PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

FIRST-QUARTER ASSESSMENT
MULTIPLE CHOICE:

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is derived from the Greek word “Polis” affairs of the cities.

a. Police b. Power c. Politics d. Authority

2. Randell was having a hard time to explain the definition of governance, so he asked you to elaborate it
for him. What will be your answer?

a. Governance is the academic discipline that deals with the key issues and concepts in politics

b. Governance deals with the power in society.

c. Governance is the process of governing, whether undertaken by a government, market or network,

whether over a family, tribe, formal or informal organization or territory and whether through the laws,

norms, power or language of an organized society.

d. Governance deals with the different perspectives and ideas regarding politics and governance of
different

political philosophers from ancient time.

3. The following are conceptions of politics except one.

a. As the art of government c. As power and distribution resources

b. As public affairs d. As revamp and reconstruct

4. Which of the following best define politics as power and distribution of resources?

a. What government or states do c. Resolving conflict

b. Public Life d. Takes place in every level of social interaction

5. Which of the following best describes politics?

a. Branch of knowledge c. Set of complex activity connected with governance

b. Set of interests d. None of these

6. Among are some importance of studying politics and governance EXCEPT

a. Being able to escape from the burden of having a bad system.

b. Being able to understand the system we are living since we are involved as people.

c. Being able to critically analyze the system of politics in the Philippines.

d. Being able to participate in decision-making in the state.

7. Which of the following illustrates reward power?

a. A person who is reprimanded for arriving at work late.

b. A person who earns tickets to a game for thinking of a winning idea.

c. A person who was pulled over by a police car.

d. A student who is sent home by a principal for cheating.

8. When power is more beneficial?

a. When power holder dislikes tasks.

b. When the power holder is under pressure and when stakes are higher.

c. When the power holder is not motivated.

d. When the power holder is overconfident.

9. A manager enforces positive reinforcement to his/her employees, what type of power best described
the statement?

a. Coercive power c. Legitimate power

b. Reward power d. Expert power

10. Superior inflict punishment to their subordinates, what type of power best described the statement?

a. Coercive power c. Legitimate power

b. Reward power d. Expert power

11. Which of the following bases refer the expert power?

a. Power is based on fear.

b. Power is based on admiration of others.

c. Power is based on specific skills or knowledge.

d. Power is based on the ability to distribute rewards.

12. There are two important distinction of power, power over and power to. What emphasizes on
“power to”?

a. Prevalent kind of power

b. Legitimate power to control

c. Controlling people

d. Conveys the ideas without coercing others.

13. Did the Philippines consider as STATE during the Spanish Colonization?

a. Yes, because the culture of the Philippines during this time was homogenous.

b. Yes, because the Filipinos may participate in running the government.

c. No, because we are not sovereign and at the same time lacks of cultural homogeneity.

d. No, because we are not free from external control.

14. With the increase in globalization, what is the positive effect of it in education?

a. It has become harder for people to move across borders to different parts of the world to acquire
better

education.

b. This resulted in an integration of cultures

c. People from underdeveloped and developing countries cannot move to developed countries to get
better

education.

d. All of the above.

15. Why possession of definite territory is essential for the state but not for a nation?

a. It is the physical element of the state. State is a territorial entity.

b. It is essential for each nation to possess a fixed territory.

c. For state territory is not an essential requirement.

d. A state can survive even without a fixed territory.

16. Why nation is more than stable than state?

a. A state is more stable than the nation. c. A nation can survive even without sovereignty

b. When sovereignty ends, the nation dies. D. None of these.

17. Why sovereignty is essential for state but not for nation?

a. It is the soul of the state.

b. In the absence of sovereignty, the state loses its existence.

c. It is the element which makes the state different from all other association of the people.

d. All of these.

18. Which is not true to the statement?

a. A nation appeals. c. The state orders.

b. The state persuades. d. The sate coerce.

19. Liberalism is to set of political beliefs emphasizing individual rights and liberties whereas Socialism is
to?

a. set of political beliefs based on preservation of customs and traditions that define the character of a
society.

b. set of political beliefs emphasizing community and social equality.

c. set of highly nationalist, militaristic, and totalitarian political ideology in which one person has

absolute power.

d. set of political beliefs that one’s nation is great and usually better than others.

