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This exam contains 40 multiple choice questions, 10 analogy questions, and 10 identification
each worth 1 point.
Circle the correct response for each question (for multiple choice and analogy). Make sure
that your answer is clearly marked. You will not receive partial credit for any work done.
Wrong spelling in the identification part is not a valid answer.
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This exam is worth a total of 100 points. Print your name at the top of this page in the upper
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EXAMINATION PROPER
[YOU HAVE 1 HOUR TO ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS]
I.
MULTIPLE CHOICES
Direction: Read and analyze each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the BEST answer.
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of referendum.
c. No, it shall not take effect until it has been ratified by the majority Filipino people.
27. 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. All of the above.
28. It is the process by which the people directly propose amendments to the constitution.
a. Constitutional Convention
b. Constituent Assembly
c. Peoples Initiative
29. It refers to a change effected or affecting some parts of the constitution without
considering the whole document. What is being explained?
a. Amendment
b. Revision
c. None of the above.
30. Who should NOT win the upcoming 2016 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.
31. 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.
b. The government is presidential.
c. The government becomes monarchical.
32. What is being depicted in the picture at the right side?
a. Peoples indirect participation (Republic).
b. Peoples direct participation (Direct Democracy).
c. Peoples apathetic behaviour.
33. 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.
34. Which among the following does not belong to the group?
a. 1899 Malolos Constitution.
b. 1935 Commonwealth Constitution.
c. 1986 Freedom Constitution.
d. 1987 Philippine Constitution.
35. 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.
36. When was the Philippines became a De Facto Government?
a. After People Power I EDSA Revolution when Marcos was ousted.
b. During American occupation when they established a military government.
c. After the Japanese Occupation when McArthur came back to the RP.
37. What happens when the Executive Department of the government merged with the
Legislative or Law Making Body?
a. The Parliament will be formed as combination of law-making and implementation.
b. The Federal government is formed to have a separate entity with the local
government.
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38. It is the process by which the people directly propose amendments to the constitution.
a. Constitutional Convention
b. Constituent Assembly
c. Peoples Initiative
39. It refers to a change effected or affecting some parts of the constitution without
considering the whole document. What is being explained?
a. Amendment
b. Revision
c. None of the above.
40. Which among the following classroom rules does not belong to the group?
a. Use of phone is prohibited while the class is ongoing.
b. Wearing out of bags and putting it at the back of the seat.
c. Yawning or paghihikab during class hours.
d. Classroom participation.
II.
ANALOGY
Direction: Each question below consists of a related pair of words or phrases. Select the pair that
best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair by encircling its letter.
41. Religion Bible ; State ?
a. charter
b. laws
c. constitution
d. Koran
42. Judicial Supreme Court ; Legislative ?
a. Congress b. President c. Councilors
43. One Monarchy ; Few Oligarchy ; Many ?
a. Aristocracy b. Dictatorship
c. Democracy
44. Presidential President ; Parliamentary ?
a. Prime Minister
b. Parliament
c. President
45. People Constitution ; President Executive Order ; Congress ?
a. Ordinance b. Statute
c. By-Laws
46. Aguinaldo 1899 Consti. ; Quezon 1935 Consti. ; Marcos 1973 Consti. ; Cory ?
a. 1980 Constitution
b. 1987 Constitution
c. 1992 Constitution
47. Textbook Preface ; Constitution ?
a. Preamble
b. Prologue c. Introduction
48. Locke Democracy ; Rousseau Anarchy ; Hobbes ?
a. Republic
b. Federal
c. Monarchy
49. North Korea Communism ; Vietnam Socialism ; Philippines ?
a. Liberalism b. Anarchism
c. Nazism
50. The agency that carries out the will of the state ?
a. Territory
b. Sovereignty
c. Government
III.
IDENTIFICATION
Direction: Write the corresponding answer needed in each of the statement in the space provided
before the item number.
_________________51. It is defined as a group of people living in a definite territory, having a
government of their own and enjoying their sovereignty.
_________________52. This theory emerged from medieval political thinkers out of kingship where
the authority and power are coming from God.
_________________53. This theory believed that the state originated from the unending wants and
needs of the people.
_________________54. This social contract theory states that men possess the general will and
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(Nation)
(Economic Theory)
(Article I, Section 1)
(Sovereignty)
(Statutory Laws or STATUTES)
(Social Contract Theory)
(Prescription)
End of the examination. Praying for a peaceful and ideal election come May 2016!
Prepared:
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. We should do this not just in honor of our
patrimony but because it is what we deserve
MARK KEVIN A. VIDAR, MPM.
Instructor
Second Semester, A.Y. 2015-2016
EDUARDO C. GUILLASPER, LL.B.
Instructor
Second Semester, A.Y. 2015-2016