PRACTICE TEST 38: ARTICLE OF THE PHILIPPINES CONSTITUTION

(LOCAL GOVERNMENT) AND NATIONAL SECURITY POLICY

Directions: Each question has five suggested answer, lettered A,B,C,D and E select the correct or Best
answer

1.Of the following which is NOT a territorial and political subdivision of the Republic of the Philippines?

A. city

B. Region

C. Barangay

D. Province

E. Municipality

2. Who is being referred to in the following sentence?

He shall exercise general supervision over local governments.

A. Secretary, DILG

B. Provincial governor

C. President of the Philippines

D. Executive Security

E. City/Municipality mayor

3. Of the following which is NOT provided under the local Government Code?

A. A mechanism for the selection and appointment of police officers

B A mechanism for responsive and accountable local government structure

C. A system of decentralization with effective mechanism of recall, initiative and referendum

D. A system that provides for qualifications, powers and functions and duties of local officals

E. A system of allocating among the different LGU's their powers, responsibilities and resources

4. Considering that each local Govenrment Unit has the power to create its own sources if revinues, is it
still entitled to have a just share in the national taxes?

1. No, it will sap the resources of the national government

2. No, the Philippine Constitution does not allow this set-up

3. No, it can already function effectively using its own internal sources of revenues

4. Yes, it is specifically provided in the Philippine Constitution

5. Yes, as determined by law and such amount shall be automatically released by the national
government

A. 1 only

B. 4 only

C. 1 and 2 only

D. 4 andb5

E. 1,2, and 3

5. Fill in the blanks. According to the Constitution the offive of elective local officials, except barangay
officials, shall be...... years and no such official shall serve for more than.......consecutive terms.

A. Three...two

B. Three...three

C. Four...two

D. Four...three

E. Four...four

6. Of the following which sets the criteria in the creation, division, merging or abolition of a province,
city, municipality or barangay? The

A. Senate

B. Congress

C. Supreme Court

D. Local Government Code

E. Revised Administrative Code

7. According to the Constitution, provinces, cities and municipalities in the cordillera Autonomous
Region and Muslim Mindanao, share common and distinctive

1. Cultural heritage
2. Historical heritage

3. Social structures

4. Economic structures

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 and 4 only

D. 1,2 and 3

E. 1,2,3, and 4

8. Who is being referred to in the following sentence?

He shall exercise general supervision over autonomous regions to ensure that laws are faithfully
executed.

A. Secretary, DILG

B. Provincial Governor

C. President of the Philippines

D. Executive Secretary

E. City/Municipal Mayor

9. According to the Constitution, the preservation of peace and order in the autonomous regions in the
country shall be the responsibility of the

A. City Mayor

B. Local Governor

C. Provincial Governor

D. Local police Agencies

E. National government

10. According to the Constitution, the defense and security of the autonomous regions in the country
shall be the responsibility of the

A. City mayor

B. Local government
C. Provincial governor

D. Local police agencies

E. National government

11. The National Security Policy contains statements of principles that influences the national decision-
making and determine policy objectives to attain the state or condition in which protected and
enhanced are the

A. Well-being of its people

B. Country's national interests

C. Country's sovereignity and territorial integrity

D. Well-being of its institutions

12. Of the following, which is NOT a key element of the National Security Policy?

A. Governance

B. Security sector reforms

C. Economic Reconstruction and Sustainable Development

D. Delivery of Basic Services

E. Public-Private Partnership

13. The formulation of the National Security Policy is a task that is reposed in the President if tbe
Philippines being the

1. Head- of-state

2. Head of the Government

3. Commander in chief of the AFP

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. 3 only

D. 1 and 2 only

E. 1,2 and 3

14. Our National security consists of howany elements thst amplify its national interests?
A. Five

B. Six

C. Seven

D. Eight

E. Nine

15. Of rhe following which is NOT an element of national security?

A. Ecological Balance

B. Economic Solidarity

C. Social Unty amd Consciousness

D. Territorial Integrity

E. Cultural Cohesiveness

16. What element of national security described in the following sentence?

"It includes the preservation of our Exlusive economic zone (EEZ) and its protection from illegal
incursions and resource allocation.

