MCQ’s in LAWS ON PUBLIC CORPORATION

Prepared by Atty. Hilario Justino F. Morales

01. A corporation formed and organized for the government of a portion of the State
A. de facto municipal corporation
B. public corporation
C. quasi-public corporation
D. quasi-corporation
02. A corporation that exists in fact but not in point of law due to certain defects in its
creation
A. de facto municipal corporation
B. public corporation
C. quasi-public corporation
D. quasi-corporation
03. An enabling law establishing an autonomous region
A. charter
B. organic act
C. ordinance
D. executive order
04. Share of a local government unit in the proceeds of real property taxes
A. Special Education Fund
B. Priority Development Assistance Fund
C. Internal Revenue Allotment
D. Countryside Development Fund
05. Share of local government units from the proceeds of national taxes
A. Special Education Fund
B. Priority Development Assistance Fund
C. Internal Revenue Allotment
D. Countryside Development Fund
06. Substantial requirement in the creation of a barangay
A. population
B. income and land area
C. population, income & land area
D. income & population
07. Substantial requirement in the creation of a highly urbanized city
A. population
B. income and land area
C. population, income & land area
D. income & population
08. Substantial requirement in the creation of a municipality
A. population
B. income and land area
C. population, income & land area
D. income & population
09. Grant of powers by the State to the autonomous regions
A. political decentralization
B. administrative decentralization
C. local autonomy
D. debureaucratization
10. Transfer of powers, authority, responsibilities and resources to barangays,
municipalities, cities and provinces
A. political decentralization
B. administrative decentralization
C. local autonomy
D. debureaucratization
11. Decentralization of powers of the national government by sharing the same to local
government units
A. political decentralization
B. administrative decentralization
C. local autonomy
D. debureaucratization
12. Power to oversee whether local government units are performing their duties in
accordance with law
A. eminent domain
B. control
C. general supervision
D . police power
13. Power to create and abolish local government units
A. eminent domain
B. control
C. general supervision
D. police power
14. Power to expropriate private property
A. eminent domain
B. control
C. general supervision
D. police power
15. Power to enact ordinances for general welfare
A. eminent domain
B. control
C. general supervision
D. police power
16. The required residence qualification must be possessed by a local government
official
A. on the day of the election
B. one year immediately preceding the election
C. since birth
D. before proclamation
17. The required age qualification must be possessed by a local government official
A. on the day of the election
B. one year immediately preceding the election
C. since birth
D. before proclamation
18. To be qualified, a local government official must be
A. natural-born Filipino citizen
B. naturalized Filipino citizen
C. either of the above
D. both of the above
19. A municipal councilor must be
A. 18 years old immediately preceding the election
B. 18 years old on the day of election
C. at least 18 years old immediately preceding the election
D. at least 18 years old on the day of election
20. Greencard holders are disqualified to run for elective positions because of
A. dual allegiance
B. dual citizenship
C. lack of residency
D. lack of Filipino citizenship
21. A ground for disqualification under the Local Government Code where a
naturalized Filipino citizen remains loyal to his country of origin
A. dual allegiance
B. dual citizenship
C. lack of residency
D. lack of Filipino citizenship
22. Represents LGU in case of litigation against another LGU
A. private lawyer
B. legal officer
C. public prosecutor
D. solicitor general
23. Primary counsel of LGU in cases against a private person or entity
A. private lawyer
B. legal officer
C. public prosecutor
D. solicitor general
24. A mode of filling up a permanent vacancy in the position of municipal mayor
A. succession
B. appointment
C. special election
D. recall election
25. Appointing authority to permanent vacancy in sanggunian barangay
A. mayor
B. Governor
C. DILG Secretary
D. President
26. Appointee to a permanent vacancy caused by an independent sanggunian bayan
member
A. one who belongs to a political party
B. one recommended by the sanggunian bayan
C. one who is an independent candidate
D. anybody of the above
27. Temporary presiding officer of Sangguniang Panlalawigan
A. Governor
B. Vice Governor
C. highest ranking Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member
D. one chosen from among sanggunian members
28. Successor to the vice governor in case of permanent vacancy
A. Governor
B. Vice Governor
C. highest ranking Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member
D. one chosen from among sanggunian members
29. Proper authority in the province to enter into contracts for and in behalf of the LGU
A. Governor
B. Vice Governor
C. highest ranking Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member
D. one chosen from among sanggunian members
30. Proper appointing authority for Sangguniang Panlalawigan employees
A. Governor
B. Vice Governor
C. highest ranking Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member
D. one chosen from among sanggunian members
31 Removal of local elective officials by the people before expiration of term
A. recall election
B. the people directly thru signature vote
C. preparatory recall assembly
D. verification by the COMELEC
32. Initial step in recall proceedings of local government officials
A. recall election
B. the people directly thru signature vote
C. preparatory recall assembly
D. verification by the COMELEC
33. A mode of accountability whereby the voters may approve, amend or reject any
enacted ordinance by the Sanggunian
A. referendum
B. initiative
C. plebiscite
D. recall

