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POLGOV Random Reviewer Quiz

Test your knowledge of Philippine governance and history with our comprehensive POLGOV Random Reviewer Quiz! Dive into 52 thought-provoking questions that cover the foundations of political structure, historical events, and significant figures in Philippine history.

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Pre-colonial governance systems
Key historical milestones
Current political structures

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True or False. Before the Spaniards arrived in the Philippines in 1521, there already existed a system of governance in the Philippines. It was an archipelago organized into several political units known as barangay.

True

False

Feudal Warrior Class of Visayan Societies. Provided military service to the datu in hunts.

Aliping namamahay

Timawa

Aliping sagigilid

Maharlika

Unmarried alipin. Existence is completely dependent on the graces of their masters. Also known as tomataban or alalay.

Aliping namamahay

Timawa

Aliping sagigilid

Maharlika

The Spanish takeover brought changes in the archipelago’s governmental structure. The Philippines was indirectly governed by the King of Spain through Mexico through the council of Indies in Spain. When Mexico gained independence in 1821, the Philippines was directly ruled by America until 1898.

True

False

What is KKK?

Kataas-taasang Kalakasan ng Katipunan ng mga anak ng Bayan

Kataas-taasang Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan

Kapayapaan at Kagalang-galangan ng Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan

Katapangan at Kagalang-galangang Katipunan ng mga Anak ng Bayan

On March 22, 1897, the Tejeros Convention was called, where Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo was elected as president.

True

False

The treaty of paris signaled the end of the Spanish-American War. The treaty involved the United States payment of $20 million to Spain after the latter ceded all its imperial possessions, including Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines.

True

False

They were called the second republic and were commonly referred to as the "puppet government"

The Americans

The Japanese

The Spanish

None

He returned to the Philippines in 1944 and defeated the Japanese Forces

Lapu-Lapu

Douglas MacArthur

William H. Taft

Elwell Otis

Article VIII, Section 1, of the Constitution vests executive power on the President of the Philippines.

True

False

Which of the following are NOT a qualification to become the president and vice-president?

He is a resident of the Philippines for at least (10) years immediately preceding such elections.

He is at least (35) years of age on the day of the election

He is a registered voter.

None of the Above

the powers of the President of the Philippines are specifically outlined in Executive Order No. 292, s. ______, otherwise known as the Administrative Code of ____.

1982

1985

1987

1980

The power of ________________ means that the state has the power to seize or authorize the seizure of private property for public use with just compensation.

Powers of eminent domain

Power ordinance

Power of appointment

Power of control

Postponement of the execution of a death sentence to a certain date

Pardon

Commutation

Reprieve

None of the Above

Act of grace from the power entrusted with the president which exempts the individual from his punishment.

Pardon

Commutation

Reprieve

None of the Above

When the president decides not to sign the bill into a law, it is called a ___. It means "to forbid, deny" in Latin.

An acceptance

A veto

A condition

A validity

They are in line of succession if the Vice president is not able to discharge the duties of his office.

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Senate President

Cabinet Secretary

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

The special election should occur 40 days after the enactment of the law, but NOT LATER THAN 50 DAYS after the enactment of the law.

True

False

According to Article VI, Sec. 1 of the 1987 Constitution provides that the power to enact laws is vested to the President except when this power is reserved to the people through initiative and referendum.

True

False

The party-list representatives shall constitute twenty per cent of the total number of representatives including those under the party list.

True

False

Qualifications for the House of Representatives include each except for?

Being at least 35 years old

Being at least 25 years old

Resident of the district for not less than a year

Natural-born citizen

Lady Justice wields a blindfold, sword and a set of scales. She is known as the goddess of Justice. Known as _______.

Persephone

Athena

Justitia

Hera

First level of courts

Regional Trial Courts (RTC)

Metropolitan Trial Courts (MeTC)

Sandiganbayan

Court of Appeals

Second highest Tribunals of the Philippines

Sandiganbayan

Metropolitan Trial Courts (MeTC)

Court of Appeals

Supreme Court

The following are citizens of the Philippines except:

Those who are naturalized in accordance with the law

Those born before February 17, 1973 of the Filipino mothers with alien fathers

Those whose fathers and mothers are citizens of the Philippines

Those who are citizens at the time of the adoption of this constitution

Acquires the citizenship of the parent regardless of the place where he was born

Jus Soli

Jus Sanguinis

Naturalization

Citizenship

You can lose citizenship through the following EXCEPT for what?

By naturalization in a foreign country

Cancellation of his/her certificate of naturalization by the court

Accepting commision in the armed forces of other country

By death

Voluntary reacquisition of Philippine citizenship. By taking the necessary oath of allegiance with proper civil registry.

Naturalizaiton Law

Dual Allegiance

Dual Citizenship

Repatriation

An organization of people who share similar ideologies.

Senators

Representatives

Government Group

Political Party

Spearheads programs specifically aimed at monitoring election results; providing education to the voting public and assisting voters in polling precincts on election day.

NAMFREL

PPCRV

TOYLP

COMELEC

A candidate that subjects for disapproval

Nuisance candidate

Object candidate

Obstacle candidate

Special candidate

_____________ means that “the authority, responsibility, and ability to perform the basic functions of an organization are concentrated in a central governing unit”

Delegation

Immersion

Centralization

Concentration

Involves the distribution of administrative responsibilities to smaller units under the central government

Delegation

Devolution

Deconcentration

Decentralization

It refers to the lending of authority and responsibilities to units that are not under the full control of the central government.

Delegation

Devolution

Deconcentration

Decentralization

The registration of youth organization and youth-serving organizations is meant to foster cooperation among these organizations in addressing youth concerns, and to facilitate sharing of information and best practices

LYDC

TAYO

YORP

ISKOLAR

identifies outstanding youth organizations, clubs, and societies who have been helping their communities by way of their well-crafted and highly applicable and effective programs.

LYDC

TAYO

YORP

ISKOLAR

Done together with the National Movement of Young Legislators, the ______ seeks to recognize the efforts of young legislators toward youth development and their exemplary execution of their duties as local government officials

ISKOLAR

TOYLP

PYFP

LYDC

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