1.

Switzerland has adopted neutrality as its

primary foreign policy. What geographic 7. On preventing war, what theory is behind
implication can be considered as valid reason for building massive armaments and nuclear weapons
this? on nuclear attack by other states?
A. It is a former colony of a neutral country. A. Military coalition
B. It is one of the European countries protected by B. Disarmament
democratic nations. C. Balance of power
C. It is a landlocked country surrounded by nations D. Deterrence
with conflicting ideologies.
D. It is bounded by countries advocating socialism 8. From where did the famous Itik-Itik folk dance
that is against its constitutional principle. originate?
A. Leyte
2. Under the constitution, religion may be taught B. Pangasinan
only if_________. C. Rizal
A. there is approval from the Barangay Captain D. Surigao del Sur
B. there is permission from the parents expressed
in writing 9. Mesopotamia which means “between two
C. there is approval from the Division rivers” is considered a cradle of civilization. What is
Superintendent this country called at present time?
D. There is approval from the parish priest A. Lebanon
B. Iraq
3. What would result if people start to believe that C. Iran
their leader rules by divine right and his words are D. Syria
laws?
A. Absolute monarchy 10. What makes a good business plan towards
B. Aristocracy successful economic venture?
C. Constitutional monarchy A. It should be based on the current data and
D. Oligarchy industry outlook.
B. It should be trial and error based.
4. Of the mineral wealth of the Philippines, which C. It should be redundant with existing product or
is the largest in the Far East? service in the market.
A. Coal as in Mindoro D. It should be adopted from other contexts.
B. Natural gas as in Palawan
C. Copper and chromite as in Mankayan 11. What is the dominant theme for creative
D. Gold deposits as in Northern Luzon expression of Bayanihan as a Filipino cultural
value?
5. According to postmodern theorists, such as Jean A. Community property
Baudrillard, how has the spread of electronic B. Community place
media affected society? C. Community shared work
A. It disconnected us from real people and places D. Community time
and led to greater social isolation as we respond to
signs and images at often to have little to do with 12. Prisoners from the city jails nationwide are
our everyday lives. complaining about the detention room that they
B. It made us more aware of cultural differences as are occupying. They feel that they deserve better
we are exposed to a wider range of ideas and facilities. What does the Philippine Constitution
values. prescribe regarding penal facilities?
C. It provided new ways for people to connect and A. Well-ventilated and fully furnished rooms
create community. B. State m-of-the-art penal facilities
D. It led to ever greater level of connectivity… C. Penal facilities not under subhuman conditions
D. Fully air-conditioned rooms
6. What is the dominant theme creative
representation Doble Kara as a Filipino cultural 13. In crafting creative impression, what cultural
value? syndrome is dominant in winning elections?
A. Easy-go-lucky A. Political dynasties
B. Deceit B. Service-minded bureaucrats
C. Disloyalty C. Mass empowered officials
D. Corruption D. People-oriented leaders
 D. Elitism
14. The growth theory perpetuates that human
desires and unlimited wants foster an ever- 21. In the total approach to instruction, what
increasing productivity and economic growth. component was lacking when Teacher Izza wasn’t
What implication would it bring on gross domestic able to coordinate and schedule the use of the
product? media laboratory?
A. GDP depends on the country’s capacity and A. Methods to be used
productivity of manpower resources. B. Instructional materials
B. GDP definitely declines due to imbalance in the C. Facilities or environment
supply and demand turnout. D. Objectives and content
C. GDP remains static due to perpetuating
economic crisis. 22. The following are examples of cultural
D. GDP gradually increases because of people’s universals that are behavioral patterns in all
pursuit of profit opportunity. human cultures, EXCEPT _________.
A. Joking
15. From where did the famous Cariñosa folk B. Hospitality
dance originate? C. Gift giving
A. Tarlac D. Matriarchy
B. Panay Island
C. Pangasinan 23. Which of the following is the most appropriate
D. Manila intervention in managing social media traits which
show lies, hate and confusion in society?
16. What is the most basic reason for living by man A. Total tolerance due to freedom of expression
as a sentient being? B. Freedom for each individual to judge
A. Psychological well-being C. Censorship by cutting portions of trolls
B. Material satisfaction D. Regulated standards by the state
C. Spiritual meaning
D. Affective relationship 24. On the concept of political power, at what level
of politics does the Philippines counteract* China’s
17. If you were a change agent, which of the claim to the Spratly Islands?
following sectors will you directly address in order A. National level
to resolve the problem of rampant crime? B. Organizational level
A. Education sector C. International level
B. Military sector D. Personal level
C. Police sector
D. Sports sector 25. What reason do you assess makes Taiwan
important to the US such as to desire its
18. In research, reasoning process from specific to independence from China?
general or broad pattern is called _______. A. Taiwan was under American ally Chiang kai shek
A. Deductive B. Taiwan is the source of 90 percent of microchips
B. Nomothetic in the world
C. Inductive C. Taiwan is the key to resisting Communism in
D. Ideographic Asia
D. Taiwan is democratic, China is Communist
19. Who rules the Roman Empire in the 6th
century giving him honorary rule over all German 26. As sociologists come up with general theories
state? and principles, which of the following is a valid and
A. Ferdinand general assumption of democracy?
B. Charlemagne A. That it is immediately appreciated by all people
C. Charles V B. That it is a divisive ideology
D. Ivan the great C. That it is static and does not change
D. That it is an unfolding social process
20. What example can you give to illustrate
rampant tribalism in our political system?
A. Grease money culture
B. Propaganda
C. Political dynasty
 34. In the study of social institutions, which studies
27. What example can you find of religion ruling a issues related to kinship created by descent and
state? marriage?
A. Iran A. Social control
B. Saudi Arabia B. Economics
C. United Arab Emirates C. Family
D. Indonesia D. Supernatural

28. What will you best cite as a proof that the 35. How can we distinguish modern era from
Philippines is not a most deprived and hopeless contemporary era?
nation in the world? A. The structure. The Modern era comprises
A. Highest literacy in ASEAN complex structure, while Contemporary era entails
B. One of the richest in land resources and people simple structure.
in the world B. The time. Modern era has passed already, while
C. Rich religious Hispanic heritage Contemporary era depicts the present and the
D. Prosperity during the American colonial period future.
C. The system. The Modern era is an advent of
29. In appraising technology materials for Social advanced technology, while Contemporary era is
Science teaching and learning what is assessed as delved on manual system of economy.
to its being up to-date and accurate? D. The people. The Modern era has populated
A. Overall appraisal society, while Contemporary era is densely
B. Mechanics populated.
C. Content
D. Aesthetic value 36. Of the 17 UN sustainable development goals
which can be resolved through settlement
30. On matter of race, how do scholars categorize initiatives, e.g. zoning?
Filipinos as to predominance in race? A. Communities
A. Asian B. Grow affordable and clean energy
B. Chinese C. Organize Climate action
C. Malay D. Mobilize sustainable cities and promote quality
D. Indonesia education

31. What will you select as an awakening event for 37. What kind of thought question is asked for
our rise to people empowerment over a long Essay “Describe the similarities and differences
period of dictatorship in government? between the EDSA 1 and EDSA 2 revolutions”?
A. EDSA 1 people’s revolution A. Justifying
B. Organizing the 1986 KKK B. Inferring
C. Declaring of Philippine independence in 1898 C. Applying
D. Martyrdom of the Gomburza D. Comparison

32. What is the simple logic for the 38. The following hold true about the concept of
implementation of the planned parenthood sociology and anthropology as branches of social
program to control population growth? science, EXCEPT one? Which one is it.
A. Less mouth to feed A. They deal with the structure and process of
B. No to sex liberation traditional cultures and modern industrial
C. End the baby boom societies.
D. One child only B. They examine how culture, social structures and
social institutions affect human attitudes, actions
33. On Politics what political system prevails in the and life chances.
Philippines today? C. They focus on ways of balancing product supply
A. Revolutionary democracy and people’s demands in order to have sustained
B. Federal democracy society.
C. Republican democracy D. They involved the systematic study of social life
D. Parliamentary democracy and culture in order to understand causes and
consequences of human action.
39. What kind of thought question is asked for the C. Government sector
Essay “List as many was you can think of for D. Non-government organizations
initiatives that will help sustain communities for 46. In building Filipino identity, what do you call
climate change”? the process that pertains to continuous effort to
A. Justifying encourage self-reflection, redefinition of
B. Analyzing individuals, institutions and communities?
C. Applying A. Transformative
D. Classifying B. Imaginative
C. Instrumental
40. How can technology be best integrated in D. Moral
discussing a lesson on “Philippine Tourist
Destinations” in Civics and Culture class? 47. Which kind of knowledge will you give least
A. Pictures taken using cellphone priority as it deals with ways of influencing
B. Photo clips downloaded from the Google and supernatural events by manipulating certain laws
flashed on screen using LCD projector of nature?
C. Tourism documentary video footage played A. Magical Knowledge
from YouTube B. Natural Knowledge
D. Colorful photos posted through Facebook and C. Supernatural knowledge
Instagram accounts D. Technological knowledge

41. Which was the focus of instruction during the 48. What is the geocentric hypothesis which was
Spanish period? proposed by Claudius Ptolemy (300AD) and proven
A. Science education wrong by Copernicus in later centuries?
B. Vocation education A. That the earth is round
C. Religious education B. That the earth is a planet of the sun
D. Citizenship C. That the earth is the center of the universe
D. That the earth revolves around the sun
42. In teaching David Durkheim’s classification of
suicide, what example can we give for Altruistic 49. Who developed the myths and imaginative
Suicide wherein a person sensed a moral tales of adventures known as epic literature, e.g.
obligation to place the group’s welfare above his Gilgamesh and the story of creation, great flood
own survival? and hero looking for eternal life?
A. Victims of war A. Greeks
B. Japanese hara kiri B. Phoenicians
C. Prisoner unable to bear confinement C. Semites
D. Highly depressed persons D. Sumerians

43. On criminal law, which of the following is not a 50. Who is the founding Father of the science of
crime under the Criminal Law? Sociology?
A. Murder A. Harriet Martineau
B. Homicide B. Herbert Spencer
C. Suicide C. Saint-Simon
D. Physical assault D. Auguste Comte

