DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

DIVISION OF COMPOSTELA VALLEY

NABUNTURAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
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PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE
August 7-8, 2019

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NAME:__________________________________________SECTION:12-POSEIDON SCORE:
General Directions:
1. Read the questions carefully before you answer.
2. This is a closed-book, closed notes examination. Cell phones are not permitted for use in any way.
3. Erasures and superimpositions are given no credit.
Test I. Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose the best answer from the given options. Write the capital letter of your answer on the space provided.
____1. What is politics?
a. Politics is the study of the state. c. Politics is the study of the process in the state.
b. Politics is the study of the government. d. Politics is the study of the activity of the people in the state.
____2. What is often refers to human behaviour with regard to matters related to government activities such as creation of laws
selection of government officials?
a. Government b. Politics c. Political Science d. Governance
____3. “Men by nature are political animals”. What can we infer from the phrase?
a. Everyone is subject to politics. c. Politics is only portrayed by animals.
b. Only politicians exercise politics.d. None of the above
____4. What is political science compared to politics?
a. Political science is the science of studying principle while politics only talks about government.
b. Political science is a modern form and a definition of politics.
c. Political science is the systematic study of politics and Politics deals power in society.
d. None of the above
____5. Among are some importance of studying politics and governance EXCEPT
a. Being able to escape from the burden of having bad system.
b. Being able to understand the system we are living since we are involved as people.
c. Being able to critically analyse the system of politics in the Philippines.
d. Being able to participate in decision-making in the state.
____6. Which is not a concern of a political scientist?
a. President Rodrigo R. Duterte signs the 2019 budget.
b. SSS offers relief packages to typhoon Nona victims.
c. Grace Poe’s hope that the Supreme Court will uphold her.
d. The government is committed in upholding press freedom.
____7. Statement A: Politics is necessary to create a just society.
Statement B: Politics is meant to resolve conflict.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
____8. Statement A: Politics is limited in the workplace.
Statement B: Politics is everywhere.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
____9. Politics can be studied using the following, EXCEPT for____.
a. Behavioural Approach c. Rational Choice Approach
b. Normative Approach d. Decision Making Approach
____10. A good decision is not influenced by _________
a. Values b. Preferences c. Interest of the Few d. All of the above
____11. Statement A: Participation is not important in governance.
Statement B: Participation could either be direct or indirect.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
____12. Statement A: Good governance does not involve transparency.
Statement B: Good governance means that information is provided to the people.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
____13. Statement A: Good governance involves accountability.
Statement B: Accountability in good governance will be enforced without transparency.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.

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____14. Why is political ideology important?
a. Because it illustrates how good or bad a government system should be.
b. Because it provides a program or plan of action that will bring about political change.
c. Because it orients those who subscribe to it to have a sense of identity and direction.
d. All of the above
____15. In a political spectrum, what is meant by “leftist” ideas?
a. These are ideologies that emphasize government power and authority, often at the expense of individual freedom.
b. These are ideologies that value individual freedom over government control.
c. These are conservative people.
d. These are fascist people.
____16. “Slow and gradual change should be adopted”, what ideology is being described by the statement?
a. Conservatism b. Communism c. Socialism d. Liberalism
____17. Anarchism is said to be the most extreme political ideologies in the left wing side of political spectrum. Why is regarded as
such?
a. Because it advocates total dismantling and elimination of the state.
b. Because it advocates political and social means trough revolutionary means.
c. Because it often nationalistic and ethnic-centered.
d. Because it prefers strong military and advocate a strong presence in international affairs.
____18. Which of the following conditions does depict the essence of Fascism?
a. Poorest of the poor will be given government services and attention same with what the rich enjoys.
b. Business firms will be alleviated and prohibited.
c. Killing mass of people that do not take part in cultural preservation.
d. Equal opportunity for all.
____19. It is a set of beliefs and ideas that define political activities, policies and events. What political concept is meant by the
definition?
a. Ideology b. Political Ideology c. Political Spectrum d. Political Dynamics
____20. According to this political ideology, too much freedom is bad for the society.
a. Feminism b. Conservatism c. Socialism d. Fascism
____21. During the time of martial law in the 1972 there was peace and order in the country. Therefore, we need to impose martial law
once again to bring back peace and order. What political ideology is being described by the statement?
a. Feminism b. Conservatism c. Reactionism d. Fascism
____22. According to this political ideology, human beings are social by nature and individualism is deadly.
a. Liberalism b. Socialism c. Conservatism d. Communism
____23. The following are focus of communism EXCEPT_____.
a. class struggle c. destroy upper class
b. equality of class d. common people to revolt
____24. Statement A: Feminism believes that women should be give opportunity of socialization.
Statement B: Feminism believes that improving the status of women will benefit all human beings.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
____25. Statement A: Liberalism emphasizes a tendency to favour change.
Statement B: Liberalism believes that people should be willing to use the government to improve their condition.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
____26. Liberals prefer individual freedom but are uncertain about economic freedom.
a. True b. False c. True, if all agree with it. d. False, if people are informed
____27. “Equal opportunity for men and women”, what concept of political ideology is being described by the statement?
a. Feminism b. Conservatism c. Reactionism d. Fascism
____28. “The humans are meant to be led and manipulated" what concept of political ideology is being described by the statement?
a. Feminism b. Conservatism c. Reactionism d. Fascism
____29. It refers to the capability to control and influence people’s behavior.
a. Influence b. Power c. Authority d. Legitimacy
____30. The two-dimensional view of power is about_____.
a. the issue method c. the issue of sovereignty
b. the setting of agenda d. the manipulation of the views of others
____31. If promotion is to reward, then punishment is to____.
a. Informational b. Referent c. Expert d. Coercive
____32. Influence: the power to affect someone or something;
Authority:____________
a. the power to demand obedience c. the power to conform
b. the power to persuade d. the power to decide

