Department of Education

Region V, Bicol Region

DON M. GONZALVO MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Cabinitan, Ragay Camarines Sur

PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION
Second Semester, S.Y. 2022-2023

Name: ____________________________Date:____________ Year & Section: _11 HUMSS AJ__ Score: ____________

DIRECTION: Read the questions carefully. Choose the letter of your correct answer.
STRICTLY NO ERASURES! (Any kind of erasure/s incurred will invalidate your answer)

1. What is Politics?
A. It is a systematic body of knowledge which for the most part is theoretical, that deals with the government and regulation,
maintenance and development, and defense and augmentation of the state.
B. It is the way in which we understand and order our social affairs, and acquire greater control over the situation.
C. It is the science of power and manipulation.
D. It deals with the protection of the rights of its citizens; safeguarding and enhancement their immorality; and, harmony and
peace in their relations.
2. What is Governance?
A. It is the manner of stirring a group of people or a state.
B. Governance is the complex process whereby some sectors of the society wield power, and enact and promulgate public
policies which directly affect human and institutional interactions, and economic and social development.
C. It came from the Greek word gubernare which means to stir.
D. All of the above
3. Government exists and should continue to exist for the benefit of the people.
A. The statement is a general truth. B. The statement is just an assumption.
C. The statement is a fallacy. D. There is no basis for judgment.
4. What are the forms of government in which the political power is exercised by a few privilege class?
A. Oligarchy and Aristocracy B. Aristocracy and Monarchy
C. Theocracy and Fascism D. Democracy and Tyranny
5. A de facto government acquires a de jure status when it gains wide acceptance from the people and recognition from the
community of nations.
A. The statement is true and valid. B. The statement is an assumption.
C. The statement is a fallacy. D. The statement is doubtful.
6. What is the power of the State to take property for public use with just compensation?
A. Taxation B. Eminent Domain C. Judicial Review D. Police Power
7. This can be identified with public purpose, public interest, and public convenience.
A. Property B. Public use C. Eminent Domain D. Just Compensation
8. It connotes dominance of legislature over the chief executive
A. Presidential B. Parliamentary C. Federal D. Oligarchy
9. The “doctrine of separation of powers” makes that two major government branches superior within their respective domains
A. Presidential B. Parliamentary C. Federal D. Oligarchy
10. The Prime Minister serves at the pleasure of the Parliament. Members of the Parliament may remove the Prime Minister with
or without reason by a simple “vote of no confidence”.
A. Presidential B. Parliamentary C. Federal D. Unitary Government
11. The sovereign people expressly delegate specific powers to the central government and authorize federal government to
exercise powers not delegated to the latter except foreign affairs.
A. Presidential B. Parliamentary C. Federal D. Unitary Government
12. The sovereign people delegate legislative power to Congress while the latter re-delegate power of local legislation to local
government units.
A. Presidential B. Parliamentary C. Federal Government D. Unitary Government
13. It is a kind of the government that people directly exercise the powers of state.
A. Direct Democracy B. Republicanism C. State D. Parliamentary
14. It is a kind of the government people exercise powers of sovereignty through chosen representatives
A. Direct Democracy B. Republicanism C. State D. Parliamentary
15. It is a distinct group of people who share a common background including any or all of the following: geographic location, history,
racial or ethnic characteristics, and religion, language, culture, and belief in common political ideas.
A. State                                    B. Citizens                   C. Nation                     D. Population
16. It is the complex process whereby some sectors of the society wield power, and enact and promulgate public policies which directly
affect human and institutional interactions, and economic and social development.
A. Government                        B. Governance             C. Good Governance   D. All of the above
17. A Building is on the verge of collapse was ordered to be demolished. The owner objected thereto since the demolition
constitutes taking w/out payment of just compensation. Is the contention of the owner correct?
A. NO, the demolition is done in the exercise of police power
B. NO, the demolition is against the due process of law
C. YES, she must sell it to market price instead
D. YES, she has the right to have private ownership
18. An ordinance was passed requiring private cemeteries to serve 6% of their total areas for burial paupers. The owners of the
private cemeteries demand payment for just compensation because the ordinance sought to deprive them of their property.
However, the city involved that such ordinance was done in the exercise of their police power under general welfare clause. Is
the argument of the city tenable?
A. YES, because it is the state power B. NO, because getting property required a just compensation
C. YES, there is no right violated D. None of the above
19. This theory holds that the state was formed through individuals who used cunning and military prowess in consolidating and
governing vast domains.
A. Divine Right Theory B. Social Contract Theory C. Force Theory D. Instinct Theory
20. All of the following constitute the meaning of political science except:
A. A basic knowledge and understanding of the state.
B. It is primarily concerned with the association of human beings into a political community.
C. Common knowledge every events taking place in the society.
D. It deals with the relationship among men and groups which are subject to the control by the state.