44. What does Geography deal with as a science? 51. On types of standardized tests which measure
A. Relationship between the earth and people performance, such as basic skills in dance or the
B. Circumference of the earth arts?
C. Size of the planet A. Intelligence test
D. Expanse if lands and seas B. Personality test
C. Achievement test
45. Among the sectors of the economy, which is D. Aptitude test
generally agreed upon among democratic
capitalistic economies as being the lead sector for 52. How will you categorize persistence in poverty
the country’s growth, productivity and incidence in third world countries, such as Sri
development? Lanka, Bangladesh, etc.?
A. Finance institutions A. Cultural relativity
B. Private sectors B. Cultural shock
C. Cultural lag C. The biggest population can be found in this
D. Cultural universals region.
53. Of the types of assessment which progress D. Three of the most influential countries in the
during the learning process? world today are in Asia, China, Japan and India.
A. Formative
B. Pre-assessment 59. What devasting phenomenon will associate La
C. Summative Niña when sea Surface temperature are unusually
D. Diagnostic low and trade winds are very strong?
A. Hurricanes
54. Heroism mainly depicts living a life of B. Droughts
selflessness and sacrifice to attain higher good and C. Typhoons
the good of the country. Who among the following D. Tsunamis
concretize the modern definition of heroism?
I. Frontliners in time of pandemic 60. How can interdisciplinary approach be best
II. Teachers who keep on planting the seeds of applied in Social Studies?
humanity I. Citing the content of Noli Me Tangere in learning
III. International achievers for bringing pride and Rizal course
honor to the country II. Drawing values concepts and virtues from the
IV. OFWs who raise and sustain the country’s scenes of “Sigaw ng Pugadlawin” in History class
economy III. Computing for the interest and income using
A. II, III and IV mathematical formula in rackling lesson in
B. I, II and IV Economics
C. I, II and III IV. Connecting world literature in discussing world
D. I and II only history pathways and traces
A. II, III and IV
55. What does trade surplus mean? B. I, II, III and IV
A. Exports greater than imports C. I and II only
B. Balanced exports and imports D. I, II and III
C. Inability for exports and imports
D. Imports greater than exports 61. What reason can you give on why government
does not seek support for its coffers from the
56. Do you agree that the US is a neo-colonial and underground of informal economy of street
imperialistic state due to its broad political, vendors, household helps bakers, etc.
economic and cultural influence over many nations A. They are poor
including the Philippines. B. They are don’t have homes
A. Yes. The US has colonies such as Guam and C. They don’t pay taxes
Puerto Rico D. They earn so Little
B. No, this relationship is productive liberal and
progressive 62. In my research, I used basic classical
C. Yes. The US is an imperial power ethnographic field methods. Which ones do I use?
D. Yes. The US dominates political affairs I. Observations
II. Asking questions
57. Among various elements which give the III. Interpretation
Philippines and important role in international IV. Participant observation
relations, which relate to Cultural Geography? A. I, II, III and IV
A. As melting pot of races B. II, III and IV
B. Trade route in the orient C. I, III and IV
C. Meeting place for navigation and shipping D. I, II and III
D. Geographical location
63. On social mores, the following are regarded as
58. What is the 21st century referred to as the taboo especially by Christian communities which
“Asian Century” by most global analysts? protect cherished values but NOT to include_____.
A. The global center of economic power and A. Incest
politics is shifting toward the Asian Region. B. Concubinage
B. The Asian región is the only región in the world C. Virginity
where global peace and security are clearly D. Sexual abuse of children
permanent in the present.
 71. Impoverished and without the capacity to
64. What is your recommendation about trolls in reconstruct itself after the second World War the
social media that sow lies, hate and confusion Philippines had to accept financial and from the
through mass disinformation? United States with a list of conditions. Which of
A. Tolerance the following was not a condition imposed by the
B. Classification United States?
C. Regulation A. Parity rights to Americans to export the natural
D. Censorship resources
B. Establishment of military and naval bases
65. In teaching objectively to social ideas, what C. Propagation of the Protestant Movement
source(s) should the teacher rely on for empirical D. Defense and trade arrangements
or scientific knowledge about social concepts and
principles? 72. In modern days, which totalitarian state has a
A. Cultural norms full military control of its people who render cultic
B. Factual evidence obedience and worship of its leader?
C. Authority sources A. North Korea
D. Traditional values B. Saudi Arabia
C. Iran
66. What is the most famous Philippine folk dance D. Russia
appealed to many countries oversees especially in
the United States? 73. What theory of Crowd Behavior explains the
A. Itik-Itik phenomenon of shared emotions, goals and
B. Cariñosa beliefs through persuasion using propaganda
C. Tinikling techniques, e.g. Hitler’s Germany?
D. Pandanggo sa Ilaw A. Relative deprivation theory
B. Contagion theory
67. What is the main characteristics of research C. Emergent theory
assumptions in Social Sciences? D. Convergent theory
A. They are sets of ideas to make an inquiry
empirical 74. Of the 17 UN sustainable development goals
B. They are assumed theories after research which can be resolved through protecting forest
C. They are prepared by peers who contribute to reserves?
research A. Mobilize sustainable cities
D. They are accepted as true without proofs B. Grow affordable and clean energy
C. Advance life on land
68. From World Heritage Foundation view, the D. Develop life below
following are of world outstanding value for
heritage preservation but NOT to include. 75. What is the Age of Epoch that signifies the
A. Archaeological works earliest historical date in human history?
B. Archaeological structures A. Iron Age
C. Anthropology B. New Stone Age
D. National Museum C. Old Stone Age
D. Bronze Age
69. Who introduced the comprehensive public
education known in the Philippines? 76. Do you agree that the New People’s Army is
A. Americans engaging in a legitimate revolution?
B. Japanese A. No because it does not aim for social change
C. Spaniards B. No because it uses violence when there are
D. Muslim authority other options for social change
C. No because it has a congressional party
70. To what economy will you classify our ancient representation
forebears who formed barangays and engaged in D. No because it is not a grassroots organization
animal industry?
A. Direct appropriation economy
B. Agriculture economy
C. Lawn economy
D. Pastoral economy
77. On the sociology of knowledge, which consist 83. What will you identify as the main, if not the
of accumulated facts about the world along its only preoccupation of consumers in direct
biological and physical aspects? appropriation economy that satisfies basic needs?
A. Preternatural knowledge A. Demand for security
B. Natural knowledge B. Quest for food
C. Technology knowledge C. Desire for leisure
D. Supernatural knowledge D. Fondness for travel

78. As a study of non-literate culture, 84. In the 1988 Family Code, at what age do
Anthropology deals on the following aspects of couples need parental consent to enter into a valid
human culture, but NOT include _______. marriage?
A. Evolutionary theories A. 21-25
B. Stages of civilization B. 18-21
C. Social action C. 18-21
D. Origin of man D. 25-28

79. What is missing with alleged extra-judicial 85. How will you classify the cultural norm in
killings of drug-pushers? Middle East Arab countries where women have
A. Freedom rights limited rights compared with men, e.g. no
B. Equality rights education, no right to hold public office, etc.?
C. Due process of law A. Cultural taboo
D. Police surveillance B. Cultural curb
C. Cultural lag
80. From a board view of history, from what state D. Cultural gap
of human life does higher human development
and maturity escape from? 86. In teaching Sociology, what is the acceptable
A. Savagery ultimate goal of instruction to students?
B. Stagnation A. To apply knowledge for social change
C. Hostility B. To analyze complex social structures
D. Regression C. To obtain information about society
D. To understand social institutions and processes
81. Following Karl Marx’s Conflict Theory, what can
be identified as the primary cause of the Bolshevik 87. On examples of Macro-Economics, which of
Revolution (1905-1917) that toppled Czar Nicholas the following will you consider as NOT relevant?
II from his throne? A. Changing levels of prices
A. Inroads of capitalism B. Impact of inflation
B. Unfitness of Czar Nicolas II rule C. Total output of goods and services
C. Suffering under a fiefdom D. Tax level on selected leisure outlets
D. Abuses by the Greek Church
88. In the Philippine Constitution, which of the
82. In teaching Karl Marx’s description of society, following is considered as a human right, rather
what can you pinpoint as the fundamentally false than a civil right of the citizenry?
or erroneous assumption of Marx? A. Property rights
A. That in over-populated societies, there is likely B. Right of assembly
gap between the rich and poor C. Freedom of speech
B. That the working class is the only force capable D. Right to life
of bringing about progressive change
C. That feudal societies have powerful and 89. Since economics relates to other sciences, to
despotic leaders what does it refer to on matters of right or moral
D. That in capitalist societies, there exist the behavior in business and trade?
marginalized class A. History
B. Law
C. Sociology
D. Ethics
90. What is the dominant theme for creative 97. What best describes social science research as
expression of Gaya-Gaya as a Filipino cultural a scientific inquiry?
value? A. It comes from authority
A. Creativity B. It is fact-based
B. Originality C. It follows common sense
C. Copycat D. It relies tradition
D. Innovation
98. Under the principle of separation of church and
91. The following are facets of foreign cultural state, the following are allowed, but NOT to
acculturation by Filipinos but not to include _____. include _________.
A. Cuisine e.g. Italian foods A. some holy days as legal holidays e.g. Christmas
B. Politics e.g. Republican democracy B. an official religion
C. Folkways e.g hospitality C. belief or non-belief in religion
D. Music e.g. jazz D. tax exemption

92. From where did the famous Sayaw sa Bangko 99. As a teacher, you should be able to determine
folk dance originate? the following characteristics of students who are
A. Albay global or right brain learners, NOT to include ____.
B. Bulacan A. Seeing finer elements of patterns
C. Laguna B. Comfortable with wholes
D. Pangasinan C. Ignoring details
D. Preferring overall structures
93. The following are examples of technology
software useful for teaching and learning but NOT 100. On the concept of Law, which of the following
to include ________. is NOT a characteristic feature of Law?
A. Computer printer A. It includes unwritten mores
B. Word processing B. It is enforced by sanctions
C. Database/Spreadsheet C. It covers standardized codes
D. Web browser D. It involves formal norms

94. Amid the Medieval Period struggle among 101. Among the varied effects on the use of
kings, nobles, clergy and the common people, technology in instruction, which relates to
what gave way to the system of central rule in increasing emotional impact of abstract concepts
Europe? such as war, pollution and poverty?
A. Feudalism A. Contributing to understanding
B. Slavery B. Allowing different interests
C. Papacy C. Changing attitudes and feelings
D. Monarchism D. Encouraging participation

95. In Teaching Contemporary issues in Social 102. To whom does many parts of the modern
Sciences, what pertains to the pattern of assaultive world owe its system of politics and public life
and coercive behaviors, including physical, sexual, through written codes law, contracts, trial by jury
psychological attacks and economic coercion that and social institutions?
adults or adolescents use against their intimate A. Romans
partners? B. Athenians
A. Sexual harassment C. Greeks
B. Sexual discrimination D. Spartans
C. Sexual trafficking
D. Domestic violence 103. On factors related to the usability of tests,
which factor is wrong when the tests items are
96. In its broader scope, what is Sociology inappropriate for measuring factual knowledge
interested in learning? that is required, thus invalidating the results?
A. Social concerns A. Test items inappropriate for outcomes
B. Social issues measured
C. Social problems B. Ambiguity of question items
D. Social interaction C. Inappropriate arrangement of items
D. Identifiable pattern of answers
104. On levels of computer knowledge, what is 111. In the Age of Scientific Revolution, who
general knowledge of the general use of declared that "All life comes from life," while
computers e.g. encoding? discovering the idea of spontaneous generation of
A. Computer literacy life from inert matter?
B. Computer competency A. Louis Pasteur
C. Computer huckler B. Madame Curie
D. Computer expertise C. Jenner
D. Anthony van Leeuwnehock
105. On learning/thinking styles, to what kind of
learners do the use of pictures, diagrams, 112. Which of the following is valid for measuring
illustrated books, flip charts and videos work best? Social Studies knowledge in Geography, History or
A. Tactile learners Government?
B. Kinesthetic learners A. Trivia tests
C. Visual learners B. Paper and pencil tests
D. Auditory learners C. Trick tests
D. Esoteric tests
106. Of the 17 UN sustainable development goals
which can be resolved through protecting forest 113. Of the following Cultural Landscapes, which
reserves? will you NOT INCLUDE as element of Cultural
A. Mobilize sustainable cities Geography?
B. Grow affordable and clean energy A. Forestry
C. Advance life on land B. Temples
D. Develop life below C. Churches
D. Cemeteries
107. If the Philippines will enter into the
technology 4th industrial world, what should be its 114. What was the most splendid city in
focus as priority agenda? Mesopotamia that had a water system, high walls,
A. Urbanization great temples and the Hanging Garden known as
B. Automation one of the Seven Wonders of the World?
C. Mechanization A. Athens
D. Commercialization B. Babylon
C. Alexandria
108. To what discipline will you relate Culture as it D. Jerusalem
shapes man’s understanding of reality, telling what
is real from what is not real? 115. What is the world largest island?
A. Psychology A. New Guinea
B. Anatomy B. Borneo
C. Zoology C. McKinley
D. Physiology D. Greenland

109. Among elements which makes up a society, 116. Adopting the Gestalt Theory of learning, what
which is most shared way of its Psyche or inner should the Social Studies teacher look forward to
national consciousness? as the outcome of complex learning experience of
A. Common way of life students?
B. Cultural unity A. Behavior
C. One geographical territory B. Perception
D. Shared identity C. Cognition
D. Insight
110. From EDSA I revolution, what concept of
political power emerged that deserves to be 117. On political geography, what is the recognized
valued for generations to come? pattern by protests in Iran objecting against
A. That a revolution is a civil right government rule by Imams and symbolized by the
B. That the elite has a power over government burning of the scarf?
C. That power belongs to the people A. Semitism
D. That crony politics is good for the nation B. Anarchism
C. Feminism
D. Patriarchism
118. What way did President Ramos adopt for his 125. In the Philippine Constitution, what is not
successful Philippines 2000 program? considered as a criminal offense as this is
A. Strengthening of the peso consonant with freedom of speech and
B. Ending military groups expression?
C. Industrial and economic zones A. Criticism
D. Migration of workers overseas B. Libel
C. Defamation
119. In the study of characteristics of Culture, what D. Slander
can be said about culture from observation that
human beings adjust to their external environment 126. If you were a navigator in the ancient world,
and break ties with the past, the next generation what you use as an instrument for determining the
thus inheriting a revised culture? altitude of stars and planets
A. Culture is learned A. Compass
B. Culture is adaptive B. Telescope
C. Culture is compulsory C. Astrolabe
D. Culture is shared D. Sky navigator

