Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
Division of Dumaguete City
Piapi High School
A.Y 2022-2023
Final Examination for
Philippine Politics and Governance
I. I.A. Multiple Choice: Read the statements carefully and choose the letter of the correct answer.
1.What is Politics?
A. It is the science of power and manipulation.
B. It is the way in which we understand and order our social affairs, and acquire greater control over the situation.
C. It deals with the protection of the rights of its citizens; safeguarding and enhancement their immorality; and, harmony
and peace in their relations.
D. It is a systematic body of knowledge which for the most part is theoretical, that deals with the government and
regulation, maintenance and development, and defense and augmentation of the state.
2. What did John Locke say about human nature?
A. Man by nature is evil.
B. Man is naturally good and reasonable in his dealings with other men.
C. Men become free, equal, and independent through a the power government.
D. None of the above
3. What is possessed by the government if it can successfully assert its claim to rule?
A. Authority B. Legitimacy C. Order D. Sovereignty
4. Which of the following is not a pressing political issue?
A. Environmental Degradation B. Massive Poverty And Unemployment
C. Population Explosion D. Spiritual Salvation
5. “A vote is like a rifle: its usefulness depends upon the character of the user”
A. Audre Lorde B. Desmond Tutu C. Plato D. Theodore Roosevelt
6. Which of the following is the function of the judicial branch?
A. Enforces Law B. Gives The Legal Interpretation Of Law
C. Makes the Law D.All Of The Above
7. It is the transfer of authority, responsibility, and resources from tge central government to lower government units.
A. Election B. Decentralization C. Political Parties D. Suffrage
8. It represent group of people in society, ensuring that their rights and advocacies are voiced out directly to the
government.
A. Election B. Decentralization C. Political Parties D. Suffrage
9. What is the function of the local government according to Atienza?
A. To ensure the protection and security of the place.
B. To provide local public services.
C. To implement national welfare policies.
D. Both B and C
10. What are the bases of the local government units in creating law?
A. Cities, Municipalities, Provinces, And Barangays B. Income, Population and Land Area
C. The Geographical Setting D. The People Living in The Society
11. What is the greatest powers of the people under the Republic of the Philippines?
A. Ability to choose who will lead them.
B. Right to choose who will represent them.
C. Opportunity to choose who will run the government.
D. All the above
12. What is the importance in voting or choosing the leader?
A. The officials can appoint citizen that will work for them.
B. It is indeed the right and privilege of every Filipino to exercise their vote.
C. The Republic of the Philippines can really feel the essence of the Democracy.
D. People share responsibility in establishing good government and progress for the country.
13. Suffrage encompasses not only the process of selecting public officers but also?
A. Expression of the choice of people on a proposed law
B. Forming unions and exercise rally if laws are not accepted.
C. Society can decide whether to build more roads and bridges.
D. People can influence other citizen to choose their officials based on money.
14. These are non-government members of society that promote the interest of the public.
A. Civil Rights B. Civil society organization C. Society D. Social Movement
15. If we are going to talk about civil movement in the history, what was the best example?
A. EDSA B. French Revolution C. Rally D. All the mentioned
16. It is a distinct social process, consisting of the mechanism through which actors engaged in collective actions.
A. Civic movement B. Mental Movement C. Physical movement D. Social movement
17. Which of the following does not belong to those qualifications of being Filipino Citizen.
A. Those who are naturalized in accordance with the law.
B. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines.
C. Those who are the aliens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of the Constitution.
D. None of the above
18. Citizenship can be acquired, but it can also be lost. In what way it can be lost?
A. Express renunciation of citizenship.
B. Becoming a naturalized citizen of another country
C. Subscribing to an oath of allegiance to foreign country.
D. All of the ABOVE
19. What is enumerated under Section 9 of the Article III of the 1987 Constitution?
A. No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law
B. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation
C. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself
D. All of the above
20. Civil Code of the Philippines chapter 2
A. Bill of Right B. Effects and Application of Laws
C. Human Relations D. Presidential Decree
21. Which of the following branch of government function as to the power to enforce and carries out law?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
22. Which of the following branch of government authorized to make laws, alter, and repeal them?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
23. Which of the following branch of government evaluates and interprets law?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
24. The President and Vice President belongs to what branch of the government?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
25. Where does Supreme Court and the lower courts belong?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
26. VP Sarah Duterte is our new Department of Education Secretary together with the other cabinet members. What
branch of government does Cabinet Members belong?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
27. What Branch of Government does Congressman Arnie Teves, Congresswoman Limcay Chong and Congressman
Chiquiting belong?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
28. What branch of government should the abuse of power just as Graft and Corruption be handled?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
29. Where does the Senators and House of Representatives belong?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
30. Which of the following does not refer to the branches of Government?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
31. It is a formal decision-making process by which the citizens of the country vote and select certain officials to hold
public office.
