Republic of the Philipines

Region I
Pangasinan Division II
NATIVIDAD NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Natividad, Pangasinan

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

FINAL EXAMINATION
SCHOOL YEAR 2019-2020

PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

Name: ____________________________________Section: ______ Date: ____________ Score: _______

GENERAL DIRECTIONS BEFORE TAKING THE EXAMINATION

 This exam contains 50 Multiple Choice questions. Choose the best answer from the given options.
Write the capital letter of your answer on the space provided. No erasure!
 This is a closed-book, closed notes examination. Cell phones are not permitted for use in any way.
 For numbers 1-12, choose from the options below:
A. two statements are both correct
B. first statement is correct while the second one is not
C. second statement is correct while the first one is not
D. two statements are both incorrect

EXAMINATION PROPER
[YOU HAVE 1 HOUR TO ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS]
MULTIPLE CHOICE:
____ 1. Decentralization is the transfer of authority from central to local government. In the other hand, Local
Governance is made up of the political and institutional processes through which decisions are taken and
implemented.
____ 2. Local Government Units are divided into three levels – provinces and independent cities; component
cities and municipalities; and barangays. The father of the Local Government Code is Edgardo J.
Angara.
____ 3. Local government units serve and protect its regions, cities, or municipalities by allocating resources to
different local programs and services. Local Government Units are managed by the DILG (Department of
Interior and Local Government) – of which the Secretary is appointed by the Vice President.
____ 4. Decentralization can make government more accountable and responsive to the governed. Improving
governance is also a central justification of real-world reformers.
____ 5. Local Government Code of 1991 is also known as Republic Act No. 7162. This Code establishes the
system and defines powers of provincial, city, municipal and barangay governments in the Philippines.
____ 6. Philippines practiced a federal form of government. The country also has a presidential form of
government.
____ 7. Local government units shall share with the national government the responsibility in the management
and maintenance of ecological balance within their territorial jurisdiction, subject to the provisions of
Local Government Code and national policies. The participation of the private sector in local governance,
particularly in the delivery of basic services, shall not be encouraged to ensure the viability of local
autonomy as an alternative strategy for sustainable development
____ 8.  A local government unit may, pursuant to an ordinance, permanently or temporarily close or open any
local road, alley, park, or square falling within its jurisdiction. No such way or place or any part thereof
shall be permanently closed without making provisions for the maintenance of public safety therein.
____ 9.The Philippine government exercised check and balanced. It refers to the doctrine and practice of
dispersing political power and creating mutual accountability among political entities.
____ 10. Sovereignty is the freedom of the state to carry out its activities without subjection or control by other
states. People is the most essential and indispensable element of the state.
____ 11.Local government units shall promote the establishment and operation of people's and non-governmental
organizations to become active partners in the pursuit of local autonomy. A local government unit may,
through its barangay tanods and with the concurrence of the BHW concerned, provide assistance.
____ 12. Parliamentary is a form of government wherein the executive is dependent to the legislative branch.
Philippines has a democratic form of government.
____ 13. Among are some importance of studying politics and governance. What is not?
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 analyze the system of politics in the Philippines.
d. Being able to gain many analytical and practical skills including the ability to conduct research
____14.What is regarded as a means of organizing human activities?
a. Government c. Politics
 b. Political Science d. Governance
____ 15. “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. both a and c
____ 16. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE?
a. Candidates for the position of mayor or vice-mayor of independent component cities,
component cities, or municipalities must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age on election day.
b. Candidates for the position of member of the sangguniang panlungsod or sangguniang bayan
must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on election day.
c. Candidates for the position of punong barangay or member of the sangguniang barangay
must be at least eighteen (18) years of age on election day.
d. Candidates for the sangguniang kabataan must be at least fifteen (13) years of age but not
more than twenty-one (21) years of age on election day.
_____ 17. From what Political Party does incumbent President Rodrigo Duterte belong to?
a. Liberal Party c. United Nationalist Alliance
b. Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan d. Lakas CMD
_____ 18. How many elected and appointed Presidents including the incumbent did the Philippines have?
a. 15 c. 17
b. 16 d. 18
_____ 19. What do you call the highest-ranking official of the Senate of the Philippines?
a. President Senate c. Senate President
b. Senator President d. Presidential Senate
_____ 20. Which among the following is NOT an importance of studying Politics and Governance?
a. It teaches every citizen of his rights and obligations to his country.
b. It promotes sense of nationalism.
c. It promotes taking advantage of the position in the government for vested interest.
d. both a and b
_____ 21. In a political spectrum, what happens when a certain political ideology can be placed at the left
wing?
a. It is pessimistic (negative thinkers) c. It is neutral
b. It is optimistic (positive thinkers) d. both b and c
_____ 22. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE on the importance of Political Parties?
I. Political Parties have great influence over the degree of young people’s political participation
at local, regional, and national levels.
II. Political parties could do more to encourage women to run for office,
III .Political Parties are the main gatekeepers for candidates to participate in elections.
a. I only c. I and III only
b. I and II only d. I,II and III
_____ 23. What is the best explanation in the relationship of election and political parties in the Philippines?
I. The Philippines has a multi-party system.
II. Numerous parties in which no one party often has a chance of gaining power alone.
III. Parties must work with each other to form a coalition government.
a. I only c. I and III only
b. I and II only d. I,II and III
_____ 24. Which of the following government agency is responsible for running the elections?
a. Commission on Higher Education c. Commission on Election
b. Professional Regulation Commission d. Department of Education
_____ 25. What is the effect of political dynasties on effective governance?
I. dominated by such established families are more likely to bring higher levels of pork barrel
allocations to their provinces
II. findings show how provinces dominated by family clans are less likely to experience good
governance in terms of infrastructure development,
a. I only c. I and II
b. II only d. none of the above
_____ 26. It is a comprehensive system of beliefs of political, social, and economic institutions and processes.
What political concept is meant by the definition?
a. Political Spectrum c. Political Dynamics