120. As cultures interact and undergo change, 127. In your research study, one of your findings is
what can be judged as the main influence of fact a significant difference in the academic
that Filipinos today are 80-85% Roman Catholics? performance of boys and girls, you conclude that
A. Hispanic colonization ________ brought about difference.
B. Hispanic racial superiority A. chronological stage
C. Hispanic education B. developmental stage
D. Hispanic immigration C. gender
D. mental stage
121. Which has a unique culture of Ivatan houses
where Taiwan is visible in a clear day? 128. Examine the type of social research given by
A. Batanes this research titles: Mga Naging Ambag ng
B. Tacloban Lalawigan ng Cavite sa Pag-igting ng Katipunan sa
C. Camiguin Himagsikan. Isang Pagtunton sa Pahina ng
D. Hundred Islands Kasaysayan.
A. Historical
122. What issue arises from abortion when B. Case Study
considered as murder of infants or an evil act? C. Phenomenological Inquiry
A. Social issue D. Ethnographic
B. Moral issue
C. Health issue 129. On political issues, which ideology gives
D. Political issue emphasis to the rule by religious authority such as
Iran?
123. Among the major goals of education, A. Fascism
specifically applicable to the Social Sciences, which B. Democracy
goal relates to the developing in the learner a C. Theocracy
reference point for personal ideals and D. Parliamentarism
aspirations?
A. Self-concept 130. Among ancient civilization, which was most
B. Creativity and aesthetic perception superior in its philosophy governance, art of war
C. Autonomy and culture the influence of which has effects even
D. Moral character on modern days societies?
A. Mesopotamian
124. In the US what can be cited as evidence of an B. Persian
endangered democracy during Trump C. Greek
administration? D. Roman
A. Self-serving governance
B. Poor diplomatic relations
C. High inflation
D. Weakened economy
131. Of the following how can we connect C. Babylon
language and culture? D. Greece
A. Norms are transmitted through language across
generations through the process of assimilation. 138. On cultural sub-cultures, what is the way to
B. Language is an integral part of culture as all judge groups which consider themselves as unique
human societies have their languages. and different from others, also against racial and
C. The culture’s language hampers people’s cultural integration as exemplified by orthodox
perception and understanding of the world. Jews?
D. If culture affects structure and content of A. As ethnocentric
language then, it opposes linguistic diversity. B. As cultural relatives
C. As cultural absolutists
132. How will you generalize as the main cause of D. As Xenocentrist
failure of Philippine society to achieve a first world
status among nations, as noted by Transparency 139. If you were a change agent, which of the
International? following sectors you generally advance in order to
A. Poor governance address the problem of rampant poverty?
B. Corruption A. Military training and drafting
C. Lack of science and technology B. Business and manufacturing
D. Lack of natural resources C. Culture and sports
D. Leisure and arts
133. What kind of penalty based on RA 9165 shall
be imposed to anyone who commits unlawful 140. What is the dominant theme for creative
prescription of dangerous drugs? expression of Kapalaran as a Filipino cultural
A. Death Penalty value?
B. Imprisonment of 20 to 30 years A. Misfortune
C. Fine of 100,000.00 B. Luck
D. Life imprisonment to death C. Defeat
D. Failure
134. Which dimension of culture and arts heritage
preservation will you select as related for historical 141. Among online networks, which is known as
sites like the Intramuros Walled City? the best social networking site for photos with
A. Economic captions for trips, foods, business products, etc.?
B. Socio-cultural A. Twitter
C. Environmental B. Instagram
D. Legal C. Pinterest
D. MySpace
135. Which of the following is the first priority
needed by every country most especially for poor 142. On the Bill of Rights, what is the status of
economies? laissez faire or unrestricted freedom of individuals
A. Food under the law?
B. Educational facilities A. It applies to disadvantaged individuals
C. Health services B. It applies for all sites
D. Housing C. It is given to marginalized groups
D. It is no longer applicable
136. What did some political leaders propose as
the way for the Philippines to be fully assimilated 143. Which is the Queen City of the South with
by the United States in the early 1900s? historical landmarks, temples and religious sites,
A. US Statehood dolphin and whale watching?
B. US free trade A. Cebu
C. US grant of independence B. Manila
D. US mutual defense treaty C. Iloilo
D. Zamboanga
137. Who among the early civilizations set the
great educational goal to develop the individual
man-to-think and-act?
A. Sumerian
B. Persia
144. While in the Philippines and the United States 149. What is/are the purpose/s of a review or
elect public officials by voting, what system in the related literature?
United States makes it possible to win the greatest I. Point the way in fulfilling a need for additional
number of individual votes but still lose an research.
election, e.g. loss of Hilary Clinton to Trump in II. Locate your own research within the context of
2020? existing literature.
A. Electoral College count III. Identify areas of prior scholarship to prevent
B. Computer tabulation duplication of effort.
C. Congressional certification of votes A. I and II
D. Popular votes count B. II and III
C. I only
145. Which of the following statements below D. I, II and III
show proper citation of a source to be used in the
literature review. “Research is a significant process 150. What is the principle enshrined in the 1987
for every individual – be he/she is a student, Philippine Constitution that is not found in any
professional or ordinary citizen.” Excerpt from the other constitution in the world?
article of Giron (2015) A. Brotherhood
A. According to Giron, 2017, research is a process B. Freedom
that is truly significant in every individual - he/she C. Peace
is a student, professional or ordinary citizen. D. Love
B. Giron (2010)stressed the importance of
research as a process in school, in the professional
field and even in daily life of an individual. JOANA ROSE ADAOAG TAMAYO, LPT
C. Research is a process that is significant for every
student, professional or ordinary citizen Giron
(2017).
D. Giron (2017) said that research is a process
significant for every student, professional or
ordinary citizen.

146. Which kind of knowledge will you prioritize as

most significant for dealing with practical
challenges and issues in our 4th industrial era?
A. Technological knowledge
B. Supernatural knowledge
C. Magical knowledge
D. Natural knowledge

147. As branch of the Social Sciences, Economics

deals with the following major human activities in
business, trade, commerce of manufactured goods
and services but NOT to include _________.
A. Production
B. Competition
C. Consumption
D. Distribution

148. In the study of characteristics of Culture, what

can be said about culture from observation that
children absorb habits, value, knowledge, skill and
taste of groups to which they belong?
A. Culture is learned
B. Culture is adaptive
C. Culture is subject to change
D. Culture compulsory
151. On political ideology, what prominent 158. What is the process of trading products or
example can you find for conservatism of the US services using computer networks, such as the
Republican Party politicians? internet?
A. Rejection for mail voting A. Digital Taxation
B. Uphold reason and rationalism B. Online Transaction
C. Redistricting states C. Express Credit
D. Objection to Abortion Law D. eCommerce

152. On learning/thinking styles, to what kind of 159. Why did the Spanish governor general order
learners do you use lectures, discussions and for the adoption of Spanish names and surnames?
talking things to class learners? A. For public record purposes
A. Auditory learners B. To avoid confusion
B. Kinesthetic learners C. To honor Catholic saints
C. Visual learners D. For easy collection of taxes
D. Tactile learners
160. Which of the following is NOT included in
153. Of charter documents, which of the following Miranda Rights or Miranda Doctrine?
is known as the Freedom Constitution? A. Right to competent counsel
A. Malolos Constitution B. Right to be provided with a counsel if he cannot
B. 1987 Constitution afford the services of a counsel
C. 1973 Constitution C. Right to remain silent
D. 1935 Constitution D. Right to speedy trial

154. Among the types of Theater arts in the 161. What is the PRIMARY core value sought by
Philippines, which is considered as the highest sovereign nations?
point of Filipino folk literature recited orally by A. Freedom
forebears? B. Progress
A. Epic poetry C. Peace
B. Senakulo D. Wealth
C. Duplo
D. Moro-moro 162. These are signs of climate change EXCEPT___.
A. More pollution
B. Melting ice caps
C. Desertification
D. Less potable water
155. Who is considered the head in a patriarchal 163. What is a deliberate deception used by
society? advertisers whether say, “the thousands who have
A. Mother chosen to switch to the better network.”
B. Community elder A. Circular thinking
C. Grand Parents B. Bandwagon
D. Father C. Personal attack
D. Falsehood or the Big Lie
156. Instead of the carefree “Bahala Na” attitude,
which of the following can be a better alternative 164. In scientific research, how is empirical truth
to our guest for success in life? achieved by an inductive inquiry?
A. Obedience to authority A. By organizing data for implications.
B. Self-reliance B. By validating theoretical paradigms.
C. Drive for power C. By testing validity of assumptions.
D. Help of peers D. By generating theory from data.

157. What order did the Archbishop of Manila give 165. Congressman C has been charged for the
during the time of execution of Gom-Bur-Za? crime of arson with how when the arrest warrant
A. Tearing of cedula was about to be issued to him, he invoked his
B. Tolling of church bells parliamentary immunity from arrest because the
C. Civil disobedience Congress is in session. Is his contention correct?
D. Tax boycott A. No, it is not part of his parliamentary immunity
B. No, he commits a crime punishable by a penalty
higher than six (6) years imprisonment. 172. What characteristics make the South China
C. Yes, he enjoys privilege from arrest because the Sea important to East Asia and Southeast Asian
crime carries less than six (6) years imprisonment. countries such that it should not be militarized?
D. Yes, he enjoys privilege from arrest because he A. a canal
is a member of Congress B. a demarcation
C. a channel
166. Which of the following is NOT included in the D. a sea lane
pardoning powers of the President?
A. Remitting fines and forfeitures 173. How will you classify frugality, respect for
B. Granting of pardon on election cases elders, hospitality and other ways of conduct as a
C. Granting reprieves people?
D. Community penalties A. Rituals
B. Tradition
167. From Max Weber’s idea about “status C. Laws
cultures”, how can the establishment od private D. Norms
schools for children of well to- do families be
characterized? 174. What is the dominant theme for creative
A. Sectarian education expression of karma as a Filipino cultural value?
B. Elitist education A. Do good unto others
C. Religion Education B. What you sowed is what you reap
D. Mass Education C. Love your neighbor
D. Forgive as you forgive yourself
168. In a genuine republic, who is the sovereign
ruler making elected people officials only civil 175. What is signed by the breaking of the Berlin
servants? Wall in 1990?
A. Three branches of government A. Unified Germany
B. People B. Restoring one German Imperial rule
C. Prime minister C. Germany divided into Federal and Democratic
D. President Germany
D. Reinstalling Hitler’s German Reich

176. Which is the smallest state in the world today

169. What was the main product for commerce by in point of its population?
early galleon trade from the Philippines? A. Papua New Guinea
A. Precious gems from India B. Philippines
B. Abaca and hemp C. Australia
C. Native crafts and furniture D. Vatican
D. Chinese silk
177. How will you classify not eating meat by some
170. What kind of society will you classify the US religious dominations, e.g. Islam?
for its laws allowing divorse, timely abortion, and A. A secular law
mercy-killing for cancer victims? B. A norm drawn from sacred writings (Koran,
A. Conservative society Hebrew Bible)
B. Closed society C. A cultural more
C. Traditional society D. A traditional custom
D. Liberal society
178. Which theory will you apply to emphasize the
171. After research conclusions, which summative role of coercion and power in producing social
points can be immediate drawn out from the social order?
research process? A. Feminist theory
A. Findings B. Conflict theory
B. Organized data C. Labeling theory
C. Recommendations D. Social interaction theory
D. Implications
179. To ensure reliability of an evaluation D. Protection of lives from backstreet or non-
instrument, it is important to make sure that ____. medically assisted timely abortion
I. It is designed to get the information needed.
II. There is only one way to interpret each item. 185. Located in the Pacific Plate, the Philippines is
III. Stems with dual elements are eliminated. prone to _________.
A. I and II A. Earthquake
B. II and III B. Flood
C. I only C. Typhoons
D. I, II and III D. Volcanic eruptions

180. Which is one reason given by Duterte 186. Which of the following was not a
administration for the proposed change to federal program/initiative of President Carlos P. Garcia’s
form of government? administration?
A. To eliminate dynasties A. Austerity Policy
B. For local governments to get a greater share in B. Filipino First Policy
revenue C. Land Reform
C. To extend the term of the president D. Revival of Filipino culture through arts and
D. To extend the term of local government officials historical awareness

