Philippine National History - Government MCQs

Who was the first President of the First Philippine Republic?

• Andres Bonifacio

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Apolinario Mabini

• Manuel L. Quezon

Which document served as the constitution of the First Philippine Republic?

• 1935 Constitution

• Malolos Constitution

• 1973 Constitution

• Biak-na-Bato Constitution

Who is known as the "Brains of the Revolution" and first prime minister of the Philippines?

• Jose Rizal

• Apolinario Mabini

• Andres Bonifacio

• Felipe Calderón

Under American colonial rule, which act established the Philippine Assembly in 1907?

• Tydings-McDuffie Act

• Jones Law

• Philippine Organic Act

• Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act

Who was the first Speaker of the Philippine Assembly?

• Sergio Osmeña Sr.

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Jose P. Laurel

• Claro M. Recto

The Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934 provided for:

• Immediate independence

• Ten-year transition to independence

• Federal government

• U.S. statehood

Who was the first president of the Commonwealth of the Philippines?

• Manuel Roxas

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Jose P. Laurel

• Elpidio Quirino

What form of government did the 1973 Constitution establish?

• Presidential

• Parliamentary

• Monarchical

• Federal

Which event restored the bicameral Congress in the Philippines?

• EDSA Revolution 1986

• Declaration of Martial Law

• Commonwealth creation

• Japanese occupation

The highest court in the Philippines is:

• Court of Appeals

• Regional Trial Court

• Supreme Court

• Sandiganbayan