Practice Test in SocSci 1-185 Answer Key
Practice Test in SocSci 1-185 Answer Key
3. What article in the Philippine Constitution lays down the fundamental principles and policies the
government in their policy-determining functions
A. Article I B. Article II C. Article III D. Article IV
4. What will the state establish and maintain according to Section 6 Article 16 of the Philippine
Constitution which shall be national in scope and civilian in character?
A. one air force C. one navy force
B. one police force D. one military force
5. Based on the June 2015 report, what country has the most OFWs?
A. Canada C. Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
B. Malaysia D. United States of America
7. He is considered as the Father of Agrarian Reform in the Philippines since during his time that the
agricultural Land Reform Code or RA No.3844 was enacted.
A. Joseph Estrada C. Fidel V. Ramos
B. Ferdinan Marcos D. Diosdado Macapagal
9. In order to meet the needs of its people, every society must answer three basic economic questions.
Which does not belong?
A. Why should we produce? C. What should we produce?
B. How should we produce it? D. For whom should we produce it?
10. He is considered as the Father of Modern Economics. His most famous book is “The Wealth of
Nations”.
A. Karl Marx B. Adam Smith C. James Mill D. Thomas Robert Malthus
11. A theory that explains the interaction between the sellers of a resource and the buyers for that
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resource.
A. Law of Interaction C. Law of Marginal Utility
C. Law of Market Structure D. Law of Supply and Demand
13. According to Aristotle, the purpose and ultimate goal in life is to achieve eudaimonia. What is
eudaimonia?
A. excellence B. greatness C. happiness D. richness
14. “The unexamined life is not worth living." This famous line is from____.
A. Aristotle B. Plato C. Socrates D. Thales
15. It believes that individuality, progress, and change are fundamental to one's education. Believing
that people learn best from what they consider most relevant to their lives.
A. Essentialism B. Perennialism C. Progressivism D. Romanticism
18. He is considered as the richest Filipino in the Forbes World's Billionaires List this 2021.
A. Enrique Razon B. Henry Sy C. Manuel Villar D. Lucio Tan
19. As the Senate shall elect its President , what will the House of Representatives elect by a vote of all
its respective members?
A. leader B. moderator C. president D. speaker
21. A bill may become a law, even without the President's signature, if the President does not sign a bill
within how many days from receipt in his office?
A. 30 B. 35 C. 40 D. 45
24. The flag features eight-rayed sun of the Philippines with each ray representing the eight provinces
which were placed under martial law by whom?
A. Governor-General Ramon Blanco C. Governor-General Narciso Claveria
C. Governor-General Camilo Polavieja D. Governor-General Emilio Terrero
*Following the outbreak of the Philippine Revolution in August 1896, Governor-General Ramon
Blanco declared on August 30 the imposition of martial law in eight provinces:
Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Pampanga, Tarlac, Laguna, Batangas, and Nueva Ecija.
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25. In the coat-of-arms of the Philippines, on the blue field is North American bald eagle of the United
States and on the red field lion rampant of the coat of arms of the Kingdom of León of Spain. What
do these represent?
A. both represent the allies of the Philippines
B. both representing the country's colonial past.
C. both representing partner countries of the Philippines
D. both represent the two countries controlled by the Philippines
27. It was the socio-economic program of former Philippine president Fidel V. Ramos. The plan
envisioned the Philippines achieving a newly industrialized country status by the year 2000.
A. Philippines 2000 C. Philippines By 2000
B. Philippines For 2000 D. Philippines At 2000
28. The Philippines economy suffered a deep recession in _____ due to the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic, with GDP contracting by 9.6% year-on-year. This was the largest annual decline ever
recorded 1946.
A. 2018 B. 2019 C. 2020 D. 2021
29. Filipina weightlifter and airwoman, the first Filipino to ever win an Olympic gold medal for the
Philippines. She is also an Olympic weightlifting record holder by winning the women’s 55 kg
category for weightlifting at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
A. Alex Eala C. Hidilyn Francisco Diaz
B. Margielyn Didal D. Nesthy Petecio
C.
