THE PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

PART I – 30 ITEMS
1. Which of the following is not mentioned in the declaration of policy of public officials in
R.A. 6713?
A. They shall be accountable to the people
B. They shall uphold the constitution of the republic of the Philippines
C. They shall lead modest lives
D. They shall discharge their duties with utmost responsibilities

2. In art. Iv, section 4, unless by their act or omission they are deemed, under the law, to
have renounced it, citizens of the Philippines who marry aliens shall:
A. Lose their citizenship
B. Have the choice to select which citizenship to relinquish
C. Retain their citizenship
D. Automatically adopt dual citizenship, unless contravened by laws of the country
of his spouse

3. What arises when a public official is an officer of a private corporation which affects his
faithful performance of official duty?
A. Conflict of interest
B. Redundancy
C. Double remuneration
D. Double compensation

4. Public officials and employees shall provide service to everyone without unfair
discrimination and regardless of what?
A. Length of service
B. Party affiliation
C. Public office
D. Religion
5. In Art. II, Section 21, the state shall promote comprehensive rural development and what
related field?
A. Countryside improvement
B. Agrarian reform
C. Urban planning
D. Agricultural economy

6. What body is mentioned as the protector of the people and the state?
A. Executive Government
B. Department of National Defense
C. Armed Forces of The Philippines
D. Philippine National Police

7. The state shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity
and independence of the nation and Free the people from what?
A. Poverty
B. Law-breaking
C. Corruption
D. Injustice

8. The state values the dignity of every ___________ and guarantees full respect for human
rights.
A. living thing
B. natural-born citizen
C. human person
D. religion or belief

9. “Commodatum” is a type of:

A. loan
B. elective office
C. government agency
 D. code

10. Which of the following is not a power or function of the commission on human rights?
A. Monitor the Philippine government's compliance with international treaty
obligations on human rights
B. Initiate proceedings to inculpate foreigners who trample upon the rights of other
aliens in Philippine territory.
C. Appoint its officers and employees in accordance with law
D. Establish a continuing program of research, education, and information to
enhance respect for the primacy of human rights

11. Public officials and employees shall not solicit or accept gifts, except when it is:
A. scholarship to a degree program
B. of nominal value
C. in foreign legal tender
D. medical treatment

12. What is the maximum amount of time that a public official or employee must respond
to letters sent by the public?
A. 15 working days
B. one month
C. seven working days
D. one week

13. The constitution defines the following as citizens of the philippines except:
A. those who are citizens of the philippines at the time of the adoption of this
constitution or those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the philippines
B. those who are naturalized in accordance with law
C. those who were born outside the national territory of the philippines but whose
parents were born as filipino citizens
 D. those born before january 17, 1973, of filipino mothers, who elect philippine
citizenship upon reaching the age of majority

14. In article ii, the state affirms what aspect! As a primary social economic force as it
protects the rights of workers and promote their welfare?
A. human rights
B. industry
C. labor
D. agriculture

15. Which of the following will not be appropriate on the blank: public officials and
employees shall perform and discharge their duties with the highest degree of
_____________.
A. intelligence and skill
B. attitude
C. excellence
D. professionalism

16. No educational institution shall .be. Established exclusively for aliens and no group of
aliens shall comprise more than _______________ of the enrollment in any school.
A. one-fifth
B. one-half
C. one-third
D. one-fourth

17. In article xiv, __________ shall be enjoyed in all institutions of higher learning.
A. freedom of education
B. scholarships
C. academic freedom
D. liberal arts
18. The state recognizes the vital role of the ______________ in nation building and shall
promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being
A. youth
B. family
C. government
D. women

19. The state shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its relations with other states, the
paramount consideration shall be each of the following, except:
A. Territorial Integrity
B. Nationalized Control
C. National Interest &The Right To Self-Determination
D. National Sovereignty

20. Article ii, section 6 states that separation of ___________ and state shall be inviolable.
A. President
B. Church
C. Politics
D. Military

21. “relatives” refer to all persons related to a public official to what degree of
consanguinity?
A. Fourth
B. Second
C. Third
D. First

22. In Art. XIII, what is the national language of the Philippines?

A. Filipino
B. Pilipino
C. Tagalog
 D. English

23. What authority is supposed to be supreme over the military?

A. Judicial
B. Civilian
C. Presidential
D. Democratic

24. According to Art. XIII, the state is supposed to ensure that teaching will attract and retain
its rightful share of the best available talents through _________ and other means of job
satisfaction and fulfillment.
A. Professional Growth
B. Adequate Remuneration
C. Continuous Training
D. Stagnating Salaries

25. In section ii of the declaration of principles, the Philippines renounces ______________ as

an instrument of national policy.
A. Lawlessness
B. Com-Communism
C. Extra-Territoriality
D. War

26. The national territory of the republic of the Philippines includes each of the following (in
the territorial islands and waters) except:
A. The Insular Shelves
B. The Overseas Domains
C. The Subsoil
D. The Seabed

27. Family of public officials or employees include spouses and who else?
 A. Relatives Up to The Third Degree of Consanguinity
B. Children Including Those in Previous Marriages
C. Unmarried Children Under 18 Years
D. Children, Grandchildren and other descendants

28. Section 8 of the state policies states that the Philippines, consistent with the national
interest, adopts and pursues a policy of freedom from what type of weapons in its
territory?
A. Weapons of Mass Destruction
B. Nuclear Weapons
C. Biological Weapons
D. Chemical Weapons

29. The state shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful
_________ in accord with the rhythm and Harmony of nature.
A. Ecology
B. Living
C. Upbringing
D. Society

30. Republic act 6713 establishes a code of conduct and ethical standards for public
officials and employees. Which of the Following is not included in this act and its title?
A. Providing rehabilitation of unjust actions and infringements
B. Enumerating prohibited acts and transactions
C. Providing penalties for violations
D. Granting incentives and rewards for exemplary service
Answer Key:

1) B
2) C
3) A
4) B
5) B
6) D
7) A
8) C
9) A
10) B
11) B
12) A
13) C
14) C
15) B
16) C
17) C
18) A
19) B
20) B
21) A
22) A
23) B
24) B
25) D
26) B
27) C
28) C
29) B
30) A