b. Political Ideology d. Political Dynasty

_____ 27. Airah wonder if the Term of Office is included in the Local Government Code of 1991.Hannah
Monica said that it is included and is stipulated in Section 42. Prescilla rebutted and told them that it
is not written in there, at all. Chantel laughed at them, contending that it is stipulated under Chapter
1 Sec. 43 (Qualifications and Elections). Who among them tells the truth?
a. Hannah Monica c. Chantel
b. Precilla d. Airah
_____ 28. It is considered as a community of citizens linked by common interests and collective activity.
a. Social Movement c. Political Party
b. Civil Society d. Civil Movement
_____ 29. These groups might be attempting to create change.
a. Social Movement c. Political Party
b. Civil Society d. Civil Movement
_____ 30. Rosemarie looks for the meaning of the word citizenship in the dictionary. Joelan stopped her and
shared his insight based from what Ma’am Jona discussed. He defined citizenship as:
a. the position or status of being a citizen of a particular country
b. the status of a person recognized under the custom or law as being a legal member of a
sovereign state or belonging to a nation.
c. both a and b
d. all of the above
_____ 31. Who is not telling the truth about Citizenship?
Michelle: Philippine citizenship may be lost or reacquired in the manner provided by law
Daisy: Citizens of the Philippines who marry aliens shall retain their citizenship
Gherille: Citizens of the Philippines are those naturalized in accordance with law.
Jonathan: Filipino citizens are those born before January 17, 1970, of Filipino mothers, who
elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority;
a. Michelle c. Gherille
b. Daisy d. Jonathan
_____ 32. Stephanie was elected as the President of the Philippines, she wanted to acquire additional
territories near Batanes Group of Islands to build reclamation sites by adding portion of soil and land
along its external shores. Hannah Monica as her adviser told her to select from the modes of
acquiring territory. Which mode best depict the scenario?
a. Accretion c. Subjugation and Annexation
b. Prescription d. Cession
_____ 33. Ilys is currently eighteen years old. Can she register before the Commission and Elections and vote
at the time of the elections?
a. No, because she is still minor and she cannot vote.
b. Yes, because she is 18 at the time of the election and following the constitution.
c. Yes, since all Filipinos can vote without considering the age.
d. None of the above
_____ 34. Elen is a senator and thus, she makes laws. She sponsored a law where Sen. Airah was a co-
author. The law made by the aforementioned senators prohibits the President of the Philippines to
make and prepare for the annual budget of the government. According to the constitution, the
President can do so. Which shall prevail?
a. The constitution that gives the power to the President to prepare for the annual budget.
b. The law made by Sen. Elen and Airah for it was their power to make laws.
c. Both laws shall be studied which is better among the two
d. None of the above
_____ 35. Every Philippine President has ___ years of service in the government.
a. 4 c. 6
b. 5 d. 7
_____ 36. Ma’am Jona got angry when her students in HUMSS cannot answer the question: ‘What is the will of
the state? Stephanie stood up and told the class that: (Which is the best answer?)
a. Promote peace and order and common good c. Promote politics
b. Promote a higher standard of living d. All of the above
_____37. Senator Marcos passed a law conflicting with the provision of bill of rights, what is the best thing
to do?
a. The law is void and deemed unconstitutional c. The law will be revoked and redefined
b. The law shall be enacted d. none of the above
_____38. If Senator Pacquiao sponsored a resolution for a charter change and acquired the majority votes of
the congress to push through the latter, will the amendments or revision be valid and take effect
after the casting of votes by the Congress?
a. Yes, it shall take effect as soon as the Congress agreed with the amendments or
revision.
b. Yes, it shall take effect but it needs ratification from the people by means of
referendum.
c. No, it shall not take effect until it has been ratified by the majority Filipino people.
d. None of the above
_______39. What significant event happened during 1986 that lead to the overthrew of the power of the
strongman Ferdinand Marcos.
a. Philippine Revolution c. Katipunan Assembly
b. Propaganda Movement d. EDSA People Power Revolution 1
______ 40. It is the act of bringing together smaller components into a single system that functions as one.
a. Integration c. Decentralization
 b. Civilization d. Globalization