30. What is the most popular sport in the Philippines?
A. Basketball B. Boxing c. Volleyball d. Tennis
32. It is an international sports festival, held every four years. The ultimate goals are to cultivate human
beings, through sport, and contribute to world peace.
A. Olympic Games C. Olympic Intramurals
B. Olympic Tournaments D. World Olympics
33. He was the youngest to win a World Cup, at the age of 19. He was also the first international male
athlete to be enshrined in the International Bowling Hall of Fame.
A. Efren Reyes C. Gabriel Elorde
B. Rafael Nepomuceno D. Manny Pacquiao
35. These are rights inherent in man and given to him by God as human being.
A. Civil Rights C. Constitutional Rights
B. Human Right D. Natural Rights
36. The rights provided by the lawmaking body of a country or by law such as the right to receive
minimum wage and the right to preliminary investigation.
A. Civil Rights C. Economic Rights
B. Natural Rights D. Statutory Rights
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37. In what way does ICT make a difference in social movements?
A. Promote cohesion C. Creates additional social problems
B. Online tools disseminate information D. It is a significant factor to drive social change
38. It refers primarily to international business which covers all contracts and negotiations concerning
sales, investments, mobilization and related transactions undertaken by two or more regions ,
countries and nations outside their political territories.
A. Economic globalization C.Sociocultural globalization
B. Social Globalization D. Political Globalization
40. The following activities show care for the environment EXCEPT:
A. bringing own drinking straw
B. bringing own utensils for eating out
C. using eco bag when doing grocery or buying in the wet market
D. using shampoo sachets since it is economical
41. The school of thought that looks at social order which argues that society is made possible by
cooperation and interdependence.
A. social order C. conflict theory
B. structural functionalism D. symbolic interactionism
42. It is a theory that society is in a state of perpetual conflict because of competition for limited
resources purported by Karl Marx.
A. conflict theory C. social order
B. Symbolic interactionist D. Structural Functionalism
44. It includes oral tradition, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events.
A. cultural B. heritage C. intangible D. tangible
45. It was mentioned that “Societies have been trapped in ________ divide where the majority of those
most concerned about intangible heritage are communities from the rural areas, who do not have
access to information and communication links
A. communication B. cultural C. digital D. values
46. The destruction of the Old Century Church in Bohol was caused by__________
A. armed conflict B. civil unrest C. earthquake D. tsunami
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49. It was the first hominid species that was distributed in the “Old World” and was discovered by
Eugene Dubois.
A. Homo Erectus C. Homo Habilis
B. Homo Rudolfensis D. Homo Sapiens
*Dutch anatomist and paleoanthropologist Eugène Dubois (1858-1940) was the first scientist to actively
search for human ancestral fossils. His efforts led to the discovery of the so-called “Java man,” which
was the first fossil discovery of Homo erectus, a direct descendent of modern humans.
50. Adaptation which occurs in a short period of time and within the organism’s lifetime.
A. acclimatization B. adaptation C. change D. genetics
51. The contact between two societies will obviously change the culture of both the societies through
the process of __.
A. assimilation & immersion C. assimilation & diffusion
B. diffusion & acculturation D. enculturation & acculturation
52. The development of one or more culture from simpler to more complex forms.
A. Cultural evolution C. biological evolution
B. technology evolution D. sociocultural evolution
53. The writing system which Egyptians used in keeping their records.
A. Baybayin B. Cuneiform C. Hieroglyphics D. Indus script
57. When one company controls the supply of softwares, what term applies?
A. Inflation B. Monopoly C. Laissez Faire D. Law of Supply
58. The Filipino who refused to surrender against the American forces and proclaimed himself the
president of the Republika ng Katagalugan Government
A. Macario Sakay C. Gregorio Aglipay
B. Isabelo delos Reyes D. Felipe Agoncillo
61. The Filipino general of the revolution known as the Hero of the Tirad Pass
A. Gregorio del Pilar C. Antonio Luna
B. Vicente Lukban D. Miguel Malvar
62. A government agency which was tasked to recover the ill-gotten wealth acquired by Ferdinand
Marcos.
