POLGOV Random Reviewer
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.
Enhance your learning and discover:
- Pre-colonial governance systems
- Key historical milestones
- Current political structures
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
They are the head of the barangay.
Datu
Rajah
Hadji
All of the Above
A system of punishment in the Pre-Colonial Period
Trial by Fire
Trial by Ordeal
Trial
Trial ni Mama
Feudal Warrior Class in Luzon. Spanish word is hidalgo.
Timawa
Aliping namamahay
Aliping sagigilid
Maharlika
Feudal Warrior Class of Visayan Societies. Provided military service to the datu in hunts.
Aliping namamahay
Timawa
Aliping sagigilid
Maharlika
Alipin with houses. Also known as tuhay.
Maharlika
Aliping sagigilid
Aliping namamahay
Timawa
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
Gobernadorcillo led the unified barangays composed of pueblos or towns.
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
He became the first civil governor of the Philippines.
William Harrison
William H. Taft
Howard Bitt
John Jones
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
Alter ego of the president
Senator
Vice-president
Cabinet Secretary
Secretary
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
Is the reduction of the sentence imposed to a lesser 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
When do the terms start?
Second Monday of May
30th of May
30th of June
Second Monday of June
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
It is the political membership to a political entity such as the state
Allegiance
Citizenship
Naturalization
Owe
Acquiring citizenship by virtue of place of birth
Jus Soli
Jus Sanguinis
Naturalization
Birthization
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
A Latin word meaning "to choose for an office, position, or duty"
Electos
Electus
Elictis
Ecliptus
A formal decision making process in which citizens choose public officials
Electuses
Election
Ejection
Event
An organization of people who share similar ideologies.
Senators
Representatives
Government Group
Political Party
COMELEC is composed of the Chairman ad 6 Commissioners, who are all appointed by the Senate president
True
False
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
Mandated to inform the COMELEC regarding violations of the Omnibus Election Code.
PPCRV
YORP
TAYO
NAMFREL
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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