Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION 11- CAGAYAN VALLEY
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF CAUAYAN
LINGLINGAY NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL

Phillipine Politics and Governance XII

2 Periodical Examination, First Semester
nd

SY: 2021-2022

Name:__________________________________________________ Score:________________
Section:______________________ Date: _________________

Instructions: Read each item carefully. Shade the circle that corresponds to the
letter of your answer. Remember: ERASURE MEANS WRONG.
A B C D 1. Which of the following is NOT part of the Executive Branch of the government?
a. President
b. Vice President
c. the cabinet members
d. the congress
A B C D 2. What is a VETO?
a. a tie-breaking vote
b. the President’s disagreement with a proposed law
c. a type of legislation
d. a type of government agency
A B C D 3. Which of the following is part of the President’s diplomatic responsibilities?
a. enforcing the law
b. granting pardons for crimes
c. signing of treaties
d. signing legislation into law
A B C D 4. Which of the following composed the different government departments?
a. the Senate
b. the Congress
c. the Cabinet
d. the President and the vice president
A B C D 5. There are how many branches of the Philippine government?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
A B C D 6. The branch of the Philippine government that has the power to make, modify or repeal
laws
a. Executive
b. Judiciary
c. Legislative
d. the Congress
A B C D 7. Which branch of the Philippine government has the power to interpret and apply laws?

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 a. Executive
b. Judiciary
c. Legislative
d. Senate
A B C D 8. The ________ is the head of the state and head of the government, commander-in-Chief
of the AFP, control over executive departments, bureaus, and offices, enforces the law.
a. Vice President
b. Chief Justice
c. President
d. Senate President
A B C D 9. A President must be how old on the day of the election?
a. 45
b. 50
c. 40
d. 60
A B C D 10. The President should be a resident of the Philippines at least ___ years.
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
11. How many years is the term of the President?
A B C D a. 3 years
b. 4 years
c. 5 years
d. 6 years
A B C D 12. How many years is the term of the Vice President?
a. 3 years
b. 4 years
c. 5 years
d. 6 years
A B C D 13. Which of the following is NOT a part of the Executive branch of the government?
a. Local Government Unit
b. Cabinet members
c. Municipal Mayor
d. Senators
14. In what article and section in the 1987 Constitution states that the executive power
A B C D shall be vested in the President of the Philippines.
a. Article VII Section 1
b. Article VII Section 16
c. Article IX Section 1
d. Article I Section 1
A B C D 15. Which is not a role of the President of the Philippine republic?
a. Commander-in-Chief of the AFP
b. Chief Executive of all Departments, Bureaus, and Officers
c. Chief Law Maker of the Philippines
d. Head of the state and Head of the Government
A B C D 16. Which of the following are part of the Legislative Brach of the Philippine government?
a. The Cabinet
b. The President
c. The Supreme Court
d. Senate and the House of representatives

A B C D
17. The branch of the Philippine government that upholds the rule of law by determining

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 violations and prescribing proper sanctions.
a. Judiciary
b. Executive
c. Legislative
d. the Cabinet
A B C D 18. It is the highest court in the land.
a. Jury
b. Supreme Court
c. Barangay
d. Police
A B C D 19. The Senate shall be composed of haw many senators?
a. 12
b. 16
c. 20
d. 24
A B C D 20. How old should you atleast be to be qualified to be a senator as stipulated in the
constitution?
a. 25
b. 30
c. 35
d. 40
21-30 TRUE or FALSE: Shade the letter A if the statement is true and shade the
letter B if the statement is wrong.
A B C D 21. Jess wants to be a Senator or a President, he should be a registered voter first

A B C D 22. Joe is 35 years of age and wants to be a part of the legislative branch of the Philippine
government, he is old enough to qualify.
A B C D 23. Sarah, wants to be run in the position of the Philippine President. She is a resident of
Malate for 25 years, she is qualified to run in the aspect of residency.
A B C D 24. George is an American but he became a citizen of the Philippines through
nationalization, he is qualified to be the Philippine President.
A B C D 25. Alice complained about her business associate who ran away and took her money to
the local barangay where she was advised to take it to the police to file a report. If the
case will not be closed it could go to the Supreme Court, the highest court in the land.
A B C D 26. There should be at least three Commanders-in-Chief.

A B C D 27. Andy, was interviewed in the PTCA meeting and he said that he is a Cabinnet member.
Therefore she is a part of the Executive Brach of the Philippine government.
A B C D 28. Cecille, was the President of the Philippines and her friend was sentenced by the court
for 10 years. She wants to take her friend out of jail, she has the power to do so.
A B C D 29. Danny was a great leader and he wants to make laws for the betterment of the country,
the best way to do so is to be part of the Judiciary branch of the Philippine government.
A B C D 30. Jonny is appealing for pardon; he should ask the President

Prepared by: Noted by:

Erwin Louwee A. Jose Irish Anne L. Maramag
Teacher - II Teacher - III/ Teacher In-Charge
Parent’s Signature: _____________

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