ARTICLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

1) What law provides for synchronized national and local elections? a. R.A 7188 2) When does the election period commence? b. 90 days before the day of election 3) The campaign period for Barangay Election is ______. d. None of the above 4) The campaign periods shall include: d. None of the above. 5) The Omnibus Election Code governs: b. All election of public officers and, to the extent appropriate, all referenda and plebiscites. 6) An election may be postponed due to _______. d. All of the above. 7) In case a vacancy arises in Congress, who shall call for a special election? b. The COMELEC 8) The period of campaign for Vice-Presidential Election is _____. a. 90 days 9) Z, a citizen of the Philippines, qualified to vote, goes to Atty. X and posits that due to a sudden change of mind, he has decided never to register nor cast his vote for ever. He further contends that the right of suffrage is a free act and that he is a free man. Is he still obliged by law to register and cast his vote? b. Yes, they are 2 obligations imposed by law pursuant to Article 1, Section 4, of the Election Code. 10) Just one day before the election, Romeo, an excellent candidate for councilor, visits his family and relatives. Juliet, another candidate for the same position, contends that he should be disqualified because the campaign period excludes the day before the election. Is the contention of Juliet correct? a. No. A candidate for public office is allowed to visit his family and relatives before & during the day of election. 11) In case of a failure of election, the COMELEC shall call for the continuation of election not held on the basis of ________. a. A verified petition by any interested party and after due notice and hearing. 12) The funds needed by COMELEC to defray the expenses for the holding of regular and special elections shall be provided in the___ b. Regular appropriations of COMELEC 13) X, a public officer in the performance of his election duties, is about to send some documents connected to election and which are required by the Election Code. How is he supposed to send said documents? d. By registered special delivery mail 14) In what language should a printed copy of the Election Code be available in polling places? c. In the national language or in English 15) Can the COMELEC, for a serious cause, postpone an election motu proprio? c. Yes. It is allowed. 16) A day before the election, Marie, a charming woman and a candidate for mayor, visited all her closest friends and begged them to vote for her. Is this allowed? b. No. She cant campaign for herself anymore. 17) A failure of election may be called for on account of ________. d. All of the above 18) The Omnibus Election Code. a. Batas Pambansa Blg. 881 19) Petitions for postponement or for declaration of failure of elections come within the original jurisdiction of the COMELEC en banc. a. True, in fact this is an exception to the general rule that election cases be filed first with and decided by the COMELEC in division. 20) The power of the people under a system of initiative and referendum to directly propose, enact, approve or reject, in whole or in part, the Constitution, laws, ordinances, or resolutions passed by any legislative body is embodied in a. RA No. 6735 21) The remedy where for any serious cause, the holding of free, orderly and honest election should become impossible in any political subdivision is to b. file a petition to postpone the election 22) The remedy if on account of force majeure, terrorism, or fraud, the election in any polling place has not been held on the date fixed is to a. file a petition to declare a failure of election 23) The following are Grounds for postponement/failure of election, except d. Disqualification of a local candidate 24) Which is correct with respect to the term any election as used in the Constitution or the Election Code? d. It includes all elections in the country and refers not only to any election then provided in the laws or in the Constitution but to any election which may thereafter be required to be held pursuant to law 25) This is the power of the people to propose amendments to the Constitution or to propose and enact legislations through an election called for the purpose d. Initiative 26) This refer to a petition to approve or reject an act or law, or part thereof, passed by Congress b. Referendum on Statutes

27) This is an electoral process by which an initiative on the Constitution is approved or rejected by the people a. Plebiscite 28) The following are true with respect to the national initiative and referendum, except b. The proposition for the enactment, approval, amendment or rejection of a national law shall be submitted and approved by majority of the votes cast by all the registered voters in the Philippines 29) This is the legal process whereby the registered voters of a local government unit may directly propose, enact or amend ordinance a. Local initiative 30) This is a limitation on recall d. All of the above 31) What is the stand-by power of the COMELEC? a. If it should no longer be reasonably possible to observe the periods and dates prescribed by law for certain pre-election acts, the Commission shall fix the other periods and dates in order to ensure accomplishment of the activities so voters shall not be deprived of their right of suffrage 32) This is held when there is failure of election on the scheduled date of regular election in a particular place or which is conducted to fill up certain vacancies, as provided by law b. Special Election 33) The following are preconditions for declaring a failure of election, except a. No voting has been held in any precinct or precincts because of violence, terrorism, loss or destruction of election paraphernalia or records 34) Distinguish Initiative from Indirect Initiative. a. Initiative is the power of the people to propose ame ndments to the Constitution or to propose and enact legislations through an election called for the purpose. Whereas, Indirect Initiative is exercise of initiative by the people through a proposition sent to Congress or the local legislative body for action. 35) The power of initiative and referendum may be exercised by all registered and non -registered voters of the country, autonomous regions, provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays. c. The provision is partly incorrect. It shall only be exercised by all registered voters of the country, autonomous regions, provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays. 36) Preconditions necessary for declaring a failure of election d. A and B only 37) A low turnout of voters can be a ground for failure of election and as a result, a re-election may be held. c. False 38) A recall election was ordered by the COMELEC. A who has been mayor for 3 consecutive terms prior to the election in which the incumbent mayor was elected ran for the mayoralty position. Is he allowed? b. Yes, because the prohibited election refers to the next regular election for the same office following the end of the 3rd term

ARTICLE II: ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE- PRESIDENT

39) In case a vacancy occurs for the office of the President and Vice-President, the Congress will convene in accordance with its rules without need of a call and enact a law calling for special election for the said vacancy within? c. 7 days 40) The special election shall be held not earlier than 45 days nor later than? a. 60 days 41) The sole judge of all contest relating to the election, returns and qualifications of the President or VicePresident? c. SC Sitting en banc 42) Age requirement for President on the day of election? c. 40 years old 43) Presidents term of office b. 6 years 44) A person may be elected for president provided that he is a resident of the Philippines for? b. 10 years immediately preceding such election 45) The President of the Philippines shall be elected by? d. The direct vote of the people 46) Does the Vice-President has the same age qualification as the President? c. Yes, he must be 40 years old correct 47) After the election but not later than 30 days, the certificates shall be opened in the presence of? c. Both Congress and Senate in joint public session 48) In case of a tie for the position of the President and Vice-President who will determine the winner? c. Majority vote of the Congress and Senate voting separately 49) In the above quoted statement in case there will be a deadlock who will be the acting President until the deadlock is broken? b. Senate President

50) The Vice-President shall serve for 7 years, B. The Vice-President shall not serve more than 2 terms c. A is incorrect and B is correct 51) In case the President-elect fails to qualify who will be the acting President until the President-elect shall have qualified d. VP-elect 52) Unless otherwise provided by law, the regular election for President and Vice-President shall be held on? d. Second Monday of May 53) The convening of the Batasang Pambansa cannot be suspended nor the special election postponed. In the event vacancy occurs, no special elections shall be done for how many days? c. Seventy days before the date of Presidential Election of 1987 54) In case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation of the President, what process shall we follow? b. The Vice President shall become the President to serve the unfinished term. 55) In case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation of both the President and Vice President, who shall serve the unexpired term? a. The Senate President 56) The convening of the Congress cannot be suspended nor the special election postponed. No special election shall be called if the vacancy occurs within how long before the date of the next presidential election? b. Eighteen months 57) A President or acting President shall not make appointments months 60 days before Presidential Elections up to the end of his term except: a. temporary appointments to executive positions when continued vacancies therein will prejudice public service 58) The President and the Vice President elected by the direct vote of the people for a term of 6 years shall begin at: a. 12nn on the 30th day of June next following the day of the election and shall end at noon of the same date, six years thereafter. 59) The Vice President shall serve to a max of how many successive terms? b. 2 60) Which of the following shall not be considered as an interruption in the continuity of the service for the full term the Vice President is elected? a. Voluntary renunciation of the office for any length of time 61) Election returns for the President and Vice President shall be directed to what body that will do all the opening and examination of the authenticity of the certificates of canvass. a. Congress of the Philippines 62) Which of the following events cannot be changed by any ordinary law enacted by the Congress? c. Date of regular election of the President and Vice President correct 63) If the President-elect fails to qualify, whom shall act as President until the President-elect shall have qualified? a. Speaker of the House correct 64) Tom Sawyer is natural-born Filipino. His mother is a Filipina and his father is an American. He obtained a degree March 2017 at Harvard University at the age of 39. He has been a resident of the Philippines since January 2011. Is he qualified to run as President of the Philippines in May 2018 elections? a. No because he is not a resident of the Philippines for 10years 65) The following qualifications are the requirements to be eligible to be the Vice President except: d. An alumna of any local educational institution correct 66) 1st Statement. Rulings of Board of Canvassers (BOC) are appealable to the COMELEC within 3 days from issuance of the ruling. 2nd Statement. Rulings of Board of Canvassers (BOC) are not appealable to the COMELEC within 3 days from issuance of the ruling. a. 1st statement is true

ARTICLE III: ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BATASANG PAMBANSA

67) Who determined the DATE of the FIRST Local Election? a. President of the Philippines 68) The following are the qualifications for Senator , except: c. At least 40 years of age on the day of the election. 69) The following qualifications of Members of Batasang Pambansa, except: e. A resident of the constituency for a period not less than 1-year immediately preceding the day of the election 70) A Filipino citizen who lost his natural born Filipino citizenship abroad may acquire his Filipino citizenship by e. All of the above 71) The following classes of citizens of the Philippines are possible to possess dual citizenship, which is the exception? d. None of the above.