20. The following are functions of political ideology EXCEPT:

a. It creates laws in order to achieve a perfect society.

b. It offers an account of existing order by examining what works and what does not work.

c. It outlines how political change or the desired social order can be achieved.

d. It provides a model of a desired social order, a vision of Good Society

21. Which of the following is TRUE about Conservatism?

a. it is set of political beliefs based on preservation of customs and traditions that define the character of
a

society.

b. it is a set of political beliefs emphasizing community and social equality.

c. it is a set of highly nationalist, militaristic and totalitarian political ideology in which one person has

absolute power.

d. it is a set of political beliefs that one’s nation is great and usually better than others.

22. Fascism is political ideology wherein one person has absolute power as __________ is absolutely no
government.

a. Socialism b. Liberalism c. Conservatism d. Anarchism

23. It refers to a system of belief about how society should function, behave, and operate.

a. Ideology b. Philosophy c. Psychology d. Theology

24. A political ideology that prefers cooperation over competition and favors collectivism over
individualism.

a. Socialism b. Liberalism c. Conservatism d. Fascism

25. He is a British member of Parliament who wrote reflections on the Revolution in France which is
consider as one

of the founding texts of classical conservatism.

a. Alexander Berkman b. Sebastian Faure c. Luigi Galleani d. Edmund Burke

26. The European discovery of the Americas, the rise of Protestantism, the beginnings of the free-
market economy,and

the early stages of the scientific revolution fundamentally altered Europe are some of the changes
occurred in this

ideology.

a. Anarchism b. Liberalism c. Conservatism d. Fascism

27. Is the key event that spawned fascism.

a. French Revolution c. Industrial Revolution

b. World War I d. Napoleonic Wars

28. As Socialism may refer to economic system,_______________ is a term fraught with problems
having been called

“ the most elusive concept in the whole of social science”.

a. Political beliefs c. Political interest

b. Political ideology d. Political strategies

29.The key idea of Conservatism that reflects the accumulated wisdom of the past, institutions and
practices that have

been ‘tested by time’, and advocates that it should be preserved.

a. Laws b. Norms c. Religion d. Tradition

30. The key idea of Socialism that emphasizes on nurture over nature.

a. Community b. Fraternity c. Social Class d. Social Equality

31. Which of the following is TRUE about Liberalism?

a. Liberalism pertains to set of political beliefs emphasizing community and social equality.

b. Liberals believe that the world has a rational structure

c. Liberalism prefers cooperation over competition.

d. Authority is the core value of Liberalism

32. Which of the following is NOT a function of political ideology?

a. It offers an account of the existing order by examining what works and what does not work, as well as
other

various issues and problems that the state and the broader society are confronted with.

b. It provides a model of a desired social order, a vision of the Good Society.

c. It outlines how political change or the desired social order can be achieved.

d. It strive to create an ideal government through the study and application of theories about
government.

33.Spanish colonization began upon his arrival and the first permanent settlement in Cebu was
established after his

expedition on February 13, 1565 from Mexico.

a. Ferdinand Magellan c. Herodotus

b. Miguel Lopez de Legaspi d. Pigaffita

34. During this time Japanese military administration was established in Manila.

a. August 14, 1898 c. January 3, 1942

b. August 17, 1945 d. January 17, 1898

35. Which of the following is TRUE about Social Stratification?

a. It is a system by which a society ranks category of people in a hierarchy

b. It is a system or planned way of doing things, especially one imposed from above.

c. It it a system where ranking of society was made in which slaves are considered as the highest social
class.

d. It is a system by which a self-governing unit voluntarily grouped with the US.

