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Kalayaan helped in recruiting members of the Katipunan.

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What is the pen name used by Marcelo H. del Pilar in La Solidaridad?

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a. Laon Laan
b. Plaridel
c. Tikbalang
d. Jomapa

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The chieftain of a barangay was called
Select one:
a. Datu
b. Hadji
c. Babaylan
d. Umalokohan

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Events in Europe contributed to the awakening of Filipino nationalism. Rizal, one of the Filipino
nationalism. Rizal, one of the Filipino propagandists published patriotic and nationalistic essays that
present the problem of Philippine society. Which event in the Philippines exemplfied the above
statement?

Select one:
a. More rebellion
b. The Filipino-American War
c. The execution of the three Filipino priests
d. The Spanish-Filipino War

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The Philippines got its name after _________

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a. King Philip of Spain
b. Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
c. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
d. Martin de Goiti

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Glen is believed by the government to be involved in illegal logging. For months, the government has
initiated an investigation to prove his guilt but could not find a link that could be pursued to prosecute
him. What is relevant to the statements above?

Select one:
a. The government can prosecute Ben even without the support of evidence.
b. The government is constrained or controlled by the rights guaranteed under the constitution.
c. The government cannot prosecute him because he is influential.
d. All of these.

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Tehse are rights of every human being without being granted by the state.

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a. Civil rights
b. Statutory rights
c. Natural rights
d. Constitutional rights

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The CSC ensures the merit and fitness of an employee in government service.

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b. False

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Christianity in the Philippines was first introduced in

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a. Samar
b. Mactan
c. Manila
d. Cebu

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Choose the pair that best expresses a relationship.

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a. Culture: Brown race
b. Noble:Social Structure
c. Political aspect: Hunting and gathering
d. Economic aspect: Barangay

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When can a person be searched without warrant?

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a. When police power is present
b. When forfeited goods are being transported
c. When there is no probable cause
d. None of the answers are correct

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The unit of government in ancient times in the Philippines.

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a. ciudad
b. family
c. capital town
d. barangay

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The Ombudsman acts as public prosecutor.

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Anti-graft court is the ________

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a. Sandiganbayan
b. Supreme Court
c. Court of Appeals
d. Ombudsman

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Public officers and employees must be accountable to the people.

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a. True
b. False

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The Supreme Court has the final decision on election cases.

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It is referred to as the freedom constitution.

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a. 1935 Constitution
b. 1898 constitution
c. 1987 Constitution
d. 1973 Constitution

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It is the fundamental law of the land.

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a. Constituent Assembly
b. Constitutional Convention
c. Statute
d. Constitution

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The constitutional commissions are independent bodies.

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Revolutionaries ideas in Europe reached the Philippine shores. It influenced the intellectual and
political ideals of the Filipinos. Which event is related to this statement?

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a. The publication of Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo
b. The 1898 Revolution
c. The Spanish-American War
d. The execution of Dr. Jose Rizal

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The Spanish town established by the Spaniards in the Philippines.

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a. Nombre de Jesus
b. Ciudad de Fernandina
c. Manila
d. Mactan

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The Philippine Government in transition.

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a. New Society
b. Commonwealth Government
c. Japanese Government
d. Malolos Republic

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The bill when enacted punishes an individual without a fair trial.

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a. Standardization bill
b. Bill of Attainder
c. Bill of Rights
d. Ex post facto law

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Where can you find the longest river in the Philippines?

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a. Abra
b. Cagayan Valley
c. Benguet
d. Agusan

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Select a ground for impeachment.

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a. Overspending
b. Absenteeism
c. Nepotism
d. Treason
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The attire of ancient women was composed of

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a. Kanggan and saya with putong
b. Baro, saya with tapis
c. Putong and tapis
d. Kanggan and bahag with putong

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The legislative branch of the Republic of the Philippines is bicameral.

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a. False
b. True

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The bill of rights can be considered the most important article in the constitution. It guarantees the
protection of individuals from the power of the state. Which of the following illustrates the guarantee
embodied by the bill of rights?

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a. Matt has a computer which was hacked by the National Bureau of Investigation without his
knowledge.
b. Anne was abducted by the police and held for one year in a solitary confinement without a trial.
c. Claire was given her Miranda rights right after her arrest for alleged murder.
d. James was questioned by the police in the presence of her lawyer and was sent home after 2
hours.

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American colonization was better, compared to the Spanish colonization.

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a. True
b. False

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The religious rituals among the early Filipinos were based on the deities.

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a. True
b. False

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The power to oversee the application of laws is vested in the ________

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a. Police
b. Executive branch
c. Legislative branch
d. Judicial branch

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Whhich mountain has the highest peak in the Philippines?

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a. Mt. Irya
b. Mt. Apo
c. Mt. Mayon
d. Mt. Banahaw

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A qualification of a person who wants to be the President of the Philippines.