34. A legal process whereby the registered voters of a local government unit may directly
propose, enact or amend any ordinance.
A. referendum
B. initiative
C. plebiscite
D. recall

35. The revenues raised thru local taxation shall be for

A. public purpose
B. public welfare
C. public use
D. for the benefit of the poor and the landless

36. The property taken by an LGU in the exercise of its power of eminent domain shall
be for
A. public purpose and public use
B. public welfare
C. for the benefit of the poor and the landless
D. all of them

37. A term which refers to the required number of sanggunian members so they can
transact official business
A. quorum
B. simple majority vote
C. 2/3 majority vote
D. unanimous vote

38. Sanggunian vote required to override LCE’s veto over ordinances

A. ¾ majority vote
B. simple majority vote
C. 2/3 majority vote
D. unanimous vote
39. Sanggunian vote required to close permanently public roads
A. ¾ majority vote
B. simple majority vote
C. 2/3 majority vote
D. unanimous vote
40. Sanggunian vote required to change the name of public structures with historical,
cultural and ethnic significance.
A. quorum
B. simple majority vote
C. 2/3 majority vote
D. unanimous vote

41. The number greater than half, or more than half of any total.
A. quorum
B. simple majority vote
C. 2/3 majority vote
D. unanimous vote

42. The nature of the approval by the local chief executive of an ordinance
A. discretionary
B. ministerial
C. either discretionary or ministerial
D. both discretionary & ministerial

43. exercises original jurisdiction over boundary disputes involving a municipality and an
independent component city
A. Regional Trial Court
B. Sanggunian Panlalawigan concerned
C. joint Sanggunian Panlalawigan concerned
D. Department of Interior and Local Government

44. Exercises original jurisdiction over boundary disputes involving two municipalities
of the same province
A. Department of Interior and Local Government
B. Sanggunian Panlalawigan concerned
C. joint Sanggunian Panlalawigan concerned
D. joint Sangguniang Bayan concerned

45. Exercises original jurisdiction over boundary disputes involving two municipalities
of different provinces
A. Department of Interior and Local Government
B. Sanggunian Panlalawigan concerned
C. joint Sanggunian Panlalawigan concerned
D. joint Sangguniang Bayan concerned