A. Amendment B. Election C. Plebiscite D. Suffrage
32. The existing electoral system in the Philippines was established under what Constitution?
A. 1935 B. 1943 C. 1973 D. 1987
33. This commission is empowered to supervise every aspect of campaign and elections in the country.
A. COMELEC B. Congress C. NAMFREL D. Senate
34. The following countries are example of multiparty system except one, which is this?
A. Indonesia B. North Korea C. South Korea D. Sweden
35.These people come together to contest elections in order to hold power in the government.
A. Political Ideologies B. Political System C. Political party D. Political Science
36. The following are the qualifications of voters in the country EXCEPT one, which is this?
A. At least eighteen 18 years age
B. Not otherwise disqualified by law.
C. A citizen (male or female) of the Philippines
D. Have resided in the Philippines for at least three (3) months and in the place wherein he proposes to vote for at least
two months preceding the election.
37. It is the name given to a vote of the people expressing their choice for or against to a proposed law or enactment
submitted to them.
A. Initiative B. Plebiscite C. Recall D. Referendum
38. It is a political system in which are featured by the presence of a fairly large number of parties that competes with one
another on relatively equal terms.
A. Double Party System B. Electoral System C. Multiparty System D. One-party system
39. It is a form of government where the country is ruled by a single political party.
A. Double Party System B. Electoral System C. Multiparty System D. One-party system
40. What article of the constitution is related to the right of every Filipino to vote?
A. Article III B. Article IV C. Article V D. Article VI
41. “People can believe or not believe what they want, without fear or punishment”. Which of the following section of the
Bill of Rights does the quotation imply?
A. Section 1 B. Section 3 C. Section 5 D. Section 11
42. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the
equal protection of the laws. Which Section does the statement belong?
A. Section 1 B. Section 3 C. Section 5 D. Section 11
43. Mico shares their conversation to Jemimah without the permission of Jay. Which section does Mico violates?
A. Section 1 B. Section 3 C. Section 5 D. Section 11
44. Which of the following section of the Bill of Rights does the Right for Free access to courts belong?
A. Section 1 B. Section 3 C. Section 5 D. Section 11
45. Everyone of us have the freedom to say what we want to say and express what we are feeling.
A. Right of Speech B. Right to Travel C. Right to form unions D. Right to Habeas Corpus
46. The police officer didn’t follow the legal order in arresting a suspected individual. Which of the following does the
individual should appeal to?
A. Right of Speech B. Right to Travel C. Right to form unions D. Right to Habeas Corpus
47. The employee of PHS Cooperative Company formed a group for the purpose of uplifting their work benefits. Which
of the following rights does the statement imply?
A. Right of Speech B. Right to Travel C. Right to form unions D. Right to Habeas Corpus
48. Which of the following does “Liberty of abode” means?
A. Right of Speech B. Right to Travel C. Right to form unions D. Right to Habeas Corpus
49. Section 9, ______________ shall not be taken for public use without just compensation. What word should be place
on the blank?
A. Debt B. Private Property C. Speedy disposition D. Ex-post facto law
50. Section 22, No ______________ or bill of attainder shall be enacted. What word should be place on the blank?
A. Debt B. Private Property C. Speedy disposition D. Ex-post facto law
II. Identification: Identify the correct answer based on reading the phrases carefully. Choose your answer
from the box below. WRITE THE LETTERS ONLY.
1. Also known as Right to vote.
2. Agency that enforces and administers all laws and regulations
3. It is a monopoly of powers.
4. Filipino citizens from birth
5. Who are considered foreigners
6. Life imprisonment
7. A judge's order to law enforcement officers.
8. The smallest unit of the local government
9. Article III of the 1987 Constitution.
10. Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
A. Aliens B. Barangay C. Bill of Rights D. Due Process of Law
E. COMELEC F. Communism G. Naturalized H. Natural-born
I. Reclusion Perpetua J. Suffrage K. Warrant of Arrest
“Ang totoong nagmahal ay parang matinong estudyanteng nag –eexam.