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a. He must be 35 years of age
b. A resident of the Philippines for ten years immediately preceding the election
c. He must be a lawyer
d. A registered voter in the district in which he shall be elected.

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The step-by-step procedure followedby the court in order to establish the guilt or innocence of the
accused.

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a. Arraignment
b. Right to life
c. Right to own property
d. Due process of law

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The Commonwealth was a political transition designed for eventual self-rule. Which can be
connected to this transition?

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a. The drafting of Philippine constitution
b. The establishment of public educational system.
c. The war between the US and the Philippines
d. The war between the US and Japan

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It is only the House of Representatives which can suspend the writ of habeas corpus.

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b. True

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Which can be judged as the effect of independence from the US?

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a. Philippine control of its internal and external economic and political affairs.
b. The creation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
c. The creation of the legislative body
d. The establishment of the Supreme Court

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It shall act promptly on complaints filed in any form or manner against public officials.

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a. COA
b. SANDIGANBAYAN
c. OMBUDSMAN
d. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

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Select a ground for impeachment.

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a. Adultery
b. Murder
c. Rallies
d. Treason

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The governor-general who ordered the Filipinos to adopt Spanish family names

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a. Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
b. Martin de Goiti
c. Francisco Saavedra
d. Narciso Claveria
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What is the longest mountain range in the Philippines?

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a. Sierra Madre
b. Caraballo
c. Cordillera
d. Surigao

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It was the community tax paid by the Filipinos to the government during the Spanish colonization.

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a. Buwis
b. Rajah
c. Bandala
d. Cabeza

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Complaint for Impeachment is filed in the Civil Service Commission.

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a. True
b. False

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It was the consitution that was promulgated under the watch of President Aguinaldo.

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a. 1987 Constitution
b. 1935 Constitution
c. 1898 Constitution
d. 1973 Constitution

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Which protecttive barrier is believed to be essential for securing the country against possible
intrusion of people from outside?

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a. Shape
b. Archipelago
c. Water/seas
d. Land
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The law or bill that changes the legal consequences of acts committed on the legal status of facts.

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a. Ex post facto law
b. Superego bill
c. Bill of attainder
d. Bill of rights

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The President also worked for the suffrage of women.

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b. False

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Early Filipinos have trade relations with neighboring countries such as China, India, Indonesia and
Malaysia. This kind of relationship implies that the natives have strong economic and social relations
with other people in the region. What does the statement represent?

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a. Early trading is influenced by the Europeans.
b. Early Filipinos have a treaty
c. All of these
d. Filipinos share cultural ties with these people through constant interaction with them.

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Laong Laan was the pen name used by

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a. Apolinario Mabini
b. Antonio Luna
c. Jose Ma. Panganiban
d. Jose Rizal

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The power to appropriate public money is vested in the _____________

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a. Filipino people
b. Legislative branch
c. Executive branch
d. Judicial branch

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Forced labor (polo y servicio) was required by the Spanish government to all Filipino men of all ages
to render service to the government for 40 days in a year.

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a. True
b. False

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They were delegated by the king of Spain to perform the executive, legislative and judicial function in
the Philippines during the Spanish era.

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a. Gobernadorcillo
b. Cabeza de barangay
c. Governor-general
d. Alcalde mayor

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Bribery is allowed as a token in government to facilitate transactions.

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In the colonial history of the Philippines, which event should be the first?

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a. The execution of Dr. Jose Rizal
b. The propaganda movement
c. The 1898 revolution
d. The execution of the three priests

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Betrayal of Public Trust is a ground of impeachment.

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b. False

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Malolos Republic was founded by Apolinario Mabini.

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b. True

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Answerability refers to the obligation of the government, its agencies and public officials to provide
information about their decisions and actions.

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b. True

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Those who were found guilty of crimes in olden times were punished by serving the poor.
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b. False

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Any case brought before the commission requires a majority vote of all its members.

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b. False

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Andres Bonifacio and General Emilio Aguinaldo worked harmoniously in fighting for Philippine
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b. False

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Select the constitutional right of the accused in a criminal case.

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a. Right to bail
b. An offense has just been committed.
c. Waiver is signed by the accused
d. Consent to be searched

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When the judicial branch determines whether there is a grave abuse of discretion or excess of
jurisdiction of any branch of government, it is exercising what power?

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a. Appointing power
b. Power of judicial review
c. Power to interpret laws
d. Abjudication power

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The mayor today is equivalent to ________ in ancient Philippines.

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a. Cabeza de barangay
b. Alcalde-Mayor
c. Gobernadorcillo
d. Datu

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What triggered the intense feeling of anger of the Filipino people?

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a. Malpractices of the Spaniards
b. The arrest of Dr. Jose Rizal
c. Abuses of the friars
d. Martyrdom of Gomburza

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The most disastrous typhoon that hit the Philippines in the last 5 years is named Glenda.