ARTICLE IV: ELECTION OF LOCAL OFFICIALS

72) The candidates for the position of Governor, Vice Governor or Member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan or Mayor, Vice Mayor or Member of the Sangguniang Panlunsod of highly urbanized cities must be: a. At least 23 years of age on the Election Day. 73) The Candidates for the position of mayor or vice mayor of independent component cities, component cities, or municipalities must be: b. At least 21 years of age on the Election Day. 74) What is the proper order of the distribution of election returns in the election of local officials? a. C A B F E D G 75) Contests involving elective barangay officials decided by trial courts of limited jurisdiction, is within the COMELECs: c. exclusive appellate jurisdiction 76) Who has the jurisdiction over petitions for disqualification of municipal, provincial, city and congressional elective officials filed before the elections? a. COMELEC 77) The following persons are disqualified from running for any elective local position, except e. None of the above 78) A regular election, whether national or local, refers to an election participated in by those who possess the right of suffrage, are not otherwise disqualified by law, and who are registered voters. The election for Sangguniang Kabataan is also a regular election even if participated by youth. b. The statement is incorrect. A regular election, whether national or local, refers to an election participated in by those who possess the right of suffrage, are not otherwise disqualified by law, and who are registered voters. The election for Sangguniang Kabataan is not a regular election because the latter is participated by those who are not qualified by law. 79) X, is the current governor of Quezon Province. He committed a crime and has been sentenced to a penalty for 7 months therein. However, he has been given a plenary pardon or granted amnesty. The question is, is he disqualified or not? Decide the case. d. No, because the provision provides or mentioned unless he has been given a plenary pardon or granted amnesty. Hence, the absence of such will absolutely result to a disqual ification of a public officer as provided by the law. 80) This is the legal process whereby the registered voters of a local government unit may directly propose, enact or amend ordinance a. Local initiative 81) Which of the following is not a function of the Board of Election Tellers d. Shall declare postponement or Failure of Election 82) The following persons are disqualified from running for any elective local position, except e. None of the above

ARTICLE V: ELECTION OF REGIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE AUTONOMOUS REGIONS

83) Who exercises GENERAL supervision over Autonomous Regions to ensure that the laws are faithfully executed? b. Executive Department of the Philippines 84) Autonomous Regions have certain independent legislative powers, the following are TRUE except: a. Laws regarding defense and security 85) The defense and security of the regions is under the responsibility of the National Government. The preservation of peace and order within the regions shall be the responsibility of the _____________. d. Philippines National Police 86) The ACT enacted by the Congress for each autonomous region that will govern the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao. c. Organic Act 87) The ACT enacted by the Congress for Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao and Cordilleras provided for special courts with personal family, and property law jurisdiction consistent with the provision of the Constitution and National laws. d. TRUE, such Act is constitutional because it is expressly provided by the Constitution.

ARTICLE VI: ELECTION OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS

88) First statement: The barangay election shall be non-partisan. Second statement: The barangay election shall be conducted in an expeditious and inexpensive manner. a. Both statements are correct. 89) In the election for barangay officials, the certificate of candidacy for the position of punong barangay or kagawad ng sangunian shall be filed: a. With the secretary of the sangguniang barangay. 90) The Board of Election Tellers shall be composed of: a. 1 public elementary school teacher and 2 members who are registered voters. 91) The board of election tellers shall meet in every barangay polling place to conduct the registration of barangay voters and to prepare the list of voters not later than: a. 7 days before the election. 92) Inclusion and exclusion cases in barangay election shall be decided: a. Not later than 7 days before the date of election. 93) Inclusion and exclusion cases in Barangay election shall be w/n the exclusive jurisdiction of: a. The municipal or metropolitan trial court. 94) The barangay board of canvassers shall be composed of: a. The senior public elementary school teacher and 2 public elementary school teachers. 95) The barangay board of canvassers shall be constituted: a. At least 7 days before the election in each barangay. 96) Candidates for the position of punong barangay must be: c. At least 18 years of age on the Election Day. 97) Candidates for the position of member of the sangguniang barangay must be: a. At least 18 years of age on the Election Day. 98) The Barangay elections shall be conducted in: c. expeditious and inexpensive manner 99) The following can support the campaign of one of the candidate for barangay elections except c. Political party of the candidate 100) Can a candidate for barangay elections hold a public meeting b. Yes, Provided ,however ,That without prejudice to any liability that may be incurred 101) Certificate of candidacy must be file on a. any day from the commencement of the election period but not later than the day before the beginning of the campaign period. 102) The following are responsible in consolidating the list of all the candidates and post the said list in the barangay hall and in other conspicuous places in the barangay except: c. Chairman of the Board of the canvasser 103) Atty: Marcos won as Barangay captain in Las Pinas, He was Treasurer of the Las Pinas before running as barangay captain .Two days after the proclamation ,Mr Aquino, protest that atty marcos must be disqualify for failure to file a letter of resignation before the proclamation. May the protest disqualify atty marcos b. No, Candidate shall be considered automatically resigned upon the filing of certificate of candidacy 104) Board of Election Tellers must composed of the following d. Both A and B 105) In case no public elementary teachers are available ,can a commission designate any registered voters in the polling place as a chairman of the board of election tellers d. Both B and C 106) The Board of Election tellers shall d. All of the above 107) The Finalist of Voters shall be posted in the polling places at least d. None of the above 108) Who can designate the public school or any other punlic building within the barangay to be used as polling place in case the barangay has one election precinct d.chairman of board of election tellers 109) Who will provide the official barangay ballots c. City or municipality concerned 110) Who will provide the ballot boxes for each barangay polling place a. Commission 111) The official ballots must be authenticated in the presence of a. The voter 112) The Commission shall constitute a board of canvassers at least d. 7 days before the election in each barangay 113) How many watchers in every polling place may appoint by each candidates c. Two 114) After Canvassing the results from various polling places within the barangay, Who will proclaim the winners d. Board of canvassers 115) Who is responsible in authenticating the official barangay ballots a. Authorized representative of the candidates and chairman and members of the board of election tellers

116) The registration of any voter shall not be transferred without written notice at least a. Two days before the date of election 117) COMELEC shall resume the holding of the Barangay election within ________ after the verification that the cause for postponement or suspension has in fact ceased a. 30 days (Article VI, Section 45, OEC) 118) COMELEC shall resume the holding of the Barangay election within ________ after the verification that the cause for postponement or suspension has in fact ceased a. 30 days

ARTICLE VII: THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS

119) The Commission on Election shall be composed of a. 1 chairman and 6 commissioners 120) First statement: Majority of the members of the COMELEC should be members of the Philippine Bar. Second statement: However, the Chairman need not be a lawyer. a. The first statement is correct, the second statement is wrong. 121) How long should a member of the COMELEC be engaged in the practice of law in order for him to qualify as member? b. 10 years 122) The Chairman and the Commissioners of the COMELEC shall be appointed by whom? c. By the President with the consent of the Commission on Appointment 123) First statement: The President has the power to designate a temporary Chairman of the COMELEC. Second Statement: The members of the COMELEC themselves should not interfere with such power of the President to designate a temporary Chairman pending the appointment of a permanent one. a. Both statements are wrong. 124) Which of the following statements is incorrect? b. As a central repository of the governments manpower, the COMELEC may provide qualified public officials during vacancies in Congress. 125) First statement: The members of the COMELEC may engage in practice of any profession or in the management of any business, being an independent constitutional body. Second statement: However, their salaries may be decreased anytime due to such privilege. c. Both statements are wrong. 126) The powers of the COMELEC are as follows, except: a. To exercise its jurisdiction over protests involving the original set-up of the Katipunan ng Barangay. 127) In the exercise of its powers, the COMELEC has the authority to grant immunity from criminal prosecution. b. True. However such immunity shall not exempt the witness from criminal prosecution for perjury or false testimony. 128) The original jurisdiction of the COMELEC is composed of b. All contest relating to the elections, returns and qualifications of all elective regional, provincial and city officials. 129) The appellate jurisdiction of the COMELEC embraces a. All contests among elective municipal officials decided by trial courts of general jurisdiction or elective barangay officials decided by trial courts of limited jurisdiction. 130) First statement: The COMELEC sitting en banc does not have the authority to hear and decide election cases. Second statement: But it may decide pre-proclamation controversies in the first instance b. The first statement is correct while the second statement is wrong. Both statements are wrong. 131) First statement: The COMELEC shall decide by a majority vote of all its members any case or matter brought before it. Second statement: Such case or matter must be brought before it within 120 days from the date of its submission for decision or resolution. c. The first statement is correct while the second statement is wrong. 132) In the conduct of initiative, the power of the COMELEC extends not only to the counting and canvassing of votes but also to seeing to it that the matter or act submitted to the people must be: b. In the proper form and language so it may be easily understood and voted upon by the electorate. 133) Which of the following statements is wrong: a. The Chairman and members of the COMELEC shall not be subject to the canons of judicial ethics in the discharge of their functions. 134) The following are the powers and functions of the COMELEC except: b. To initiate plebiscite, initiative, referendum and recall.

