Department of Education a. The assassination of Sen.

Ninoy Aquino was the main reason why people power happened
Division of Samar b. It was a power struggle between the Marcos boys from the group of Enrile, Ramos and RAM group
District of Daram I c. It happened on February 22, 1986
BAGACAY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL d. It resulted to the establishment of a new constitution
Senior High School Department ____ 26. The characteristic/s of the 1987 Constitution
Final Examination in A. It is considered as a Freedom Constitution B. Formulated a unicameral legislation
PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE C. It is composed of 18 articles D. It has a democratic and republican government
E. Its establishment marks the 4th Republic of the Philippines
Name: _____________________________ Section: _____________________ Score: ______/50 =______ a. A, B, C and D b. A and C only c. A, C, D and E d. None of the options
____ 27. What historical event happened on February 25, 1986?
Multiple Choice Tests a. Corazon Aquino took oath as president c. Both A and B
Directions: Read and analyze each of the following statements carefully. Each question will have four options as b. The end of Marcos government d. Establishment of the 1987 Constitution
for A, B, C and D options. Write your chosen answer on space provided before the number. ____ 28. The following statements are TRUE regarding the functions of President under the 1973
____ 1. The characteristics of a State. Constitution, EXCEPT;
A. It possess a community of persons more or less numerous. a. The president is a symbolic head c. He is elected among the member of National Assembly
B. It occupies a permanently and definite portion of a territory. b. His term of office is 6 years d. None of the options
C. It is independent of external foreign control. ____ 29. Since the Philippines was under Martial Law, the Prime Ministers privileged to exercise executive
D. It possesses an organized government. power was overshadowed by the President. Ferdinand Marcos exercised executive, legislative and
a. A, B, and D b. B, C and D c. b. A and B only d. None of the options commander-in-chief during his administration
____ 2. You can be arrested of crime even when the crime committed is not yet a crime during the time of a. Both statements are true c. Only the first statement is true
commission. This is known as the Bill of Attainder. b. both statements are false d. Only the first statement is false
a. Both statements are true c. Only the first statement is true ____ 30. The following are TRUE concerning the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines, EXCEPT;
b. Both statements are false d. Only the first statement is false a. it is also known as Presidential Decree No. 1081
____ 3. The branch of the government that establish, enforce and execute law. b. it practiced a parliamentary and democratic government
a. Legislative branch b. Executive branch c. Judiciary branch d. All of the options c. The Writ of Habeas Corpus was suspended
____ 4. The following are the privileges/power of the President, EXCEPT; d. it was declared on September 21, 1972
a. Appoint the heads of the different executive departments ____ 31. The president who declared the 5th Martial Law in the Philippines
b. Appoint ambassadors, consuls and public ministers a. Ferdinand Marcos b. Gloria Arroyo c. Rodrigo Duterte d. None of the options
c. Declare Martial Law ____ 32. A way of changing the constitution wherein it only changes a specific part or provisions of the
d. Appoint the Senate President and Speaker of the House constitution.
____ 5. The qualification/s of a president. a. Revision b. Amendment c. Rigid d. Elastic
A. Natural born citizen C. At least 35 years old ____ 33. For a constitution to be revised or amended, the Constitutional Convention must come up with
B. Resident of the Philippines for at least 8 years D. Able to read and write how many votes?
E. Must engaged in the practice of law in the Philippines a. 2/3 votes b. 50% + 1 c. votes d. no specific number of votes
a. A and D b. A, B and D c. A, B, C and D d. None of the options ____ 34. What is a Constitution?
____ 6. The tenure of office of the president as prescribed in 1935 constitution. A. The supreme law of a country C. It defines the power of the government
a. 6 years, 1 term b. 4 years, 1 term c. 3 years, 3 terms d. None of the options B. It defines the power and rights of citizens D. It has 3 forms or kinds
____ 7. The tenure of office of the president as prescribed in 1987 constitution. a. A and B only b. B, C and D c. A, B and C only d. None of the options
a. 6 years, 1 term b. 4 years, 1 term c. 3 years, 3 terms d. None of the options ____ 35. Its purpose is to state the reason and purpose of a constitution.
____ 8. The following are TRUE concerning the President of the Philippines, EXCEPT; a. Preamble b. Article c. Both A and B d. Constitution
a. The president is the head of State and Head of the Government of the Philippines. ____ 36. In the preamble, supply the missing words; We, the ______ Filipino people, imploring the aid of
b. The president occupies the highest position in the government. Almighty God, in order to build a just and _____ society.
c. The president leads both the executive and legislative branch of the government. a. Sovereign; human b. Free; humane c. free; equal d. None of the options
d. None of the options ____37. Article VII; Executive Department: Article 9; _________
____ 9. The branch of the government which applies and interprets laws. a. Citizenship b. Constitutional Commission c. Suffrage d. The Family
a. Executive Branch b. Legislative Branch c. Judicial Branch d. None of the options ____ 38. Freedom of Expression and Speech can be found in what article of the 1987 Constitution?