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_____33. The teacher asks the class to return immediately the classroom globe to its proper place, what type of power best described
the statement?
a. Legitimate Power b. Coercive Power c. Expert Power d. Informational Power
_____34. Your mother asks you to buy flour in the bakery, what type of power best described the statement?
a. Legitimate Power b. Coercive Power c. Expert Power d. Referent Power
_____35. If you have this power, it’s essential that you understand that this power was given to you and can be taken away, so do not
abuse it.
a. Legitimate Power b. Coercive Power c. Expert Power d. Informational Power
_____36. Statement A: State is a legal political concept.
Statement B: Nation is a racial cultural concept.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
_____37. Statement A: A nation can compose of many states.
Statement B: A state can composed many nations.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
_____38. The following are among the elements of the state EXCEPT
a. Territory b. People c. History d. Government
_____39. Despite strong protestations from Mang Juan, the government took away from his private property for public use upon
payment to him or just compensation. What power of the State was involved in the particular case?
a. Police Power b. Power of Eminent Domain c. Power of Taxation d. Territorial Power
_____40. Government employees must get a Community Tax Certificate (Cedula) every year. What power of the State is being
described in the statement?
a. Police Power b. Power of Eminent Domain c. Power of Taxation d. Territorial Power
_____41. Which item does not belong to the group?
a. Government b. Territory c. People d. Sovereign
_____42. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a globalized professional?
a. Highly educated c. speaks foreign languages
b. Is afraid of flying d. Travels internationally
_____43. Which of the following is a positive influence of globalization on culture?
a. It destroys some cultures but not all through the capitalism process of “creative destruction”
b. It opens people minds to new ideas and experiences.
c. It dramatically shifts world food consumer tastes to American fast food.
d. It encourages youths to shun traditional music in favour of Western pop music.
_____44. Which of the following is a positive influence of globalization to the nation-states?
a. Great Depression b. World War c. Colonial Mentality d. UN Declaration
_____45. Globalization creates concern regarding local culture because:
a. International migration is creating “brain drain” in developing countries.
b. International trade raises mutual awareness of different cultures.
c. Jobs are being moved to developing countries.
d. Many heritages are threatened by a homogenizing influence.
_____46. During the pre-colonial period the socio-political unit was the barangay. During colonial period, several forms of
government were established in the Philippines. Which among the following was not a form of government during colonial period?
a. Puppet b. Democratic Republic c. Military d. Centralized Colonial
_____47. The reformists who formed the Propaganda Movement used the pen to expose the abuses of the Spaniards. The following
are reformists EXCEPT
a. Dr. Jose P. Rizal b. Marcelo H. Del Pilar c. Emilio Aguinaldo d. Graciano Lopez Jaena
_____48. Which of the following sporadic uprising is considered as the longest revolt?
a. Bankaw b. Dagohoy c. Tamblot d.Magalat
_____49. The Filipinos resisted the Americans but were easily defeated.
a. True, because they were betrayed by a Filipino c. True
b. False, because Americans were true to their words. d. False
_____50. The First Philippine Republic was short-lived because______
a. US declared war against Spain.
b. US came to Philippines.
c. US defeated Spain.
d. All of the above
_____51. Which of the following is a negative result of American colonization?
a. Progress in education c. Improvement of Public Health and Welfare
b. Continuance of colonial mentality d. Development of Transportation and Community
_____52. The conflict among the most powerful countries gave way to the start of Japanese period which caused damages to the
Philippines. In your own opinion, how can you prevent conflicts with other people?
a. Respect individual differences.
b. Believe that you are superior to others.
c. Impose your principles in life.
d. Avoid sensitive topics.