A. Task Force Recovery
B. Presidential Commission on Good Government
C. Presidential Commission on Government Assets Recovery
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d. Presidential Commission for the Ill-gotten Wealth Recovery
64. The second editor of the La Solidaridad and used the penname Dolores Manapat
A. Marcelo H. del Pilar C. Graciano Lopez Jaena
B. Jose Rizal D. Antonio Luna
65. The payment for exemption to render the forced labor during the Spanish regime
A. Bolete B. falla C. polo D. bigay
66. The workers serving under the forced labor or polo during the Spanish regime
A. Reservas B. Indios Bravos C. Polista D. tabajadores
67. The governor-general who was responsible for the execution of the GOMBURZA fathers
A. Valeriano Weyler C. Camilio Polavieja
B. Rafael Izquierdo D. Ramon Blanco
68. The term given by Marcelo H. del Pilar to the rule of the friars
A. Theocracy B. divine monarchy C. frailocracia D. absolute monarchy
69. Responsible for the investigation of the outgoing governor-general for the purpose of punishing
corrupt officials.
A. Residencia B. Royal Audiencia C. Visita D. Visitador
71. The president responsible for the establishment of MAPHILINDO, the forerunner of ASEAN
A. Ferdinand Marcos C. Diosdado Macapagal
B. Carlos Garcia D. Ramon Magsaysay
72. The form of government during Martial Law according to President Marcos
A. dictatorship C. democracy
B. republic D. constitutional authoritarianism
* He ruled under martial law from 1972 until 1981 and kept most of his martial law powers until he was
deposed in 1986, branding his rule as "constitutional authoritarianism" under his Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
(New Society Movement).
73. The Philippine President known for his program of “Filipino First Policy”
A. Elpidio Quirino C. Ramon Magsaysay
B. Ferdinand Marcos D. Carlos P. Garcia
76. The first American republic school teachers who came to the Philippines on board the S.S Thomas
were called
A. Thomasites B. educators C. scholars D. pensionados
B.
77. He is known as the Brain of the Revolution
A. Andres Bonifacio C. Emilio Jacinto
B. Apolinario Mabini D. Emilio Aguinaldo
C.
78. the Filipino or native elites during the Spanish period were referred to as
A. principalia B. creoles C. insulares D. indios
B.
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79. A member of the Propaganda Movement who used the name Dimasalang and Laong laan
A. Marcelo H. del Pilar C. Jose Rizal
B. Graciano Lopez Jaena D. Antonio Luna
80. Gregoria de Jesus was the wife of
A. Marcelo H. del Pilar C. Andres Bonifacio
B. Jose Rizal D. Emilio Jacinto
81. How was forced labor during the Spanish regime called?
A. Bandala B. polo C. servicio manual D. falla
B.
82. Governor-general responsible for the execution of Jose Rizal
A. Narciso Claveria C. Camilo Polavieja
B. Valeriano Weyler D. Jose Basco
C.
83. He wrote the Code of Ethics of the Katipunan members called “Kartilla”
A. Apolinario Mabini C. Andres Bonifacio
B. Emilio Jacinto D. Pio Valenzuela
86. The leader of the longest revolt against the Spanish colonization
A. Andres malong C. Apolinario dela Cruz
B. Francisco Dagohoy D. Francisco Maniago
88. Social Studies education draws its goals from the nature of citizenship in a __ society.
A. Democratic B. traditional C. liberal D. modern
89. An established trend in social studies emphasis on the ____ structure of the curriculum.
A. Cognitive B. affective C. conceptual D. subjective
90. A __plan in the social studies content from more than one discipline but maintains the identity and
integrity of the discipline involved.
A. Unidisciplinary B. multidisciplinary C. interdisciplinary D. all of the above
91. ___ seeks to develop students’ abilities to make rational decisions about personal, social, and civic
issues.
A. Citizenship education C. Social Science Education
B. Problem solving education D. Environmental education
92. __ education aims to prepare students for a particular relationship with one another and with the
political community.
A. Civic B. cooperative C. citizenship D. economic
93. The widening horizon concept states that the study of human beings would begin with examples from
the ___ environment.
A. Local B. international C. national D. all of the above
94. The central idea of the ____ curriculum design is that each social science discipline carries a basic
structure of concepts and processes that can be organized to make social studies learning more
meaningful.
