PPG Local Government Unit Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a territorial and political subdivision of the republic of the Philippines?

• Provinces

• Cities

• Municipalities

• None of the above

It is a political subdivision of a nation or state which is constituted by law and has a substantial control of local affairs.

• Local government

• National government

• International government

• Federal government

The term of office of elected local officials, except barangay officials, which shall be determined by law, shall be ________ years and no such official shall serve for more than ________ consecutive terms.

• 2, 2

• 3, 3

• 4, 4

• 5, 5

Which among the following is NOT among the corporate powers of the LGU?

• Sue and be sued

• Have and use a corporate seal

• Enter into contracts

• None of the choices

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

• The national government confers power and authority upon the various local government units to perform specific functions and responsibilities.

• Local governments do not only governmental but also proprietary functions.

• The President exercises general supervision and control over LGUs for the purpose of ensuring that their acts are within their powers and function.

• The barangay is the primary planning and implementing unit.

Who has the peacekeeping-keeping responsibility and to act as auxiliaries of the law?

• Congressman

• Mayor

• Punong Barangay

• Barangay Tanod

What is the smallest government unit?

• Sitio

• City

• District

• Barangay

Which of the following is the intermediate unit that provides supervision to the municipalities and component cities?

• Province

• City

• Municipality

• Barangay

What is the basic unit of local government?

• City

• Municipality

• Both City and Municipality

• Either of the two

Which of the following is a sub-municipal unit which provides face-to-face interaction among the people?

• Province

• City

• Municipality

• Barangay