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_____53. In order to show that God always took the side of the innocent the early Filipinos resorted to trial
a. by number of witness b. by ordeal c. by verbal ability d. by jury
_____54. The American introduction of the democratic ideas made Filipinos aware of their rights as citizen of the Philippines. Which
of the following rights shows abuse of freedom?
a. Right to vote during elections.
b. Right to be elected to office.
c. Right to express through demonstrations even if traffic is disrupted.
d. Right to own properties anywhere in the Philippines.
_____55. Who was that Philippine President who was said to have restored democracy in the country?
a. Corazon Aquino b. Gloria Arroyo c. Fidel Ramos d. Joseph Estrada
_____56. The form of government established by Emilio Aguinaldo was changed from dictatorial to______
a. Democratic b. Socialist c. Republic d. Revolutionary
_____57. Statement A: The pre-colonial barangays did not establish political-military alliances with one another.
Statement B: Political legitimacy in sultanates was based on blood and religious ties.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true. d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
_____58. Statement A: During the Spanish period, barangay were all converted into pueblos, regardless of their size.
Statement B: Many of the old ruling elites were no longer incorporated into the new colonial state under Spaniards as local
administrators.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true. d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
______59. Statement A: President Ferdinand Marcos was the President of the Philippines who declared Martial Law on September 21,
1972.
Statement B: Human rights violations and abuse of power were rampant during the Martial Law period.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
_____60. Statement A: President Emilio Aguinaldo was the President of the First Philippine Republic.
Statement B: President Jose P. Laurel was the President of the Second Philippine Republic.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
Test II. Quadra- Table Matching Type
Direction: Math the different political ideologies according to their respective views and ideas on society and the economy,
government and citizens. Write the proper combination in the space provided below the table.
POLITICAL IDEOLOGY SOCIETY AND ECONOMY GOVERNMENT CITIZENS
A1. LIBERALISM A2. Emphasis on the welfare A3. Authoritarianism; A4. They manage their affairs
of the state “common good” Totalitarianism through cooperative effort and
mutual respect
B1. SOCIALISM B2. Rejects the state outright B3. Strong stable government; B4. They value continuity of
firm implementation of laws. tradition and more moralistic
in their political views.
C1. ANARCHISM C2. Individual interest must C3. The government ensures C4. Dictator
give way to the interests of the that all citizens have free
state access to goods and services.
D1. CONSERVATISM D2. Neutral Arbiter D3. Government is D4. They value equality
unnecessary and evil among individual
E1. FASCISM E2. Establishment of the state E3. Liberal Democracy E4. Emphasis on personal
characterized by public liberty and human rights
ownership of resources and
means of production.

61-63. A1-___-___-____ 64-66. B1-____-___-____ 67-69. C1-___-____-___

70-72. D1-___-___-____ 73-75. E1-____-___-____

“Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.”

- Bruce Lee
God Bless!
Mam Vic

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ANSWER KEY

1. D 11. C 21. C 31. D 41. D 51. B 61-63 A1-D2-C3/E3-E4

2. D 12. C 22. B 32. A 42. B 52. A 64-66 B1-E2-BONUS-D4
3. A 13. D 23. B 33. C 43. B 53. B 67-69 C1-B2-D3-A4
4. B 14. D 24. B 34. D 44. D 54. C 70-72 D1-A2-B3-B4
5. A 15. B 25. B 35. A 45. D 55. A 73-75 E1-C2-A3-C4
6. B 16. A 26. A 36. B 46. B 56. D
7. B 17. A 27. A 37. D 47. C 57. C
8. C 18. C 28. D 38. C 48. B 58. A
9. D 19. B 29. B 39. B 49. 59. B
10. D 20. B 30. B 40. C 50. D 60. B

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