181. What is/are the purpose/s of a review or 187. Which of the following statements is
related literature? INCORRECT?
I. Point the way in fulfilling a need for additional A. Vice President may be appointed as member of
research. the cabinet subject to confirmation of the
II. Locate your own research within the context of Commission on Appointments
existing literature. B. Vice President has the same qualifications of the
III. Identify areas of prior scholarship to prevent President.
duplication of effort C. In case of death of the President, the Vice
A. II and III President shall act as President
B. I and II D. Vice President may be reelected
C. I, II and III
D. I only

188. Why is the Nile known as an “international”

182. In a Sienna College research subject on river?
“Economic Status of indigenous people describe in A. It flows into the Mediterranean Ocean
Zambales province,” who are the respondents for B. It is the longest river in the world
gathering data? C. It supplies water to Egypt and Sudan
A. Aetas D. It crosses eleven countries in Southeast Africa
B. Teachers
C. Residents 189. Which of the following is a supplementary
D. Students basic need which contributes to the economy?
A. Cartel
183. In which city in China did the COVID-19 B. Manufactured products
pandemic originate? C. Services
A. Hubei D. Cosmetics
B. Hongkong
C. Wuhan 190. Mr. Park was born as a Korean national. He
D. Shanghai wants to help the people by joining the
congressional race. He was naturalized at the age
184. What do Blue or Democrat states in the US of 21. Can he run for a congressional seat?
mainly justify the timely abortion law amid A. No, because he is underage and a naturalized
prevalence abortion due to unwanted citizen.
pregnancies? B. Yes, because he is a citizen
A. Means to stop phenomenal rise of abortion C. No, because naturalized citizens are disqualified
B. Cure to social ill of unwanted children to run for public office
C. Denial of right to life of fetus versus life of the D. Yes, because he was a naturalized citizen
mother
191. Of the following, which is the most significant A. I, II and III
goal of sociological research on educational B. II and III
systems? C. I only
A. To guide policies/programs along scientific D. I and II
understanding of educational systems.
B. To support social research endeavors. 198. What kind of research subject shows focus in
C. To install research as a pillar of education. empirical inquiry?
D. To strengthen major institutions in education. A. A specific subject
B. A diffused subject
192. Which of the following is not monopolized by C. A peripheral subject
the government during Spanish period? D. A general subject
A. Wine
B. Banana 199. There are shortage of goods in the market, if
C. Gunpowder could be inferred that __________?
D. Tobacco A. The supply and demand goods are equal.
B. The demand exceed the supply.
193. The first teachers in the Philippines during the C. The supply exceeds the demand.
American rule were the _________. D. There is no demand for the goods.
A. the Grade 7 graduates
B. tribal leaders 200. After World War II, what caused the division
C. American soldiers of East and West Germany?
D. maestro in every village A. Territorial expediency
B. Desire of Germans to be divided
194. In 200 B.C. where did women enjoy full C. Territorial claims by US and USSR
property rights and management at their business D. Occupation by the Allies
affairs?
A. Italy and Sicily 201. Which was claimed to be the most tangible
B. Athens and Sparta symbol of the cold war?
C. Kingdoms of Israel and Judah A. Vatican
D. Egypt and Babylonia B. The Great Wall of China
C. The Berlin Wall
195. What was the Sumerian epic table tale which D. Tiananmen Square
told creation of the world and the great flood in
time which was borrowed by the Hebrew Bible? 202. Which statement in the history of the
A. Ziggurat Philippine education is CORRECT?
B. Hammurabi A. The first to be trained as teachers were men.
C. Gilgamesh B. The Filipino soldiers were also teachers during
D. Beowulf the Spanish period.
C. Both men and women were trained together as
196. What guaranteed the value of the world’s the first Filipino teachers
first coin issued by the Lydian kings? D. The first to be trained as teachers were women.
A. Weight in gold
B. Stamp of rulers 203. What kind of agreement was signed as a
C. Money carried around widely known international protocol in Kyoto,
D. Alloy of gold or silver Japan?
A. Economic
197. What does “banned hazardous substances” B. Environmental
mean? C. Nuclear disarmament
I. any toy or other articles intended for use by D. Global Trade
children, which are hazardous per se.
II. any toy or other articles which bear or contain 204. Select the element which makes China less
substances harmful to human being. totalitarian state than it used to be during the
III. any hazardous substances intended or Maoist regime?
packaged in a form suitable for use in the A. Denial of right to assembly for political purposes
household, which the implementing agency by B. Acceptance of capitalism in industry and trade
regulation, classifies as “banned hazardous C. Enforced compliance by secret police
substance”
D. Reliance on modern technology to monitor 212. Which of the following was a characteristics
people of the Philippine educational system during the
American period?
205. What does the “Information Age” mean? A. It encourage vocational education and love of
A. Emphasis in schools is acquisition of labor.
information. B. It focused on languages.
B. The shift in global economy is towards the C. It emphasized honesty, civic consciousness,
manipulation of information. cooperation with the government and mutual
C. Information is at its height as a result of its help.
accumulation through the years. D. It focused on Latin and Spanish language,
D. This is the period of correcting all erroneous arithmetic, philosophy, and theology.
information from the past.
213. Which capacity of humans can best bring
206. With its speedy industrial growth, what is the understanding, friendship and cooperation among
status of China today among industrialized of the world?
countries of the world? A. Culture
A. Second most industrialized country B. Language
B. Third industrialized country C. Trade
C. First industrialized country D. Politics
D. Fourth industrialized country
214. What did Mao Tse Tung fail to give to his
207. What is the smallest ocean in the world? people in 1958 after the Chinese Revolution?
A. Pacific A. Food consumerism
B. Arctic B. Factory work
C. Atlantic C. Land communes
D. Indian D. Private land ownership

208. In what way is human trafficking a scourge in 215. Which is known as the longest river of the
society? world today?
A. Connivance with authorities A. Yangtze river
B. Means to improve living condition B. Nile river
C. Enslavement and sexual abuse C. Amazon river
D. Source of employment D. Cagayan river

209. What is the dominant theme for creative 216. In the judicial system, which of the following
expression of Balikatan as a Filipino cultural value? is acceptedas being true?
A. Common guilt A. The members of the Supreme Court can be
B. Common burden impeached by Congress without cause.
C. Common fault B. The Justices of the Supreme Court are elected
D. Common loyalty officials.
C. The Supreme Court should be beyond criticism.
210. These are some ways culture can be D. The Supreme Court has authority to appoint all
transmitted but NOT to include ________. officials and employees of government.
A. Heritage
B. Immersion 217. Which of the following most closely
C. Genetics demonstrate cognitive dissonance?
D. Education A. Planners arguing without compromise
B. Parents pampering their children
211. What makes the Rubrics different from C. Teachers coming late all the time
common checklists for assessment of learning? D. Politicians promising plans without action
A. Qualitative judgments
B. Quantitative elements 218. In Manuel’s research, he used basic classical
C. Scale judgments ethnographic… methods. Which activities did he
D. Competency evidences apply?
I. Observations
219. What has been established to provide Muslim 225. How can man achieve the highest form of
communities a greater share in development? institutionalized social life?
A. Autonomous region A. Through folkways
B. Federal state B. Through tradition
C. Industrial zone C. Through politics
D. Free trade zones D. Through culture

220. Nikki has a pet dog which just turned one year 226. Which of the following is prejudice which
old. To celebrate, she bought a pup-cake, some prevents social understanding and integration?
party favors for decoration and took a picture of A. OFWs are the nation’s heroes
her dog while eating the pup-cake. She posted it to B. Filipinos came from the Malayan race
her personal account via C. Many Filipinos have Chinese lineage
several media sites. However, it ended up being D. Syrians are terrorists
submitted by random people (representing it as
their own) to some major animal social media 227. What essential power of the state may be
accounts for Facebook and Instagram. What exercised by public service corporations?
human right violation was committed here? A. eminent domain
A. Liberty to abode B. eminent domain and taxation
B. Right to publicity C. taxation
C. Freedom of expression D. police power
D. Right to vote
228. As a policy of the state provide in Article II
221. What did Copernicus proposed in his book Section 26, equal access and opportunities are
"de Revolutionists?" ensured for public service prohibiting _________.
A. The earth is spherical, not flat A. appointment of relatives within fourth degree of
B. The earth revolves around the moon consanguinity and affinity
C. The earth revolves around the sun B. political dynasties
D. The earth is the center of the universe C. non-passers of civil service exam to apply in the
government offices
222. What is the dominant theme for creative D. multiple employments in the government?
expression of Eh Ano (so what) as a Filipino
cultural value? 229. What will become of Congress if the Senate
A. Anonymity and House of Representatives are combined into
B. Responsibility one legislative body of government?
C. Inquiry A. Autocratic
D. Indifference B. Bicameral
C. Authoritarian
223. What is the dominant theme for creative D. Unicameral
expression of Doble-Kara as a Filipino cultural
value? 230. When a student tries to monitor and assess
A. Deceit the steps and the processes he/she used to
B. Easy-go-lucky interpret a historical map in a World History class,
C. Corruption he/she is actually using some ____________.
D. Disloyalty A. Sociology-emotional learning strategy
B. Meta-cognitive strategies
224. The Reform Movement was established by C. Cognitive learning strategies
the "illustrados" or members of the middle class D. Affective learning strategies
who had received Western Education. Their
foremost demand was __________. 231. In social research, what is the process of
A. for the Philippines to become a province of looking for patterns in observation and
Spain understanding in order to arrive at social theories?
B. for the Philippines to declare independence A. Organization
from Spain B. Collection
C. autonomy for the Philippines C. Tabulation
D. the separation of the Philippines from Spain D. Analysis
232. Which side of Luzon will most likely (85%) will D. Politics is public administration
likely be affected by tsunamis?
A. Below the island of Mindanao 238. Material culture refers to the tangible and
B. Northern side in the Batanes Island concrete objects produced by man. Which is an
C. Side facing the Pacific example of a material culture?
D. Side facing the China Sea A. Moriones Festival
B. Stone walls of Tasadays
233. In which order the following steps come to do C. Sinulog celebrations
gap analysis? D. Ceremonies of the Ivatans
I. Listening of characteristic factors (such as
attributes, competencies, performance levels) of 239. What cultural strain compromises those who
present situation live in the isolated communities radically keeping
II. Listening factors needed to achieve future to tradition and folkways e.g. Quakers, Puritans,
objectives ("what should be"), and then Hassidists in the United States?
III. Highlighting the gaps that exist and need to be A. Multiculturalism
filled. B. Cultural relativism
A. I, III, II C. Cultural pluralism
B. II, I, III D. Ethnocentrism
C. III, I, II
D. I, II, III 240. What is referred to as "economies" in the
2015 ASEAN Economic Community Agreement?
234. Impoverished and without the capacity to A. Corporate bodies
reconstruct itself after the Second World War, the B. Industries
Philippines had to accept financial aid from the C. Businesses
United States with a list of conditions. Which of D. States
the following was not a condition imposed by the
United States? 241. How will you characterize senators and
A. Establishment of military and naval bases congressmen of U.S. Republican Party l, who
B. Defense and trade arrangements continue to avidly support Trump in spite of his
C. Parity rights to Americans to exploit the natural loss in the 2020 presidential elections?
resources A. Conservatists
D. Propagation of the Protestant Movement B. Liberals
C. Progressives
235. Which research strategy is applied when D. Conformists
there is a need for a control group to gather data
on cause-and-effect issues? 242. Which term refers to the value of what is
A. Field research given up in order to choose something else?
B. Action research A. Intrinsic value
C. Experiment B. Option
D. Survey C. Opportunity cost
D. Opportunity benefit
236. What electoral process may be used by the
constituents of the local government units to 243. What is the possible effect of human
remove their locally elected officials before their initiatives such as social reforms on individuals in
term expires without filling an administrative or society?
criminal case? I. Social consciousness
A. Recall II. Social alleviation
B. Initiative III. Social stagnancy
C. Impeachment A. I only
D. Politics is public administration B. III only
C. I and II
237. What is the likely attitude of a politician who D. II and III
said "he knows only one means of employment
and that is politics"?
A. Politics is a livelihood
B. Politics is public service
C. Politics is statesmanship
244. Which type of map illustrates the physical 251. What does a research theory contribute to
contour of a geographical areas? knowledge about observed phenomenon?
A. Roadmap A. It submits a factual assumption.
B. Physical map B. It gives a systematic explanation.
C. Climate map C. It presents a hypothesis to be proven.
D. Topographic map D. It introduces a law on phenomenon.

