Philippine Politics and Governance

When the king has the authority over all his constituents, the form of government is:

• Aristocracy

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Republic

The 10th president of the Philippines who became known as a dictator is the late Ferdinand Marcos.

• True

• False

It is where the ruling class, the educated class, the royal class and the privileged class belong during the pre-Hispanic era in the Philippines

• Maginoo

• Timawa

• Alipin

• Maharlika

Which among the following qualifications is NOT included if you want to join the upper house chamber of the Senate?

• natural-born citizen

• registered voter

• at least 35 years old

• at least 25 years old

What will happen to a bill when objected by the president?

• It will still become a law

• It will return to the House where it originated

• It will be given back to the president for reconsideration

• The people will pass a petition to reconsider

"My loyalty to my party ends when my loyalty to my country begins," is the line uttered by:

• Manuel Roxas

• Manuel Quezon

• Ferdinand Marcos

• Cory Aquino

It pertains to the agency that enforces and administers all laws and regulations relative to the conduct of elections in the country

• Department of Interior and Local Government

• Constitutional Commission

• Communication on Elections

• Commission on Elections

What is the primary function of the legislative branch?

• Enforcement of law

• Interpretation of law

• Creation, enforcement and amendment of law

• Creation, enactment, and amendment of law

The Supreme Court is composed of a Chief Justice and fourteen Associate Justices elected by the people.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The person who appoints the Chief Justice in the Philippines is:

• Senate President

• House Speaker

• President

• Vice-President