American Regime in the Philippines

What was the type of government established by the Americans in the Philippines?

• Parliamentary

• Civil

• Military

• Presidential

Why did the Americans establish the local government run by the Filipinos?

• Because they have confidence to the Filipinos

• Because they did not have enough people to organise the local government

• Because they need the cooperation of the local elite for the pacification of the country

• None of the above

Who was the 1st American Civil Governor in the Philippines?

• William Mckinley

• William Howard Taft

• Arthur McArthur

• Douglas McArthur

Why did the elite dominate the local government?

• Because they had the money to buy votes

• Because they are the well-educated

• Because the masses had no interest

• Because of the qualifications for suffrage

What was the evidence that the Americans dominate the provincial government?

• The Filipinos are not allowed to vote for the provincial government

• The officers for the provincial government were appointed by the Central Government

• The influential positions were under the Americans

• The American Commissioner supervise the provincial government

Who was the 1st Filipino appointed as the Chief of the Supreme Court?

• Deodato Arellano

• Cayetano Arellano

• Jose Basa

• Jose Abad Santos

Who was the head of the pueblos during the American Colonial Government in the Philippines?

• Gobernadorcillo

• Gobernador General

• Mayor

• Commissioner

Which of the following was not the function of the Municipal Officers?

• Collection of Taxes

• Management of municipal property

• Management of construction of buildings for the municipality

• Supervision of the local elections

Who was the founder of the Partido Federal?

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Trinidad Pardo de Tavera

• Manuel Roxas

Who was the leader of the Partido Nacional?

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Trinidad Pardo de Tavera

• Manuel Roxas