GENERAL EDUCATION|SOCIAL SCIENCE TEST|MR. RAPHAEL LLOYD A.

FERNANDO
TEST ITEMS IN PHIL. GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTION

By: Mr. Raphael Lloyd A. Fernando

1. Several years ago “Cha-cha” and “con-ass” were popular words in the Philippines. With which were the words “Cha-cha”
and “con-ass” associated?
A. Imposition of martial law
B. Return to dictatorial form of government
C. Amendment of the present constitution
D. Division between Senate and the House of Representatives

2. The late president Ferdinand Marcos placed the Philippines under Martial Law through which of the following laws?
A. Article 6 Section 14 of the 1973 Constitution
B. RA 274
C. Proclamation 1081
D. Kautusang Tagapagpaganap blg. 25 S. 1974

3. The Republic Act that requires the compulsory teaching of Rizal Course and the lives of other Filipino patriots is
. A. RA 7796
C. RA 1425
B. RA 7784 D. RA8049

4. This Republic Act created the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA):
A. RA 7796 C. RA 1425
B. RA 7784 D. RA8049

5. All of the following constitute the meaning of political science except:

A. A basic knowledge and understanding of the state.
B. It is primarily concerned with the association of human beings into a political community.
C. Common knowledge every events taking place in the society.
D. It deals with the relationship among men and groups which are subject to the control by the state.

6. It refers to the community of persons more or less numerous, permanently occupying a definite portion of territory, having a
government of their own to which the great body of inhabitants render obedience, and enjoying freedom from external
control.
A. Sovereignty C. Citizenship
B. Nation D. State

7. It refers to the agency, through which the will of the state is formulated, expressed and carried out.
A. Government C. Constitution
B. Sovereignty D. Laws

8. What are the four elements of state?

A. people, territory, sovereignty, government
B. people, constitution, territory, government
C. government, law, peace, territory
D. constitution, people, land, independence

9. What theory asserts that the early states must have been formed by deliberate and voluntary compact among the people
to form a society and organize government for their common good?
A. Necessity Theory C. Social Contract Theory
B. Divine Right Theory D. Social Compact Theory

10. What are the forms of government in which the political power is exercised by a few privilege class.
A. Oligarchy and Aristocracy C. Theocracy and Fascism
B. Aristocracy and Monarchy D. Democracy and Tyranny

11. The Constitution used by the Philippine government from the commonwealth period until 1973.
A. The Malolos Constitution C. The 1935 Constitution
B. The Biak-na-Bato Constitution D. The 1901 Constitution

12. A de facto government acquires a de jure status when it gains wide acceptance from the
people and recognition from the community of nations.
A. The statement is true and valid. C. The statement is a fallacy.
B. The statement is an assumption. D. The statement is doubtful.
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13. It is defined as written instrument by which fundamental powers of the government are established, limited and defined and
by which these powers are distributed among the several departments or branches.
A. Laws C. Constitution
B. Statutes D. Ordinances

14. Who has the authority to interpret the constitution?

A. Private individual C. Legislative Branch
B. Judiciary Branch D. Executive Branch

15. “We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society and
establish a government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote our common good, conserve and develop our
patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law
and the regime of truth, justice, freedom, equality and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.”
What part of Constitution is this?
A. General Provision C. Preamble
B. Amendments D. National Patrimony

16. Which statement is TRUE of the pre- Spanish Filipino government?

A. The datu exercised all the powers of government.
B. Laws were formulated by a law making body elected by the datu.
C. Laws were formulated by a law making body elected by the community.
D. There was a court created by the datu to hear complaints.

17. What characteristi c/s of the government is established by the 1987 Consti tuti on?
I. P r e s i d e n t i a l s y s t e m of g o v e r n m e n t w i t h t h r e e b r a n c h e s .
II. P a r l i a m e n t a r y s y s t e m of g o v e r n m e n t .
III. The three branches of government are separate and independent of one
another. I V . The three branches of government have a check and balance over
one another
A . I o n l y C . II, III, and IV
B . I I o n l y D . I, III, and IV

18. If our present government is a democracy, where does power reside?

A. I n t h e F i l i p i n o p e o p l e C. In t h e P r e s i d e n t
B. In t h e C o n g r e s s D. In t h e S u p r e m e C o u r t

19. In President Quezon’s ti me, the country had the Philippine Commonwealth. What is the
Philippine Commonwealth? The Filipino people .
A. . W e r e f u l l y i n d e p e n d e n t .
B . Were parti ally independent.
C. Were granted total freedom to course their desti ny only in matt ers of educati on.
D. . W e r e c i t i z e n s of t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s of A m e r i c a .

20. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislati ve and executi ve powers in the Marcos regime, which form
of government was implemented?
A. . P a r l i a m e n t a r y C. M o n a r c h i a l
B. D i c t a t o r i a l D. Presidential

21. What form of government is characterized by the separati on of powers?

A. . P a r l i a m e n t a r y C. Aristocracy
B. . P r e s i d e n t i a l D. Monarchical

22. Which element of state was not well executed during the American rule in the Philippines?
A. sovereignty C. people
B. government D. territory

23. Which of the following Philippine Constitution gave so much power to the President of the Philippines:

A. 1973 Constitution C. 1935 Constitution

B. Malolos Constitution D. 1987 Constitution

24. Which is considered as the universal human rights standard?

A. Universal Declaration of Human Rights

B. Convention on the Rights of Children
C. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
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D. International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

25. A suspect who was arrested without the warrant of arrest is a violation of

A. Civil rights C. Political rights

B. Economic rights D. Socio-cultural rights

26. Women, children, indigenous groups, rich and poor and all types of people should enjoy their rights. This situation
follows this human rights principle.

A. universal C. interdependent
B. Inviolable D. general welfare

27. The 1987 Philippine Constitution has given highest budgetary allocation to education. This implies that

A. Educated and skilled human resources can help develop the country
B. Education empowers the people.
C. Education can help the people look for jobs abroad.
D. Well-trained Filipinos can serve our country and other countries as well

28. Mr. Jose was charged of robbery and he was put to jail without any trial. What right was deprived of Mr. Jose?

A. due process C. information

B. bail D. legal assistance

29. Which of the following is the most important function of the state?

A. makes social institutions cohesive C. provides roads and bridges

B. educates the people D. protects the health and safety of the people

30. Good governance requires the following attributes EXCEPT

A. social justice C. excellent leadership skills

B. accountability D. transparency

31. The form of government established by Aguinaldo was changed from dictatorial to:
A. democratic C. republic
B. socialist D. revolutionary

32. It is the department which has the authority to make laws and to alter or repeat them
A. Administrative Department C. Judicial Department
B. Executive Department D. Legislative Department

33. The term of office of the Senator

A. One year C. Six years
B. Three years D. Twelve years

34. The power to declare the existence of a state of war belongs to

A. Congress C. Sandigang Bayan
B. President D. Supreme Court

35. Which of the following sector cannot participate under the party-list system of representation?
A. Elderly C. Overseas workers
B. Handicapped D. Religious

36. Upon what age may judges retire?

A. 70 C. 56
B. 65 D. 55

37. It is a mitigation of a penalty

A. Pardon C. Commutation
B. Reprieve D. Amnesty

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38. There were many cases of abuse on Filipino contract workers. Where can these workers seek justice and fairness?
A. Supreme Court C. International Court of Justice
B. Department of Justice D. Department of Labor and Employment

39. It refers to any liability to pay money arising out of a contract express or implied.
A. Poll tax C. Debt
B. Tax D. Debtors

40. It means that when a person is charged with an offense and the case is terminated either by acquittal or conviction or in
any other manner without the express consent of the accused. The latter cannot again be charged with the same or
identical offense.
A. Writ Of Habeas Corpus C. Writ of Amparo
B. Right against Illegal Detention D. Right against double jeopardy

41. This court shall have jurisdiction over civil and criminal case involving graft and corrupt practices and such offenses
committed by public officers and employees in relation to their offices as may be determined by law.
A. Court of Appeals C. Sandiganbayan
B. Regional Trial Courts D. Supreme Court

42. Can you be arrested without a warrant of arrest?

A. No, if you are a minor
B. No, if you are more than 60 years old
C. Yes, if you were reported to have committed a
crime D. Yes, if you are in the act of committing a
crime.

43. A bill becomes a law even if not signed by the President after
days. A. 60
C. 20
B. 40 D. 30

44. The Philippine legislature is divided into two major bodies, the Senate and the House of Representatives. Which among
the following describes this division of the legislature body of the country
A. Bipartisanism C. Unicameralism
B. Co-legislative power D. Bicameralism

45. Which type of governance is characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions united by a
central government?
A. Federalism C. Democracy
B. Socialism D. Totalitarianism

46. In order for the State to promote social justice to ensure the dignity, welfare and security of all the people, it has to –
A. Equability diffuse property ownership and right
B. Regulate the acquisition of private property
C. Regulate the disposition of private property
D. All of the above

47. The principle of human rights which explains that rights of every Filipino cannot be taken away, mortgage or
surrendered is called principle.
A. Indivisible C. Universal
B. Interdependence D. Inalienable

48. The Philippines is a and state. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from
them.
A. democratic-republican C. democratic-independent
B. presidential-independent D. federal-independent

49. The composition of the commission on Election

A. Chairman and 6 commissioners C. Chairman and 3 Commissioners
B. Chairman and 5 commissioners D. Chairman and 2 Commissioners

50. It is created under the Article IX of the 1987 constitution. It is mandated to adapt measures to promote morale,
efficiency, integrity, responsiveness, progressiveness and courtesy in the bureaucracy.\
A. CSC C. COA
B. COMELEC D. CHED

51. Participation in governance, including the right to vote and seek public office is secured within the citizenry’s .

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A. Political rights C. Socio-civic rights
B. Right of Suffrage process D. Right to due processa

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