NABUNTURAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

FIRST PARALLEL ASSESSMENT
PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

Name:______________________________Grade&Section:________________ Score:_________

Test I. Multiple Choice

Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Politics derived from the Greek word "polis" which means

A. City-state
B. Country
C. Government
D. Nation
2. Which of the following is not a domain of governance?
A. Civil Society
B. Despotism
C. Local Government
D. State
3. The following are products of an in-depth study of Political Science EXCEPT one.
A. Create disagreement and divisiveness as each one has a brilliant idea over the other because of the
lessons learned in Political Science.
B. Deep understanding of the management of the government.
C. Offer alternatives and solutions to the existing problems of the society anchored on research and analysis.
D. Take a positive action that leads to good governance, improvement of the life of the people.
4. Charles wants to become the first Secretary-General of the United Nations. Which among the disciplines in
political science should he give the outmost importance?
A. Comparative Politics
B. International Relations
C. Political Theory
D. All of the above
5. Mayor XYZ is one of the respected city mayors in the National Capital Region because of his management
of the City of Manila. Which among the following characterizes his good governance?
A. Involvement of the private individuals, business groups, civil society and other interest groups in the
management and administration of the City of Manila.
B. Put his constituents specially the poor on top of his priorities.
C. Recreate a new brand of leadership anchored on transparency and accountability.
D. Use his power to effectively and fairly allocate and distribute the resources of the city.
6. President ABC won the hearts of the people because of his charisma and genuine concern to the poor and
other marginalized sectors of the society. His pet legislation is the passage of a tax reform which provisions are
pro poor. However, business sectors opposed it since they will be affected once the proposed bill becomes a
law. What should be the best action of President ABC?
A. Ask for the full support of the marginalized sector.
B. Impose his power to his allies in the Lower House and Senate to immediately pass the proposed tax reform.
C. Get the consensus of the different sectors of the society and offer compromise to those who oppose in order
to allow the smooth passage of the bill.
D. Both A and B
7. President DEF wanted to immediately pass the Anti-Terrorism bill that is free from criticism and opposition.
What should he do?
A. Ask the Speaker of the House of Representative and Senate President to cooperate.
B. Be consultative and get the consensus of different sectors of the society.
C. Impose his power to his allies in the Lower House and Senate to immediately pass the Anti-Terrorism Bill.
D. Threaten the people that if the bill will not be enacted to law, terrorism will become widespread.
8. Which among the following is a basic element of Conservatism?
A. Hierarchy
B. Equality
C. Rationalism
D. Tolerance
9. If a society is to become communist, which of the following must be removed?
A. Economy
B. Government
C. Social Classes
D. State
10. From the standpoint of Capitalism, society will become stable and prosperous if the following policies will
be implemented except:
A. Centralized economic planning policy
B. Free market policy
C. Privatization policy
D. Trade Liberalization policy
11. Which of the following characteristics best represents Fascism?
A. Communalism
B. Individualism
C. Traditionalism
D. Ultra-nationalism
12. A political ideology that is based on common ownership. It aims to establish society that is classless,
egalitarian, and stateless.
A. Communism
B. Fascism
C. Liberalism
D. Socialism
13. Elmer believes that it is the duty of any government to ensure that every person’s right to live, to own
property, and to enjoy freedom within the bounds of the law. This makes Elmer an advocate of which ideology?
A. Communism
B. Conservatism
C. Communism
D. Liberalism
14. President X believes that the only way for his country to become “great” again is to impose solidarity
among his citizens using propaganda, repression, and expansionist policy towards its neighboring countries.
Based on this agenda, President X is an example of a________.
A. Capitalist
B. Conservative
C. Fascist
D. Liberal
15. Country A has decided to adopt a government that is popularly elected, a constitution that provides and
guarantees individual freedom and rights of its citizens, and a policy that accepts and recognizes all religions.
Which among the following ideologies do you think guides country A in its choice?
A. Communism
B. Conservatism
C. Fascism
D. Liberalism
16. Augusto believes that the best way to achieve economic development is the restoration and preservation of
traditional values which is the foundation of social stability. Augusto’s belief represents which ideology?
A. Capitalism
B. Communism
C. Conservatism
D. Fascism
17. Identify what ideology is being presented in the situation:
Jay and John both own a water refilling station in Nabunturan. Jay and John are best friends and business
competitors at the same time.
A. Capitalism
B. Communism
C. Liberalism
D. Socialism
18. Identify what ideology is being presented in the situation:
Filip is a Catholic, he believes in traditional marriage consisting of two individuals with different gender.
A. Capitalism
B. Communism
C. Conservatism
D. Liberalism
19. Identify what ideology is being presented in the situation:
Everyone in society receives a share of the production based on how much each has contributed. This system
motivates them to work long hours if they want to receive more. Workers receive their share of production after
a percentage has been deducted for the common good.
A. Conservatism
B. Fascism
C. Liberalism
D. Socialism
20. Identify what ideology is being presented in the situation.
The Catholic Church believes that unborn children are still human lives with value deserving dignity and they
should be protected from being murdered.
A. Communism
B. Fascism
C. Liberalism
D. Socialism