PRE-TEST IN PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE
Quiz by MA. CHRISTINE JOY ZAPATA
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- Q1
"Men by nature are political animals". What can we infer from the phrase?
Politics is only portrayed by animals.
Politicians are subject for corruption.
Everyone is subject to politics.
Only politicians exercise politics.
30s - Q2
Among are some importance of studying politics and governance, EXCEPT
Being able to understand the system we are living since we are involved as people.
Being able to escape from the burden of having a bad system.
Being able to participate in decision-making in the state.
Being able to critically analyze the system of politics in the Philippines.
30s - Q3
Analyze the two statements.
Statement A: Politics is necessary to create a just society.
Statement B: Politics is meant to resolve conflict.
Both statements are true.
Statement A is true while statement B is false.
Statement A is false while statement B is true.
Both statements are false.
30s - Q4
Analyze the two statements.
Statement A: Politics is limited in the workplace.
Statement B: Politics is everywhere.
Statement A is false while statement B is true.
Statement A is true while statement B is false.
Both statements are true.
Both statements are false.
30s - Q5
Why is political ideology important?
Because it orients those who subscribe to it to have a sense of identity and direction but limited to few.
Because it illustrates the levels of government system should be in a particular country.
Because it reflects how good or bad government officials posses while giving rules and regulations in the country.
Because it provides a program or plan of action that will bring about a political change.
30s - Q6
"Slow and gradual change should be adopted", what ideology is being described by the statement?
Conservatism
Fascism
Liberalism
Socialism
30s - Q7
Anarchism is said to be the most extreme political ideologies in the left wing side of the political spectrum. Why it is regarded as such?
Because it prefers strong military and advocate a strong presence in international affairs.
Because it advocates total dismantling and elimination of the state.
Because it often nationalistic and ethnic-centered.
Because it advocates political and social means through revolutionary means.
30s - Q8
Which of the following condition does depict the essence of Fascism?
Equal opportunity for all.
Killing mass of people that do not take part in cultural preservation.
Business firms will be alleviated and prohibited.
Poorest of the poor will be given government services and attention same with what the rich enjoys.
30s - Q9
What constitution grants Judicial power to the Judicial branch of the Philippine Government?
1987 Philippine Constitution, Article VI
1987 Philippine Constitution, Article VIII
1987 Philippine Constitution, Article V
1987 Philippine Constitution, Article VII
30s - Q10
What kind of power is given to the courts under the Constitution?
Executive Power
Interpretation Power
Legislative Power
Judicial Power
30s - Q11
Is it possible for Congress to increase or decrease the composition of the Supreme Court?
No, the power is embedded in the constitution.
Yes, they can make a resolution.
Yes, they can pass a bill.
No, the Judicial Bar and Council will be decided.
30s - Q12
Who appointed the Supreme Court Chief Justice?
Commission on Appointments
Senate President
President of the State
House Speaker
30s - Q13
May the ombudsman investigate irregularities in the performance of a judge independently of any administrative action taken by the Supreme Court?
No, only the Supreme Court can discipline judges.
No, they have no authority over judges.
Yes, since the power of the Ombudsman is to investigate public officials.
Yes, the constitution says so.
30s - Q14
James is accused of rape by his neighbor Layla. Under the law, the accused have the right to have counsel to provide legal services. What quasi-judicial branch would provide James legal services?
Public Attorney’s Office
Office of the Solicitor General
Office of The Government Corporate Counsel
National Bureau of Investigation
30s - Q15
Which of the statements is true about the LGU?
It is a state or nation’s political subdivision constituted by law and never has substantial control affairs.
It enjoys local autonomy.
It has political and social nature which is endowed with powers conforming with the law.
It has two branches, legislative and judiciary.
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