CSE General Information Reviewer
This reviewer covers key facts and 100 multiple-choice practice questions patterned after the Civil Service
Exam (CSE) General Information section. Topics include the Philippine Constitution, government programs,
laws, history, current events, and international organizations.
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KEY POINTS SUMMARY
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- Philippine Constitution (1987): Presidential, Unitary, Democratic, Republican government.
- Bill of Rights: Protects individual liberties from government abuse.
- Legislative Branch: Senate (24 members, 6-year term, max 2 terms), House of Representatives (3-year
term, max 3 terms).
- Executive Branch: President (6-year term, no re-election), Commander-in-Chief of AFP.
- Judiciary: Supreme Court with power of judicial review, interprets laws and Constitution.
- Impeachment: House initiates, Senate tries cases; Chief Justice presides if President is on trial.
- Key Laws: RA 6713 (Code of Conduct), RA 3019 (Anti-Graft), RA 9485 (Anti-Red Tape), RA 11032 (Ease of
Doing Business), RA 10931 (Free Tuition), RA 10173 (Data Privacy), RA 11053 (Anti-Hazing), TRAIN Law
(RA 10963).
- Government Agencies: DFA (passports), DOH (health), DTI (trade), DOLE (labor), BSP (banks), DepEd
(K-12), OWWA (OFWs), Ombudsman (corruption cases).
- National Symbols: Flag (3 stars = Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao), Sampaguita (flower), Narra (tree), Philippine
Eagle (bird), Lupang Hinirang (anthem).
- History: EDSA Revolution (1986), Independence Day (June 12), First President of Commonwealth - Manuel
Quezon.
- ASEAN: 10 member states, HQ in Jakarta, founded 1967.
- Renewable Energy: Geothermal and hydro power are leading sources in PH.
- Budget: Prepared by DBM, passed as General Appropriations Act (GAA).
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100 SAMPLE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
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(Only first 20 are shown here for brevity; full list included in PDF)
1. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces?
A. Senate President B. Chief Justice C. President D. Ombudsman
Answer: C
2. Term of office of a Congressman?
A. 4 years B. 3 years C. 6 years D. 2 years
Answer: B
3. Which branch interprets laws?
A. Legislative B. Executive C. Judiciary D. Ombudsman
Answer: C
4. Who has exclusive power to initiate impeachment?
A. Senate B. Supreme Court C. House of Reps D. Ombudsman
Answer: C
5. Minimum age to run for President?
A. 35 B. 30 C. 40 D. 45
Answer: C
6. Which agency issues passports?
A. Immigration B. DFA C. DTI D. DOLE
Answer: B
7. Build, Build, Build focuses on?
A. Social programs B. Infrastructure C. Tax reform D. Tourism
Answer: B
8. Office fighting graft and corruption?
A. COA B. Sandiganbayan C. Ombudsman D. DOJ
Answer: C
9. Anti-Red Tape Act?
A. RA 6713 B. RA 9485 C. RA 10963 D. RA 9165
Answer: B
10. 4Ps program is?
A. Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program B. Pantawid Kalusugan C. Pagkain Para sa Pamilya D.
Programang Pampaaral
Answer: A
11. RA 6713 is?
A. Anti-Graft B. Code of Conduct C. Data Privacy D. Ease of Business
Answer: B
12. TRAIN law reforms?
A. Agriculture B. Taxes C. Education D. Tourism
Answer: B
13. Three stars on flag represent?
A. Peace, truth, justice B. Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao C. Freedom, unity, justice D. Sun, land, sea
Answer: B
14. Brains of Katipunan?
A. Aguinaldo B. Bonifacio C. Mabini D. Jacinto
Answer: D
15. Independence Day moved to June 12?
A. 1946 B. 1962 C. 1964 D. 1972
Answer: C
16. National flower?
A. Sampaguita B. Waling-waling C. Gumamela D. Ilang-ilang
Answer: A
17. Which is NOT a national symbol?
A. Narra B. Philippine eagle C. Rice D. Carabao
Answer: C
18. ASEAN members count?
A. 8 B. 9 C. 10 D. 12
Answer: C
19. Renewable energy source?
A. Coal B. Solar C. Oil D. Natural gas
Answer: B
20. Year of EDSA Revolution?
A. 1983 B. 1986 C. 1988 D. 1991
Answer: B
