UNIVERSITY OF NEGROS OCCIENTAL RECOLETOS
READINGS IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY
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Quiz on the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
1. What is the opening phrase of the Preamble?
o A) We, the people of the Philippines
o B) We, the sovereign Filipino people
o C) We, the citizens of the nation
o D) We, the government of the Philippines
Correct Answer: B
2. What does the Preamble emphasize as the source of governmental authority?
o A) The Constitution
o B) The President
o C) The sovereign Filipino people
o D) The military
Correct Answer: C
3. Which of the following ideals is NOT mentioned in the Preamble?
o A) Justice
o B) Peace
o C) Prosperity
o D) Liberty
Correct Answer: C
4. The Preamble aims to secure the blessings of liberty for which group?
o A) The current generation only
o B) The future generations
o C) The government officials
o D) Foreign nations
Correct Answer: B
5. What is the purpose of the Preamble according to the Constitution?
o A) To outline the laws of the land
o B) To express the aspirations of the Filipino people
o C) To define the roles of government officials
o D) To provide a history of the Philippines
Correct Answer: B
6. Which value is emphasized in the Preamble as essential for national development?
o A) Individualism
o B) Collective welfare
o C) Isolationism
o D) Militarism
Correct Answer: B
7. What does the Preamble call for in terms of justice?
o A) Justice for the wealthy
o B) Justice for all
o C) Justice for the government
o D) Justice for the military
Correct Answer: B
8. The phrase "to build a just and humane society" in the Preamble emphasizes what?
o A) Economic development
o B) Social welfare
o C) Military strength
o D) Political dominance
Correct Answer: B
9. Which is a primary function of the government according to the Preamble?
o A) To protect the rights of the elite
o B) To serve the nation
o C) To impose strict regulations
o D) To prioritize foreign relations
Correct Answer: B
10. The Preamble reflects the legacy of which historical context?
o A) American colonization
o B) Martial Law
o C) Spanish colonization
o D) World War II
Correct Answer: B
11. What does the Preamble imply about the role of citizens?
o A) They should be passive observers
o B) They should actively participate in governance
o C) They should rely solely on the government
o D) They should focus on individual gain
Correct Answer: B
12. In the Preamble, the term "blessings of liberty" refers to:
o A) Economic prosperity
o B) Freedom and rights
o C) Military power
o D) International treaties
Correct Answer: B
13. The Preamble encourages the pursuit of which of the following?
o A) Absolute power
o B) National unity and solidarity
o C) Isolation from global affairs
o D) Historical revisionism
Correct Answer: B
14. What does the Preamble indicate about future governance?
o A) It should disregard past mistakes
o B) It must prioritize the interests of politicians
o C) It should secure rights for future generations
o D) It must focus on military expansion
Correct Answer: C
15. Overall, the Preamble serves as:
o A) A detailed legal document
o B) A declaration of war
o C) An introduction to the Constitution's core values
o D) A historical account of the Philippines
Correct Answer: C