Hindi lumilingun sa iba kahit nahihirapan na.”
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Prepared By: Lyra Cimafranca-Naya
1.What is Politics?
A. It is the science of power and manipulation.
B. It is the way in which we understand and order our social affairs, and acquire greater control over the situation.
C. It deals with the protection of the rights of its citizens; safeguarding and enhancement their immorality; and, harmony
and peace in their relations.
D. It is a systematic body of knowledge which for the most part is theoretical, that deals with the government and
regulation, maintenance and development, and defense and augmentation of the state.
2. What did John Locke say about human nature?
A. Man by nature is evil.
B. Man is naturally good and reasonable in his dealings with other men.
C. Men become free, equal, and independent through a the power government.
D. None of the above
3. What is possessed by the government if it can successfully assert its claim to rule?
A. Authority B. Legitimacy C. Order D. Sovereignty
4. Which of the following is not a pressing political issue?
A. Environmental Degradation B. Massive Poverty And Unemployment
C. Population Explosion D. Spiritual Salvation
5. “A vote is like a rifle: its usefulness depends upon the character of the user”
A. Audre Lorde B. Desmond Tutu C. Plato D. Theodore Roosevelt
6. Which of the following is the function of the judicial branch?
A. Enforces Law B. Gives The Legal Interpretation Of Law
C. Makes The Law D.All Of The Above
7. It is the transfer of authority, responsibility and resources from tge central government to lower government units.
A. Election B. Decentralization C. Political Parties D. Suffrage
8. It represent group of people in society, ensuring that their rights and advocacies are voiced out directly to the
government.
A. Election B. Decentralization C. Political Parties D. Suffrage
9. What is the function of the local government according to Atienza?
A. To ensure the protection and security of the place.
B. To provide local public services
C. To implement national welfare policies
D. Both B and C
10. What are the bases of the local government units in creating law?
A. Cities, Municipalities, Provinces, Amd Barangays B. Income, Population And Land Area
C. The Geographical Setting D. The People Living In The Society
11. What is the greatest powers of the people under the Republic of the Philippines?
A. Ability to choose who will lead them.
B. Right to choose who will represent them.
C. Opportunity to choose who will run the government.
D. All the above
12. What is the importance in voting or choosing the leader?
A. The officials can appoint citizen that will work for them.
B. It is indeed the right and privilege of every Filipino to exercise their vote.
C. The Republic of the Philippines can really feel the essence of the Democracy.
D. People share responsibility in establishing good government and progress for the country.
13. Suffrage encompasses not only the process of selecting public officers but also?
A. Expression of the choice of people on a proposed law
B. Forming unions and exercise rally if laws are not accepted.
C. Society can decide whether to build more roads and bridges.
D. People can influence other citizen to choose their officials based on money.
14. These are non-government members of society that promote the interest of the public.
A. Civil Rights B. Civil society organization C. Society D. Social Movement
15. If we are going to talk about civil movement in the history, what was the best example?
A. EDSA B. French Revolution C. Rally D. All the mentioned
16. It is a distinct social process, consisting of the mechanism through which actors engaged in collective actions.
A. Civic movement B. Mental Movement C. Physical movement D. Social movement
17. Which of the following does not belong to those qualifications of being Filipino Citizen.
A. Those who are naturalized in accordance with the law.
B. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines.
C. Those who are the aliens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of the Constitution.
D. None of the above
18. Citizenship can be acquired, but it can also be lost. In what way it can be lost?
A. Express renunciation of citizenship.
B. Becoming a naturalized citizen of another country
C. Subscribing to an oath of allegiance to foreign country.
D. All of the ABOVE
19. What is enumerated under Section 9 of the Article III of the 1987 Constitution?
A. No person shall be held to answer for a criminal offense without due process of law
B. Private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation
C. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself
D. All of the above
20. Civil Code of the Philippines chapter 2
A. Bill of Right B. Effects and Application of Laws
C. Human Relations D. Presidential Decree
21. Which of the following branch of government function as to the power to enforce and carries out law?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
22. Which of the following branch of government authorized to make laws, alter, and repeal them?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
23. Which of the following branch of government evaluates and interprets law?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
24. The President and Vice President belongs to what branch of the government?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
25. Where does Supreme Court and the lower courts belong?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
26. VP Sarah Duterte is our new Department of Education Secretary together with the other cabinet members. What
branch of government does Cabinet Members belong?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
27. What Branch of Government does Congressman Arnie Teves, Congresswoman Limcay Chong and Congressman
Chiquiting belong?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
28. What branch of government should the abuse of power just as Graft and Corruption be handled?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
29. Where does the Senators and House of Representatives belong?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
30. Which of the following does not refer to the branches of Government?
A. Executive B. Judicial C. Legislative D. Suffrage
31. It is a formal decision-making process by which the citizens of the country vote and select certain officials to hold
public office.