135) First statement: The COMELEC may recommend to the Congress effective measures to minimize election spending. Second statement: Such recommendation may include limitation of places where propaganda materials shall be posted. c. Both statements are correct. 136) Pardon, amnesty, parole or suspension of sentence for violation of the election laws, rules and regulations may not be granted by the President unless: a. There is a favorable recommendation by the COMELEC. 137) First statement: The election period shall commence ninety days before the day of election and shall end thirty days thereafter. Second statement: But the COMELEC may fix such period in special cases b. Both statements are correct. 138) Which of the following is incorrect: c. Such publication shall be for a period of ninety days. 139) In order to summon the parties to a controversy pending before it the COMELEC may: a. Issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum. 140) The following are the powers and functions of the COMELEC except: b. To initiate plebiscite, initiative, referendum and recall. 141) First statement: The COMELEC may recommend to the Congress effective measures to minimize election spending. Second statement: Such recommendation may include limitation of places where propaganda materials shall be posted. c. Both statements are correct. 142) 1st Statement. COMELEC and other prosecuting arms of the government have concurrent power to conduct preliminary investigation of all election offenses. 2nd Statement. COMELEC and other prosecuting arms of the government does not have concurrent power to conduct preliminary investigation of all election offenses. a. 1st statement is true 143) 1st Statement. Pre-Proclamation Controversies are raised before the Board of Canvassers (BOC) or the COMELEC as soon as the illegality arises 2nd Statement. Pre-Proclamation Controversies are not raised before the Board of Canvassers (BOC) or the COMELEC as soon as the illegality arises. a. 1st statement is true 144) The chairman and members of the Commission shall be subject to _______ in the discharge of their functions. a. Canons of Judicial Ethics 145) Which is not a duty and responsibility of the Commission in ensuring enforcement of an election? d. To arrest, detain any suspected violators including candidates and their respective supporters 146) To ensure enforcement of elections the Commission can ask for the assistance of the following except: b. Commission on Audit 147) A party contesting the competency of the Chairman or a Commissioner may: d. File his objection to the Court of Appeals stating the grounds therefor. 148) How can the Commission delegate its powers? c. Through its Watchers 149) Provincial Election Office is headed by? c. Provincial Election Supervisor 150) The Commission shall have exclusive charge of a. Enforcement of administrative laws 151) What can the Commission do to any officer or employee who violates election law? c. Sanction Him 152) Who can deputize for the Commission to ensure the holding of free, orderly and honest elections? a. NBI 153) In case of conflict between rules, regulations, orders or directives of the Commission in the exercise of its constitutional powers and those issued by any other administrative office or agency of the government concerning the same matter relative to elections. Which shall prevail? a. Constitutional Powers 154) Can the Comelec conduct hearings like courts? a. Yes 155) Which of the following questions affecting election does not fall under COMELEC jurisdiction c. resolving issues involving right to vote 156) The following are powers granted to COMELEC, except a. Power to include and exclude voters 157) A Controversy submitted to the Commission shall, after compliance with the requirements of due process, be immediately heard and decided by it within how many days? b. 60 days from submission thereof 158) The enforcement of the election law and the inquiry into and resolution of dispute or controversy dealing with elections, other than what is expressly withheld are entrusted to d. Commission on Elections 159) The Chairman and Commissioners can be removed from office on impeachment for conviction of the following, except c. Murder 160) The following cases involve COMELECs administrative supervision and control, except d. Questions on whether or not a candidate is entitled to use a particular name

161) Decisions or final orders in election cases cognizable by the COMELEC in division at the first instance become final and executory unless a motion for reconsideration thereof is filed within b. 5 days from notice thereof 162) Who has the jurisdiction over petitions for disqualification of municipal, provincial, city and congressional elective officials filed before the elections? a. COMELEC 163) Which of the following statements is false in connection with the exclusive authority of the Commission to investigate and to prosecute election offenses before the regular courts, whether committed by public officers or private persons if warranted? b. Election offenses committed by election officials in relation to their office can be investigated and prosecuted by the Commission and the Ombudsman 164) Book of voters may be annulled d. All of the above 165) The following are the requisites for the filing of quo warranto, except b. Filed on the grounds of eligibility or loyalty to the Republic of the Philippines 166) The following are requirements for the members of the COMELEC, except b. At the time of their appointment, at least thirty years of age

ARTICLE VIII: POLITICAL PARTIES

167) Which of the following is not qualified to be a political party? e. all of the above 168) Once a political party is duly registered, the following are its advantages except: c. It shall have the right to hold office in the House of Representatives after registration. 169) First statement: Religious sect may be allowed to register as a political party. Second statement: Such right to register is allowed as a means of the exercise of equal protection clause as guaranteed by the Constitution. a. Both statements are wrong. 170) The following shall not be allowed to register as political parties except: b. Those organized group with social personality promoting the welfare of the Filipinos. 171) What is a coalition? a. It refers to an aggrupation of duly registered national, regional, sectoral parties or organizations for political or electoral purposes. 172) Political party as used in the Omnibus Election Code means? a. An organized group of persons pursuing the same ideology, political ideas or platforms of government and includes its branches and divisions. 173) A political party shall first be duly registered with the commission so that? b. It may acquire juridical personality. 174) How many percentage of the votes cast in the constituency is required in order that a registered political party may avoid forfeiture of its status as a registered political party? d. Atleast 10% 175) The petition for registration or accreditation shall be published in: b. Atleast Three newspapers of general circulation. 176) A petition for registration or accreditation after its required publication shall be resolve for how many days from the date it is submitted for decision? b. 15 days 177) Which sector is expressly prohibited by the Omnibus Election Code to be registered as a political party? c. Religous sect 178) What must be attached in a verified petition for the registration of a political party? c. Both 179) Which organized group of persons may be registered before the COMELEC? c. Both A&B 180) A registered political party is entitled: c. To the rights and privileges granted to political parties 181) In a resolution of a petition submitted for decision, the Commission must observe: b. Due Notice and Hearing 182) A political party which seeks to achieve its goal through violence shall not be registered because it is contrary to: d. All of the Above 183) Registration of Political parties must be filed with: c. The Commission on Elections 184) A registered political party may sue or be sued because: a. It has a juridical personality 185) Does Comelec has the power over all the decisions in connection with the registration of political parties? a. Yes 186) Only members of a duly registered or accredited political parties has a right to hold an elected public position? b. No

187) The following qualifications are true for a Sectoral Representative, except e. A resident of the constituency for a period of not less than 1 year immediately preceding the day of the election 188) Which of the following can be a ground for cancellation of registration of any national, regional, sectoral party, organization or coalition e. All of the above 189) Which of the following statements is incorrect? c. A political party refers to an organized group of citizens belonging to any of the following: labor, peasant, fisherfolk, urban poor, indigenous cultural communities, elderly, handicapped, women, youth, veterans, etc. whose principal advocacy pertains to the special interest and concerns of their sector 190) The following are the rights and privileges of a political party except for: a. To be voted upon as a party 191) Party-list representatives shall constitute _________ of the total number of representatives including those under the party-list d. twenty per centum (Article VI, Section 5, 1987 Constitution) 192) Party-list shall include the following sectors except b. Religious Groups (Article VI, Section 5, 1987 Constitution)

ARTICLE IX: ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES AND CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDACY

