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1. Answer: B
Explanation: The Senate and the House of Representatives comprise the Legislative
Department of the Philippine Government. According to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, they
have the power of lawmaking.

2. Answer: B
Explanation: The candidate must be at least 40 years of age to be qualified.

3. Answer: D
Explanation: The Supreme Court has one (1) Chief Justice and (14) Associate Justices.

4. Answer: C
Explanation: The Constitutional Commissions stated by the 1987 of the Philippine Constitution
are the Commission on Audit, Commission on Elections, and the Civil Service Commission.

5. Answer: A
Explanation: The Article II Section I of the 1987 Philippine Constitution states that “The
Philippines is a democratic and republican State. Sovereignty resides in the people and all
government authority emanates from them.”

6. Answer: B
Explanation: There are 24 senators in the Philippine Senate.

7. Answer: C
Explanation: RA 6713 defined Political Neutrality as “Public officials and employees shall
provide service to everyone without unfair discrimination and regardless of party affiliation or
preference”.

8. Answer: D
Explanation: RA 6713 prohibits public officials from using confidential or classified information.

9. Answer: D

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Explanation: Section 11 stated that violators of the Section 7, Section 8, and Section 9 of the
Republic Act 6713 shall be imprisoned for not more than 5 years.

10. Answer: C
Explanation: Private Enterprise Owners, unless they are working for the government, are not
required by RA 6713 to file their Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN).

11. Answer: B
Explanation: The President, who is the head of the Executive Department, has the control over
executive departments, bureaus, and offices. S/he is also the Commander-in-Chief of the AFP.

12. Answer: E
Explanation: The House of Representatives is presided by the House Speaker.

13. Answer: A
Explanation: The Bill of Rights is the part of the constitution where the rights of every Filipinos
are enumerated including the right to life, liberty, and property. Civil, political, and social rights of
individuals are also stated in the Bill of Rights.

14. Answer: A
Explanation: Human Rights are provided by different states and institutions to ensure that
every individual obtained equal protection against possible interference of their basic freedoms
as human beings.

15. Answer: E
Explanation: All of the stated rights in the options are included in the Universal Declaration of
Human Rights.

16. Answer: A
Explanation: Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are harmful gaseous chemicals which are commonly
produced by refrigerators, air conditioners, and other synthetic substances. It depletes the
protective layer of the Earth (Ozone Layer) against the Ultraviolet rays of the Sun.

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17. Answer: A
Explanation: RA 8485, also known as the Animal Welfare Act, promotes and protects the
welfare of all animals in the Philippines. This includes the regulation of breeding, training, and
keeping of all animals.

18. Answer: C
Explanation: UNCLOS stands for United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.

19. Answer: B
Explanation: RA 6713 defines relatives as as any persons within the fourth civil degree of
consanguinity or affinity, including bilas, inso, and balae.

20. Answer: E
Explanation: All of the things mentioned in the options are issues of environmental
degradation.

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