NORTHERN CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

The Institution for Better Life

Laoag City

FINAL EXAMINATION
Soc Sci 3 Philippine History and Government
Second Semester, SY 2019-2020

Name : _____________________________________ Score :___________

I. Multiple Choice. Analyze the following questions carefully then encircle the best answer from the choices
provided.

1. It is that definite or align portion of the Earth’s surface which is the subject of sovereignty rights and interests. From
the political standpoint, it is referred to as:
a. State c. Sovereignty
b. Government d. Territory
2. It is the department which has the authority to make laws and to alter or repeat them.
a. Administrative Department c. Judicial Department
b. Executive Department d. Legislative Department
3. The power to declare the existence of a state of war belongs to:
a. Congress c. Sandigang Bayan
b. President d. Supreme Court
4. An enrolled bill may become a law after a lapse of:
a. 30 days c. 40 days
b. 60 days d. 90 days
5. It is designed to prevent any person or class from being singled out as special subject of hostile or discriminating
legislation.
a. Due Process c. Right Speech
b. Equal Protection d. Writ of Habeas Corpus
6. The 1987 Constitution was framed by:
a. People’s initiative c. Constitutional Commission
b. Constitutional Assembly d. Constitutional Convention
7. The government under President Corazon Aquino was:
a. De facto c. Both A and B
b. De jure d. Neither A nor B
8. The president declared martial law on the ground of rebellion. What, if any, is the effect of such act?
a. The declaration of martial law will not automatically suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas
corpus.
b. The operation of the constitution is not in any manner suspended.
c. A State of Martial Law does not suppliant the functioning of the civil courts.
d. All of the foregoing.
9. Which of the following sector cannot participate under the party-list system of representation?
a. Elderly c. Overseas workers
b. Handicapped d. Religious

10. The president cannot validly declare martial law in the following instance:
a. Eminent Danger c. Rebellion
b. Invasion d. None of the foregoing
11. The budget of the year 2002 was submitted to the President for action. He called a press conference saying that he
will exercise his pocket veto on certain items of the said budget. Is the President clothed with the pocket veto
power?
a. Yes c. Maybe
b. No d. None of the foregoing.
12. The following searches are valid even without a warrant of arrest except:
a. There is a waiver. c. Open to eyes and hand.
b. Made during the saturation drive. d. Stop and frisk principle.
13. Who has the sole power to try and decide an impeachment case?
a. Supreme Court c. Senate
b. People d. House of Representatives
14. Who has the power to decide on a person’s right to vote?
a. Congress c. Court
b. Comelec d. President
15. It is a power of the president to release a wrongdoer from punishment of the conviction of individual person
a. Pardon c. Commutation
 b. Reprieve d. Amnest
16. It is the power of the people to propose amendments to the constitution.
a. Plebiscite c. Initiative
b. Referendum d. Recall
17. Which of the following is a political right?
a. Liberty of Abode c. Religious Freedom
b. Right of Suffrage d. Just Compensation
18. It is an order in writing in the name of the People of the Philippines, signed by a judge and directed to a peace
officer commanding him to search for certain personal property and bring it before the court.
a. Search Warrant c. Seizure Receipt
b. Warrant of Arrest d. Writ of Amparo
19. It is the power of the president to approve or reject a bill presented before him.
a. Tariff power c. Concurrence power
b. Veto power d. Power of appropriation
20. A mechanism of proportional representation in the election of representatives to the lower house from national,
regional and sectoral parties or organizations or coalitions thereof registered with COMELEC.
a. Political party system c. Party-list system
b. Multi-party system d. Sectoral representation
21. Which of the following is not present in the structure or form of our government today?
a. Presidential c. Republican
b. Democratic d. De facto
22. The highest and most exact idea of property remaining in the government that may be acquired for some public
purpose through a method in the nature of a forced purchase by a State.
a. Taxation Power c. Police Power
b. Power of Eminent Domain d. Elements of State
23. Under our constitution, public accountability can be achieved through the following except:
a. Lead modest lives
b. Serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty and efficiency
c. Act with patriotism and justice
d. Responsive to the needs of the people
24. It refers to anti-graft court which has jurisdiction over public officers committing not only graft and corruption
practices but such other offenses committed by public officers and employees in relation to their office as may be
determined by law. It has also the power to impose preventive suspension.
a. Commission on Human Rights c. Ombudsman
b. Sandiganbayan d. Impeachment Court
25. To be elected as President of the Philippines, one must be at least 40 years of age on the:
a. Day of filing of certificate of candidacy
b. Day of election
c. Day of assumption of office
d. Year of election
26. Who among the officials listed below shall be appointed by the President and whose appointment shall require
confirmation by the Commission on Appointments?
a. Commissioner of Internal Revenue c. Senators
b. Chairman of the NLRC d. Executive Department Head
27. Which agency is under the general supervision of the President?
a. Department of Science and Technology c. Philippine National Police
b. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority d. Autonomous Region for Muslim
Mindanao
28. What is the retirement age of members of the Supreme Court?
a. 60 years of age c. 70 years of age
b. 65 years of age d. 75 years of age
29. Under the fundamental principles and policies of the State (Article 2), which of the following statements is false?
a. Municipal law is superior compared to international law.
b. Women are recognized as superior to men.
c. The government shall not encroach with ecclesiastical activities.
d. Indigenous communities are recognized.
30. Which shall act as court for the trial of impeachment cases?
a. House of Representatives c. Blue Ribbon Committee
b. House of Senate d. Supreme Court
31. The Congress passed a law regulating the hours of operations of internet shop within certain areas particularly
nearby schools. The business establishments questioned the validity of the law. Is the law valid?
a. No, because it deprives business establishments of their income.
b. Yes, because it is a proper exercise of police power.
c. No, because it deprives the students access to computers.
d. Yes, because it will encourage students to utilize public libraries.
32. This is a classification of constitution that consists of rules which have not been integrated into a single, concrete
form but are scattered in various sources such as statutes of fundamental character, judicial decisions, commentaries
of publicists, customs and traditions and certain common law principles.
 a. Cumulative Constitution c. Conventional Constitution
b. Unwritten Constitution d. Written Constitution