245. What is the purpose of an enacting clause of a 252. What is the Land of the Aztecs?
legal statute? A. Valley of Mexico
A. To provide the timeline for the implementation B. California
of the law C. South America
B. To identify the legislative body for the D. Yucatán peninsula
pronouncement of the statute
C. To announce the subject matter of the act 253. The issue that relates to technology in an
D. To explain reasons for the enactment of a law. increasingly borderless world which is most
pervasive in __________.
246. If you want your students to reflect on the A. high prices of basic needs
worthiness of an issue, which assessment tool is B. disinformation in social media
most fit? C. high unemployment
A. Moral dilemma D. Low food production
B. Checklist
C. Essay test 254. Rice granary, vegetable basket, sugar capital
D. Reflective journal and tobacco capital with some ways by which the
regions of the Philippines are known. Which
247. What prevails in the Emirates which allow factors can this be attributed?
Christian churches, synagogues, and other A. The role and significance the region had in the
religious shrines so as to foster religious history of the country
understanding and peace? B. The region’s primary agricultural produce
A. Mercy C. The topographic features that characterize the
B. Tolerance region
C. Charity D. The population’s primary means of livelihood in
D. Forgiveness the region

248. A few years ago, "Cha-cha" and "Con-Ass" 255. In Communist China, which is the source of a
were popular words in the Philippines. With which major falls in state governance?
words were "Chacha and "Con-Ass" associated? A. Socialism
A. Return to dictatorial form of government B. Militarism
B. Imposition of Martial Law C. Capitalism
C. Division between Senate and Congress D. Nationalism
D. Amendment of the present constitution
256. Which country does NOT have a very dry and
249. Which doctrine provides for this? "All lands arid climate with little or no rainfalls during the
not … directly appearing to be privately owned or year?
in the absence of proof of … property, are A. Sudan
presumed to belong to the state". B. Saudi Arabia
A. Doctrine of Implied Election C. Gobi dessert
B. Plain View Doctrine D. Zaire
C. Regalian Doctrine
D. Miranda Doctrine 257. Why was civic education given emphasis in
schools during the American colonial rule in the
250. How will you classify the Roman Catholic Philippines?
religion which is inherited from our forefathers as A. For tutelage on independent rule
a cultural legacy? B. For civic volunteerism among citizens
A. Folkway C. For better moral conduct
B. Mores D. For social reform in communities
C. Belief
D. Norms
258. What is/are the possible effect/s of human 264. What is the law that set a full free trade policy
interactions on individual in society? abolishing the quota limitations on Philippine
I. Determine their action exports to the United States?
II. Constraint their behavior A. Payne-Aldrich Act
III. No effect B. Underwood-Simmons Act
A. II only C. Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act
B. I only D. Bell trade Act
C. III only
D. I and II 265. The most important factor that is affecting all
the chemical weathering processes is _________.
259. Who is the recognized Father of Sociology? A. topography
A. Auguste Comte B. none of these
B. Herbert Spencer C. climate
C. Henri Saint-Simon D. vegetation
D. Harriet Martineau
266. For Karl Marx, what is the classification of
260. For which are the state policies on "equal slums dwellers who lead marginalized, often
access to opportunities for public service and criminal lives?
prohibition of political dynasties" and A. Lumpenproletariat
"strengthening the merit and rewards system" B. Proletariat
intended? C. Petite bourgeoisie
A. To increase labor protection on equal footing. D. Bourgeoisie
B. To put men and women on equal footing.
C. To uphold the quality of public service. 267. How can integration be best achieved during
D. To build an egalitarian society. the step of introducing new lessons to be learned?
A. Present illustrative materials
261. What is a group of business or industries that B. Relate topic to past experiences
gets a monopoly of goods or resources in a specific C. State objectives of the unit
market or sector? D. Present birds eye-view of new lesson
A. Cartel
B. Command Economy 268. What kind of study examines specific sub-
C. Collusion populations, such as those who played a part in
D. Network EDSA revolt in order to understand how their
attitudes have changed?
262. From Max Weber’s idea about "status A. Trend study
cultures", how can the establishment of religious B. Longitudinal study
schools for children of Hispanic, mixed Hispanic, C. Cross-sectional study
and well-to-do natives be characterized? D. Cohort study
A. Religious education
B. Elitist education 269. In observing students as part of evaluation
C. Sectarian education outside of tests, the teacher needs to be ________
D. Mass education to be fair and accurate in assessing students.
A. objective
263. In rearing the youth for civic efficiency and B. biased
development or moral character, the constitution C. partisan
states that it shall mreceive the support from the D. subjective
________.
A. Civic groups 270. Which kind of prejudice has been accepted in
B. Government the Philippines by inclusion of the Muslim holidays,
C. Church which gained national respect aside from the
D. NGO’s Catholic holidays
like Christmas, Lenten Season, etc.?
A. Heterosexualism
B. Looksism
C. Religious intolerance
D. Sexism
271. Preferential attention to the welfare of the 278. People living in highly elevated areas have
less fortunate in society is the legitimate goal of higher tendency of drinking, smoking, and even
the _________. eating domestic animals such as dogs. What factor
A. fisheries law affects these cultures?
B. cooperative movement A. Isolation
C. constitutional reform B. Cultural themes
D. anti-poverty programs C. Environment
D. Technology
272. To which is stratification most closely related?
A. Social differentiation 279. With which are the words "Uncle Sam,
B. Social identification Superpowers and Coca-Cola associated?
C. Assimilation A. Europe
D. Social disorganization B. United States
C. Singapore
273. You would like to research on academic D. Sweden
problems met by Indigenous Peoples’ children in
your school. Which sampling will you use? 280. The late President Ferdinand Marcos placed
A. No sampling the Philippines under the state of Martial law
B. Stratified sampling through which of the following laws?
C. Random sampling of all school children A. Article 6 Section 4 of the 1973 Constitution
D. Purposive sampling B. Kautusang Tagapagpaganap blg. 25 S 1974
C. Proclamation 1081
274. Which of the following has Traditional D. Republic Act 274
Authority as defined by Max Weber?
A. King Louis XIV 281. Student B is driving to a place, the location of
B. US President Trump which he does not know. Which can help him
C. President Duterte best?
D. Mike Velarde of El Shaddai A. Cellphone
B. Radio
275. Who among the early civilizations set the C. TV
great educational goal to develop the individual D. WAZE
man-to-think and act?
A. Greece 282. To be able to save the environment and make
B. Babylon a difference, what can we do as a Filipino citizen?
C. Persia A. Encourage your children to buy disposable
D. Sumeria things so they no longer need to tend to it
afterwards.
276. For Herbert Spencer, this is NOT among B. Burn your trash and don’t mind your
cultural values eliminated by industrialized complaining neighbor.
societies? C. When you are outside, pick up your rubbish and
A. Kinship teach your kids that, just they do not litter at
B. Selfdom home, they should act the same in our "global
C. Castes home".
D. Slavery D. Fish any time you feel like it, and capture even
the smallest fish for business purposes.
277. Which is true about APEC?
A. It means Asia Pacific Economic Council. 283. Which illustrates content-based instruction?
B. It is meant to facilitate trade among Europe, the Teacher Jenny __________.
Islands in the Pacific and Asia. A. Integrate values in the teaching of economics.
C. The Philippines became a member in 2001. B. Make use of an interactive teaching technique
D. It is meant to facilitate trade among North to present a history lesson.
America, Oceana and Asia. C. Uses facts on Philippine geography to teach
grammar lessons in Filipino.
D. Require her class to enrich lesson content by
surfing the net.
284. In the constitution, in case of the President 290. Here is an essay for the finals given by a
and the Vice President’s death, who shall act as teacher to his class: "Write everything that you
the President? learned from this course." What’s wrong with the
A. Executive Secretary test item?
B. Speaker of the House of Representatives I. It is too broad.
C. Senate President II. It does not show scoring will be done.
D. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court III. It is very open-ended.
A. I only
285. As the principle of taxation states, "Your B. II and III
contribution will go back to you in the form of C. I and II
services from your government." Which of the D. I, II and III
following is supported by the constitution in
utilizing the taxes of the people? 291. Does Congress have the sole power to declare
A. Taxes are used to purchase nuclear weapons. the existence of war?
B. Taxes collected are given to government A. No, the House of Representatives has also the
employees through "Christmas bonus". power provided, vote is unanimous.
C. Taxes collected will be used as a campaign funds B. Yes.
for the party if the incumbent president of the C. Yes, provided the President approves it.
country. D. No, the Senate has also the power on condition
D. Taxes are used to construct churches and that Senator objects.
mosques.
292. At what stage in the Philippines today
286. You have a building which you leased to following Herbert Spencer’s ideas about societies
another person who uses it for charitable evolving forwards, backsliding at time?
purposes. What then are your responsibilities as A. Militant
lessor and lessee with regard to taxation? B. Simple
A. You are exempted from tax. C. Compound
B. The lessee is exempted from tax. D. Industrial
C. You are not exempted from tax while the one
who leased it is exempted. 293. Arrange the following events in Philippine
D. Both you and the lessee are exempted from tax. history in chronological order.
I. Philippines under the Japanese occupation
287. As the composition of older people in the II. The Philippines was under America in the form
population increases, per capita real income is of a commonwealth
earned. III. The Commonwealth Period was interrupted by
A. Less production supports the population. World War II
B. Money income lags behind population. A. I-II-III
C. Less money income is earned. B. III-II-I
D. The proportion of the productive group to total C. II-III-I
population decreases. D. II-I-III

288. Which will legally serve as a shadow 294. Which place in CALABARZON was named
government to fiscalism the ruling democratic "Special Science and Nature City" of the
administration? Philippines?
A. Majority Senate A. Tagaytay
B. Churches B. Los Baños
C. People Power C. Pagsanjan
D. Opposition Party D. Kawit