A. Territorial integrity

B. Economic solidarity

C. Socio-political stability

D.Ecological balance

E. Peace and harmony

17. "The government and the people must engage in nation-bulding under the rule of law, constitutional
democracy, and the full respect for human rights." Which of the following elements of national security
is described in the preceding sentence?

A. Territorial integrity

B. Peace and harmony

C. Cultural cohesiveness

D. Social-Political stability

E. Moral spiritual consensus

18. Discerning selection based on integrity, competence, and performance in serving the public good
means MOST nearly as

A. Assigning the right people for the right job

B. Recruiting the best and the brightest from the private sector

C. Providing a system of incentives and promotion to all civil servants

D. Upholding meritocracy in the appointment, promotion and assignment of civil servant

E. Rewarding those who have consistently shown exemplary service with no record of wrongdoing
whatsoever.

19. Of the following, which has have become part of a much expanded qlagenda of national security
concerns thst threaten the safety and well-being of the filipino people?

1. Transnational crimes

2. Conventional arms race

3. Ethnic Conflict and the Rise of Belligerent States

4. Environmental Damage and Ecological Degradation

5. Organized Crimes and the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1,2, and 3 only

D. 1,2,3 and 4 only

E. 1,2,3,4 and 5

20. "Because of globalization, every country's economy has become vulnerable to drastic downturns
caused by international crisis " This statements is

1. True because of the interdependence of countries all over the world

2. Truevsince the economy is also dependent on foreign trade and investments

3. False because globalization is the asnwer to all the challenges facing the world today

4. False since countries with strong economy do not depend only on foreign trade and investment
5. False because with countries becoming one global village, economic woes are relatively much easier
to address.

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. 3 only

D. 1 and 2

E. 3,4, and 5

21. For the Philppines, the greatest challenge confronting its leaders/administrators is how to provide an
effective and responsive government that serves the interests of the people"

According to the National Security Policy a good starting point/s for this would be the

1. Promotion accountability

2. Observance of transparency

3. Promotion of good governance

4. Development of the two-party political system

A. 1 only

B. 2 only

C. 1 and 2 only

D. 1,2,3 and 3 only

E. 1,2,3, and 4

22. To effect genuine reforms in the government and so thst its leaders will lead by examples of
integrity, competence and patriotism, which leadership style is MOST needed?

A. Autocratic

B. Democratic

C. Transformational

D. Free-Rein

E. Situational

23. Internal security threats confronting the Philippines today as its was before MAINLY come from
1. Communist insurgency

2. Secessionist movement

3. Partisan armed groups

4. Terrorist groups notably the abu sayyaf

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 2 andb3 only

C. 3 and 4 only

D. 1,2, and 3 only

E. 1,2,3 and 4

24. Of the following internal security threats, which aims to overthrow the Philippine Government and
install a different socio-political order?

A. Terrorist groups

B. Communist insurgents

C. Partisan armed groups

D. Muslim secessionists

E. Organized criminal syndicants

25. Which of the following internal security threats traces its roots during the colonial period?

A. Terrorist groups

B. Partisan armed groups

C.Communist insurgency

D. Secessionist movement

E. Organized criminal syndicates

26. May graft and corruption be considered as serious national security concern?

1. Yes, because they sap public resources

2. Yes, because they affect the delivery of basic services

3. Yes, becuase they undermine the morale of the civil service

4. No, because tgere are no hostile armed groups involved

5. No, because money lost due to corrupt practices in the government can be replaced

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 2 ans 3 only

D. 3 and 5

E. 1,2 and 3

27. Is poverty a national security concern?

1. No, poor people pose no threat as they are busy finding for themvselves to ensure their continued
existence

2. No, people who have less in life do not have the means nor the capability to wage war againts the
government

3. Yes, it breeds and abets dissidence and rebellion

4. Yes, it creats communities that become terrorist enabling environment

5. Yes, the disparity in income breeds discord/dicontent and most oftem injustices push them to seek
redress through violence

A. 3 only

B. 4 only

C. 5 only

D. 1 and 2

E. 3,4, and 5

28. "Local politicians and oligarchs makevuse of these national security threats to maintain and
perspective themselves in power" Which group is reffered to in the precceding statement?