21. Government exists and should continue to exist for the benefit of the people.
A. The statement is a general truth. B. The statement is just an assumption.
C. The statement is a fallacy. D. There is no basis for judgment.
22. The pre-colonial Philippines has no established government. Its villages and settlements were called barangays.
A. Only the first statement is true and correct. B. Only the second statement is true and correct.
C. Both statements are true and correct D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect
23. There were four social classes of people in the precolonial barangays. They were the nobles, freemen, serfs, and the slaves.
A. Only the first statement is true and correct. B.  Only the second statement is true and correct.
C. Both statements are true and correct. D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect.
24. Under the Spanish colonial government, who directly governed the Philippines?
A. The Governor-General B. The Viceroy of Mexico C. The Royal Audiencia D. The King of Spain
25. The government which Spain established in the Philippines was defective. It was a government for the Spaniards and not for t
he Filipinos.
A. Only the first statement is true and correct. B. Only the second statement is true and correct.
C. Both statements are true and correct. D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect
26. What was the secret society founded in 1896 that precipitated the glorious revolution against the Spaniards.
A. The Katipunan B. The Kalahi C. The Biak na Bato Republic D. The Ilustrado
27. Arranged the sequence of governments during the revolutionary era:
      1. The Dictatorial Government
      2. The Revolutionary Government
      3. The Biak-na-Bato Republic
      4. The First Philippine Republic
A. 2 3 1 4 B. 3 1 2 4 C. 4 1 3 2 D. 1 2 3 4
28. Arranged according to its establishment during the American Regime:
       1. The Commonwealth Government
       2. The Military Government
       3. The Civil Government
A. 1 2 3 B. 2 3 1 C. 3 2 1 D. 2 1 3
29. The following shall be exempted from taxation except.
A. Lands and buildings B. Churches and convents C. Charitable institutions D. Non-profit cemeteries
30. What event in history followed when the Katipunan Movement was discovered?
A. Philippine Revolution/Cry of Pugad Lawin B. Treaty of Paris 1898 C. Execution of Rizal D. Capture of Aguinaldo
31. Who negotiated the Pact of Biak-na-Bato with Aguinaldo and his men?
A. Primo de Rivera B. Isabelo Artacho C. Pedro Paterno
32. The municipal mayor is for today while __________ was during the Spanish period.
A. Alcalde mayor B. Cabeza de Barangay C. Gobernadorcillo D. Gobernador General
33. In ancient Philippine history, the nobility class or nobles, who were rich people are known as _________.
A. Maharlika B. Timawa C.Malaya D. Magdangal
34. They are the majority of people living in the barangay during pre-colonial period.
A. Maharlika B. Timawa C.Malaya D. Magdangal
35. They are the members of the datu’s household, council of elders or datu’s adviser.
A. Maharlika B. Timawa C.Malaya D. Magdangal
36. The Constitution of the Biak-na-Bato Republic was prepared by Felix Ferrer and Isabelo Artacho. They copied it almost a word
from the constitution of a certain count. What country was it?
A. Mexico B. Japan C. Cuba D. France
37. The 1897 Truce of Biak-na-Bato provided that the Spanish authorities would pay Filipino revolutionists the amount of
800,00php-900,000php provided that ____________________.
A. Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo would go out in exile B. the abusive Spanish friars would be deported
C. The Philippines would be represented in the Spanish Cortes D. All of the above
38. In the wake of his military victories, Aguinaldo decided that it is the time to establish a Filipino government. When he arrived at
Hongkong, a draft of plan was prepared for the establishment of a revolutionary government. Who helped him prepared the plan?
A. Mariano Ponce B. Isabelo Artacho C. Primo de Rivera D. Felix Ferrer
39. Upon the return of exile of Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo lead once more the revolution and established a dictatorial government. Who
among his advisers had suggested this form of government?
A. Mariano Ponce B. Pedro Paterno C. Apolinario Mabini D. Felix Ferrer
40. He is a consul who had advised earlier to establish a dictatorial government which later could be the nucleus republican which
similar to the United States.
A. Consul Wildman B. Consul Greene C. Consul Spencer D. Consul Dewey
41. It was the capital of Revolutionary Government of Emilio Aguinaldo on July 20, 1898.
A. Calamba, Laguna B. Bacoor, Cavite C. Malolos Bulucan D. Kawit, Cavite
42. When was the Revolutionary Government of Emilio Aguinaldo established?
A. June 23, 1898 B. July 23, 1897 C. June 24, 1898 D. July 23, 1898
43. It was the first democratic Constitution ever promulgated in the whole Asia.
A. Biak-na-Bato Republic B. Malolos Constitution C. 1935 Constitution D. 1987 Philippine Constitution
44. It was the first capital of Revolutionary Government of Emilio Aguinaldo.
A. Calamba, Laguna B. Bacoor, Cavite C. Malolos Bulucan D. Kawit, Cavite
45. The following shall be exempted from taxation except:
A. Lands and buildings B. Churches and convents C. Charitable institutions D. Non-profit cemeteries
46. Arranged according to its establishment during the American Regime:
       1. The Commonwealth Government
       2. The Military Government
       3. The Civil Government
A. 1 2 3 B. 2 3 1 C. 3 2 1 D. 2 1 3
47. Arranged the sequence of governments during the revolutionary era:
      1. The Dictatorial Government
      2. The Revolutionary Government
      3. The Biak-na-Bato Republic
      4. The First Philippine Republic
A. 2 3 1 4 B. 3 1 2 4 C. 4 1 3 2 D. 1 2 3 4
48.The government which Spain established in the Philippines was defective. It was a government for the Spaniards and not for
the Filipinos.
A. Only the first statement is true and correct. B. Only the second statement is true and correct.
C.  Both statements are true and correct. D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect

“It is the duty of every citizen according to his best capacities to give validity to his convictions in political affairs.”
--Albert Einstein—
Goodluck 12 HUMSS AJ!

Prepared by:
MICAH R. SEVERA

Checked by:
ANNA JOSEPHA JUAREZ-REOTAN
 Department of Education
Region V, Bicol Region
DON M. GONZALVO MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
Cabinitan, Ragay Camarines Sur

PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION
Second Semester, S.Y. 2022-2023

TABLE OF SPECIFICATION (TOS)

No. Time No. of LEVEL OF COGNITIVE DOMAINS Total
of Days Emphasis Items Knowledge (60 %) Process (30 %) Understanding (10) No.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES Taught (%) of
Analysis Synthesis Items
Comprehension Application
Knowledge Evaluation

I. Introduction: The concepts of politics and governance

1. articulate definitions of politics HUMSS_PG12Ia-1
2. differentiate the various views on politics HUMSS_PG12Ia-2
3. explore the connection between the phenomenon (politics) and the method of inquiry 5 1 1, 1
(Political Science) HUMSS_PG12Ia-3
4. recognize the value of politics HUMSS_PG12Ia-4
5. differentiate governance from government HUMSS_PG12Ia-5 2 2
20, 21
II. Political Ideologies
1. Identify the basic tenets of major political ideologies (i.e., liberalism, socialism,
conservatism, etc.)
HUMSS_PG12Ib-c-6 5
2. differentiate the political ideologies HUMSS_PG12Ib-c-7 3
3. examine the relationship between political ideologies and configurations of political 4,8,13 3
communities 1
HUMSS_PG12Ib-c-8 1
4 9, 4
4. critique ideas that have a direct impact on how we try to manage ourselves as a 10,11,12,19
political community
HUMSS_PG12Ib-c-9
5. analyze how political ideologies impact on the social and political life of Filipino
HUMSS_PG12Ib-c-10 4
III. Power
1. define power HUMSS_PG12Id-11
2. recognize the nature, dimensions, types, and consequences of power
HUMSS_PG12Id-12
3. analyze the nature, dimensions, types, deployments, and consequences of power
HUMSS_PG12Id-13 5 2 2
4. assess how power is exercised in different situations HUMSS_PG12Id-14 3 17, 18 3
IV. States, Nations, and Globalization 3
6, 7 29 3, 5, 37
3
1. define nation and state HUMSS_PG12Ie-15
2. Differentiate nation from state HUMSS_PG12Ie-16 3. explain meanings of 5
globalization HUMSS_PG12Ie-17
4. evaluate how globalization influences nation-states HUMSS_PG12Ie-18
Philippine democratic politics
V. Historical Background of Philippine Democratic Politics
1. relate the evolution of Philippine politics and governance 6 4 4
HUMSS_PG12If-g-19 2, 14, 15,16
2. describe the different stages in the evolution of the Philippine politics and governance
HUMSS_PG12If-g-20
3. analyze the evolution of Philippine HUMSS_PG12

4 4
9 22,23,24,25, 9
6 30,31,32,33,34, 36 26,27, 28 6
5 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 5
43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 35
1 1
48

TOTAL 30 100% 48 29 14 5 48

Prepared by: Checked by:

MICAH R. SEVERA ANNA JOSEPHA JUAREZ-REOTAN
Subject Teacher Senior High School
Coordinator