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a. True
b. False

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Political neutrality is a requisite of the civil services system.

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a. False
b. True

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The President who worked for the Tydings-McDuffie Law.

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a. Emilio Aguinaldo
b. Manuel Rozas
c. Manuel L. Quezon
d. Franklin D. Roosevelt

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Thomasites are religious group of American teachers.

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b. False

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Select one power of the legislative branch.

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a. Power to veto a law
b. Power to implement laws
c. Power to declare the existence of war
d. Power to change the venue of trial

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Different presidents present various political and economic programs. Programs can change
depending on who is in power. Based on experience, which of the following cannot be change by a
political leader?

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a. The structure of the government
b. The ideology of the state
c. The set-up of a legislative body
d. The elements of the state

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The constitution that stipulated the unlimited re-election of the president.

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a. 1973 Constitution
b. 1898 constitution
c. 1987 Constitution
d. 1935 Constitution

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Luzon is the largest island in the Philippines.

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a. False
b. True

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What is the staple crop of the Philippines?

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a. Tobacco
b. Wheat
c. Rice
d. Corn

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Provincial elective postions may be appealed to any trial court.

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a. False
b. True

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The highest social class in ancient Philippines.

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a. Freemen
b. Datu
c. Nobles
d. Alipin

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It was amended to establish a bicameral legislature.

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a. 1973 Constitution
b. 1987 Constitution
c. 1898 Constitution
d. 1935 Constitution

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How many islands comprise the Philippines?

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a. 7,000
b. 7,107
c. 7,101
d. 7,100

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Electoral cases once decided by COMELEC is still appealable.

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b. False

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COA settles government accounts.

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b. True

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The constitution that stipulated the unlimited re-election of the president.

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a. 1898 constitution
b. 1987 Constitution
c. 1973 Constitution
d. 1935 Constitution

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When did Magellan discover the Philippines?

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a. March 21, 1571
b. March 15, 1721
c. March 21, 1721
d. March 17, 1521

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Select and impeachable official.

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a. Congressman
b. Civil Service Commissioner
c. Auditor
d. Mayor

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Independence means a country has control of its sovereignty. It has freedom to have diplomatic
relations with other countries. It has control of its internal and external affairs. From these
statements, independence is synonymous with?

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a. Commonwealth
b. Autonomy
c. Liberation
d. Assimilation

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Philippines has a tropical climate.

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a. True
b. False

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Who organized La Liga Filipina?

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a. Dr. Jose P. Rizal
b. Graciano Lopez Jaena
c. Mariano Ponce
d. Marcelo H. del Pilar

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Select one power of the executive branch.

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a. The power to determine the validity of the consitution
b. The power to suspend the writ of habeas corpus
c. To amend the constitution
d. The power of taxation

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Who were the propagandists?

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a. Friars
b. Spaniards
c. Gomburza
d. Filipino intelligentsia

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The basic qualification of a person to run for a public position.

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a. At least 25 years of age
b. A resident of the republic of the Philippines
c. Can read the laws
d. A natural born Filipino citizen

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Teh constitutional commission that sees whether the government revenues are well accounted for.

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a. CSC
b. COCOPEA
c. COA
d. COMELEC

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He was named the first Filipino hero after he killed Magellan in Mactan.

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a. Lapu-Lapu
b. Goiti
c. Sikatuna
d. Rajah Soliman

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Katipunan is not a revolutionary group.

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a. True
b. False

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First step taken before a case is brought to trial.

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a. Bill of attainder
b. Writ of habeas corpus
c. Arraignment
d. Double jeopardy

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Ex post facto law changes the legal consequences of acts committed or the legal status of facts.
Enactment of the said law is inurious to the accused. Which situation warrants a violation of ex post
facto law?

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a. Kim was convicted of murder and sentenced for 40 years but the sentence was increased to 50
years when Congress passed a new law increasing the number of eyars for the commission of a
crime of murder.
b. Ron was sentenced to 10 years but was released after 7 years for good behavior.

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This is charging a person of the same offense already dismissed by the court.

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a. Miranda rights
b. Constitutional rights
c. Bill of attainder
d. Double jeopardy

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Children from mixed marriage in ancient times were free to choose their social class.

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b. True

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What is the most active volcano in the Philippines?

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a. Mayon
b. Apo
c. Hibok-hibok
d. Taal

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Your right to choose the new president of the Philippines is covered by your _____ rights.

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a. Statutory rights
b. Civil rights
c. Political rights
d. Social and Economic rights

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The Filipino revolutionists were easily persuaded to give in the plight for freedom.

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a. True
b. False

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The six-year term of the President begins at noon of June 30 following the day of election.

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b. True

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He was assigned to explain the law to the whole barangay in ancient times.

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a. All of the answers are correct
b. Umalokohan
c. Hadji
d. Datu