Drill 1 General Education (Soc Stud) Flashcards
Which one goes with this principle: “The end does not justify the means”
An objective evil act can never become good in spite of the good motive
Every elected president of the Philippines. Delivers SONA. What does SONA mean?
State of the nation address
Which type of governance is characterized by union of partially self-governing states or regions united by a central govt.?
Federalism
I happen to have unknowingly received counterfeit money from someone. At the earliest opportunity. I pass it on to someone who is not aware. Am I morally responsible?
Yes, your act is a perfect voluntary one
The phil. Revolts against Spain, the Philippines-American war, the Muslim rebellion, the NPA, the MILF and abusayyaf movement point to the reality of ____ in the Philippines
Insurgency
Which explains GNP?
The total value in pesos of goods and services produced during the year
What is TRUE of a progressive system of taxation?
The rate of tax increases as the income tax base or income bracket increases
Which is an unlawful act to escaping from payments of taxes?
Evasion
Can you be arrested without a warrant of arrest?
Yes, if you are in the act of committing a crime
You have to take extra care when you critique the work of a Filipino. Your negative comment may be mistaken to be an attack against his/her person. Upon which Filipino trait is this advice based?
Extreme personalism
You have a property worth P500,000. The tax is 1% he pays P5000. If his property is worth P1,000,000 he pays P10,000. Which does this illustrate?
Uniformity in taxation
Who first introduced the Islamic religion to the Philippines?
Mukdum
What does “capital” in economics refer to
Money/machines invested to transact business
What does “presumption of innocence” mean in so far as human right is concerned?
A suspect remains innocent until proven guilty
With whom is the strong republic associated?
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Tomatoes are off season and so price for tomatoes is up. Which law/principle in economics explains it?
Law of supply and demand
What does a “nuclear family” consist of?
Father, mother, sons and daughters
With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive powers in the Marcos regime, which form of govt. Was implemented?
Parliamentary
Which is the aim of the constitutional mandate on social justice?
To bridge the gap between the rich and the poor
Is it moral to suppress workers’ rights to form unions in times of national emergency and why?
Yes. The nation’s security takes precedence over the rights of any private association
Yes. Public safety must be thought of before private gain
When an individual is imprisoned without proper investigation what right is violated?
Right to due process of law
To which trait are the organization and success of cooperatives in the country attributed?
Pagsasamahan sa kabuhayan
Which of the ff. represents the smallest subunit of the govt.in the phils.at present?
Barangay
What does a Professional Code of Ethics prescribe for all?
Moral standards and ethical behavior
Which among the following best describes a recession?
A fall in real GNP over two consecutive time periods
Read the following then answer the question: “Your honor, how can the persecution dare try to send this poor, defenseless child to jail for the murder of his father and mother? Have a heart! The boy is an orphan. In this argument valid?
No, this a fallacy, an appeal to pity
What is considered the earliest form of writing in the Philippines?
Alibata
In which form of govt. Are all citizens treated as equals on certain dimensions such as religion, politics, economics, social status and culture?
Egalitarianism
A year ago cha -cha and con ass were popular words in the Philippines. With which were the words cha-cha and con ass associated?
Amendment of the present constitution
Which is true of the historical development of the Philippines?
it has evolved from a colony to a fully independent nation
Who was among the last Filipino generals who fought the Americans and established the so called “Tagalog Republic?
Macario Sakay
I get P5,000 from the funds raised during Valentine’s Day without the knowledge of the committee and donate it to foundation serving a group of handicaps. Is my act of getting P5,000 from the funds justified?
No, the end does not justify the mean
The Philippine legislature is divided into two major bodies, the senate and the house of Representatives. Which among the following best describes this division of legislative body of the country?
Bicameralism
Which principles states that no man in this country is above the law and that laws must be obeyed by all and applied to everyone-rich or poor, lowly or powerful-without fear or favor?
Rule of law
If our present govt. is a democracy, where does power reside?
In the Filipino People
Teachers should be encouraged to teach folk knowledge because __
It is crucial in facing the basics of daily living
In England, queen Elizabeth acts as head of state, this country also has a parliament and a prime minister. Which among the ff. best describes the form of govt.in this country?
Constitutional monarchy
The Japanese successful invasion was climaxed by the surrender of the joint Filipino-American forces on May 6,1942. Where did this happen?
Corregidor
You failed the LET twice. You heard of someone process fake professional teachers’ license for failed LET Examinees for a fee of P50,000. You approach her and get a fake license for a fee. Are you morally responsible?
Yes, I acted with full knowledge and consent
My right is another man’s duty, which one CORRECTLY illustrates this?
My right to my private property requires my neighbor’s duty not to trespass the same
Article XIV section of the 1987 Philippine constitution mandates that the “state shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all
Generation of reliable measurements of educational outcomes
Which does one portray when he thinks that what is foreign is best and that what is local is inferior?
Xenocentrism
What is the writ of habeas data?
Right to information privacy
Out of used illustration boards, students came up with cute and functional bags for the school children. Which Filipino trait is exhibited?
Creativity
What is the principal means through which culture is transmitted from generation to generation?
Language
The cultural heritage of Southeast Asia has been designated by UNESCO as ____
Word Heritage Sites
World history recorded that art became emotional and dramatic during the Renaissance. What popular painting is part of the “Idyllic Golden Age” of art?
Mona Lisa by Da Vinci
As a result of EDSA 1, the Philippines ____
Became known worldwide for its people power revolution
Which among the following is the main theme of the El Filibusterismo?
Ideal means of achieving social reform
What does the term chiaroscuro refer to?
An exaggeratedly dark background and light foreground creating the effect of space
When one company controls the supply of sugar, which term applies?
Monopoly
Why was Melchora Aquino arrested and exiled to Guam? Because she _____
Supplied the katipuneros with food and clothing
If they were to come back to life, who among the following would be the most vocal to speak against the country’s foreign policy of close association with America?
Claro Recto , Leon Guerrero
What is the type of cooperative which promotes thrift among members and creates funds in order to be able to grant loans?
Credit
One reason why the NCEE was abolished was because it was anti-poor. Which explanation logically supports this reasoning?
Most of those who did not pass the NCEE were graduates of deprived schools.
What results when the government spends more than what it collects in the form of tax?
Fiscal deficit
Who is the general who said “I shall return”? A monument in his honor stands in Corregidor by the bay
Douglas MacArthur
I pretend not to be able to play several musical instruments. I may get tied as an instrumentalists of the Church choir. Which type of ignorance do I have?
Affected ignorance
Children learn how to open a coconut and other common chores in a coconut farm. In this instance culture is transmitted by ____.
Enculturation