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Who is the 15th president of the Philippines?

1. Joseph Estrada
2. Gloria M. Arroyo
3. Benigno Aquino III
4. Rodrigo Duterte
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2. Who is the present senate president of the

Philippines?
1. Aquilino Pimentel III
2. Vicente Sotto III
3. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
4. Juan Ponce Enrile
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3. How many senators were elected every other 3

years?
1. 12
2. 23
3. 24
4. 25
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4. Which is the highest punishment in the Philippines?

1. Reclusion Perpetua
2. Res ipsalo quitor
3. Prison Mayor
4. Death penalty
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5. Public officials shall endeavor to defend and

maintain Philippine
1. Commitment to democracy
2. Simple living
3. Nationalism and patriotism
4. Responsiveness to the public
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6. All public officials and employees must attend to

anyone who wants to avail himself of the services of
their offices and must, at all times, act promptly and
________.
1. Accordingly
2. expeditiously
3. Correctly
4. effectively
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7. Who is the first president of the Philippines?

1. Jose P. Laurel
2. Manuel Quezon
3. Emilio Aguinaldo
4. Corazon Aquino
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8. Human Rights day is celebrated every ______.

1. August
2. October
3. November
4. December
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9. All of the following makes human rights differ from

other rights EXCEPT one.
1. Human rights are granted.
2. Human rights are inalienable.
3. Human rights are equally applicable.
4. Human rights are inherent.
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10. In the country, the executive power is vested upon

the ___.
1. Congress
2. Supreme Court
3. Prime Minister
4. President
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11. Which of the following is not indicated in RA 6713?

1. granting incentives and rewards for exemplary
service
2. providing rehabilitation of unjust actions and
infringements
3. enumerating prohibited acts and transactions
4. providing penalties for violations
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12. Can a person be arrested without warrant of arrest?

1. Yes
2. No
3. Maybe
4. Not mentioned in the constitution
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13. Which of the following cannot be re-elected?

1. President
2. Vice President
3. Mayor
4. Congressman
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14. What is the primary focus of Article 1 of the

constitution?
1. National territory
2. Bill of rights
3. Citizenship
4. State policies
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15. How many votes is necessary to affirm an

impeachment case against an impeachable official?
1. Atleast 1/2 of the votes
2. Atleast 1/3 of the votes
3. Atleast 2/3 of the votes
4. 50% + 1 vote
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16. Which among the following is the leading cause of

deforestation?
1. Kaingin
2. Volcanic eruption
3. Logging
4. Mining operations
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17. Which of the following is the problem facing the

coastal ecosystem
1. Sea erosion
2. Dynamite fishing
3. Mining
4. Earth quake
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18. The Bangui Wind farm uses wind mills to

generate energy. The said windmills are located in
_________.
1. CALABARZON
2. Ilocos region
3. West Visayas
4. Zamboanga
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19. What is the most controversial issue of the present

administration in relation to human rights?
1. Build, Build, Build
2. Train Law
3. RH Law
4. War on drugs
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20. How many regions do Philippines have?

1. 16 regions
2. 17 regions
3. 18 regions
4. 19 regions