36. He is the Chairman of Executive Commission under the Japanese Occupation.

a. Ferdinand Marcos c. Ramon Magsaysay

b. Corazon Aquino d. Jorge Vargas

37. Rule of Friars is to Frailocracy as ____________________is to corridors of power.

a. Bureaucracy b. Democracy c. Aristocracy d. Autocracy

38. In this government early Filipinos were divided into three social classes- The Maharlika, The Timawa,
and The Slaves.

a. The Government under Japanese Occupation c. Pre- Spanish Government

b. The Government under American Regime d. The Government under the Spanish Rule
39. What is the primary role of the Executive Branch of Philippine government?

a. Adjudication of laws c. Interpretation of laws

b. Implementation of laws d. Making of laws

40. It is the power stated in Section 17, Article II in which the president shall have control of all
executives

department, bureau and offices

a. Military Power c. Administrative Power

b. Power of Appointment d. Power to grant Pardons and Amnesty

41. What is the required length of residency in running the office of the president?

a. 10 b. 1 c. 15 d. 5

42. The nominee for a Cabinet position, Supreme Court Justice, or Vice-President must be voted on by
the...

a. House of Representatives c. The Senate

b. Majority Party d. The Cabinet

43. Which of the following is NOT a Presidential Role?

a. Foreign Policy Leader b. Commander-in-Chief

c. President of the Senate d. Legislative Leader

44. In a typical day, which of the following is NOT something the President has to do

a. Address Congress c. Review Presidential appointments

b. Conduct Cabinet, Legislative, and Party meetings d. Review and sign or veto bills

45. It is vested upon the Congress of the Philippines in accordance with the 1987 Constitution.

a. Executive Power b. Judicial Power c. People power d. Legislative Power

46. What is the age requirement in running for the Office of the Senator?

a. 25 b. 40 c. 35 d. 45

47. It is a draft of law presented to legislation for enactment.

a. Bill b. Law c. Resolution d. Constitution

48. It requires the approval of both chambers of Congress and the signature of the President, and have
the force and

effect of a law if approved.

a. Simple Resolution c. Joint Resolution

b. Concurrent Resolution d. None of the above

49. It conveys principles and sentiments of the members of the Senate or the House of Representative.

a. Bill b. Resolution c. Amendments d. Enactment

50. Which of the following is NOT the function of the legislative branch?

a. creation of law b. enactment of laws c. signing of law d. amendments of law

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Table of Specifications (TOS)

No. of
Content Standard Cognitive Level
Items

Remembering (5), Understanding (5),

1. Concept of Politics and Governance 12
Applying (2)

Remembering (4), Understanding (4),

2. Political Ideologies 10
Analyzing (2)

Remembering (4), Understanding (4),

3. Concept of Power 10
Applying (2)

4. Historical Development of Philippine Remembering (6), Understanding (6),

18
Democratic Politics Analyzing (6)

Total 50

Test Items

Concept of Politics and Governance (12 items)

1. What is the definition of politics?

o a. The study of the past

o b. The process of making decisions for a group

o c. A system of beliefs and practices

o d. The law enforcement mechanism

o Answer: b

2. Which of the following best describes governance?

o a. The exercise of authority in a political entity

o b. The competition for scarce resources

o c. The interaction between states and markets

o d. The management of the economy

o Answer: a

3. Who is considered the father of political science?

o a. Socrates

o b. Plato

o c. Aristotle
 o d. Machiavelli

o Answer: c

4. The concept of democracy involves which of the following?

o a. Rule by the wealthy

o b. Rule by one

o c. Rule by the people

o d. Rule by a religious elite

o Answer: c

5. Governance is important for which of the following reasons?

o a. It ensures that citizens participate in decision-making

o b. It creates opportunities for economic growth

o c. It establishes law and order

o d. All of the above

o Answer: d

6. What is the primary role of a government?

o a. To control the population

o b. To manage the economy

o c. To enforce laws and policies

o d. To represent the interests of the elites

o Answer: c

7. Which political thinker argued that humans are naturally selfish and need a strong government
to maintain order?

o a. John Locke

o b. Thomas Hobbes

o c. Jean-Jacques Rousseau

o d. Karl Marx

o Answer: b

8. According to Aristotle, which type of government is considered the best?

o a. Monarchy
 o b. Oligarchy

o c. Democracy

o d. A mixed government

o Answer: d

9. Which of the following best describes political culture?

o a. A set of attitudes, beliefs, and sentiments about politics

o b. The rules and laws governing political institutions

o c. The political ideologies held by elected officials

o d. The customs and traditions of a political party

o Answer: a

10. What is the difference between politics and governance?

o a. Politics is decision-making; governance is the exercise of authority

o b. Politics is enforcing laws; governance is passing laws

o c. Politics is about controlling the economy; governance is about public services

o d. Politics is about forming governments; governance is about power struggles

o Answer: a

11. Which form of government allows for the separation of powers between branches of
government?

o a. Monarchy

o b. Theocracy

o c. Republic

o d. Dictatorship

o Answer: c

12. Which document serves as the supreme law of the land in the Philippines?

o a. The Constitution

o b. The Revised Penal Code

o c. The Civil Code

o d. The Magna Carta

o Answer: a
Political Ideologies (10 items)

