B. RA 1425
C. RA 7610 D. RA 9262
ANS: A
21. Which of the following describes the Battle of Manila Bay between American and Spanish naval
forces?
A. The Americans ships outnumbered those of the Spaniards.
B. The Spaniards readily won the battle over the Americans.
C. It was a mock naval battle between the Spaniards and the Americans.
D. The Americans won the battle with great difficulty.
Rationalization: A – The Battle of Manila Bay took place on 1 May 1898, during the Spanish- American War. The
American Asiatic Squadron under Commodore George Dewey engaged and destroyed the Spanish Pacific Squadron
under Admiral Patricio Montojo y Pasaron. The engagement took place in Manila Bay in the Philippines, and was the first
major engagement of the Spanish-American War.
22. What right and duty do Filipinos exercise when they participate in ratifying a proposed constitution ?
A. Citizenship B. Habeas corpus
C. Suffrage D. Bill of Rights
Rationalization: C – through plesbicite
24. Who was the first president of the Republic of the Philippines when independence from America was
granted on july 4, 1946.
A. Pres. Corazon Aquino B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos D. Pres. Manuel Roxas
Rationalization: D – Pres. Manuel Roxas was the last president of Commonwealth and the first president of the
third Republic
25. According to him President “... this Nation will be great again...!
A. Pres. Corazon Aquino B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos D. Pres. Manuel Roxan
Rationalization: C – He delivered this state in one of his inaugural speeches.
26. He had promised sweeping economic changes, and he did make progress in land reform, opening new settlements
outside crowded Luzon island. His death in an airplane crash in March 1957, was a serious blow to national morale.
A. Pres. Ramon Magsaysay B. Pres. Elpidio Quirino
C. Pres. Ferdinand Marcos D. Pres. Manuel Roxas
Rationalization: A – The President of the “Common Tao”
27. Martial law remained in force until 1981 under Proclamation # _________
A. 1081 B. 1425 C. 9994 D. 7610
Rationalization: A – From September 21, 1972 to 1981
33. Section 5 (5), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution mandates the Government to give the highest
budgetary to:
A. Department of Interior and Local Government
B. Department of Education
C. Department of Science and Technology
D. Department of Public Works and Highways
Rationalization: B – Section 5 (5), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution
39. The Republic Act that requires us to teach Rizal and other Filipinos patriots to tertiary students
A. RA 7836 B. RA 7610
C. RA 1425 D. RA 9165
Rationalization: C – An act to include in the Curricula of All Public and Private Schools, Colleges and Universities
courses on the life Works and Writings of JOSE RIZAL, particularly his novels NOLI ME TANGERE and EL FILIBUSTERISMO,
Authorizing the Printing and Distribution Thereof, and for Other Purposes.
42. The mountain that separates the continents of Asia and Europe
A. Ural mountain B. Mt. Kilimanjaru C. Mt. Everest D. Mt. Apo
Rationalization: A – They are rich in various deposits, including metal ores, coal, precious and semi-precious
stones, and since the 18th century have been the major mineral base of Russia.
Rationalization: B – Is a word used to describe people of East Asian and Southeast Asian origin