A. Amendment B. Election C. Plebiscite D. Suffrage
32. The existing electoral system in the Philippines was established under what Constitution?
A. 1935 B. 1943 C. 1973 D. 1987
33. This commission is empowered to supervise every aspect of campaign and elections in the country.
A. COMELEC B. Congress C. NAMFREL D. Senate
34. The following countries are example of multiparty system except one, which is this?
A. Indonesia B. North Korea C. South Korea D. Sweden
35.These people come together to contest elections in order to hold power in the government.
A. Political Ideologies B. Political System C. Political party D. Political Science
36. The following are the qualifications of voters in the country EXCEPT one, which is this?
A. At least eighteen 18 years age
B. Not otherwise disqualified by law
C. A citizen (male or female) of the Philippines
D. Have resided in the Philippines for at least three (3) months and in the place wherein he proposes to vote for at least
two months preceding the election.
37. It is the name given to a vote of the people expressing their choice for or against to a proposed law or enactment
submitted to them.
A. Initiative B. Plebiscite C. Recall D. Referendum
38. It is a political system in which are featured by the presence of a fairly large number of parties that competes with one
another on relatively equal terms.
A. Double Party System B. Electoral System C. Multiparty System D. One-party system
39. It is a form of government where the country is ruled by a single political party.
A. Double Party System B. Electoral System C. Multiparty System D. One-party system
40. What article of the constitution is related to the right of every Filipino to vote?
A. Article III B. Article IV C. Article V D. Article VI
41. “People can believe or not believe what they want, without fear or punishment”. Which of the following section of the
Bill of Rights does the quotation imply?
A. Section 1 B. Section 3 C. Section 5 D. Section 11
42. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the
equal protection of the laws. Which Section does the statement belong?
A. Section 1 B. Section 3 C. Section 5 D. Section 11
43. Mico shares their conversation to Jemimah without the permission of Jay. Which section does Mico violates?
A. Section 1 B. Section 3 C. Section 5 D. Section 11
44. Which of the following section of the Bill of Rights does the Right for Free access to courts belong?
A. Section 1 B. Section 3 C. Section 5 D. Section 11
45. Everyone of us have the freedom to say what we want to say and express what we are feeling.
A. Right of Speech B. Right to Travel C. Right to form unions D. Right to Habeas Corpus
46. The police officer didn’t follow the legal order in arresting a suspected individual. Which of the following does the
individual should appeal to?
A. Right of Speech B. Right to Travel C. Right to form unions D. Right to Habeas Corpus
47. The employee of PHS Cooperative Company formed a group for the purpose of uplifting their work benefits. Which
of the following rights does the statement imply?
A. Right of Speech B. Right to Travel C. Right to form unions D. Right to Habeas Corpus
48. Which of the following does “Liberty of abode” means?
A. Right of Speech B. Right to Travel C. Right to form unions D. Right to Habeas Corpus
49. Section 9, ______________ shall not be taken for public use without just compensation. What word should be place
on the blank?
A. Debt B. Private Property C. Speedy disposition D. Ex-post facto law
50. Section 22, No ______________ or bill of attainder shall be enacted. What word should be place on the blank?
A. Debt B. Private Property C. Speedy disposition D. Ex-post facto law
Identification: Identify the correct answer based on reading the phrases carefully. Choose your answer from the
box below. WRITE THE LETTERS ONLY.
j1. Also known as Right to vote.
e2. Agency that enforces and administers all laws and regulations
f3. It is a monopoly of powers.
h4. Filipino citizens from birth
a5. Who are considered foreigners
i6. Life imprisonment
k7. A judge's order to law enforcement officers.
b8. The smallest unit of the local government
c9. Article III of the 1987 Constitution.
d10. Fair treatment through the normal judicial system, especially as a citizen's entitlement.
A. Aliens B. Barangay C. Bill of Rights D. Due Process of Law
E. COMELEC F. One-party system G. Naturalized H. Natural-born
I. Reclusion Perpetua J. Suffrage K. Warrant of Arrest