193) What should be the age of a candidate if he will going to run as the Vice President of the Philippines? c. 40 years old 194) Which of the following candidates can be qualified as member of the Batasang Pambansa as provincial representative? c. 25 years old, Filipino Citizen, a registered voter and a resident of Trece Martires, Cavite for 11 months. 195) Which of the following are not qualifications of a Sectoral Representative? c. Shall be a registered voter, and on the day of the election is at least twenty-one years of age. 196) What should a candidate holding a public appointive office do when he files his certificate of candidacy? c. A person holding a public office should have resigned from his office upon the filing of his certificate of candidacy 197) Which of the following are not disqualifications of running for any elective office? d. Any candidate who was sponsored by a non-profit organization during his election campaign period. 198) Which of the following are not nuisance candidates? c. Those candidates that uses screen names or aliases 199) Which of the following circumstances in filing of Certificate of candidacy is not true? b. A person who has filed a certificate of candidacy may not, prior to the election, withdraw the same by submitting to the office concerned a written declaration under oath. 200) What should not be included in the contents of certificate of candidacy? d. Baccalaureate degree, Schools/ Universities Attended and Achievements/Awards 201) What should a candidate do if there is another candidate with the same name? b. When there are two or more candidates for an office with the same name and surname, both of them will be informed or such fact and shall state his paternal and maternal surname. 202) Where should the certificates of candidacy for punong barangay or kagawad ng sangguniang barangay should be filed first? a. The certificate of candidacy shall be filed with the secretary of the sangguniang barangay who shall have the ministerial duty to receive said certificate of candidacy 203) Who may not receive and acknowledge receipt of the Certificate of Candidacy? b. The City Election Supervisor 204) In case of death of the preceding candidate of a certain political party, when can the substitute of the same political party can file his certificate of candidacy? a. The substitute may file his certificate of candidacy for the office affected not later than the mid-day of the day of the election 205) What does COC stand for? b. Certificate of Candidacy 206) Which of the following is not a procedure for filing of Certificate of Candidacy? d. The Certificate of candidacy should be notarized and filed before the Commission of Elections not later than the day before the beginning of campaign period.

207) When does petition may be filed? b. It shall be filed at any time not later than twenty-five (25) days from the time of the filing of the certificate of candidacy and shall be decided, after due notice and hearing, not later than fifteen days before the election. 208) What is the kind of candidate that is nominated by a certain political party to join them and support them but he or she does not belong to the said political party? c. Guest Candidate 209) How many days are the posting of certified consolidated list of candidates? c. At least ten (10) days before the Election Day 210) What is not an Independent Candidate? c. A person whose nomination has been submitted by a registered political party 211) Without delay, after 12:00 oclock midnight of the last day for filing certificate of candidacy, the receiving officer shall close the record book by placing a line immediately after the last entry and writing the word _____. He shall then affix his signature immediately below the word and indicate the date and exact time of closing. c. CLOSED 212) Where do the Members of the House of Representatives for legislative districts in the National Capital Region file their certificate of candidacy? c. Regional Election Director, NCR 213) The provisions of the election law which candidates for office are required to comply are generally regarded as compulsory. Thus, the provisions prescribing the qualifications of candidates, requiring the filing of certificates of candidacy, defining election offense, and limiting the period within which to file election contests, are mandatory and failure to comply with such provisions are fatal. c. The provisions of the election law which candidates for office are required to comply are generally regarded as mandatory. 214) The number of legible copies of certificates of candidacy to be filed by any person running for the office of President, Vice-President and Senator shall be: c. 5. 215) The number of legible copies of certificates of candidacy to be filed by any person running for member of the House of Representatives shall be: a. 5. 216) The certificate of candidacy for President, Vice-President and Senators shall be filed in: b. The main office of the COMELEC in Manila. 217) The certificate of candidacy for provincial offices shall be filed with: c. The provincial election supervisor. 218) Cong. Makisig renounced his office on his fourth month as Congressman during his third term as an elected representative of District III of Manila since he needed to leave the country for a major operation in Paris, France. When he went back to Manila after his renunciation of office, the next national election will be held and his constituents were all delighted and convinced him to run again in the congressional position. Will the COMELEC approve his candidacy? c. No, because he has served for three-consecutive term. 219) What is a candidate? b. a person seeking for or seeking an elective public office who has filed a certificate of candidacy by himself or through an accredited political party, agroupment or coalition of parties 220) What is a certificate of candidacy? b. statement of a person seeking to run for public office certifying that he announces his candidacy for the office mentioned and that he is eligible for the office, the name of the political party which he belongs and his post office address for all election purposes being well stated 221) What is the purpose of the law in requiring the filing of the certificate of candidacy and in fixing the time limit therefor? b. to avoid confusion and inconvenience in the tabulation of votes cast 222) How should a withdrawal of a certificate of candidacy be made? b. submit to the office concerned a written declaration under oath 223) Who are those considered as ipso facto resigned from office upon filing of a certificate of candidacy? b. a,d and c 224) If a candidate dies, withdraws or is disqualifed for any cause who may file a certificate of candidacy to replace him? b. a person belonging to and certified by the same political party 225) What is a petition for voters inclusion/exclusion? b. application to be registered as a voter 226) How can a cancellation of a certificate of candidacy be justified? b. if the candidate gives false representation 227) What are the instances where a petition questioning the qualifications of a registered candidate to run for office can be raised under the code? b. a and c 228) What is the remedy if the winning candidate was not eligible to run for the office? b. contest his election after he has been duly proclaimed

229) A person is disqualified to be candidate if he has been sentenced to a penalty for more than how many months for a crime involving moral turpitude? b. 18 months 230) The disqualification of a candidate shall be removed after _____ years from his service of sentence. b. 5 years 231) What COMELEC Resolution provides the rules on the procedure in dealing with the manner of disposing of cases of disqualification under the code? b. Comelec resolution 2050 232) What is the effect of a disqualification case? b. after final judgement a candidate shall not be voted for 233) What is the purpose of a disqualification proceeding? b. a, c and d 234) Is the filing of a petition for disqualification a ground to suspend the proclamation of a winning candidate? b. no 235) Is a candidate who obtained the second highest number of votes deemed a winner if the candidate who got the highest number of votes disqualified? b. no 236) If a duly elected mayor is adjudged to be disqualified what will happen? b. the duly elected vice mayor will replace him 237) Can A, who wrote in his certificate of candidacy that he is an engineer by profession although he is not, be held liable for falsity of material representation in his certificate of candidacy? c. No, because profession is not a qualification for elective office 238) The following are considered nuisance candidates, except c. Those who committed acts of terrorism to enhance his candidacy Those candidate that has no bona fide intention to run 239) Which of the following shall have no ministerial duty to receive the Certificate of Candidacy e. None of the above 240) A petition to deny due course to or cancel a certificate of candidacy may be filed by any person against a candidate on the ground of false representation at any time not later than how many days? a. Twenty-five days from the time of the filing of the certificate of candidacy 241) Substitution of Candidates in case of Death, Disqualification or Withdrawal may be done b. After the last day for the filing of certificates of candidacy 242) X, is the current governor of Napukaw Province. He committed a crime and has been sentenced to a penalty for 7 months therein. However, he has been given a plenary pardon or granted amnesty. The question is, is he disqualified or not? Decide the case. d. No, because the provision provides or mentioned unless he has been given a plenary pardon or granted amnesty. Hence, the absence of such will absolutely result to a disqualification of a public officer as provided by the law. 243) A person shall be deemed not to have lost his original residence with these circumstances, except: d. In cases of overseas Filipino workers staying in the country for less than 6 months every year; 244) When may a petition to deny due course to or to cancel a certificate of candidacy be filed d. Anytime not later than 25 days from the time of filing of certificate of candidacy 245) Jurisdiction over a petition to cancel a certificate of candidacy lies with the c. COMELEC in division 246) A is a candidate for councilor in Manila. Before the elections, A died and his son B filed his certificate of candidacy as a replacement for his father A. Come the results of the election the votes are as follows: A 100 votes, B 50 votes and C 130 votes. This is how the votes for A, the deceased, should be considered. b. Stray votes 247) A in his certificate of candidacy did not indicate on the space provided therein the precinct where he was a registered voter as a result, he was deemed as a nuisance candidate by the COMELEC and as such was subject to the prescribed reglementary periods for the same thus, his certificate of candidacy was disqualified. Given the facts, should A be considered a nuisance candidate? b. No 248) To be elected as President of the Philippines, one must be at least forty (40) years of age on the: b. Day of the election 249) What is the required age for a Presidential candidate? b. 40 years of age 250) Which of the following functions does not involve the exercise of quasi-judicial power of the COMELEC d. Determination of the existence of probable cause 251) Which of the following statements is false c. If a person files for more than one position, he shall be eligible for the first one he filed

252) The following persons are disqualified from running for any elective local position, except e. None of the above 253) In changing residence and in order to acquire a new domicile by choice, it is required f. Concurrence of a, b and c are required 254) What is guest candidacy? a. Nomination or support by a political party of candidates not belonging to it 255) The following statements are true with respect to meeting the residence requirement for an elective position, except c. In showing compliance with the residence requirement, both intent and actual presence in the place where the candidate intends to run is already satisfactory regardless of the length of time prescribed by the Constitution or by law. 256) Jose was sentenced to a penalty of 20 months imprisonment. Thereafter, he received plenary pardon. Is he now qualified to run for public office? b. Yes, provided he also possesses all other requirements for eligibility with respect to the position or office concerned. 257) Sarah, a brilliant woman, has just been declared by competent authority to be insane. However, she is not really insane, but only misunderstood due to her eccentric ways. Considering the erroneous declaration of insanity, is she still disqualified to run for public office? b. Yes, until the declaration of insanity is removed by competent authority. 258) Which of the following is a ground for disqualification of a candidate under the Omnibus Election Code? d. Sentenced by final judgment for subversion, insurrection, rebellion or any offense for which he has been sentenced to a penalty of more than 18 months imprisonment 259) The following are disqualified to run for elective position except c. A 30 year old high school dropout 260) In case the person in charge for receiving the certificate of candidacy refuses to receive the same or is not available, the certificates shall be filed with: a. The election registrar of the city or municipality concerned