289. Far from the central government, what is the

only region in the Philippines that has its own
government as decided by its people?
A. CAR
B. NCR
C. ARMM
D. SOCSARGEN
295. Filipinos are known to be thrifty, frugal, 301. If you will call a friend from another country
creative and resourceful. They have the ability to and say, "Summers are usually hot and rainy in my
do things that are next to impossible. They can fix part of the country", what then are you
appliances that seem to be beyond repair. What describing?
Filipino attitude is being referred in the statement? A. Weather
A. Persistent B. Climate
B. Flexibility C. Topography
C. Gaya-gaya attitude D. Humidity
D. Remedyo attitude
302. In which continent is the highest elevation on
296. What is the rainfall carried by wind and earth found?
polluted air that poisons fish and destroys A. Asia
vegetation? B. Australia
A. Greenhouse effect C. Antarctica
B. Acid rain D. Europe
C. La Niña
D. El Niño 303. Which is referred to when a public officials or
employee is a member of a board, an officer, or a
297. As geneticist scientist have claimed to have substantial stockholder of a private corporation or
found common DNA ancestry with a woman who owner is has a substantial interest in a business,
lived 200,000 years ago and left genes that are and the interest of such corporation or business,
carried by all mankind, there is a profound or his rights or duties therein, may be opposed to
message of a __________brotherhood. or affected by the faithful performance of official
A. ideology duty?
B. biology A. Public interest
C. political B. Integrity
D. cultural C. Conflict of Interest
D. Public Accountability
298. The following are appointed by the President
with the consent of Commission on Appointments 304. Of the following cases, which proves Engel’s
except? theory that as income increases, the percentage of
A. Associate Justices of the Supreme Court income for food decreases in the case of Pete who
B. Consuls received P20,000.00 raise in salary?
C. Head of Executive Department A. He bought stored food and drinks.
D. Officers of the Armed forces of the Philippines B. He improved quality of family meals.
C. He used added income for mobile phone loads.
299. Which was a highly controversial issue in the D. He brought a small refrigerator to preserve
1973 Constitution? fresh
A. Reducing the voting age to 18 water and meat.
B. Introducing absentee voting
C. Removing the senatorial and presidential term 305. When people go to other societies which are
limits very different from theirs, they may lose familiar
D. Removing the presidential term limits signs and symbols of social intercourse, and
experience some kind of unpleasant events. What
300. Which of the following statement is TRUE are they experiencing?
about the Law A. Cultural relativity
of Supply? B. Cultural dualism
A. Low price will encourage more production. C. Cultural lag
B. Low price will reduce demand. D. Culture shock
C. High price will encourage more production.
D. High price will increase demand.
306. As a result of EDSA I, the Philippines _______. language, and culture.
A. Intensified its participation in international 308. Who may extend the proclamation of martial
affairs law or
B. Became known worldwide for its People Power suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas
Revolution corpus?
C. Saw the impeachment of Joseph Estrada as A. Chief Justice
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The Based on the Philippine Constitution, the power to
revolution led to the ousting of then-President extend the proclamation of martial law or the
Ferdinand suspension
Marcos and his regime, and it garnered of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus lies
widespread with the
international attention. The peaceful nature of the Congress of the Philippines.
revolution and the participation of millions of Article VII, Section 18 of the 1987 Philippine
Filipinos in Constitution
demanding political change became a symbol of states:
people "The Congress, voting jointly, by a vote of at least a
power and a source of inspiration for other majority of all its Members in regular or special
nonviolent session,
movements around the world. may revoke such proclamation or suspension,
307. You teach anthropological concepts together which
with revocation shall not be set aside by the President.
biological concepts and sociological concepts with Upon
linguistics. This shows that you use the initiative of the President, the Congress may, in
_____________ the
approach. same manner, extend such proclamation or
A. collaborative suspension
B. experiential for a period to be determined by the Congress if
C. integrative the
D. holistic invasion or rebellion shall persist and public safety
The correct answer is C. integrative requires it."
An integrative approach is one that combines This means that the President may declare martial
different law or
disciplines or subject areas to provide a suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus,
comprehensive but
understanding of a particular topic. In this case, the extension or revocation of such proclamation
the lies in
teaching of anthropological concepts together the hands of the Congress, and it requires a
with majority vote
biological concepts and sociological concepts with of all its Members. So, the correct answer is D.
linguistics demonstrates an integrative approach Congress.
to 309. What philosophy identifies the people’s
education. By combining these different fields, physical, mental
students and moral habits are directly influenced by the
can gain a more holistic understanding of the natural
interconnections between human societies, environment?
biology, A. Environmental Acculturation
B. Environmental Evolution the reality of ___________ in the country.
C. Environmental Determinism A. civil war
D. Environmental Change B. insurgency
The correct answer is C. Environmental C. culture
Determinism D. Mores
Environmental determinism is the philosophy that The correct answer is B. insurgency
identifies the people’s physical, mental, and moral The New People’s Army (NPA) is a communist
habits guerrilla
as directly influenced by the natural environment. organization in the Philippines that has been
It involved in
suggests that factors such as climate, geography, an insurgency against the government. An
and insurgency
resources play a significant role in shaping human refers to an armed rebellion or uprising aimed at
behavior, culture, and society. overthrowing a government or occupying
310. Which, according to research, is related to authority. In
increased the case of the NPA, their actions and activities
aggression in children? have
A. Coming from single parent home pointed directly to the reality of insurgency in the
B. Viewing TV violence country. This is a social and political issue that has
C. Eating junk foods significant implications for the nation’s stability
D. Playing with toy guns at an early age and
The correct answer is B. Viewing TV violence has security.
been 313. For Herbert Spencer, there is no need to work
associated with increased aggression in children for social
According to various studies in the fields of change because for him societies evolve
psychology, __________.
sociology, and media studies. Excessive exposure A. easily
to B. progressively
violent content on television, movies, or video C. naturally
games has D. radically
been linked to aggressive behavior, desensitization The correct answer is C. naturally
to Herbert Spencer was a sociologist and philosopher
violence, and an increase in aggressive thoughts who
and believed in the concept of social evolution.
feelings among children. According to
311. Which is the smallest state in the world today his theory of social evolution, societies naturally
in point of and
its small population? gradually evolve from simple and primitive forms
A. Australia to
B. Vatican more complex and advanced ones. He saw this
C. Philippines process of
D. Papua New Guinea social change as a natural and inherent aspect of
The correct answer is B. Vatican City human
Vatican City is an independent city-state enclaved society, similar to biological evolution. Therefore,
within according to Spencer, there is no need to actively
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Pope. over
312. Rebellion by the New People’s Army points time.
directly to
314. What is the movement of ocean water into the government.
off 316. No license shall be necessary for the marriage
shorelines due to the gravity of the moon and the of a man
sun and a woman who have lived together as husband
pulling on the earth? and
A. Tidal Wave wife for at least seven years and without any legal
B. Surf impediment to marry each other. Is this TRUE?
C. Tide A. No
D. Cross-current B. Yes, if they are below 18
The correct answer is C. Tide C. Yes
The movement of ocean water into offshore areas D. No, they should have lived together for at least
due to 10
the gravity of the moon and the sun pulling on the years
Earth The correct answer is A. No.
is called a tide. Tides are the rise and fall of sea The statement you provided is as follows: "No
levels license
caused by the gravitational forces of the moon and shall be necessary for the marriage of a man and a
the woman who have lived together as husband and
sun acting on the Earth’s oceans. This wife for
phenomenon is at least seven years and without any legal
well-established in geography and related subjects impediment to
such marry each other."
as earth science and oceanography. In this statement, it is being stated that a marriage
315. What is "bill of attainder"? license is not required for a man and a woman to
A. A law that inflicts punishment without judicial marry
trial. under specific conditions. These conditions are:
B. A law that grants title of royalty or nobility. 1. They have lived together as husband and wife
C. A law whose application is retroactive. for at
D. A law containing two subjects expressed in the least seven years.
titles 2. There is no legal impediment preventing them
The correct answer is A. A law that inflicts from
punishment marrying each other.
without judicial trial. Given these conditions, they can marry without
Based on social studies and related sources, a "bill obtaining
of a marriage license.
attainder" refers to a legislative act that imposes The statement supports the notion that if a man
punishment upon an individual or a group of and a
people woman fulfill the mentioned criteria, they do not
without a judicial trial. This act is considered need a
unconstitutional in many countries, including the marriage license to get married.
United 317. What was the most significant factor that
States, as it violates the principles of due process gave way to
and the the emergence of the Renaissance?
separation of powers between the legislative and A. The persistence of the rulers to reawaken the
judicial interests
branches of government. of the people back to the arts.
In the United States, Article I, Section 9 of the U.S. B. The revival of the interest on the Graeco-Roman
Constitution explicitly prohibits the passage of bills classical learning.
of C. The belief of the Italians that they were the real
attainder by Congress. The prohibition against bills heir of
of classical civilization.
attainder is also a fundamental principle of D. Rome’s being the most powerful nation of the
democratic world.
systems that aim to protect the rights and liberties The correct answer is B. The revival of the
of interest on
individuals and prevent arbitrary exercises of the Graeco-Roman classical learning.
power by
The most significant factor that led to the the educational outcomes she wants to achieve.
emergence of Once
the Renaissance was the revival of interest in the objectives are established, she can then
Graeco- proceed to
Roman classical learning. During this period in identify the moral values present in the home,
Europe school,
(14th to 17th centuries), ancient texts from Greece and community, as well as consider the various
and factors
Rome were rediscovered and studied, sparking a that influence the development of values to tailor
cultural, her
artistic, and intellectual reawakening. This revival approach accordingly.
of 319. Contemporary authorities agree that the form
classical knowledge led to the development of a thought
humanism, emphasizing human values, reason, takes in our minds may be verbal (through words)
and or by
individual potential. It had a profound impact on way of symbols, pictures, actions, general ideas or
various abstractions, etc. showing that human mind is
aspects of European society, encouraging a more _____________.
secular A. simple
and worldly outlook and laying the foundation for B. chemical
the C. biological
advancements and achievements of the D. multi-intelligent
Renaissance era. The correct answer is D. multi-intelligent
318. Ms. Alcantara is about to make a decision on The human mind is considered multi-intelligent
how to because
integrate moral values in the subject she is it can process thoughts in various forms, including
teaching. verbal
What should she consider first? (words), symbols, pictures, actions, general ideas,
A. The setting of the objectives in teaching moral abstractions, etc. This recognition of multiple
values. forms of
B. A host of factors affecting the development of intelligence within the human mind comes from
values. the field
C. The identification of moral values in the home, of cognitive science, which includes aspects of
school psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, and other
and community. related
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objectives in D. The republic proclaimed under the
teaching moral values. Japanesesponsored
Ms. Alcantara should start by defining clear Constitution
objectives for The correct answer is C. The republic proclaimed
teaching moral values in her social studies classes. in
These Malolos
objectives will serve as guiding principles for The first Philippine Republic, also known as the
designing Malolos
the curriculum and selecting appropriate teaching Republic, was proclaimed on January 23, 1899, in
strategies. By setting specific goals, Ms. Alcantara Malolos, Bulacan, Philippines. It was the first
can independent government established by Filipino
ensure that the integration of moral values aligns revolutionaries led by Emilio Aguinaldo after they
with
declared their independence from Spanish colonial D. Elections
rule. The correct answer is C. Policies
This republic was short-lived due to the outbreak In Political Science, the study of political processes
of the involves examining various aspects of government,
Philippine-American War, which began in February including the formulation, implementation, and
1899, evaluation of policies. Policies are the decisions
when the United States refused to recognize the and plans
independence of the newly proclaimed republic. that governments and political actors take to
321. What was the first government during the address
Japanese specific issues and achieve certain goals.
occupation? Understanding
A. The Japanese-sponsored Republic of the and analyzing policies is fundamental in Political
Philippines Science
B. Japanese Military Administration as it helps to comprehend how political decisions
C. The Philippine Executive Commission shape
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commission, and the Japanese military had political processes, as elections play a crucial role
significant in
control over its decisions and actions. democratic societies and are a key mechanism for
322. What program promised more food for every expressing the will of the people.
household 324. What inventory technique is used when
through planting vegetable in home gardens and enumerating
pots? alternative actions in given situations and the
A. Angat Filipino Movement students
B. Kilusang Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran were asked to make a choice?
C. Green Revolution A. Behavior checklist
D. Go Negosyo B. Likert scale
The correct answer is C. Green Revolution C. Forced choice
The Green Revolution was a significant agricultural D. Semantic differential
development movement in the Philippines during The correct answer is B. Likert scale
the A Likert scale is a commonly used inventory
1960s and 1970s. It aimed to increase agricultural technique in
productivity, particularly in rice production, social science research, including social studies, to
through the measure attitudes, opinions, and preferences of
adoption of high-yielding crop varieties, modern respondents. It presents a series of statements or
farming items,
techniques, and the use of fertilizers and irrigation. and respondents are asked to rate their level of
This agreement or disagreement on a scale, typically
movement, led by the International Rice Research ranging
Institute (IRRI), played a crucial role in significantly from "Strongly Agree" to "Strongly Disagree."
boosting rice production and achieving self- While Likert scales are not specifically designed to
sufficiency in list
rice in the country. alternative actions, they can be adapted to do so