A. widening horizon C. broadfields
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B. spiral D. fused
99. A widely accepted aim of social studies is the development of ___ thinking because it is basic to
improvements in the acquisition of knowledge, enlightened participation as a citizen in a democratic
society.
A. Creative B. critical C. valuing D. moral reasoning
100. Who exercised legislative power at the adoption of the 1986 Freedom Constitution?
A. The Batasan Pambansa C. The President
B. The Prime Minister D. the supreme court
101. As a form of government, the Barangay during the Spanish period was a/an ____
A. democracy C. oligarchy
B. monarchy D. aristocracy
102. What was our form of government under the 1935 Constitution?
A. revolutionary C. military
B. parliamentary D. commonwealth
103. With the present Philippine government in mind, which word DOES not belong?
A. elective C. despotic
B. presidential D. constitutional
104. In the 1973 Constitution, “the defense of the State is the prime duty of Government”. But in
the 1987 Constitution, what is the prime duty of the government?
A. to protect the rights of the people C. To serve and protect the people
B. To provide the basic services D. To preserve democracy
C.
105. It is the privilege of the President to address and appear before the Congress at the opening of
its regular session. What do you call this address?
A. Presidential Address C. Privilege Speech
B. State of the Nation Address D. Inaugural Speech
106. Which new development philosophy can be discerned from the 1987 Constitution?
Development _____________
A. programs are initiated from below
B. programs are initiated from the top
C. Is the exclusive concern of the state
D. is seen merely in terms of economic growth
107. Which prove/s that the right of suffrage is really universal in the Philippines?
I. All citizens 18 years old and above have it
II. The right of suffrage imposes no literacy nor property requirement
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III. Absentee voting is a constitutional mandate
A. I-III B. I-II-III C. II only D. I-II
108. Based on the principle that no man is above the law, which statement about the President is
TRUE?
A. She/He enjoys immunity from suit even after tenure in office.
B. She/He does not enjoy immunity from suit after tenure in office
C. She/He does not enjoy immunity from suit during her/his tenure of office.
D. She/He does not enjoy immunity from suit during and after her/his tenure of office.
109. For which are the state policies “on equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibition
of political dynasties” and “strengthening the merit and rewards system’ intended?
A. To build an egalitarian society
B. to upgrade the quality of public service
C. to put men and women on equal footing
D. to increase labor protection and social security
110. To insulate the process of appointing judge from political considerations, which is provided for in
the 1987 Constitution?
A. Appointing members of the judiciary does not involve the President
B. Appointments have to be confirmed by the Commission of Appointments
C. Appointments need not be confirmed by the Commission on Appointments
D. Only the President is involved in the appointment of the members of the judiciary
* SEC. 9. Article 8-The Members of the Supreme Court and judges of lower courts shall be
appointed by the President from a list of at least three nominees prepared by the Judicial and
Bar Council for every vacancy. Such appointments need no confirmation.
111. In line with the principle of check and balance, which is an executive check on the legislative
department? The President may ____.
A. work for the revocation of the elected Senate President if he does not perform well
B. Veto bills enacted by Congress
C. initiate the abolition of Congress
D. Subject erring members of the Congress to impeachment
112. The Philippines consists of islands and landlocked provinces. Which is a landlocked province?
A. Masbate C. Mindoro Oriental
B. Isabela D. Romblon
114. What do we have in abundance as a result of the insular nature of our country?
A. Local and international tourists C. beautiful ladies and handsome gentlemen
B. Spa saloons and sing along D. beautiful beaches and fishing grounds
115. As an insular country, to which principle does the Philippines adhere when it comes to territorial
boundary?
A. Archipelagic doctrine
B. Three-mile territorial limit
C. Three hundred fifty nautical miles from shore
D. Two hundred nautical miles of the country’s coast
117. Which is the Philippines’ finest harbor and is also one of the finest in the world?
A. Laguna de Bay B. Poro Point C. Manila Bay D. Subic Bay
B.