ARTICLE X: CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION PROPAGANDA

261) An act designed to promote the election or defeat of a particular candidate or candidates to a public office is called: a. Election campaign. 262) The following are true with respect to election campaign or partisan political activity. Which is the exception? c. It include public expression of opinions or discussion of probable issues in a forthcoming election or on attributes on criticisms against probable candidates proposed to be nominated in a forthcoming political party convention. 263) Any person aspiring for or seeking an elective public office, who has filed a certificate of candidacy by himself or through an accredited political party, aggroupment, or coalition of parties. b. Candidate 264) The term "election campaign" or "partisan political activity" refers to an act designed to promote the election or defeat of a particular candidate or candidates to a public office which shall include: e. All of the above 265) It shall be unlawful for any person, whether or not a voter or candidate, or for any party, or association of persons, to engage in an election campaign or partisan political activity except during the campaign period. Provided, That political parties may hold political conventions or meetings to nominate their official candidates within ____________ days before the commencement of the campaign period and ___________days for Presidential and Vice-Presidential election. b. thirty ; forty-five 266) Which of the following are the List of Lawful Election Propaganda: d. All of the above 267) It shall be unlawful for any person during the campaign period: d. A & B 268) The following are prohibited forms of election propaganda except: d. Any published or printed election propaganda should bear and be identified by the words "paid for by" followed by name and address of the payor and by the words "printed by" followed by the name and address of the printer. 269) The Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations of Election Propaganda through Mass Media: e. A & B 270) Any political party or candidate shall notify the election registrar concerned of any public rally said political party or candidate intends to organize and hold in the city or municipality, and within _______ working days thereafter submit to the election registrar a statement of expenses incurred in connection therewith. b. Seven 271) It shall be unlawful to give or accept, free of charge, directly or indirectly, transportation, food or drinks or things of value: c. on the day of the election

272) Which statement is true: FIRST STATEMENT: Whenever practicable, the Commission shall also designate and provide for a common poster are in strategic places in each town wherein candidates can announce and further their candidacy through posters, said space to be likewise allocated free of charge, equally and impartially by the Commission among all the candidates concerned SECOND STATEMENT: The Commission shall procure space in at least one newspaper of general circulation in every province or city: Provided, however, that in the absence of said newspaper, publication shall be done in any other magazine or periodical in said province or city, which shall be known as "Comelec Space" wherein candidates can announce their candidacy. Said space shall be allocated, free of charge, equally and impartially by the Commission among all candidates within the area in which the newspaper is circulated. c. BOTH STATEMENTS 273) The following are prohibited intervention of any foreigner in connection with any election campaign except c. To converse/talk to any candidate during the campaign period 274) The following are lawful election propaganda, except c. to erect, put up, make use of, attach, float or display any billboard, tinplate-poster, balloons and the like, of whatever size, shape form or kind, advertising for or against any candidate or political party 275) It shall be unlawful for any person or any party to engage in election campaign or partisan political activity except: c. during the campaign period

ARTICLE XI: ELECTORAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES

276) Article XI of the Omnibus Election Code defines "contribution" as: d. All of the above 277) " Expenditures " refer to: d. NONE 278) Persons and entities who are not prohibited to make contributions are: d. NONE 279) Which statement is in accordance with Section 96, Art. XI of the Omnibus Code: d. That, it is unlawful for any person, entity to solicit in whatever nature. 280) It shall be unlawful for any person, entity to hold a fund raising such as lotteries, dance contests, bingo, beauty contest. c. From commencement of election period up to and including election day 281) True name if contributor is required. No person shall make any contribution in any name except: d. His own 282) Every person giving contributions to any candidate, treasurer of the party, or authorized representative of such candidate or treasurer shall d. Not later than 30 days after the day of election, file with the Commission a report under oath stating the said contribution, and other info related to it. 283) Lawful expenditures which are permissible because of its nature and purposes allowed under this Code are: a. Travelling expenses of the candidates and campaign personnel in the course of the campaign and for personal expenses incident thereto. 284) Who are authorized to incur election expenditures? c. The candidates, treasurer of a political party or any person authorized by such candidate or treasurer. 285) First Statement: No candidate, his or her spouse or any relative within the second civil degree of consanguinity or affinity, or his campaign manager, agent or representative shall during the campaign period, on the day before and on the day of the election, directly or indirectly, make any donation, contribution. Second Statement: However, above statement does not apply to treasurers, agents, or representative of any political party. c. First statement is true and second is false 286) The procedure of accounting by agents of candidate or treasurer receiving contributions or incurring expenditures by authority of the candidate shall be: d. On demand by the candidate or treasurer of the party and in any event within Five Days (5) after receiving should be reported in detail attached with vouchers or official receipts. 287) The person responsible with the records and expenditures is, are as follows: d. Every candidate, treasurer of the political party an person acting under the authority if such candidate or treasurer to issue a receipt for every contribution received 288) Statement of contributions and expenditures shall be filed in duplicate with the respective offices scheduled: b. Not later than Seven days (7) or earlier than Ten Days (10) before the day of the election

289) The place for filing statements of contributions and expenditures of those candidates for President and Vice President shall be with: d. The Commission 290) If statements of contributions and expenditures are sent via mail, the filing date to be considered shall be: d. The date on which is registered with the post office 291) FIRST STATEMENT: The form and contents of statement shall be in writing, subscribed and sworn to by the candidate or by the treasurer of the party. SECOND STATEMENT: It shall be complete as of the date next preceding, the date of filing and shall set forth in details as to the amount of contributions, expenditures b. Both statements are true 292) The preservation and inspection of statements of contributions and expenditures shall be kept and preserved at the office where they are filed. They shall constitute part of public records thereof for three years after the election to which they pertain. They shall only be removed when: d. Upon the order of the Commission or competent court and an officer-in-charge to copy furnish of certified copies after payment of such prescribed fees. 293) The effect of failure to file statement of contributions and expenditure of a candidate and treasurer of the political party within (30) days after the day of election, shall constitute: a. An administrative offense and to pay fine as prescribed as proved in this provision 294) Report of contractor and business firms are not subject to be filed with the Commission within thirty days after the day of election: b. False 295) Election expenses as may be necessary and reasonable in connection with the elections, referenda, plebiscites and other similar exercises shall be paid by the Commission. d. The provision is not sufficient. Election expenses as may be necessary and reasonable in connection with the elections, referenda, plebiscites and other similar exercises shall be paid by the Commission except in barangay elections. 296) It includes gift, donation, subscription, loan, advance or deposit of money or anything of value, or a contract, promise or agreement to contribute, whether or not legally enforceable, made for the purpose of influencing the results of the elections c. Contribution 297) Failure to file the statements or reports in connection with electoral contributions and expenditures as required shall b. subject the offender to perpetual disqualification to hold public office 298) Every candidate and treasurer of the political party shall file in duplicate with the offices of the Commission, the full, true and itemized statement of all contributions and expenditures in connection with the election c. within 30 days 299) Which of the following statements is true? c. It shall be unlawful for any foreigner, whether juridical or natural person, to directly or indirectly take part in or influence in any manner any election or to contribute or make any expenditure in connection with any election or partisan political activity

ARTICLE XII: REGISTRATION OF VOTERS

300) The following are true regarding qualifications for suffrage, except d. Literacy, property and other substantive requirement shall also be imposed on the exercise of suffrage 301) What may support a petition for inclusion in the permanent list of voters c. All of the above 302) The petition for inclusion in the list of voters shall be decided b. Within 15 days after its filing 303) Any voter, election registrar, or duly registered political party, organization or coalition of political parties may file a petition to annul a permanent list of voters with what particular office or officer? d. COMELEC 304) An application for registration duly approved by the Election Registration Board is called b. Registration Record 305) The following are qualified to register, except a. Those who have resided in the Philippines for at least 6 months 306) The following are common rules governing judicial proceedings in the matter of inclusion, exclusion, and correction of names of voters, except b. Petition for inclusion, exclusion or correction of names of voters shall be filed at any time provided it is during a reasonable hour 307) Who prescribes disqualifications for suffrage? b. Congress 308) Why has the voting age been lowered to eighteen (18) years? d. A and B 309) Who are not qualified to vote under the Election Code? d. All of the above

