Test I. Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter of the correct answer Test I.

I. Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter of the correct answer

1. Suffrage comes from the Latin word “ Suffragium” which 1. Suffrage comes from the Latin word “ Suffragium” which
means: means:
a. Choose c. Vote a. Choose c. Vote
b. Cast d. Approve b. Cast d. Approve
2. The following are qualifications of voters except: 2. The following are qualifications of voters except:
a. Citizen of the Philippines a. Citizen of the Philippines
b. Able to read and write b. Able to read and write
c. Not otherwise disqualified by law c. Not otherwise disqualified by law
d. At least 18 years of age d. At least 18 years of age
3. A system whereby people can directly proposed or enacts law 3. A system whereby people can directly proposed or enacts
is called_________. law is called_________.
a. Plebiscite c. Recall a. Plebiscite c. Recall
b. Election d. Initiative b. Election d. Initiative
4. The power of the people to approve or disapprove statutes 4. The power of the people to approve or disapprove statutes
passed by their representatives is called__________. passed by their representatives is called__________.
a. Initiative c. Election a. Initiative c. Election
b. Plebiscite d. Recall b. Plebiscite d. Recall
5. An act whereby people expressed their sovereign power by 5. An act whereby people expressed their sovereign power by
casting their votes among candidates for public office is casting their votes among candidates for public office is
called_________. called_________.
a. Election c. Plebiscite a. Election c. Plebiscite
b. Recall d. Referendum b. Recall d. Referendum
6. The power of the people to remove their chosen 6. The power of the people to remove their chosen
representatives prior to the expiration of their term is representatives prior to the expiration of their term is
called_________. called_________.
a. Recall c. Election a. Recall c. Election
b. Initiative d. Referendum b. Initiative d. Referendum
Test II. Essay Test II. Essay
Rubrics: Rubrics:
Relevance- 2pts. Relevance- 2pts.
Organization of Ideas- 2pts. Organization of Ideas- 2pts.
4 pts. 4 pts.
1. Why do we need to secure the secrecy and sanctity of the 1. Why do we need to secure the secrecy and sanctity of
ballot? (make it 3 sentences) the ballot? (make it 3 sentences)