13. Which of the following is a central tenet of liberalism?

o a. Strong central government

o b. Individual freedom

o c. Collective ownership of resources

o d. Religious rule

o Answer: b

14. Which ideology promotes the abolition of private property and a classless society?

o a. Liberalism

o b. Fascism

o c. Communism

o d. Conservatism

o Answer: c

15. Fascism is characterized by:

o a. Support for democratic institutions

o b. A focus on individual freedoms

o c. Extreme nationalism and authoritarianism

o d. Economic equality

o Answer: c

16. Which political ideology advocates for minimal government intervention in economic and
social matters?

o a. Liberalism

o b. Socialism

o c. Conservatism

o d. Libertarianism

o Answer: d

17. In Marxist theory, the proletariat refers to:

o a. The capitalist class

o b. The landowners
 o c. The working class

o d. The ruling elite

o Answer: c

18. Which of the following is a feature of socialism?

o a. Free-market economy

o b. State ownership of the means of production

o c. Unrestricted competition

o d. Private enterprise

o Answer: b

19. Which ideology seeks to preserve traditional institutions and values?

o a. Communism

o b. Conservatism

o c. Anarchism

o d. Liberalism

o Answer: b

20. Which political ideology focuses on environmental issues and sustainable development?

o a. Environmentalism

o b. Liberalism

o c. Marxism

o d. Fascism

o Answer: a

21. Anarchism advocates for:

o a. The complete abolition of government

o b. The nationalization of industries

o c. Strong centralized government

o d. Economic equality

o Answer: a

22. Which ideology stresses the importance of gradual change within existing institutions?
 o a. Liberalism

o b. Conservatism

o c. Social democracy

o d. Fascism

o Answer: c

Concept of Power (10 items)

23. Power can be best described as:

o a. The ability to enforce laws

o b. The capacity to influence others’ behavior

o c. Control over military forces

o d. The right to vote

o Answer: b

24. What is the difference between power and authority?

o a. Power is legal; authority is illegal

o b. Power is the ability to influence; authority is the recognized right to command

o c. Power is given by law; authority is acquired by force

o d. There is no difference

o Answer: b

25. Which type of power is based on rewards and punishments?

o a. Expert power

o b. Coercive power

o c. Legitimate power

o d. Referent power

o Answer: b

26. The ability of a state to control its own affairs without outside interference is known as:

o a. Legitimacy

o b. Sovereignty

o c. Power
 o d. Nationalism

o Answer: b

27. Which of the following refers to power derived from an individual's expertise or knowledge?

o a. Coercive power

o b. Expert power

o c. Legitimate power

o d. Charismatic power

o Answer: b

28. What is 'soft power'?

o a. The use of force to influence others

o b. The ability to attract and co-opt rather than coerce

o c. The power of military strength

o d. Economic sanctions imposed by powerful countries

o Answer: b

29. Which of the following describes charismatic authority?

o a. Power inherited through monarchy

o b. Power based on laws and regulations

o c. Power derived from an individual's extraordinary personal qualities

o d. Power acquired by military conquest

o Answer: c

30. Which philosopher famously stated, "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts
absolutely"?

o a. John Locke

o b. Lord Acton

o c. Thomas Hobbes

o d. Niccolò Machiavelli

o Answer: b

31. Which type of power comes from holding a position of authority within a formal structure?

o a. Coercive power
 o b. Legitimate power

o c. Referent power

o d. Expert power

o Answer: b

32. What is the primary source of power in a democracy?

o a. The military

o b. The people

o c. The ruling elite

o d. The judiciary

o Answer: b

Historical Development of Philippine Democratic Politics (18 items)