310) If eighteen (18) is the minimum voting age, are fifteen (15) years of age allowed to vote? b. No, because the age requirement is expressly provided for by the Constitution 311) Is registration a condition precedent in order to confer the right to vote? b. Yes, but a registration is a regulation, not a qualification 312) Which of the following instances is false as regards to the Personal Overseas Absentee Registration? a. Qualified citizens of the Philippines abroad who failed to register in R.A.No. 8189 cannot apply for registration with the Election Registration Board 313) Exercises original jurisdiction involving voters exclusion/inclusion cases a. Municipal Trial Court 314) Remedy available to an aggrieved party if the list of voters in precinct is affected by fraud, bribery, forgery or force is to d. file a case of annulment of list of voters 315) The theory on suffrage prevailing in the Philippines c. Both a and b 316) What are the rights of voters excluded through inadvertence or registered with erroneous or misspelled name? b. The right to file an application on any date with the proper municipal or metropolitan trial court, for an order directing that his name be reinstated in the list or that he be registered with his correct name 317) Every citizen who is qualified to vote is obliged to ________. c. Register and cast his vote

ARTICLE XIII: PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES

318) Election precincts shall have as far as possible ___________ and shall compromise, as far as practicable, contiguous and compact territory. d. not more than 300 voters 319) The polling place of the original precincts shall be located a. same building or compound where polling place of the original precincts is located 320) When it appears that election precinct contains more than three hundred votes, the Commission shall: d. be authorized to divide the precinct not later than 1 week after the last day of registration of voters. 321) (A) An island or group of Islands having one hundred and fifty or more voters shall constitute a precinct. (B) An island or group of Islands having two hundred and fifty or more voters shall constitute a precinct. a. Only A is true 322) Publication of maps or precincts shall be a. At least 5 days before the first registration. 323) (A) The maps shall be kept posted until after the election, referendum or plebiscite (B) This will work to the advantage of the Commission to lessen its burden on the election day and for the speedy voting and counting c. Both A and B are true 324) Polling place is d. All of the above 325) Location of polling places before regular election can be changed within d. 45 days 326) Location of polling places before special election can be changed within a. 30 days 327) No polling place shall be located in d. All of the above 328) Any registered voter, candidate or political party may petition the Commission not later than_______ before the first registration day for the transfer of the polling place from the prohibited buildings. a. 30 days 329) (A) On the day of voting as well as on any day that the board of election inspectors might meet, every polling place shall have in front a sign showing the number of the precinct to which it belongs and the Philippine flag shall be hoisted at the proper height. (B).This is to inform the voters on where to proceed and cast their votes. c. A and B are both true 330) Which of the following choices is true. b. Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, there shall be in each polling place at least ten (10) voting booths of such size, specifications and materials as the Commission may provide to enable the voters to fill out their ballots secretly. 331) Guard Rails should have: d. All of the above. 332) Who shall record the votes received druing election? b. Poll Clerk 333) Who shall furnishing of ballot boxes, forms, stationeries and materials for election. c. Commission on Election 334) Who shall have custody of the election paraphernalia, supplies and materials that are entrusted under the law or rules of the Commission and shall be responsible for their preservation and storage, and for any loss, destruction, impairment or damage of any election equipment, material or document in their possession furnished under the Election Code d. All of the Above

335) Before the day of the election, referendum or plebiscite, who shall, through its authorized representatives, see to it that all polling places are inspected and such omissions and defects as may be found corrected. At the same time shall keep the reports on these inspections d. Commission on Election. 336) The commission may c. Introduce adjustments, changes, or new divisions or abolish election precinct provided that the territory comprising an election precinct shall not be altered or a new precinct established within 45 days before a regular election and 30 days before a special election or a referendum or plebiscite

ARTICLE XIV: BOARD OF ELECTIONS

337) The following are qualifications for the Board of Election Inspectors, except c. Must not be related within the 5th civil degree by consanguinity or affinity to any member of the BEI or to any candidate to be voted for in the polling place 338) In Section 164. In Composition and appointment of board of election inspectors. How many days before the date when the voters list is to be prepared in accordance with this Code in the case of Regular Election? d. 30 days 339) How about in a Special Election? a. 15 days 340) In Section 165. After the Oath of the members of the board of election inspectors. The oaths shall be sent immediately to the What City or Municipal Department? d. City / Municipal Treasurers Office 341) In Section 166. Qualification of members of the board of election inspector - No person shall be appointed chairman, member or substitute member of the board of election inspectors unless? e. All of the Above 342) In Section 167. Disqualification.-No person shall serve as chairman or member of the board of election inspectors if he is related within the ___________________________ to any member of the board of election inspectors or to any candidate to be voted for in the polling place or his spouse. c. Fourth Civil Degree of Consanguinity or Affinity 343) In Section 168. Powers of the board of election inspectors.- What are the powers and function of the board of election inspectors? d. A,B & C. 344) In Section 170. Relief and substitution of members of the board of election inspectors.- Who shall not be relieved nor disqualified from acting as such members, except for cause and after due hearing? d. Public school teachers who are members of the board of election inspectors. 345) In Section 172. Proceedings of the board of election inspectors.- The meetings of the board of election inspectors shall be public and shall be held only in? d. The Polling place authorized by the Commission. 346) In B.P 881 Sec. 166 No person shall be appointed as chairman, member or substitute member of the BEI unless he is: e. All of the above. 347) The Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) is composed of: e. All of the Above. 348) Which of the following is not within the powers and functions of the Board of Election Inspector c. To disqualify a candidate from being elected in the election 349) What is (are) the qualification(s) of a Board of Election Inspector (BEI) c. able to speak and write English or the local dialect

ARTICLE XV: WATCHERS

350) How many poll watchers are allowed for an independent candidate? b. 1 watcher 351) Which of the following are accredited citizen arm of the Commission as poll watchers? d. A and B 352) The following are qualifications of Watcher except: c. Good Moral Character 353) Which of the following statements are FALSE: 1st statement: The Poll Watcher is obligated to present his appointment to the Chairman of the BEI. 2nd statement: The BEI shall record in the Minutes with a notation that the Poll watcher with the signature thereof that he is not disqualified to be such. 3rd Statement: The Appointment letter must be signed by the poll watcher himself and the candidate or political party who appointed him d. None of the Above 354) The FOLLOWING should NOT be done by a Poll Watcher except: a. To stay in the place or space reserved for them INSIDE the polling precinct. 355) Which is a qualification of a watcher? a. good reputation 356) Who are entitled to be watchers? d. All of the above

ARTIVCLE XVI: OFFICIAL BALLOTS AND ELECTIONS RETURNS

357) How many days before an election can the Commission can publish in a newspaper of general circulation certified data on the number of official ballots and election returns and the names and addresses of the printers and the number printed by each. a. at least ten days 358) Which of the following are NOT true: 1- A Ballot indicates the Voters will 2- Every ballot is presumed valid 3- In appreciation of ballots what is necessary is to ascertain and carry into effect the intention of the voter d. None of the Above 359) Mr. Defeated filed an election protest against Mayor Winner, alleging Mayor Winner won because of tampering the ballots. To acquire evidence of such allegation, Mr. Defeated wrote a letter to the COMELEC to surrender to him all the ballots containing the Mayor election of their place. COMELEC refused because Ballots are sacred and vested with secrecy that NO ballot should photocopied even if it is for election protest cases. Is the statement of the COMELEC tenable? d. NO because producing ballots to the election protest cases is an allowed practice by the Commission there is no rule prohibiting to such. 360) In PCOS election, Ballots may be rejected by the PCOS during the scanning. There will be 3 different types of messages when the PCOS rejects a ballot, the following are: c. Ambiguous Mark, Misread Ballot, Invalid Ballot 361) What will the BEI Chairman do when the VOTER returned to him a Ballot that was rejected by the PCOS? c. Require all BEI members in the precinct to sign at the back of the ballot and mark the ballot Rejected

ARTICLE XVII: CASTING OF VOTES

362) What is the mandated Voting Hours as provided by the Election Code? b. 7:00 am 3:00 pm, allowed to be extended upon certain allowable conditions 363) During the voting hour, Mr. Citizen already voted but still stayed in the precinct in which he voted. PPCRV poll watcher talked to Mr. Citizen requesting him to go outside the precinct because he is not allowed to stay. Mr. Citizen refused to do so. He talked to BEI Chairman and demanded that he be allowed to stay inside the precinct. What decision should BEI Chairman be? c. He should not allow Mr. Citizen to stay inside the precinct because he is not a watcher 364) Can a Poll watcher challenge any person offering to vote for not being a registered voter, from using the name of another or is suffering from civil interdiction? a. Yes, as provided by the Election Code the Poll watcher may do so. 365) Any Voter may challenge any voter offering to vote on the following ground for Illegal Acts, except: b. The voter is not a registered voter of the municipality that he intends to vote 366) This is the Law enacted by the Congress that was first implemented during 2010 Presidential Elections and that allowed Automated election. c. R.A. 9369

