Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V – Bicol
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF LEGAZPI CITY
GOGON HIGH SCHOOL
GOGON, LEGAZPI CITY

FINAL EXAMINATION
Philippine Politics and Governance
1st Semester, 2023-2024

Instruction. Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. Write your
answers legibly. NO ERASURES.

1. The basic political unit that existed throughout the Archipelago prior to the
1400s.
a. City c. City States
b. Barangay d. None of the above
2. European-style feudal system of governance in the island.
a. Encomiendas c. Ayuntamiento
b. Reduccion d. Royal Audiencia
3. The highest Spanish public official in the Philippines.
a. Gobernadorcillo c. President
b. Governor-general d. Captain
4. The judiciary body during the Spanish colonial period.
a. Royal Audiencia c. Judicial
b. Principalia d. None of the above
5. The town mayor during the Spanish colonial period.
a. Gobernadorcillo c. President
b. Governor-general d. Captain
6. Compilation of laws applicable to various Spanish colonies
a. Recopilacion de los Leyes c. Recopilacion de los Leyes
reynos de las India reynos de las Filipina
b. Alibata d. Baybayin
7. The Legislative Branch is composed of, except;
a. Senate c. Department of Justice
b. House of representatives d. None of the above
8. The main function of the Legislative Branch is_______.
a. Make Laws c. Enact Laws
b. Amend Laws d. Interpret the laws
9. The Senate of the Philippines is composed of________.
a. 12 Senators c. 24 Senators
b. 10 Senators d. 20 Senators
10. The required age for Senator to run for an office is_______________.
a. 30 c. 35
b. 40 d. 25
11. The term of office for the elected Senators and Representatives starts at
noon of the 30th day of______
a. July c. May
b. June d. August
12. The Representatives will only serve for________
 a. 2 years c. 3 years
b. 4 years d. 5 years
13. Under Section of Article VI, a_______________ maybe called to fill such
vacancy in the manner prescribed by law.
a. Special Election c. Referendum
b. Resolution d. Initiative
14. The following are the roles of the House of Representatives, except;
a. Scrutinizes executive government
b. Debates and votes of bills and amendments
c. Decides matters of national interest
d. Divided the states in proportion to their total population
15. One difference of the Senate from the House of Representatives is
___________.
a. Educational attainment c. Lifestyle
b. Representation d. Religious affiliation
16. It is the authority to enforce laws.
a. Legislative Power d. Power of imminent
b. Judicial Power domain
c. Executive Power
17. With the approval of the Monetary Board and subject to any legal
restrictions, the President may contract or guarantee foreign debts on behalf
of the Republic. What power of the president is being described?
a. Diplomatic Power c. Power of Appointment
b. Borrowing Power d. Pardoning Power
18. Under and by virtue of his power as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed
Forces of the Philippines, he may establish courts martial to enforce
discipline in the armed forces. What power of the president is described in
this number?
a. Power of appointment c. Pardoning power
b. Military power d. Diplomatic power
19. The President shall nominate and appoint the following, with the approval
of the Commission on Appointments: Officers of the armed forces from the
level of colonel to navy captain, as well as heads of administrative
departments, ambassadors, or other public ministers and consuls. What
power of the president is described in this number?
a. Diplomatic Power c. Power of Appointment
b. Borrowing Power d. Pardoning Power
20. This refers to the principle that divides government powers into three
distinct separate branches of government which is intended to prevent one
branch of government from gaining too much power and ensure that its
action do not go beyond the scope defined by the Constitution:
a. Principle of separation of powers
b. Principle of checks and balances
c. Principle of judicial hierarchy
d. None of the above
21. ____________________ refers to the principle which states that the
branched of government are able to impose limits om each other’s power
and ensure that one branch acts with the knowledge and consent of the
other.
a. Principle of separation of powers
b. Principle of checks and balances
c. Principle of judicial hierarchy
 d. None of the above
22. It reviews the decision of lower courts on cases concerning international
agreement, presidential decrees, questionable decisions or processes of the
lower courts, cases which are punishable by lifetime imprisonment, error or
question of law, among others.\
a. Court of Appeals c. Regional Trial Court
b. Supreme Court d. Sandiganbayan
23. It receives, reviews and resolves appeal on decisions of Regional Trial
Courts and Office of the Ombudsman in cases wherein one of the parties is
not satisfied with the decision.
a. Court of Appeals c. Regional Trial Court
b. Supreme Court d. Sandiganbayan
24. It has jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases committed by public
officers and employees.
a. Court of Appeals c. Regional Trial Court
b. Supreme Court d. Sandiganbayan
25. It has jurisdiction over cases on violations of municipal ordinances,
gambling, assault, estafa to a certain amount, malicious mischief,
trespassing, and illegal possession of firearms.
a. Court of Appeals c. Municipal Trial Court
b. Supreme Court d. Shari’a District Court
26. It has exclusive jurisdiction over cases involving custody, guardianship,
legitimacy, paternity and filiation arising under this Code (Code of Muslim
Personal Laws of the Philippines);
a. Court of Appeals c. Municipal Trial Court
b. Supreme Court d. Shari’a District Court
27. Exercise original jurisdiction in the issuance of writs of certiorari,
prohibition, mandamus, quo warranto, habeas corpus and injunction which
may be enforced in any part of their respective regions.
a. Court of Appeals c. Municipal Trial Court
b. Supreme Court d. Shari’a District Court
28. It pertains to the duty of the courts of justice to settle actual
controversies involving rights which are legally demandable and enforceable,
and to determine whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion
amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of any branch or
instrumentality of the Government.
a. Executive Power c. Judicial Power
b. Legislative power d. Pardoning Power
29. _____________________is any questioning by law enforcement after a
person has been taken into custody or otherwise deprived of his freedom of
action in any significant way. It refers to the investigation conducted by law
enforcement immediately after arrest for the commission of an offense.
a. Arrest c. Custodial Investigation
b. Questioning d. Hearing
30. The ____________________ means that prior to questioning during
custodial investigation, the person must be warned that he has the right to
remain silent, that any statement he gives may be used as evidence against
him, and that he has the right to the presence of an attorney, either retained
or appointed.
a. Miranda Doctrine
b. Doctrine of prior restraint
c. Doctrine of judicial stability
 d. None of the above
Test II. Enumeration. Write what is asked in each number. Light legibly with no
erasures.

1. Composition of the Congress of the Philippines (2)

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2. Powers of the President (at least 5)

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3. Qualifications of Representatives (all)
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4. Rights of the accused (at least 3)
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Test III. Essay

How does a bill become a law? 10 points