323. In Political Science, which is to political by
processes? phrasing the items as different courses of action
A. Authority and
B. Social service having respondents rate their preference for each
C. Policies
option. This allows researchers or educators to based on empirical evidence, research, and logical
gather reasoning. Social scientists and researchers use
data on which actions are favored by the students theories
in a to understand and interpret various social
given situation. phenomena,
325. What did Karl Marx seek for removal because interactions, and patterns observed in society.
this is an Theories in social studies and related disciplines
illusion which has unfortunately deluded people like
looking sociology, anthropology, political science,
for happiness? economics,
A. Religion and psychology help to make sense of complex
B. Tradition social
C. Monarchy behaviors, cultural norms, economic systems,
D. Folkways political
The correct answer is A. Religion structures, historical events, and other social
Karl Marx viewed religion as an illusion that aspects.
deceived These theories are often tested through research
people into accepting their oppressed conditions and are
and subject to modification or improvement based on
prevented them from seeking real happiness. He new
believed religion served as a tool used by the evidence and insights.
ruling class Belief, truth, and opinion may also play roles in
to control the working class and maintain the shaping
status quo social manifestations and patterns, but they are
in capitalist societies. Marx famously called religion not the
the systematic explanations that the social sciences
"opium of the people," suggesting it provided false seek to
comfort and distracted from addressing social provide. Beliefs and opinions can be subjective and
inequality influenced by personal perspectives, while truth
and exploitation. He sought to remove religion as can be a
part of complex and multifaceted concept. Theories, on
his vision for a communist society, where people the
would other hand, are grounded in evidence, research,
work together for the common good, and the need and
for rigorous analysis, making them fundamental tools
religious consolation would no longer exist. for
However, understanding and explaining social life.
interpretations of Marx’s views on religion vary 327. What was the growth model during the
among Marcos
scholars. government that promised productivity in
326. What is the systematic explanation of barangays?
observations on A. Cultural education in barangays
social manifestations/patterns of social life? B. Setting up Kabataang Barangays
A. Belief C. Human settlements in every city
B. Truth D. One livelihood project for each barangay
C. Theory The correct answer is D. One livelihood project
D. Opinion for each
The correct answer is C. Theory barangay
In the context of social studies and social sciences, The Marcos administration implemented various
the rural
systematic explanation of observations on social development programs and projects, including
manifestations and patterns of social life is initiatives
typically aimed at promoting livelihood opportunities in
attributed to theories. A theory is a well- barangays
substantiated (villages). Providing one livelihood project for each
explanation of some aspect of the natural or social barangay was a part of their strategy to enhance
world,
economic growth and community development at 329. How can Filipinos overcome weak points in
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328. More than fear, the call for a second Filipino culture, the most effective approach would
________ (such as be to
expressly stated by India’s Prime Minister cultivate positive traits. This strategy focuses on
Manmohan promoting virtues like financial responsibility,
Singh) is driven by calls to uplift the world’s frugality,
remaining and long-term planning, which can help individuals
poor 75% of whom live in rural areas. make
A. New Age of Technology better financial decisions and avoid excessive debt.
B. New Industrial Era By
C. New Green Revolution understanding the cultural context and values of
D. New Global Trading the
The correct answer is Philippines and emphasizing positive traits,
The article discusses Prime Minister Manmohan individuals
Singh’s can contribute to a more responsible and
call for a second green revolution in India during sustainable
the 93rd economy. While other approaches like observing
Indian Science Congress in Hyderabad. He business ethics, copying economic models of other
emphasizes nations, and using scientific reasoning are
the need to bridge the development gap between important,
urban cultivating positive traits directly addresses the
and rural India, proposing a focus on non-food cultural
crops, factors and individual behaviors that contribute to
horticulture, and new plant varieties. The second credit
green card overspending in the Filipino context.
revolution aims to address agricultural challenges 330. The Taoist way to harmony in society is
and inaction. The
uplift small and marginal farmers, while following illustrate Lao-Tsu’s inaction EXCEPT
incorporating __________.
science and technology advancements. The A. do nothing to disturb the course of nature.
National B. do not interfere in life of others
Commission on Farmers’ recommendations serve C. subdue and conquer nature
as a D. let people be themselves
starting point for the revolution, suggesting soil The correct answer is C. subdue and conquer
health nature.
enhancement, water harvesting, affordable credit, The Taoist way to harmony in society is based on
crop the
and life insurance reforms, appropriate principle of inaction, known as Wu Wei. It
technologies emphasizes
dissemination, and improved marketing not forcefully interfering with the natural flow of
regulations. The things
article also highlights Nobel Laureate Amartya and living in harmony with nature. Taoists practice
Sen’s noninterference,
views on India’s development inequalities, respect others’ autonomy, and let events
advocating for unfold naturally. The correct answer is C, as
a focus on social infrastructure like education and "subdue and
healthcare and completing land reforms. conquer nature" goes against the Taoist
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more about people (countries, states) on earth musical skills
more in Araling Panlipunan?
than about land and water? A. Record listening
A. Historical map B. Group singing
B. Political map D. Replay of the "The Voice Kids" video
C. Natural Resources Map D. Lecture on musical artists
D. Graphic relief map The correct answer is B. Group singing
The correct answer is B. Political map The experiential method of teaching musical skills
Political maps are designed to show territorial in
boundaries, countries, states, cities, and other Araling Panlipunan involves group singing.
political Students are
divisions. They focus on human-made features and divided into groups and learn songs relevant to the
provide information about the distribution of social
human studies curriculum, such as folk songs,
populations, political organization, and revolutionary
administrative anthems, or culturally significant pieces. The
divisions. These maps are more concerned with approach
people fosters a collaborative environment, cultural
and their political organization rather than the appreciation, and in-depth analysis of the
physical historical and
features of the land and water. They are social contexts of the songs. Through
commonly used performances and
in social studies and related subjects to discussions, students connect the music to social
understand the studies
political aspects of different regions on Earth. concepts, promoting a deeper understanding of
332. Among big companies, both private and the
public, early subject matter and enhancing the overall learning
retirement has been implemented as a measure experience. This method also allows for cross-
that curricular
reduces a bloated manpower resource. connections and encourages critical thinking and
A. social outreach reflection among students.
B. humanitarian 334. What kind of energy source has been
C. cost-saving explored from
D. charitable volcanic resources?
The correct answer is C. cost-saving A. Solar energy
Early retirement is implemented by big companies, B. Geothermal energy
both C. Crude energy
private and public, as a measure to reduce a D. Natural gas energy
bloated The correct answer is B. Geothermal energy.
manpower resource. This measure aims to save Geothermal energy is harnessed from the heat
costs for stored
the company by encouraging employees to retire within the Earth’s crust, including heat from
earlier volcanic
than they might have otherwise. By reducing the activity. It is a renewable and sustainable energy
number source
of employees through early retirement, the that can be tapped into to generate electricity or
company can provide
potentially lower labor expenses and streamline its direct heating for various applications. In areas
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considered Tycoons
environmentally friendly and has the potential to may be relevant to discussions of economic and
provide political
a significant portion of a region’s power needs. influence, they do not specifically capture the
The Philippines, for example, is one of the concept of
countries a ruling class based on family, wealth, and political
where geothermal energy has been actively power
developed as a political dynasty does.
due to its location within the Pacific Ring of Fire, a 337. Newlywed couples begin to accept each
region other’s
with a lot of volcanic activity. Other countries with attitudes and sentiments to settle their differences
volcanic resources have also explored and utilized after
geothermal energy to varying extents as part of being together for several months. This blending
their and
energy mix. merging of cultural trait is called ___________.
335. In research you define keywords A. Arbitration
_____________. B. Assimilation
A. operationally C. Acculturation
B. grammatically D. Accommodation
C. conceptually The correct answer is C. Acculturation.
D. practically Acculturation refers to the process by which
The correct answer is A. operationally individuals
In research, especially within the social sciences, it or groups from different cultures come into
is contact and
common to define keywords operationally. exchange cultural traits, leading to the blending
Operational and
definitions refer to defining terms in a way that merging of cultural elements. In the context of
allows newlywed
them to be measured or observed in a specific couples, it would mean that they are accepting
context. and
This approach helps researchers establish clear adapting to each other’s attitudes, values, and
criteria sentiments, which often happens over time as they
for their variables, making their studies more live
precise and together and share experiences.
replicable. 338. Which earlier period was considered to have
336. Identify the ruling class which uses family no written
name, wealth evidence of records ( letters, contracts, accounts,
and influence to control government including its etc.)
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known as a "Political dynasty." This term refers to B. Prehistoric
a C. Primordial
family’s longstanding control over political power, D. Pristine
passed The correct answer is B. Prehistoric
down through generations, and maintained The prehistoric period refers to the time before
through written
factors like name recognition, access to wealth and records were kept, and therefore, there are no
resources, and the ability to influence key written
institutions.
documents or literary works from that era. mastery of the subject matter or skills being
Instead, assessed.
knowledge about prehistoric societies is gathered Rubrics are commonly used in education, including
through archaeology, anthropology, and other social
scientific studies and related subjects, to provide clear
methods. feedback to
339. What is the minimum level in which the students about their performance and to ensure
family or consistent and fair evaluation. They help students
household is able to sustain its basic/essential understand the expectations and standards they
needs? need to
A. Relative poverty meet and encourage them to strive for higher
B. Absolute poverty levels of
C. Poverty level achievement by clearly outlining the criteria for
D. Culture of poverty success
The correct answer is C. Poverty level at each level.
The term "poverty level" is used to describe the 341. What is the effect of the island characteristics
minimum income or resources required for a of our
family or geography?
household to meet its basic or essential needs. It is A. Indolence
a B. Low literacy
standard used by governments and international C. Widespread poverty
organizations to measure and assess the D. Multi-cultural diversity
prevalence of The correct answer is D. Multi-cultural diversity
poverty within a population or country. The The island characteristics of the Philippine
poverty level geography
is an important concept in social studies, have contributed to the development of a diverse
economics, and and
related disciplines, as it helps to understand and multicultural society in the country. The
address Philippines is an
issues of poverty and social welfare. archipelago consisting of over 7,000 islands, which
340. What is the distinct feature of the rubric? has
A. It encourages learners’ self-evaluation when led to the establishment of distinct regional
they cultures,
receive their report card. languages, and traditions among its people. The
B. It is a scoring guide using numerical score given presence
to of various ethnic groups and indigenous
learners. communities
C. It motivates learners to engage more on across different islands has contributed to the
application country’s
and reasoning skills. rich cultural heritage.
D. It has specific performances characteristics This multi-cultural diversity has shaped the social
arranged fabric
in levels indicating the degree to which a standard of the Philippines and influenced its history,
has politics,
been met. economy, and social dynamics. The interactions
The correct answer is D. It has specific and
performance exchanges between different cultures have
characteristics arranged in levels indicating the allowed for
degree the adoption of various customs, practices, and
to which a standard has been met. beliefs,
A rubric is a scoring guide used to assess a leading to a unique blend of influences from both
student’s work local
or performance based on specific criteria. The and foreign sources.
criteria are 342. For Karl Marx, who are the bourgeoisie?
typically broken down into different levels of A. Workers
achievement, indicating varying degrees of B. Oppressed
proficiency or C. Elites
D. Peasants C. The people’s loyalty to the state paved the way
The correct answer is C. Elites for the
The bourgeoisie are the capitalist class or the strong trade and creation of wealth among the
ruling class African
in a capitalist society. They are the owners of the people.
means D. The great gold-salt trade caravan paved the way
of production, such as factories, businesses, and for
resources. Marx saw them as the dominant class the spread of Islam in Africa.
that The correct answer is B. The control of the great
controlled and exploited the labor of the goldsalt
proletariat trade by the early kingdoms provided the funds
(working class) for their profit. The bourgeoisie to
accumulate wealth and power through the support the region’s development.
ownership Trade played a significant role in the development
and control of capital and are seen as the primary of
beneficiaries of the capitalist system. early kingdoms in Africa, including Axum, Ghana,
343. What comprises verbal and written symbols and
including Kush. The control of valuable trade routes, such as
rules about how these symbols can be put the
together to gold-salt trade, contributed to the economic
convey meaning? prosperity
A. Knowledge of these kingdoms, which in turn facilitated their
B. Communication growth
C. Culture and development.
D. Language 1. Axum: The Kingdom of Axum (also spelled
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The correct answer is D. Language the
Based on the information from the social Middle East, and South Asia. The kingdom’s
studies/social control over
science books and related sources, the answer is the Red Sea trade route allowed it to engage in
Language. Language comprises verbal and written commerce and exchange goods, such as ivory,
symbols, as well as rules about how these symbols gold,
can spices, and precious stones. This trade brought
be put together to convey meaning. It is a wealth
fundamental and prosperity to Axum, leading to the
aspect of human communication and plays a development of
crucial role sophisticated infrastructure, such as monumental
in culture, knowledge transmission, and social stelae,
interaction. palaces, and irrigation systems.