33. Which event marked the beginning of the Philippine revolution against Spanish rule?

o a. The execution of José Rizal

o b. The Battle of Manila Bay

o c. The Cry of Pugad Lawin

o d. The signing of the Pact of Biak-na-Bato

o Answer: c

34. Who was the first president of the First Philippine Republic?

o a. Manuel L. Quezon

o b. Emilio Aguinaldo

o c. Andres Bonifacio

o d. Ferdinand Marcos

o Answer: b

35. What event led to the downfall of the Marcos dictatorship in 1986?

o a. The assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.

o b. The 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution

o c. The declaration of Martial Law

o d. The Batasang Pambansa elections

 o Answer: b

36. Which constitution established the Philippines as a Commonwealth in 1935?

o a. The Malolos Constitution

o b. The 1987 Constitution

o c. The 1935 Constitution

o d. The Biak-na-Bato Constitution

o Answer: c

37. The 1987 Philippine Constitution replaced which document?

o a. The Malolos Constitution

o b. The 1973 Constitution

o c. The 1935 Constitution

o d. The Organic Act of 1902

o Answer: b

38. Who led the Katipunan, a secret society that fought for Philippine independence from Spain?

o a. Andres Bonifacio

o b. Emilio Aguinaldo

o c. José Rizal

o d. Gregorio del Pilar

o Answer: a

39. What was the primary reason for the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines in 1972?

o a. To combat Communist insurgency

o b. To rebuild the economy

o c. To address environmental issues

o d. To promote tourism

o Answer: a

40. The EDSA People Power Revolution is considered a victory of:

o a. The military

o b. The Filipino people

 o c. The elite class

o d. The Catholic Church

o Answer: b

41. Which law allowed for the election of Filipino senators to the Philippine Assembly in 1907?

o a. Jones Law

o b. Tydings-McDuffie Act

o c. Philippine Organic Act

o d. Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act

o Answer: c

42. What was the role of the Philippine Commission established by the Americans?

o a. It was the first legislative body

o b. It was a consultative body for economic policies

o c. It was an advisory council to the governor-general

o d. It was an assembly of Filipino revolutionaries

o Answer: a

43. Which of the following best describes the 1973 Constitution under Marcos?

o a. It strengthened the power of the presidency

o b. It limited the executive branch's powers

o c. It promoted decentralization

o d. It re-established the bicameral legislature

o Answer: a

44. The First Philippine Republic was proclaimed in 1899 in which town?

o a. Cavite

o b. Malolos

o c. Manila

o d. Cebu

o Answer: b

45. What was the significance of the Tydings-McDuffie Act?

 o a. It established a commonwealth government

o b. It granted the Philippines full independence

o c. It created the Philippine Assembly

o d. It provided for land reform

o Answer: a

46. What triggered the Philippine-American War?

o a. The assassination of a U.S. official

o b. The Treaty of Paris

o c. The killing of Filipino soldiers by American forces

o d. The execution of José Rizal

o Answer: c

47. Which Filipino leader collaborated with the Japanese during World War II?

o a. Manuel L. Quezon

o b. Sergio Osmeña

o c. Jose P. Laurel

o d. Emilio Aguinaldo

o Answer: c

48. The Malolos Constitution was the first constitution drafted for:

o a. The Commonwealth of the Philippines

o b. The Spanish colonial government

o c. The First Philippine Republic

o d. The Japanese occupation

o Answer: c

49. Who was the first woman president of the Philippines?

o a. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo

o b. Corazon Aquino

o c. Imelda Marcos

o d. Melchora Aquino
 o Answer: b

50. The EDSA People Power Revolution restored which form of government in the Philippines?

o a. Dictatorship

o b. Democracy

o c. Monarchy

o d. Military rule

o Answer: b

Answer Key Summary:

Item No. Answer

1 b

2 a

3 c

4 c

5 d

6 c

7 b

8 d

9 a

10 a

11 c

12 a

13 b

14 c

15 c

16 d

17 c
Item No. Answer

18 b

19 b

20 a

21 a

22 c

23 b

24 b

25 b

26 b

27 b

28 b

29 c

30 b

31 b

32 b

33 c

34 b

35 b

36 c

37 b

38 a

39 a

40 b

41 c

42 a
Item No. Answer

43 a

44 b

45 a

46 c

47 c

48 c

49 b

50 b