33. Which of the following is not part of the Philippine archipelago?

a. Sulu Archipelago c. Spratlys Island
b. Batanes group of Islands d. Turtle and Mangsee Islands
34. The Constitution is the basic and paramount law of the land which means that:
a. It is the supreme over all laws.
b. It is supreme over all laws but not over the Supreme Court decisions.
c. It is supreme over all laws but is subordinate to Treaties and International Laws.
d. During Martial Law, it is subordinate to the laws issued by the Martial Law Administrators.
35. The government, as an element of State, is the agency or instrumentality through which the will of the State is
formulated, expressed and realized. What does this mean?
a. The Constitution requires our government to be democratic and republican or representative.
b. The Constitution does not prescribe any particular form of government provided it is able to represent the State
in its dealings with other States.
c. It does not prescribe particular form of government provided it is supported by majority of inhabitants.
d. The Constitution requires that the government shall be chosen by majority of the people in any kind of
election.
36. In our system of government, it is the department or branch which is regarded as the ultimate guardian of
Constitution to ensure its proper construction and application.
a. Executive c. Judiciary
b. Legislature d. Constitutional Commissions
37. Who among the following is not disqualified for naturalization?
a. Bob, a native Utah, and a minister of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
b. Berghdorf, a native of Sweden and convicted of crimes against humanity like genocide.
c. Saleem, a native of Jakarta, and a secret member of the Al Qaeda.
d. Ron, a native of New York and recently diagnosed as HIV-AIDS carrier.
38. What is not a ground for impeachment?
a. Estafa c. Other high crimes
b. Treason d. Betrayal of Public Trust
39. Which of the following is not an application of the principle of checks and balances?
a. Impeachment trial of President in the House of Senate
b. Exercising veto power by the President in a bill enacted by Congress
c. Declaring unconstitutional to a statute enacted by the Congress by the Supreme Court
d. Drafting of implementing rules and regulation by the lead agency for a statute passed by
Congress
40. It means an archipelago shall be regarded as a single unit, so that the waters around, between, and connecting the
islands of the archipelago, irrespective of their breadth and dimensions, from part of the internal waters of the State,
subject to its exclusive sovereignty.
a. Straight baseline method c. Archipelagic Doctrine
b. Territoriality Principle d. National Territory
41. It is a State wherein all government authority emanates from the people is exercised by representative chosen by the
people.
a. Republican c. Presidential
b. Democratic d. Authoritarian

42. It means the equalization of economic, political and social opportunities with special emphasis on the duty of State
to tilt the balance of social forces by favoring the disadvantaged in life.
a. Equality c. Equity
b. Social Justice d. Human Rights
43. The basic rights and freedom, to which all humans are entitled, often held to include the right to life and liberty,
freedom of thought and expression, and equality before the law.
a. Civil Rights c. Political Rights
b. Human Rights d. Natural rights
44. A practice by which a public officer passes from the parent or descendants to their relatives or to people within
certain degree or relations as shall be determined by law is prohibited.
a. Traditional Politics (TRAPO) c. Royal Family
b. Political Dynasty d. Personality Politics
45. Which of the following is not a privilege of a President?
a. He has the power to remove his appointees especially Cabinet Secretaries at his pleasure.
b. He delivers State of the Nation Address during resumption of the session in Congress.
c. He lives in Malacañang Palace as his official residence.
d. He can declare Martial Law at his discretion.
46. Which of the following is not true about Preamble?
a. It introduces the Constitution.
b. It’s a source of right or obligation.
c. It is stated in the first person to make it more personal.
 d. It promulgates that the Filipinos are the ones who established and enacted the Constitution.

47. Is a citizen also a national?

a. Yes, in as much as he also owes allegiance to a State.
b. No, the two are not the same.
c. Yes, because like a nation a citizen exercises political and civil rights.
d. No, not all citizens are nationals.
48. What is the rationale behind why suffrage is not merely a right but also an obligation to vote?
a. Because the people enable to choose their representative through election.
b. Because the people who bear the burden of government should share in the privilege of
choosing the officials of the government.
c. Because suffrage is only a privilege that requires qualified voters to register first before they
could exercise such right.
d. Because a democratic and republican government derives all its powers directly and indirectly
from the people at large.
49. Which of the following rights or guarantees against injustice to the accused is available during custodial
investigation?
a. Right to be presumed innocent
b. Right to have speedy, impartial and public trial
c. Right of confrontation
d. Right against torture, force, violence, threat, intimidation which vitiates the free will.
50. Mr. Agbayani was acquitted with the crime of rape by the Supreme Court. After 10 years, same case was re-opened
for there was a new witness collaborating the theory of the prosecution. This may not prosper because of:
a. Right against self-incrimination c. Miranda Doctrine
b. Double jeopardy d. Pardon

The End!!!
God Bless!!!

Prepared by: Noted by:

Sandrex A. Agbayani Prof. Joyce C. Castillo I

Instructor Dean, CASSW