Philippine Politics and Governance
Practice National Achievement Test
1. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and
executive powers in the Marcos regime, which form of
government was implemented?
A. Parliamentary
C. Monarchical
B. Dictatorial
D. Presidential
2. What form of government is characterized by the separation of
powers?
A. Parliamentary
C. Aristocracy
B. Presidential
D. Monarchical
3. To which type of political system do we belong?
A. Colonialism
C. Democracy
B. Totalitarianism
D. Capitalism
4. Which of the following represents the smallest sub-unit of
government in the Philippines at present?
A. Purok
C. Sitio
B. Barangay
D. Zone
5. In which form of government does power or authority reside in
a few persons who govern for their interest?
A. Oligarchy
C. Democracy
B. Monarchy
D. Parliamentary
6. The Philippine government is divided into three branches:
executive, legislative and judiciary. Which among the following
doctrines best describes the model of governance in the
Philippines?
A. Tricameralism
C. Emancipation of state
B. Separation of powers D. Division of labor
7. The Philippine legislature is divided into two major bodies, the
Senate and the House of Representatives. Which among the
following best describes the division of the legislative body of the
country?
A. Bipartisanism
C. Unicameralism
B. Co-Legislative power D. Bicameralism
8. Which type of governance is characterized by a union of
partially self-governing states or regions united by a central
government?
A. Federalism
C. Democracy
B. Socialism
D. Totalitarianism
9. In the United Kingdom, King Charles III acts as head of state.
This country also has a parliament and a prime minister. Which
among the following best describes the form of government in
this country?
A. Absolute Monarchy
C. Oligarchy
B. Constitutional Monarchy
D. Aristocracy
10. Which form of government where all citizens are treated
equally on certain dimensions such as religion, politics,
economics, social status, and culture?
A. Totalitarianism
C. Socialism
B. Democracy
D. Egalitarianism
11. What human right is violated when one opens a letter without
permission from the addressee?
A. Right to the privacy of communication and correspondence
B. Right to read the letter
C. Right to open the envelope without permission
D. Right to private affairs
12. When an individual is imprisoned without proper investigation
what right is violated?
A. Right to due process of law
C. Right to process paper
B. Right to secure persons
D. Right to protection
13. What law was passed by the Philippine Congress in 1995
which affirms the total integration of persons with disabilities into
the mainstream of society?
A. Republic Act No. 7277
C. Republic Act No. 7722
B. Republic Act No. 7784
D. Republic Act No. 7776
14. Which is the best definition of inclusive education endorsed
by DepEd?
A. It is a flexible and individualized support system for children
and youth with special education needs.
B. It is a mandate to include all children and youth in community
activities.
C. It is a system to support children and youth in exclusive
schools.
D. It is special support for children and youth who cannot attend
school.
15. Inclusion is a basic right of every Filipino child with special
needs to education, rehabilitation, support services, work training
and employment opportunities, community participation and
independent living. To prepare teachers to handle inclusive
education what specialization is offered in teacher education
institutions?
A. Special Education
C. Kindergarten Courses
B. Special Course
D. Pre School Education
16. It refers to the community of persons more or less numerous,
permanently occupying a definite portion of territory, having a
government of their own to which the great body of inhabitants
render obedience, and enjoying freedom from external control.
A. Sovereignty
C. Citizenship
B. Nation
D. State
17. What is the best indicator of “quality education” as invoked in
the Constitution?
A. Generation of reliable measurements on the dropout rate.
B. Generation of reliable measurements on cohort Survival rate
C. Generation of reliable measurements of education outcomes
D. Generation of reliable measurements on the participation rate
18. What is the writ of habeas data?
A. Right to information privacy
B. Right to accumulate data
C. Right to transmit data
D. Right to search for private information
19. The Code of Ethics of Professional Teachers provides that a
“Teacher has the right and duty to determine the academic
marks and the promotion of learners”. What is the obligation of
the teacher in relation to the aforementioned right as mandated
in the Education Act of 1982?
A. Refrain from making deductions in student’s scholastic ratings
for acts not of poor scholarship.
B. Refrain from discriminating high and low achievers in the
classes he/she handles.
C. Refrain from inflicting corporal punishment and make it a
basic for deductions in scholastic ratings.
D. Refrain from segregating the fast and slow learners for
convenience in rating them.
20. When a teacher is charged with an administrative case
committed in the lawful discharge of professional duties, what
right may a teacher invoke for her defense?
A. Right to receive compensation for the duration of the case
B. Right to be given the due process of law
C. Right to be defended by the organization of teachers to which
he/she is a member
D. Right to be provided with free legal services by the
appropriate office
21. What is the teacher’s accountability in the achievement of
quality education?
A. Be accountable for the grading performance of learners
B. Be accountable for the effective attainment of specified
learning objectives and outcomes
C. Be accountable for reporting the performance of learners to
parents
D. Be accountable for reporting the performance to the school
head and stakeholders.
22. Which is the overriding aim of the constitutional mandate on
social justice?
A. To bridge the gap between rich and poor
B. To protect the squatter in the possession of the premises
occupied by him because he is poor
C. To authorize the taking of what is in excess of one’s personal
needs and then giving it to another
D. To work for social equality
23. Which principle states that no man in this country is above
the law and that law must be obeyed by all and applied to
everyone -rich or poor, lowly or powerful-without fear or favor?