A. Private armed groups

B. Muslim secessionists

C. Communist insurgents

D. Organized criminal syndicates

E. Terrorist groups like the abu sayyaf

29. Fill in the blank: According bto recent studies, poverty incidence affects about.....of Filipino families
nationwide

A. One-fifth

B. One-fourth

C. One-third

D. One-half

E. Three-fourth

30. Fill in the blanks: According to the Department of Labor and Employment there are about.....million
overseas migrants and workers throughout the world.

A. Five

B. Six

C. Seven

D. Eight

E. Nine

31. Filipino workers in North America, Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Europe and Africa face the following
security concerns and threats on a daily basis EXCEPT.

A. Illegal recruitment

B. Abusive employers

C. Corrupt public officials

D. Unexpected premature job contract termination

E. Security amidst rising political turmoil, social unrest and disasters

32. Of the following which is NOT a transnational crime that affects the security and stability of a
country?

A. Arm smuggling

B. Human Trafficking
C. Illegal Drug Trafficking

D. Money Laundering

E. Environmental Degradation

33. According to studies, the deleterious effects of climate change will seroously diminish our ability to
protect the lives and livelihood of the Filipino people as they pose risks to food, agriculture and water
supplies, These effects are

1. Rising sea levels

2. Higher temperature

3. Weather-related disasters

4. Changes in precipitation patterns

A. 1 andb2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 1 and 4 only

D. 1,2 and 3 only

E. 1,2,3 and 4

34."The government recognizes the pressing need to pursue real modernization and transformation
efforts in both the AFP and the PNP to stregthen both institutions in responding to the constantly
changing policy and security environments." Specifically, they can rebuild themselves as institutions by
way of adopting which strategies?

1. Retooling

2. Reorienting

3. Reorganizing

4. Refocusing

5. Refurbishing

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 1 and 3 only

C. 1,2 and 3 only

D. 2,3 and 4 only

E. 3,4 and 5 only

35. "Globalization has lessened the posibility if the Philippines being drawn to with china and other
claimant countries arising from disputes over overlapping territorial claims". Given the situation, the
BEST option for our country under the circumstance is to

A. Remain vigilant and continue to enhance its capabilities for a credible defense posture

B. Propose a joint exploration of the dispute territories with other claimant countries

C. Maintain its existing defensive capabilities in the absence of serious external security threats

D. Engage in multilateral talks with the opposing countriesto resolve the issue diplomatically

E. Prioritize resource allocation to economy rather than enchancing the capability of the armed forces in
preparation for any contingency

36. To strengthen the integrity of national institutions and promote good governance in our country,
which of the following is/are needed?

A. Strengthen adherence to the rule of law

B. Strengthen the government's coordinative and integrative mechanisms

C. Pursue real modernization and transformation efforts in both the AFP and the PNP

D. Ensure that all the pillars of the criminal justice system are functioning effectively

E. All of the above

37. Terrorism is a national security concern. As such the PNP adopts a three-tiered defense system
against terrorism that involves

1. Intellegence

2. Target hardening

3. Incident management

4. Legal offensives

5. Armed offensives

A. 1,2 and 3

B. 1,3, and 4
C. 1,4, and 5

D. 2,3, and 4

E. 2,3, and 5

38. When the PNP secures vulnerable vital government installations and facilities to protect them from
terrorist attacks, it means MOSTA nearly that it is engaged in

A. Intelligence

B. Target hardening

C. Incident managememt

D. Legal offensives

E. Armed offensives

39. "The Philippine Government must respond to terrorism through a policy framework that emphasizes
a multi-level and multi-disciplinary approach" The preceding statement means MOST nearly that to
combat terrorism the government's approach should be

A. Holistic

B. Systematic

C. Institutional

D. Results-oriented

E. Intelligence-based

40. Of the following, Which is NOT a proactive measure in the government's fight against terrorism?

A. Strenghthen intelligence capabilities

B. Enhance incident management capabilities

C. Secure vulnerable targets/vital installations

D. Employ legislative and legal measures to address criminal activities

E. Promote solidarity and peace with Filipinos of all faiths and denominations

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