ARTICLE XVIII: COUNTING OF VOTES

367) Can the board of election inspectors publicly count the votes in any other place aside from the polling place? c. YES, but only in the interest of free, orderly and honest elections 368) Which requisite is NOT required for the validity of the transfer of counting to a safer place? a. The fact of transfer shall be posted outside of the polling place 369) Can a ballot erroneously placed in a spoiled ballot box still be valid? d. YES, if it was placed by mistake. 370) Can the COMELEC conduct manual count when automated counting system fails? c. YES, because the COMELEC is not precluded from conducting a manual count. 371) What is the presumption in appreciating the ballot? b. All doubts must be in favor of the legality of the ballot 372) Can the Board count in favor of a candidate a ballot which bears his nickname? a. NO, it cannot be counted 373) What is a stray vote? c. the writing of names of non- candidates which is not for the purpose of identification of the ballot. 374) Which is considered a stray vote? a. an illegible vote. 375) When the nickname of a candidate is a derivative or contraction of his Christian surname or name and if he is popularly or commonly known by that nickname, a ballot where only such nickname appears is d. valid 376) Names are idem sonans c. if the attentive ear finds no difficulty in distinguishing them when pronounced, or common and long continued usage has by corruption or abbreviation made them identical in pronunciation. 377) What is the effect of a stray vote? c. it shall not invalidate the ballot. 378) When in a space in the ballot there appears the name of a candidate that is erased and another clearly written, the vote b. is valid for the latter. 379) Circles, crosses or lines put on the spaces on which the voter has not voted shall be considered as signs to indicate his desistance d. and will not invalidate the ballot. (CORRECT) 380) Can a ballot contain prefixes or suffixes? c. YES, they are valid. 381) When can the Board of Election Supervisors deemed to pass upon the qualifications of a voter? a. When the voters presented themselves for registration. 382) The purpose of an immediate, public and continuous counting of votes is c. to afford no opportunity for evil- disposed persons to tamper with the box and their contents. 383) Which is NOT a duty of an election inspector? b. entertaining election 384) When words written in the ballots are patently irrelevant or impertinent and appear to have been written for no other reason than to identify the votes, the ballots are c. are to be rejected. 385) The following are rules for appreciation of ballots, except: b. Ballots which contain prefixes such as Sr., Mr., Datu, Ginoo, etc. shall not b e valid

ARTICLE XIX: CANVASS AND PROCLAMATIONS

386) How far from the canvassing room those prohibited persons under Sec. 232 of B.P. 881 are not allowed to enter? d. Within a radius of 50 meters 387) What is the standard number of board of canvassers for the province, city, municipality, and district of Metro Manila? c. Four or more - Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Provincial/City/District Superintendent of Schools and One representative from each of the ruling party and the dominant opposition political party. 388) The chairman and the members of the board of canvassers shall not be related to any of the candidates whose votes will be canvassed by said board, or to any member of the same board, up to what civil degree? d. 4th degree of consanguinity or affinity 389) As per Sec. 223, in which period do members or substitute members will not allowed to leave their assigned station or be transferred outside his official station without prior authority from the Commissions? c. During the period beginning Election Day until the proclamation of the winning candidates. 390) In case of non-availability, absence, disqualification due to relationship, or incapacity for any cause of the Chairman, who will replace him? a. Provincial or City fiscal/Vice-Chairman 391) Who has the direct control and supervision over the board of canvassers? b. Commission on Election 392) In rendering a decision, how much of the vote from the board of canvassers is required for it to be valid? c. Majority of the vote

393) How will the election returns for the provincial and district board of canvassers be delivered and transmitted? b. The copy of the election returns of a polling place shall be personally delivered by the members of the board of election inspectors to the election registrar for transmittal to the proper board of canvassers under proper receipt to be signed by all the members thereof. 394) Who holds the keys to the padlocks of the ballot box where all the returns are placed? c. Chairman of the COMELEC 395) When will the board of canvassers meet to receive the election returns for immediate canvassing? c. Not later than 6 pm of the Election Day 396) In only what purpose can the board of canvassers adjourn from canvassing the votes? a. Awaiting the other election returns from other polling places within its jurisdiction. 397) How many hours does the board of canvassers have to complete their canvass in the municipalities? b. 36 hours 398) How many hours does the board of canvassers have to complete their canvass in cities? c. 48 hours 399) How many hours does the board of canvassers have to complete their canvass in provinces? d. 72 hours 400) How many copies of a certificate of canvass supported by a statement of votes received by each candidate in each polling place does the provincial and city boards of canvassers need to prepare with respect to the election for President and Vice-President? d. Five copies - For the Speaker of the Batasang Pambansa, for the COMELEC, for the provincial election supervisor, city Election Registrar, and each for the two accredited political parties. 401) Who are the persons not allowed inside the canvassing room? d. All of the above 402) In what instances can the board of canvassers use the authentic copies or certified copy of election returns? b. When the election returns are lost or destroyed 403) How will the board of canvassers decide who will be proclaimed as the winner if two or more candidates have received an equal and highest number of votes, or in cases where two or more candidates are to be elected for the same position and two or more candidates received the same number of votes for the last place in the number to be elected? c. The board of canvassers will draw lots and whoever was picked shall be proclaimed the winner 404) In what cases will the proclamation of elected candidates be hindered? d. All of the above 405) Who will be assigned as a Chairman for the provincial or city board of canvassers? b. Provincial election supervisor/city election registrar or a lawyer of the Commission 406) Board of Canvassers are consist of: e. All of the Above 407) Are members or substitute member of the different boards of canvassers shall be transferred, assigned or detailed outside of his official station, nor shall he leave said station without prior authority of the Commission. b. No they are not allowed 408) Any member of the board of canvassers feigning illness in order to be substituted on election day until the proclamation of the winning candidates shall be guilty of an: a. Election Offense 409) _______ vote of all the members of the board of canvassers shall be necessary to render a decision d. Majority 410) How many days shall be the Notice of meeting of the board? b. 5 411) Who shall be in charged of safe keeping of the Election returns: c. Board of Canvassers 412) The board of canvassers shall meet not later than _______ in the afternoon of election day at the place designated by the Commission to receive the election returns and to immediately canvass those that may have already been received: d. 6 pm 413) X run as candidate and was able to win the election. However, he fails to take his oath. Decide his case. b. The proclamation of X is considered as vacant. Provided, that such failure is for a cause/s beyond his control. 414) A proclamation based on incomplete returns is d. void

ARTICLE XX: PRE- PROCLAMATION CONTROVERSIES

415) Which of the following may be raised in a pre-proclamation controversy? d. Only b and c 416) This refers to the proceedings of the board of canvassers which may be raised by any candidates or by any registered political party or coalition of political parties, or by any accredited and participating party list group, before the board or directly with the Commission. b. Pre-Proclamation Controversy 417) It is one which is visible to the eye or obvious to the understanding; that which is open , palpable, incontrovertible, needing no evidence to make it more clear. a. Manifest Error 418) Which issue is covered by a pre-proclamation controversy? d. Illegal Composition of the Board of Canvassers 419) Which is not an example of an illegal proceeding of the Board of Canvassers? d. Solicitation of advice from the BOC 420) Who may raise a pre-proclamation controversy? d. all of the above 421) Before which tribunal can a pre-proclamation controversy be raised? a. Before the BOC or directly with the Commission 422) Parties adversely affected by a ruling of the board of canvassers on questions affecting its compositions or proceedings may appeal within how many days? b. 3 days 423) What is the time table for deciding a pre-proclamation controversy? b. Shall be disposed of summarily by the Commission within 7 days from receipt thereof 424) The jurisdiction over pre-proclamation cases lies with the d. exclusive and appellate jurisdiction of the COMELEC 425) This is the proper action to correct mathematical and mechanical errors with respect to contesting a proclaimed winner. d. Annulment of proclamation 426) A pre-proclamation controversy can be filed by a losing candidate if: d. the votes reflected in the election returns exceed the number of registered voters 427) The effect upon his elective office, of the failure of a proclaimed winning candidate to assume his office, without justifiable cause. a. His office is deemed vacated 428) When does recall takes effect? c. Upon the election and proclamation of the successor who received the highest number of votes cast during the election recall

ARTICLE XXI: ELECTON CONTEST

429) What is an election protest? b. It is a contest between the defeated and winning candidates based on grounds of election frauds or irregularities, as to who actually obtained the majority of the legal votes and therefore is entitled to hold office 430) What are the requisites to be able to file a petition for quo warranto? f. a, b and d 431) 1st Statement. Election Contest is the procedure to contest the election or return of an elective official 2nd Statement. Election Contest is not the procedure to contest the election or return of an elective official. a. 1st statement is true 432) 1st Statement. In an Election Contest, Jurisdiction depends on the elective contest involved 2nd Statement. In an Election Contest, Jurisdiction does not depend on the elective contest involved. a. 1st statement is true 433) Who has the Original Jurisdiction to hear Election Contest involving President? a. Supreme Court Presidential Electoral Tribunal 434) Who has the Original Jurisdiction to hear Election Contest involving Senators a. Senate Electoral Tribunal 435) Who has the Original Jurisdiction to hear Election Contest involving House of Representatives? a. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal 436) Who has the Original Jurisdiction to hear Election Contest involving Regional, Provincial/City Officials? a. COMELEC 437) Who has the Original Jurisdiction to hear Election Contest involving Municipal Officials? a. Regional Trial Court 438) The following can be Respondents in an Election Contest, a) election offenders; b) appointive and/or elective officials. a. The Statement is Correct