46. Exercises appellate jurisdiction over boundary disputes among LGU’s

A. Regional Trial Court
B. Sanggunian Panlalawigan concerned
C. joint Sanggunian Panlalawigan concerned
D. Department of Interior and Local Government
47. exercises original jurisdiction in expropriation proceedings
A. Regional Trial Court
B. Municipal Trial Court
C. Board of Commissioners
D. Department of Interior and Local Government
48. The basis of computation of payment of just compensation for expropriation by
LGU’s
A. time of actual taking
B. time of filing of complaint
C. either time of actual taking or time of filing of complaint whichever comes first
D. time of payment
49. The State’s policy to conduct mandatory consultation with appropriate LGU’s does
not apply to
A. operation of lotto
B. conversion of a Timber License Agreement into an Integrated Forest
Management Agreement
C. solid waste disposal
D. only A & B
50. The operation of lotto does not require mandatory consultation because
A. it is not a program/project of the national government
B. it has no environmental & ecological effects
C. it is authorized by law
D. only A & B
51 . Which of the following is a regulatory power devolved to cities and municipalities
A. licensing of tricycle drivers
B. registration of tricycle units
C. franchising of tricycle units
D. all of the above
52. The Municipality of San Andres, Quezon is covered by Section 442d of the LGC
which declared existing municipalities as regular municipalities because
A. it has been a de facto municipality
B. it was created by law
C. its creation was judicially declared invalid
D. it was created by the President
53. The Municipality of Andong, Lanao del Sur cannot avail of Section 442d of the LGC
as a curative law because
A. it has been a de facto municipality
B. it was created by law
C. its creation was judicially declared invalid
D. it was created by the President
54. Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a valid division and merger of local
government units
A. shall comply with the same requirements for their creation
B. the income, population and land area shall not be reduced to less than the
minimum requirements
C. the income classification of the original unit shall not fall below its current
income classification prior to such division
D. issuance of a Presidential Declaration
55. Under the LGC, an ordinance may be vetoed by the local chief executive if it is
A. ultra viries and prejudicial to public welfare
B. unconstitutional and prejudicial to public welfare
C. unconstitutional and ultra viries
D. all of the above
56. Who among the following local chief executive cannot exercise veto power
A. Governor
B. City Mayor
C. Municipal Mayor
D. Punong Barangay
57. In a Sangguniang Panlalawigan where there are 10 regular members, what is the
minimum number of votes that must be obtained to comply with simple majority
vote
A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
58. The substantial requisite for the validity of municipal contracts involving expenditure
of public funds
A. appropriation ordinance
B. certification by the local treasurer of the availability of funds
C. Statute of Frauds
D. only a & B
59. Unless otherwise stated in the ordinance, local ordinances shall take effect
A. after 10 days from posting
B. 10 days from approval
C. after 15 days from posting
D. 15 days from approval
60. Is a zoning ordinance reclassifying an area as commercial despite contractual
stipulation limiting the use of the parcel of land to residential purposes valid?
A. it is not because it violates the non-impairment clause
B. it is because it is a valid exercise of police power
C. it is not because it violates the right to property without due process
D. it is because police power prevails over the non-impairment clause
61. Is a city ordinance prohibiting the issuance of a business permit for the operation of
a casino while a presidential decree allows PAGCOR to operate casino, valid?
A. it is not because it contravenes a statute
B. it is not because it violates the equal protection clause
C. it is because allows immoral activity
D. it is because police power protects public moral
62. Is an ordinance granting permit to construct and install, and franchise to operate,
CATV system and approving increase of subscribers rates valid?.
A. it is not because it is not among the devolved powers of LGUs
B. it is not because it violates the equal protection clause
C. it is because it is a regulatory power conferred upon LGUs
D. it is because it is allowed by law
63. The remedy available for private property owner whose property was taken without
the benefit of expropriation proceedings and not being paid of just compensation
A. demand for payment of just compensation
B. reconveyance of the expropriated property
C. payment of just compensation with interest plus claim for damages
D. rescission of contract of sale
64. The remedy available for owner of private property whose property was taken but not
used for its intended purpose
A. demand for payment of just compensation
B. reconveyance of the expropriated property and reimbursement of just
compensation paid by the expropriator
C. claim for damages
D. rescission of contract of sale
65. X was convicted by final judgment of a crime involving moral turpitude and has not
served his sentence because he was granted probation. Is he disqualified to run for
councilor?
A. no because the grant of probation suspends the execution of the sentence
B. no because it violates his right to suffrage
C. yes because conviction by final judgment of a crime involving moral turpitude
is expressly provided by law as ground for disqualification
D. yes because suffrage is a mere privilege that can be withdrawn
66. The resignation of barangay officials shall be deemed effective only upon acceptance
by the
A. Sanggunian Barangay
B. City or Municipal Mayor
C. Sangguniang Bayan
D. Governor
67. The proper accepting authority to accept the resignation of municipal councilors is the
A. Municipal Mayor B. Sangguniang Bayan C. Governor D. DILG Secretary

68. The ground for initiating recall against a local elective official is
A. misconduct B. dishonesty C. gross neglect of duty D. loss of confidence

69. Who among the following local chief executive can practice his profession during
his tenure?
A. Provincial Governor
B. City Mayor
C. Municipal Mayor
D. Punong Barangay

70. Is an ordinance authorizing the establishment, operation and maintenance of three

cockpits within its territorial jurisdiction valid?
A. it is not because it contravenes a statute
B. it is not because it is not among the devolved powers of LGUs
C. it is because it is allowed by law
D. it is because it is one among the devolved powers to LGUs

71. Is an ordinance which forbids the running of nightclubs, massage parlors, karaoke
bars and similar business establishments and instructs its owners/operators to
wind up business operators valid?
A. it is not it contravenes a statute
B. it is because police power protects public moral and public health
C. it is not because it prohibits not merely regulates trade which is not illegal per
se
D. it is because it is a power conferred by law to LGU’s

Suggested Answers:
1.B 2.A 3.B 4.A 5.C 6.A 7.D 8.C 9.A 10.B 11.C 12.C 13.B 14.A 15.D 16.B
17.A 18.C 19.D 20.C 21.A 22.A 23.B 24.A 25.A 26.B 27.D 28.C 29.A 30.B
31.A 32.B 33.A 34.B 35.A 36.D 37.A 38.C 39.C 40.D 41.B 42.A 43.A 44.B
45.C 46.A 47.A 48.A 49.A 50.D 51.C 52.A 53.C 54.D 55.A 56.D 57.C 58.D
59.A 60.D 61.A 62.A 65.C 64.B 65.A 66.B 67.C 68.D 69.D 70.A 71.C