118. Which is the second largest island in the Philippine archipelago?
A. Palawan B. Mindoro C. Samar D. Mindanao
119. Which follows from Pres. Garcia’s Filipino First Policy? Filipinos _____
A. should not contribute to the brain problem
B. Should buy and consume Filipino products only
C. Should be selective in the entry of foreign professionals in the country
D. be given first preferences in all matters related to the economic development of the country
122. When the Filipino reformists asked for the assimilation of the Philippines by Spain, what did they
ask for? For the Philippines to___
A. become a province of Spain
B. become independent from Spain
C. be represented in the Spanish Cortes
D. be independent from Spain with certain conditions
123. In the Filipino-American war, who was called the “Tagalog Joan of Arc” because of her knowledge
of martial arts?
A. Teresa Magbanua C. Trinidad Tecson
B. Agueda Kahabagan D. Melchora Aquino
124. Upon the request of the Pres. Quirino, US President Truman, sent an economic survey team, the
Bell Mission, to study the economic ills of the country and to recommend solutions to the problems. The
following were the recommendations of the Bell Mission report EXCEPT ____.
A. Impose additional taxes in equitable manner
B. Implement values education in schools and other government establishments
C. diversify the economy by encouraging new industries
D. undertake an adequate program of public health and education
125. Ann promised herself not to go into relationship because she knows that it can distract her studies.
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A. Self-awareness C. Self-commitment
B. Self-ambition D. Self-knowledge
126. It is a progressive approach that considers the “bigger picture” when looking at problems and
situation.
A. Philosophy B. Reflection C. Holistic thinking D. Partial thinking
127. What is the branch of philosophy that deals with correct reason?
A. Aesthetics B. Ethics C. Logic D. metaphysics
129. This view believes that all organisms have inherent worth and should be valued and protected.
A. Anthropocentrism C. Biocentrism
B. Ecocentrism D. Environmentalism
130. Before Mark, decides either to fight back or not his classmates who hit him, he pauses for few
minutes and thinks about the possible action. He was actually doing a ____.
A. Doubt B. Experience C. Reflection D. wonder
135. Every teenager your age is in school. It is important that you should go to school and learn.
A. Cause and effect C. Appeal to popular
B. Appeal to tradition D. Begging the question
136. The process by which individuals are educated about the standards and behaviors related with
their assigned sex, ordinarily amidst childhood development.
A. Gender socialization C. Enculturation
B. Education D. roles
137. The backbone of a society that determines the future of any given society.
A. Youth B. Senior citizens C. Teachers D. workers
138. The process by which people learn the requirement of their surrounding culture and obtain the
values and behaviors appropriate or necessary in that culture.
A. Enculturation B. Assimilation C. Immersion D. Diffusion
139. The acceptance of the goals of a culture but the rejection of the traditional or legitimate means of
attaining those goals.
A. Retreatism B. Ritualism C. Rebellion D. Innovation
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140. It involved the rejection of cultural norms and trying to change the goals and means to achieve
their beliefs.
A. Rebellion B. Innovation C. Retreatism D. Ritualism
143. These are given to individuals who exemplified the values and follow norms, usually those who
conform.
A. Punishments B. Rewards C. Social orders D. Social control
146. People are entitled to immunity granted by state or another authority to a limited group, either by
birth or conditional premise.
A. Grant B. Privilege C. Opportunities D. Rights
147. A special law that protects one’s own artistic creations and writings.
A. Copyright B. Publisher C. Plagiarism D. Duplication
148. We all have the right to affordable housing, medicine, education, and childcare, enough money to
live on and medical help if we are ill or old.
A. Social security C. The right to privacy
B. Worker’s rights D. Right to a nationality
150. We have a duty to other people, and we should protect their rights and freedoms.
A. A fair and free world C. The right to education
B. The right to democracy D. Responsibility
151. We all have the right to take part in the government of our country. Every grown-up
should be allowed to choose their own leaders.
A. Right to democracy C. Responsibility
B. A fair and free world D. The right to education
153. Websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social
networking.
A. Facebook B. Instragram C. Messenger D. Social media
154. A kind of learning platform where students can receive immediate feedback and
learn at the same time.
A. Asynchronous B. Digital learning C. Online learning D. Synchronous
155. What power did President Duterte use when he disapproved the General
Appropriation Act of 2019?