____ 10. It refers to the courts established in Islamic region and provinces. a. Article II b. Article III c. Article IV d. Article V
 a. Sharaya Courts b. Shiria Courts c. Sharia Courts d. None of the options ____ 39. The following are requisites for a valid arrest, EXCEPT;
____ 11. The following are considered as Special Courts, EXCEPT; a. No violence or unnecessary force shall be used
a. Sandiganbayan b. Court of Tax Appeal c. Court of Appeals d. None of the options b. The person shall NOT be subjected to greater restraint than his expected detention
____ 12. The Supreme Court of the Philippines is composed of how many Justices? c. The officer executing the warrant should deliver him to the nearest police station.
a. 15 Justices including the Chief Justice c. 15 Justices excluding the Chief Justice d. The warrant of arrest shall be executed within 15 days from its receipts.
b. 13 Justices including the Chief Justice d. 16 Justices excluding the Chief Justice ____ 40. The following are non-bailable offenses, except;
____ 13. It refers as the Court of Last Resort. a. Homicide b. Murder c. Arson d. Treason
a. Sandiganbayan b. Ombudsman c. Court of Appeals d. Supreme Court ____ 41. Which of the following is NOT a power of the president?
____ 14. The following are TRUE concerning the Legislative branch of the Philippine government, EXCEPT; a. Military Power b. Pardoning Power c. Impeachment Power d. Treaty-Making Power
a. It is the National legislature of the Philippines. c. It is a bicameral body. ____ 42. If the president had served for less than 4 years, he/she is still entitle for re-election.
b. It is composed of 24 senators and 350 congressmen. d. None of the options a. The statement is true c. The statement has no definite answer
____ 15. The President of the Senate is a title often given to the presiding officer of a Senate. He is elected b. The statement is false d. The statement is both true and false
by 2/3 votes of the entire congress. ____ 43. When is the term of office of the president begun?
a. Both statements are TRUE. c. Both statements are FALSE. a. June 30 b. June 31 c. July 30 d. July 31
b. Only the first statement is TRUE. d. Only the first statement is FALSE. ____ 44. It is called by the President for congress to tackle very important legislation, which are left
____ 16. The speaker of the House of Representatives is the 3 rd highest official in the Philippine unfinished by Congress.
government. He is elected by a majority vote of all members of the House of Representatives. a. Joint Session b. Regular session c. Special session d. None of the options
a. Both statements are TRUE. c. Both statements are FALSE. ____ 45. The following is TRUE concerning the function of Prime Minister based on 1973 constitution,
b. Only the first statement is TRUE. d. Only the first statement is FALSE. except;
____ 17. The Powers of the Congress. a. He exercised executive power c. Elected among the members of the National Assembly
A. Power of investigation or inquiry in aid of legislation. b. He headed the cabinet d. He is the head of state
B. Power to declare the existence of a State of War. ____ 46. Which of the following is NOT a qualification of the Members of the Supreme Court?
C. Power to suspend the Writ of Habeas Corpus. a. Must be a natural born citizen c. Has a term limit of 6 years
D. Fiscal Power E. Treaty-making power b. Must be 40 years old d. Have been for at least 15 years experienced as a judge
a. A, B, C and D b. A, B and D c. C and E only d. None of the options ____ 47. Power/s of the Supreme Court
____ 18. The tenure of office of a Senator. A. Exclusive power to pass judgement C. Power to assign judges
a. 6 years; 2 terms b. 3 years; 3 terms c. 4 years; 2 terms d. None of the options B. Rule-Making power D. Power to overrule lower courts decision E. Amnesty Power
____ 19. The tenure of office of a member of the House of Representative. a. A and C only b. A, B and D c. C, D and E d. None of the options
a. 6 years; 2 terms b. 3 years; 3 terms c. 4 years; 2 terms d. None of the options ____ 48. Which of the following is true regarding the Supreme Court of the Philippines?
____ 20. The Qualification of a Senator. a. It is composed of 16 Supreme Court justices c. It has a treaty-making power
A. Natural born citizen of the Philippines C. Must be able to read and write b. All justices are appointed by the president d. None of the options
B. At least 35 years of age D. Registered voter ____ 49. This commission is vested by the constitution with the power to approve or disapprove
E. Resident of the Philippines for a period of not less than 2 years appointments made by the president.
a. A, B and E b. A, B, D and E c. A, B and C d. None of the options a. Commission on Election c. Commission on Appointing Officers
____ 21. The Qualification of a member of the House of Representative. b. Election Tribunal d. Commission on Appointment
A. Natural born citizen of the Philippines C. Must be able to read and write ____ 50. A senator is elected every 6 years with 3 terms. To be a congressman, you must be at least 25
B. At least 35 years of age D. Registered voter years old on Election Day.
E. Resident of the Philippines for a period of not less than 2 years a. Both statements are true c. Only the first statement is true
a. A, B and E b. A, B, D and E c. A, B and C d. None of the options b. both statements are false d. Only the first statement is false.
____ 22. It refers to a list or statement of individual liberties.
a. Bill of Rights b. Bill of Liberties c. All of the options d. None of the options Bonus +5: Answer the following; write your answer inside the box.
____ 23. Article III of the 1987 Constitution possess how many sections? What 3 things do you love about the subject? What 3 things do you hate about the subject?
a. More than the number of sections in Article II c. Less than the number of sections in Art. II 1. 1.
b. It has an equal number of sections in Art. II d. None of the options 2. 2.
____ 24. It is the possible maximum rendition of lower court decision. 3. 3.
a. 2 months b. 3 months c. 4 months d. 5 months
____ 25. The following statements are TRUE regarding the EDSA People Power I, EXCEPT;