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1
Q

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

a. In the Filipino people

b. In Congress

c. In the President

d. In the Supreme Court

A

a. In the Filipino people

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In President Quezon’s time, the country had the Philippine Commonwealth. What is TRUE about the Philippine Commonwealth? The Filipino people

a. Were fully independent.

b. Were partially independent.

c. Were granted total freedom to course their destiny only in matters of education.

d. Were citizens of the United States.

A

b. Were partially independent

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. In the decade of the 70’s, one clamor of the activists who staged street demonstration on the streets was “Down with the oligarchs!” What did they accuse government of as suggested by the underlined word?

a. A rule of the few rich

b. A form of dictatorship

c. Anti-poor

d. Elitist

A

a. A rule of the few rich

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With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive powers in the Marcos regime, which form of government was implemented?

a. Parliamentary

b. Dictatorial

c. Monarchial

d. Presidential

A

Parliamentary

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What form of government is characterized by the separation of powers?

a. Parliamentary

b. Presidential

c. Aristocracy

d. Monarchical

A

Presidential

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To which type of political system do we belong?

a. Colonialism

b. Totalitarianism

c. Democracy

A

Democracy

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In which form of government does power or authority reside in a few persons who govern for their own interest?

a. Oligarchy

b. Monarchy

c. Democracy

d. Parliamentary

A

Oligarchy

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Which of the following represents the smallest subunit of government in the Philippines?

a. Purok

b. Barangay

c. Sitio

d. Zone

A

Barangay

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The Philippine government is divided into three branches: executive, legislative and judiciary. Which among the following doctrines best describes the model of governance in the Philippines?

a. Tricameralism

b. Separation of powers

C. Emancipation of state

d. Division: of labor

A

Separation of powers

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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 legislative body of the country?

a. Bipartisanism.

b. Co-legislative power

c. Unicameralism

d. Bicameralism

A

Bicameralism

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Which type of governance is characterized by a union of partially self- governing states or regions united by a central government?

a. Federalism

b. Socialism

c. Democracy

d. Totalitarianism

A

Federalism

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In England, Queen Elizabeth acts as a head of state. This country also has a parliament and a Prime Minister. Which among the following describes the form of government?

a. Totalitarianism.

b. Constitutional monarchy

c. Oligarchy

d. Aristocracy

A

Constitutional monarchy

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What right is violated when one opens a letter without permission from the addressee?

a. Right to privacy of communication and correspondence.

b. Right to read a letter.

c. Right to open the envelope without permission.

d. Right to private affairs.

A

Right to privacy of communication and correspondence.

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When an individual is imprisoned without proper investigation, what right is violated?

a. Right to due process of law

b. Right to secure persons

c. Right to process paper

d. Right to protection

A

Right to due process of law

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What law was passed by the Philippine Congress in 1995 which affirms the total integration of persons with disabilities into the mainstream of society?

A

Republic Act 7277

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. An individual has the right to file writ of amparo before the investigation of an administrative case filed against him/her. What fundamental right is invoked by the individual?

a. Right to life, liberty and security

b. Right to due process

c. Right to be defended by a public attomey

d. Right to self-defense

A

Right to life, liberty and security

17
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Which principle states that no man in his 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?

a. Rule of law

b. Rule of the majority

c. Separation of church and state

d. Social justice

A

Rule of law

18
Q

In connection with government transactions involving public interest which policy is adopted in the Constitution to assure public of accountability and transparency?

a. Full public disclosure

b. Balanced and healthful ecology.

c. Private enterprise and incentives to needed investments.

d. Rural development and agrarian reform

A

Full public disclosure

19
Q

Filipino citizens have the power to participate in the establishment or administration of government such as right to vote and be voted upon as an exercise of

a. Political rights

b. Civil rights

c. Social rights

d. Economic rights.

A

Political rights

20
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Which right is violated by wiretapping?

a. Freedom of conversation

b. The right to private property

c. The right to privacy of communication

d. Right to information on matters of public concern

A

The right to privacy of communication

21
Q

In Philippine history, who was known as “The Great Dissenter”?

a. Camilo Osias

b. Manuel Roxas

c. Claro M. Recto

d. Eulogio Rodriguez

A

Claro M. Recto

22
Q

Who first introduced the Islamic religion to the Philippines?

a. Rajah Baguinda

b. Idi Amin

c. Mukdum

d. Abu Bakr

A

Mukdum

23
Q

The Japanese successful invasion was climaxed by the surrender of the joint Filipino American forces on May 6, 1942. Where did this happen?

a. Bataan

b. Corregidor

c. Capas

d. Manila

A

Corregidor

24
Q

Who is the President who is known for his “Filipino First Policy” and Austerity Program?

a. Diosdado Macapagal

b. Carlos P. Garcia

c. Manuel Roxas

d. Ramon Magsaysay

A

Carlos P. Garcia

25
Q

With whom is the “Strong Republic” associated?

a. Fidel V. Ramos.

b. Joseph Estrada

c. Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo

d. Corazon Aquino

A

Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo

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