A. Rule of law
C. Separation of Church and state
B. Rule of the majority
D. Social justice
35. Can a person be imprisoned for debt?
A. No, if he can’t pay the interest of his debt.
B. Yes, if he has no property with which to pay his debt.
C. No
D. Yes, if he stubbornly refuses to pay.
24. In connection with government transactions involving public
interest, which policy is adopted in the Constitution to assure the
public of accountability and transparency?
A. Full public disclosure
B. Balanced and healthful ecology
C. Private enterprise and incentives for needed investments
D. Rural development and agrarian reform
36. What does “presumption of innocence” mean in so far as
human rights is concerned?
A. A suspect is considered guilty until proven otherwise
B. A suspect has the right to remain silent
C. A suspect has the right to legal counsel.
D. A suspect remains innocent until proven guilty
25. Filipino citizens have the power to participate in the
establishment or administration of government such as the right
to vote and be voted upon as an exercise of ________.
A. Political rights
C. Social rights
B. Civil rights
D. Economic rights
26. Can the accused waive his right to remain silent and to have
competent and independent counsel?
A. No, except in writing and in the presence of counsel
B. Yes, if there is no counsel offering his services
C. No, it cannot be waived
D. Yes, if he voluntarily does so.
37. No person may be elected as President of the Philippines
unless he/she is a ______.
A. Natural born citizen
B. Resident of the Philippines for at least 2 years
C. At least 21 years old.
D. Professional
38. Who does the canvassing of votes for President and Vice
President in every election?
A. Comelec and Chief Justice
B. Senate and Congress
D. Joint Committee of Congress
27. Which is right violated by wiretapping?
A. Freedom of expression
B. The right of private property
C. The right of privacy in communication
D. The right to information on matters of public concerns
39. All appropriations, revenue, or tariff bills shall originate
exclusively from the ______.
A. Senate
B. Sangguniang Panlalawigan
C. House of Representatives
D. Department of Budget
28. Basically, the Philippine agrarian problem is a question of
_____.
A. Land distribution
C. Graft and corruption
B. Nepotism and corruption
D. Environmental degradation
40. Which department has the authority to make laws and to
alter them when needed?
A. Executive
C. Judicial
B. Legislative
D. Administrative
29. Is grabbing of lands an act of deprivation of property without
due process?
A. Yes
C. Yes, if the land grabber is rich
B. No
D. No, if the land grabber is landless
41. A bill becomes a law even if not signed by the President after
____ days.
A. 60
C. 20
B. 40
D. 30
30. Can you be arrested without a warrant of arrest?
A. No, if you are a minor
B. No, if you are more than 60 years old
C. Yes, if you were reported to have committed a crime
D. Yes, if you are in the act of committing a crime
42. Who has the power to declare the existence of a state of war?
A. Chief Justice
C. Senate President
B. President
D. Congress
31. Can religious instruction be taught in public school?
I. Yes, if given free
II. Yes, if given outside class hours
III. Yes, only to those children whose parents give their consent
in writing.
A. I and III
C. I, II and III
B. II and III
D. III only
32. Can the accused avail of free legal assistance?
A. No, there is no such thing as free lunch.
B. Yes, provided he is classified as a poor litigant by the court.
C. Yes, the act committed is a minor offense.
D. No, if the offense is grave.
33. My right is another man’s duty. Which one CORRECTLY
illustrates this?
A. My right to my private property requires my neighbor’s duty
not to trespass the same.
B. I have freedom of speech but I see to it that I speak only what
is true.
C. Suffrage is both a right and a duty.
D. I exercise my right in such a way that it does not violate
another person’s right.
34. Every right has a built-in duty. Which of the following
illustrates this CORRECTLY?
A. I have the right to vote, and it is the duty of the COMELEC to
allow me to vote.
B. My right to privacy requires my neighbor to respect it.
C. I have the right to sell you my cellphone but it is your duty to
pay for it.
D. I have the right to drive my car but I must see it to that I obey
traffic rules.
43. A losing senatorial candidate may file a protest against the
winner. What body will assume jurisdiction over the case?
A. Supreme Court
C. COMELEC
B. Electoral Tribunal
D. Regional Trial Court
44. Which problem is common from the presidency of Marcos,
Aquino, Ramon, Estrada, Macapagal-Arroyo and Benigno
Aquino III?
A. Social injustice
C. Poor governance
B. Peace and security
D. Moral degeneration
45. All Filipino citizens have the right to vote and to be voted
upon as a government official. What is this constitutional right
called?
A. Passive right to vote
C. Suffrage
B. Political Franchise
D. Electoral right
46. Any individual has the right to question why he is being
arrested and to summon his accusers to court so that due
process may be performed. This right is embodied in which of
the following?
A. Reclusion Perpetua
C. Prison mayor
B. Res ipsa loquitur
D. Habeas corpus
47. Which of the following represents the political process
involved in amending or revising the Philippine Constitution to
adapt to the present Philippine situation?
A. Constitutional Convention
C. Charter change
B. Citizen’s assembly
D. Constitutional correction
48. Which is TRUE of the historical development of the
Philippines?
A. It has never been an independent nation.
B. It has been an independent nation ever since.
C. It has evolved from a colony to a fully independent nation.
D. It has not achieved full independence from the very beginning.