344. How did trade influence the development of 2. Ghana: The Ghana Empire (circa 300 CE to 1200
early CE)
kingdoms in Africa such as Axum, Ghana and Kush? was located in West Africa and was known for its
A. Because the trade in the sub-Sahara was control
controlled by over the trans-Saharan trade routes. Ghana
then Western powers, they were able to promote became a
development in them sub-Sahara region. dominant power in the gold-salt trade, as it had
B. The control of the great gold-salt trade by the access to
early significant gold deposits in the south and access to
kingdoms provided the funds to Support the the
region’s Sahara Desert, where salt was mined. The empire’s
development. control of this trade gave it substantial economic
resources, which were used to support the A. bonus
development B. holiday pay
of its society and to build large cities with C. unemployment benefits
impressive D. paid travel
architecture. The correct answer is C. unemployment benefits
3. Kush: The Kingdom of Kush (circa 1070 BCE to In West Europe, unemployment is often described
350 CE) as a
was situated in Nubia, in what is now modern-day luxury due to the existence of unemployment
Sudan. benefits
Kush was a crucial intermediary in trade between given to those without employment or jobs. These
Egypt, benefits provide financial support to individuals
the Mediterranean, and sub-Saharan Africa. It who are
profited unemployed, helping them meet their basic needs
from its control over the trade of valuable goods and
like maintain a certain standard of living while they
gold, ivory, and exotic African products. This search for
economic new job opportunities. The provision of
prosperity allowed the kingdom to expand its unemployment
influence benefits is a social safety net designed to reduce
and build impressive cities, temples, and the
monuments. negative impact of unemployment and promote
345. Subjects performing well merely because they social
are being stability.
observed (and not necessarily because of any 347. Why is developing a global perspective
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individuals modify their behavior or performance affect
simply others and the world’s problem affect us.
because they are aware that they are being B. The field has become dominated by cross-
observed. cultural
This effect can lead to an improvement in research to in order to be competitive in the field
performance, sociologists must take a global approach.
not necessarily due to any specific treatment or C. It helps us understand the origins of different
intervention but rather due to the awareness of theoretical approaches to the subject.
being D. Postmodernism, which has become the leading
observed or studied. The term originates from a theoretical traditional linear concepts of what
series of separates
studies conducted at the Western Electric one society from another.
Hawthorne The correct answer is A. It is important to
Works in Chicago during the 1920s and 1930s, understand
which how our actions affect others and the world’s
showed that workers’ productivity increased when problem
they affect us.
knew they were being monitored or studied. Option A emphasizes the importance of
346. In West Europe, unemployment is described developing a
as a luxury global perspective in the study of sociology. It
due to __________ given to those without highlights
employment the significance of understanding the
or jobs. interconnectedness
of human societies, the impact of our actions on 350. It analyze the ethical virtue in the
others, philanthropic program
and how global issues and challenges can affect us of the Development Bank of the Philippines.
all. A. Case study
This answer encompasses the broader aspects of B. Panel study
why a C. Trend study
global perspective is crucial in sociology, including D. Cohort study
addressing global challenges, fostering empathy The correct answer is A. Case study
and A case study is a research method used in social
solidarity, and comprehending the complexities of sciences
human behavior and social institutions across to analyze a particular individual, group,
different organization, or
cultures and societies. situation in depth. In this case, the research aims
348. The fact that official development aid from to
the analyze the ethical virtue in the philanthropic
international aid organizations worldwide and program of
from 16% the Development Bank of the Philippines. Through
1997 to only 3.5% by 2004 (FAO report) shows that a case
this study, researchers can examine the program’s
industry lost its glitter. ethical
A. agriculture considerations, practices, and outcomes, providing
B. technology a
C. science comprehensive understanding of the philanthropic
D. education efforts of the bank.
The correct answer is A. agriculture 351. Pre-colonial trade in the Philippines was
The fact that official development aid from prosperous.
international What system did they use for their business
aid organizations worldwide decreased from 16% transactions?
in 1997 A. Barter
to only 3.5% by 2004, as reported by the FAO B. Money
(Food and C. Credit
Agriculture Organization), indicates that the D. Banking
agriculture The correct answer is A. Barter.
industry lost its glitter during that period. This Before the arrival of colonial powers, the pre-
suggests a colonial
decline in attention and support for agricultural Filipinos engaged in a barter economy, where
development and projects through official aid goods and
channels. services were exchanged directly without the use
349. Which is the coldest continent? of
A. Asia, it’s northern part money. They traded a wide variety of products,
B. Europe such as
C. America agricultural produce, textiles, pottery, metal
D. Antartica objects, and
The correct answer is D. Antarctica. other locally made goods. This system of bartering
Antarctica is the southernmost continent on Earth facilitated economic exchange and enabled
and is communities
known for its extremely cold temperatures. It is to obtain the resources they needed from
covered neighboring
in ice and snow, making it the coldest place on the regions and islands.
planet. This information is commonly found in 352. What tool of monetary policy refers to the
geography authority of
and world history books as well as other social the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to regulate the
science lending
sources that cover information about the behavior of the commercial banks?
continents and A. Open market operations
their climates. B. Required reserves
C. Rediscounting
D. Selective credit control D. Delayed satisfaction of desires
The correct answer is B. Required reserves The correct answer is A. Inability to forgive.
Required reserves refer to the tool of monetary Option A states, "Inability to forgive." In Filipino
policy culture,
that gives the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) the forgiveness is considered an important value and is
authority to regulate the lending behavior of often
commercial associated with sacrifice. The act of forgiving
banks. Commercial banks are required to hold a others can
certain be seen as sacrificing personal grievances or
percentage of their deposits as reserves with the desires for
central the greater good of maintaining family harmony
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bank. By adjusting the required reserve ratio, the A. Spatial
BSP can B. Musical
influence the amount of money that banks can C. Bodily/kinesthetical
lend out D. Intrapersonal
to borrowers. A higher reserve requirement The correct answer is C. Bodily/kinesthetical.
reduces the Multiple intelligences theory, proposed by Howard
funds available for lending, while a lower Gardner, suggests that individuals have different
requirement types of
allows banks to lend out more money. intelligences, and one of these types is the
353. What influence is visible in the dress of bodily/kinesthetic intelligence. People with this
Kalinga’s of intelligence are good at using their bodies and
Luzon, Maranaws o Lanao and the Manobos and physical
Bagobos? movements to understand and solve problems.
A. Indonesian They
B. Chinese learn best through hands-on activities, role-
C. Arabian playing, and
D. Japanese physical experiences. Dramatization of historical
The correct answer is A. Indonesian events
The Philippines, being geographically close to involves physical movement and acting out scenes,
Indonesia, which
has had historical interactions with Indonesian aligns with the bodily/kinesthetic intelligence.
cultures, 356. As it engages kidnapping for random, the Abu
and these interactions have influenced various Sayyaf
aspects of shows ___________ more than a fight for a cause.
Philippine culture, including traditional dress. The A. anarchism
dress B. mafia activities
of the Kalinga, Maranaw, Manobo, and Bago tribes C. rebellion
may D. banditry
have been influenced by certain elements of The correct answer is D. banditry
Indonesian The Abu Sayyaf group is known for engaging in
clothing styles, fabrics, or designs due to cultural criminal
exchange and historical connections between the activities, including kidnapping for ransom. They
two are
regions. considered a terrorist organization with a history
354. What contradicts the Filipino family value of of
sacrifice? violence and criminal acts, indicating their
A. Inability to forgive involvement in
B. The tolerance of pain and mistakes banditry rather than a fight for a cause like
C. The willingness to forgive and forget anarchism,
rebellion, or mafia activities. C. Arrival of Huns, led by Attila in Eastern Europe
357. Which continent has the most rugged surface, D. Death of Theodosius I
and in its The correct answer is C. Arrival of Huns, led by
area is found the lowest and highest points in the Attila in
world? Eastern Europe
A. North America Based on the historical knowledge up to my last
B. Asia update
C. Europe in September 2021, and considering the options
D. Australia provided, option B: Goths’ invasion of Italy, had a
The correct answer is B. Asia significant impact on the fall of the Roman Empire.
Asia has the most rugged surface among the The
continents, Visigoths, led by Alaric, sacked Rome in 410 AD,
and in its area, you can find both the lowest and and this
highest event is often considered a major turning point in
points in the world. The lowest point is the Dead the
Sea, decline of the Western Roman Empire.
which is located at the border of Israel and Jordan, The Visigoths’ invasion of Italy and the subsequent
with a sacking of Rome in 410 AD caused widespread
surface elevation of approximately 430 meters panic and
below sea marked the first time in centuries that the city of
level. The highest point is Mount Everest, located Rome
in the had been captured by a foreign enemy. This event
Himalayas on the border between Nepal and had
China, with profound psychological and political
an elevation of 8,848 meters (29,029 feet) above consequences, as it
sea shattered the myth of Rome’s invincibility and
level. revealed
358. Which is the biggest state in the world in the empire’s vulnerability.
terms of Moreover, the invasion disrupted trade routes,
territory? caused
A. China economic instability, and further weakened the
B. United States already
C. Canada strained Roman military and resources. The sack of
D. India Rome
The correct answer is C. Canada. also triggered a wave of migrations and
Canada is the second-largest country in the world movements of
by land various barbarian groups, leading to further
area, covering approximately 9.98 million square instability in
kilometers. It is surpassed only by Russia in terms the empire’s western territories.
of total 360. If a country is relatively better at making wine
territory. The United States is the third-largest than
country by wool, it makes sense to put resources into wine
land area, and China and India follow as the fourth and to
and export some of the wine to pay for imports of
seventh largest, respectively. wool.
359. Which of the following has the most Which economic term is explained?
significant impact A. Opportunity Cost
on the fall of the Roman Empire? B. Comparative advantage
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B. Goths’ invasion to Italy lower
opportunity cost compared to other countries. earliest to later dates.
Opportunity cost refers to the cost of forgoing the I. Indian
next II. Grecian
best alternative when making a decision. III. Mesopotamian
In the given scenario, the country is relatively IV. Egyptian
better at A. III, IV, I and II
making wine than wool. This means that it can B. II, III, I and IV
produce C. IV, I, III and II
wine at a lower opportunity cost (in terms of D. III, II, I and IV
resources, The correct answer is A. III, IV, I and III.
time, and effort) compared to producing wool. Mesopotamian civilization: This was one of the
Thus, earliest
according to the principle of comparative civilizations, emerging around 3500 BCE in the
advantage, the region
country should focus its resources and efforts on between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (present-
producing wine and then export some of the wine day Iraq
to pay and parts of Syria). It is considered one of the
for imports of wool. This way, the country can cradles of
benefit civilization.
from trading goods in which it has a comparative II. Egyptian civilization: This civilization emerged
advantage and acquire goods that it might not around
produce 3000 BCE along the Nile River in northeastern
efficiently. Africa. It is
Comparative advantage is a crucial concept in known for its impressive monuments, advanced
international trade as it explains the benefits of agricultural practices, and hieroglyphic writing
specialization and trade between countries, system.
leading to III. Indian civilization: The Indian civilization began
increased efficiency and overall welfare. around 2500 BCE in the Indus Valley region
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thesis trade
antithesis networks.
The statement "Evolutionary theory = thesis IV. Grecian civilization: The Greek civilization
antithesis" is flourished
not an accurate representation of a core theory in later than the others, starting around 800 BCE in
Sociology. Evolutionary theory, in the context of the
Sociology, typically refers to the application of region known as ancient Greece. It made
evolutionary principles to understand social significant
behavior and contributions to various fields, including
institutions. It involves studying how social traits philosophy, art,
and science, and politics.
behaviors have evolved over time to adapt to 363. In which type of biome are Southeast Asia,
changing are most of
environments. However, the concept of "thesis the South America and Africa situated?
antithesis" is not directly related to this core A. Taiga
theory in B. Tropical rainforest
Sociology. C. Deciduous forest
362. Sequence the epochs of civilization by D. Savannah
timeline from The correct answer is B. Tropical rainforest.
Tropical rainforests are characterized by high D. The Supreme Court is beyond criticism.
temperatures, abundant rainfall throughout the The correct answer is C. The Supreme Court is
year, given the
and dense vegetation. These regions are found authority to appoint all officials and employees of
near the the
equator and support an incredible diversity of judiciary.
plant and When the judiciary has the power to appoint its
animal species. Southeast Asia, parts of South own
America officials and employees, it helps ensure that the
(like the Amazon rainforest), and Africa (such as judges
the can select personnel based on merit,
Congo rainforest) are well-known examples of professionalism,
tropical and expertise. This autonomy in staffing prevents
rainforest biomes external interference and political influence in the
364. Which term refers to a formal organization judiciary’s functioning, thus enhancing its
that uses independence.
rules and hierarchical ranking to achieve By having control over its workforce, the judiciary
efficiency? can
A. Norm maintain a competent and impartial team that
B. Bureaucracy supports
C. Red tape the fair and efficient administration of justice.
D. Standard When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it
The correct answer is B. Bureaucracy happen.
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managing
and coordinating activities. Bureaucracies are
commonly
found in government institutions, large
corporations, and
other formal organizations. They are designed to
provide
structure, organization, and efficiency by dividing
tasks
and responsibilities among various levels of
authority.
The concept of bureaucracy has been extensively
studied
in fields such as political science, sociology, and
organizational theory.
365. In which instance is the independence of the
judiciary
shown?
A. The qualifications of the Justices of the Supreme
Court
can be changed by Congress.
B. The salaries of the members of the Supreme
Court and
of the lower courts can be decreased during their
continuance in office.
C. The Supreme Court is given the authority to
appoint all
officials and employees of the judiciary.