______ 41. The constitution stipulates that political dynasty shall be prohibited in the Philippines. Why is it that
there are still families being elected as government officials?
a. Because the provision is non-self executing and it has to be supplemented by law
passed by the Congress.
b. Because the provision is not clear and it does not define what political dynasty is
c. Both a and b
d. All of the above.
______ 42. It is the process by which the people directly propose amendments to the constitution.
a. Constitutional Convention c. People’s Initiative
b. Constituent Assembly d. Recall
______ 43. It refers to a change effected or affecting some parts of the constitution without considering the
whole document. What is being explained?
a. Amendment c. Ratification
b. Revision d. None of the above.
______ 44. Who should NOT win the upcoming 2022 presidential elections?
a. Someone who can change the perspective of every individual to have political will to destroy
the bad culture of Filipinos of being dependent ‘nakaasa lagi sa pamahalaan’.
b. Someone who has done several inspiring political advertisement, who is famous because of
tv guestings and flowery words and had shouted before all the citizens all his
accomplishments as a politician.
c. Someone who is not afraid of getting bad image just to reach his/her goals with regard to the
betterment of this dying country.
d. Someone who will promote and protect our constitution and promote justice to every
individual and has fear of God.
______ 45. Federal government is when the local government is independent from the central government.
What happens when the local government plays an important role in policy making of the central
government?
a. The government is centralized. c. The government becomes monarchical
b. The government is presidential d. None of the above
_____ 46. Our constitution is the fundamental and the most supreme law of the land. What is meant by the
italicized words?
a. The constitution can suspend the rights of the people.
b. All other laws must be in accordance with the constitution.
c. The constitution contains the most number of words and content.
d. None of the above
_____ 47. When the president dies, is permanently disabled, is impeached, or resigns, who will succeed?
a. The Speaker of the House shall become the President.
b. There will be a special election specifically conducted for the filling up of the
vacant offices.
c. The Vice President will hold the position as President.
d. The Speaker of the House shall act as President until the President or VP
shall have been elected and qualified.
_____ 48. What happens during Martial Law?
a. The state of emergency is declared suspending the basic rights of the people.
b. The state of calamity is declared because the entire country is in danger.
c. The military looks for their enemies and kill them secretly.
d. All of the above
_____ 49. Is it unconstitutional to declare war against the NPA’s?
a. Yes, because Art. II, Sec. 2 states that the Philippines renounces war as an instrument of
national policy.
b. No, because this is in order to preserve peace and integrity of the State.
c. Yes, because war in here is aggressive.
d. No, because rebels need to die.
______ 50. It is a Judicial Act of adopting a foreigner and clothing him with the privileges of a native born
Filipino citizen.
a. Republic Act 9139 c. Republic Act 9225
b. Republic Act 7610 d. Republic Act 9003

“No amount of money can ever equate our dignity as Filipinos. Let us dream for this land. Let us prove to the
world that our country is (can be) the best place to live in.”

Prepared by: Checked by: APPROVED by:

JONALYN C. BAÑEZ,LPT GREG S. MINGUA,J.D WILFREDO S. LAURETA

SHS Teacher II SHS Asst. Principal II Principal II