439) The following can be Adjudicators in an Election Contest, COMELEC/ RTC/ SUPREME COURT. a. The Statement is Correct 440) Ordinary Actions shall refer to Election Protests, Quo warranto, and Appeals from decisions of courts in election protest cases. a. The Statement is Correct 441) Special Actions shall refer to Petitions to deny course to certificate of candidacy, to declare a candidate as a nuisance candidate, to disqualify a candidate or to postpone or suspend an election a. The Statement is Correct 442) Special Cases shall refer to Pre-proclamation cases. a. The Statement is Correct 443) Special Reliefs shall refer to Certiorari, Prohibition, Mandamus and Contempt. a. The Statement is Correct 444) Provisional Remedies shall refer to injunction and/or restraining order. a. The Statement is Correct 445) Special Proceedings shall refer to annulment of permanent list of voters, registration of political parties and accreditation of citizens' arms of the Commission. a. The Statement is Correct 446) The reglementary period to decide election protests cognizable by the COMELEC is c. the law/rule is silent 447) The reglementary period for filing presidential election protest is d. 30 days from proclamation 448) What is the nature of an election contest? a. Summary Proceeding 449) Refers to questions of disloyalty or ineligibility of the winning candidate. It is a proceeding to unseat the ineligible person from office, but not to install the protestant in his place. c. Quo Warranto 450) What is the period for filing an election protest? b. Within 10 days upon proclamation of the results of the election 451) What is the period for filing a Quo Warranto? b. Within 10 days upon proclamation of the results of the election 452) What is the effect of the death of a protestant on an election contest? a. It does not necessarily extinguish an election protest. 453) In an election protest, who shall docket the protest and raffle the case to either the first or second division of the Commission? d. Election Contest and Adjudication Department 454) Within how many days shall the Commission decide on the election contest? d. 30 days from the date it is submitted for decision. 455) Which of the following is a reason to grant an execution pending appeal in an election contest? d. All of the above. 456) What is the purpose of an election contest? a. To ascertain the candidate lawfully elected to office. 457) Who may file an election protest? b. Can only be filed by a candidate who has duly filed a certificate of candidacy and has been voted for. 458) Who may file a quo warranto? a. Can be filed by any voter. It is for this reason that it is not considered a contest where the parties strive for supremacy. 459) Which is not a ground for summary dismissal of an Election Contest? c. There is a material misrepresentation contained in the protest.

ARTICLE XXII: ELECTION OFFENSES

460) The following are election offenses, except: d. None of the above 461) Which of the following is considered an Election Offense? a. All below 462) Which of the following is considered an Election Offense? a. Both B and C 463) Which of the following is considered an Election Offense? a. All below 464) Which of the following is considered an Election Offense? a. All below 465) Which of the following is considered an Election Offense? a. Both B and C 466) The penalty for an Election Offense involving Prohibited Election Propaganda is? a. Removal of Propaganda 467) The penalty for an Election Offense involving Illegal preparation of ballot is? a. Both B and C 468) The penalty for an Election Offense involving Illegal substitution of voter is? a. Both B and C 469) The penalty for an Election Offense involving Unauthorized access to contents of a ballot box is? a. Both B and C 470) The penalty for an Election Offense involving Double Registration is? a. Both B and C 471) Any officer or a person who shall violate the provision of the article XXII sec. 263 of the code shall be punished by imprisonment not less than? b. becomes final and executory

472) If the discovery of the offences made in an election the contest proceedings, the period of the prescription shall commence on the date on which the judgment in such proceeding? d. 5 years 473) Which court has an exclusive original jurisdiction to try and decide any criminal action or proceedings for the violation of the code? b. COMELEC officials and prosecuting officials. 474) The investigation and prosecution of cases involving violations of election laws shall be given preference and priority by the? a. six years and one day not more than twelve years, with the accessory penalty of election offences. b. four years six months and one day not more than twelve years, with the accessory penalty of election offences. 475) The investigation shall be commence without delay, and shall be resolve by the investigating officer within? a. five days from its submission for resolution. 476) The court shall likewise give preference to the election offences over all other cases, except petition for? d. HABEAS CORPUS under rule 102 of the rules of court. 477) As defined in the Revise Penal Code, person who criminally liable in election offenses are? d. All of the above 478) Any political party found guilty shall be sentenced to pay the fine not less than? a. ten thousand pesos 479) In the event that the Commission fails to act on any complaint within _____ months from his filing, the complainant may file the complaint with the office of the fiscal or with the Ministry of Justice for proper investigation and prosecution, if warranted. d. 4 months 480) If the offense charged is punishable under a presidential decree whether originally or by amendment of a previous law, the death penalty shall not be imposed upon the offender except where? c. murder, rape or arson is involved. 481) The penalty shall not be higher than _________ and the offender shall be entitled to reasonable bail upon sufficient sureties to be granted speedily by the competent court. Moreover, loss of the right of citizenship and confiscation of property shall not be imposed c. reclusion perpetua 482) Any person found guilty of the offense of failure to register or failure to vote shall, upon conviction, be fined and he shall suffer disqualification to run for public office in the next succeeding election following his conviction or be appointed to a public office for a period? a. of one year following his conviction 483) The director of prisons, provincial warden, keeper of the jail or prison, or persons who are required by law to keep said prisoner in their custody shall, if convicted by a competent court, be sentenced to suffer the penalty of? b. prision mayor in its maximum period if the prisoner or prisoners so illegally released commit any act of intimidation, terrorism of interference in the election. 484) The trial shall likewise be commenced without delay, and shall be conducted continuously until terminated, and the case shall be decided? c. within 30 days from its submission for decision. 485) Person who operates a radio or television station who without justifiable cause discriminates against any political party, coalition or aggroupment of parties or any candidate in the sale of air time. In addition to the penalty prescribed herein, such refusal shall constitute a ground for cancellation or revocation of the franchise? a. Prohibition against discrimination in the sale of air time. 486) when the circumstances require immediate action, the Commission may issue a temporary order allowing the assignment of any member of the Philippine Constabulary or the local? c. local police force to act as bodyguard or security guard of the candidate, subject to confirmation or revocation. 487) The Commission is empowered to assign at the candidates choice, any member of the Philippine Constabulary or the police force of any municipality within the province to act as his bodyguard or security guard in a number to be determined by the Commission but not to exceed? c. three per candidate. 488) Prohibition against release, disbursement or expenditure of public funds. Any public official or employee including barangay officials and those of government-owned or controlled corporations and their subsidiaries, who, during? d. thirty-five days before a regular election and thirty days before a special election, releases, disburses or expends any public fund. 489) During the election period, whenever the Commission finds it necessary for the promotion of free, orderly, honest and peaceful elections in a specific area, it shall confiscate or order the confiscation of firearms of any member or members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines except. d. all of the above 490) The jurisdiction over election offenses lies with the d. exclusive and appellate jurisdiction of the COMELEC

491) In People V. Usana (323 SCRA 755), the search for guns in pursuance to the gun ban during election, have given the deputized agents of the COMELEC a better implementation of the said order. c. valid, by way of exception 492) The Regional Trial Court has the exclusive jurisdiction to try and decide any criminal action or proceeding for violations under section 268 of the Omnibus Election Code. c. true with exception 493) The law governing electoral contests are construed: c. Liberally to ascertain the will of the people 494) The remedy available to those whose names were stricken out from the list of voters is to: b. file an inclusion case 495) The prescriptive period for election offenses is b. five years from the date of commission

ARTICLE XXIII: LEGAL FEES

496) Can the COMELEC collect legal fees from the party for filing a second motion for consideration? d. Yes, but only in appropriate cases. 497) Which of the following statements is correct with respect to COMELECs authority to collect legal fees? e. The COMELEC is NOT authorized to collect fees for every search of any record of less than one years standing. 498) Is the cashier of the Commission required to issue receipt for legal fees paid to the COMELEC? a. Definitely yes. 499) ALL statements below are NOT correct regarding Section 271 of B.P. 881, except: c. The cashier of the Commission upon receipt of any of the fees mentioned in sec. 270 of B.P. 881 shall report such payment to the COMELEC immediately. 500) ALL statements below are true regarding Section 270 of B.P. 881, except: b. The Commission is authorized to collect fees for every certificate on process.