A. Power to Appoint C. Power to Veto
B. Power to Appoint D. Diplomatic Power
156. Which statement is the goal of the Congress in the approval of the Enhanced
Basic Education Act of 2013 otherwise known as K-12 program?
A. To hire more teachers and open many schools
B. To punish the students for not being responsible in their studies
C. To let parents share their responsibility in educating their children
D. To make the students ready locally and globally for college, work and entrepreneurship
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B. Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces
C. Assignment of judges to the lower courts
D. Appoint officials of the judiciary and hire employees for the judicial branch
158. What do you call the special court of the land that decides cases involving graft and corruption by
the government employees?
A. Court of Appeal C. Lower Court
B. Sandiganbayan D. Supreme Court
160. What refers to the ability of the state to govern itself without outside influence or interference?
A. Population B. Territory C. Sovereignty D. Freedom
164. What is the law that requires all college and universities to include Rizal and Other Filipino patriots
to all students?
A. RA 1425 B. RA 7610 C. RA 7836 D. RA 9165
165. The Ups renowned landmark, the oblation is a masterpiece of national artist.
A. Guillermo Tolentino C. Fedireco Ilustre
B. Fernando Amorsolo D. Leandro Locsin
166. When was the last 1987 Philippine Constitution proclaimed in force?
A. February 2, 1987 C. February 11, 1987
B. October 12, 1987 D. October 15, 1987
167. Why every government employee required submitting an annual statement of assets and
liabilities?
A. To determine who is fit for the job.
B. To determine who deserves the promotion
C. To be objective in performance evaluation
D. To safeguard the people against corruption
169. From whom did we learn the love for lavish fiestas or celebrations?
A. American B. Chinese C. Japanese D. Spaniards
170. What is the most likely to take place in a period of economic boom?
A. Total spending rise C. Production slows down
B. cases of unemployment rise D. Consumers refrain from spending
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172. Which of the following is NOT one of the component factors that make the flow of production
possible?
A. capital B. goods C. Labor D. Land
173. It means a control of a superior country over a weaker country’s political, cultural, economic affairs.
A. Colonialism B. fascism C. Imperialism D. Neo-colonialism
174. It is a deliberate deception by advertisers when they say that everybody is now using a certain
product and you should do the same.
A. Bandwagon B. personal attack C. circular thinking D. falsehood or the big lie
175. It is the basis of scientific theory that can be empirical and not merely speculative opinionated.
A. authority B. tradition C. logical reason D. evidence-based
176. What is the systematic process of collecting and analyzing information to increase understanding
of the phenomena under study?
A. data collection B. discover C. experiment D. research
177. The religious institution which is the only living remnant of the Philippine revolution 1896 today.
A. Roman Catholic Church C. Philippine Independent Church
C. United Church of the Philippines D. Unitarian Church of the Philippines
178. One of the pledges of the President of the Philippines is to defend its ______.
A. citizens B. constitution C. islands D. land
179. On March 31, 1521, the First Christian mass was held in Limasawa officiated by whom?
A. Ferdinand Magellan
B. Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
C. Pedro de Valderrama
D. Ruy Lopez de Villalobos
180. The mass arrest resulted the rise of the arms of Filipinos clamoring for independence led by
Andres Bonifacio, led to the famous “Cry of Pugadlawin”
A. August 22, 1895 C. August 23, 1896
B. August 24, 1897 D. June 12, 1898
181. The most active yet most perfectly symmetrical volcano in the world. The volcano has erupted
more than 30 times since its first recorded eruption in 1616, emitting clouds of ash and lava flows.
A. Mayon Volcano C. Taal Volcano
B. Mt. Apo D. Mt. Kanlaon
182. On May 23, 2017- Pres. Duterte declares a 60-day martial law in Mindanao (via Proclamation No.
216) following clashes between government forces and the Maute group in __________.
A. Dagupan City C. Davao City
B. Mandaue City D. Marawi City
183. It is a signed, written, and published directive from the President that manages operations of the
government. It requires no approval from Congress, and Congress cannot simply overturn them.
A. Executive order C. Memorandum
B. Order D. Republic act
Godbless!
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