DAVAO MEDICAL SCHOOL FOUNDATION Davao City MIDTERM EXAM IN PHILIPPINE HISTORY AND CONSTITUTION Mr. Antonio C.

Cayetano, B.S.Ed., LL.B., MARE TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICES. Below are choices of answers. Choose the appropriate letter which corresponds to your answer. A. B. C. D. E. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. State immunity, government of laws, foreign policy, nationalism, indigenous community Bill of rights, sovereignty, social justice, family, communication Rule of majority, incorporation, civil service, unborn, labor Defensive war, international law, blessings of democracy, abortion, subsidiary Republican government, civilian authority, human dignity, health, ecology

A democratic government by representatives chosen by the people at large. The privilege from any suit arising from the performance of governmental powers. A required quantity or number to make a valid transactions or decisions. The enumeration of the basic rights of the people. An armed conflict undertaken to repel foreign aggression. The generally accepted principles of international law shall form part of the law of the land. It implies the supreme power to govern. No one is over and above the law. The body of rules and principles which governs the relations of nations. It is supreme over the military. It refers to any service for the defense of the State other than as soldiers. The fruit of the maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty or property and the promotion of the general welfare. The basic direction underlying the conduct by a State of its affairs vis--vis those of other States. The humanization of laws and the equalization of all socio-economic forces aimed at the promotion of the general welfare. Its manifestation is measured by the extent of respect for human rights. It refers to the love of country and anything that pertains to the Filipinos. It is regarded as sacred and the nucleus of society. He has the right to be born. The forcible expulsion of the fetus from the mothers womb. The state of physical, social, and mental well-being rather than merely the absence of physical diseases. It deals with the study of the interrelationships of living things and their environments. It refers to those non-dominant groups in our country which possess and wish to preserve ethnic, religious, or linguistic traditions or characteristics markedly different from the rest of the population. It includes not only print or broadcast media (radio and television) but also motion pictures, advertising, cable, telephone, telegraph and the internet. The State is not to engage in business activities that can be competently & efficiently undertaken by the private sector unless the latter dont want to enter into a specific industry or enterprise. It is considered to be the primary social economic force. A. Protector, right to self- determination, development of moral character, balanced and healthful ecology B. Blessings of democracy, independent foreign policy, life of the unborn, total human liberation and development C. Government authority, human rights, family life, equality before the law D. National territory, freedom from nuclear weapons, nation-building, health consciousness E. Republican & democratic, national development, patriotism and nationalism, social economic force

26. The Philippines is a __________ State. 27. Sovereignty resides in the people and all __________ emanates from them. 28. Civilian authority is, at all times, supreme over the military. The Armed Forces of the Philippines is the __________ of the people and the State. 29. The goal of the Armed Forces of the Philippines is to secure the sovereignty of the State and the integrity of the __________.

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30. The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the __________. 31. The State shall pursue an __________. 32. In the Philippines relations with other states the paramount consideration shall be national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interest, and the __________. 33. The Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts and pursues a policy of __________ in its territory. 34. The State shall promote social justice in all phases of __________. 35. The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for __________. 36. The State recognizes the sanctity of __________ and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution. 37. The State shall equally protect the life of the mother and the __________ from conception. 38. The natural and primary right and duty of parents in the rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and the __________ shall receive the support of the Government. 39. The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in __________ and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well-being. 40. It shall inculcate in the youth __________, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs. 41. The State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the fundamental __________ of women and men. 42. The State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill __________among them. 43. The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a __________ in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. 44. The State shall give priority to education, science and technology, arts, culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress, and promote __________. 45. The State affirms labor as a primary__________. It shall protect the rights of workers and promote their welfare. A. B. C. D. E. Self-reliant and independent, communication and information, amity with all nations Incentives to needed investments, local governments, principles of international law Rural development and agrarian reform, public service, rising standard of living National unity and development, honesty and integrity, prosperity and independence Welfare of the nation, full public disclosure, just and dynamic

46. The State shall develop a __________ national economy effectively controlled by Filipinos. 47. The State recognizes the indispensable role of the private sector, encourages private enterprise, and provides __________. 48. The State shall promote comprehensive __________. 49. The State recognizes and promotes the rights of indigenous cultural communities within the framework of __________. 50. The State shall encourage non-governmental, community-based, or sectoral organizations that promote the __________. 51. The State recognizes the vital role of __________ in nation-building. 52. The State shall ensure the autonomy of __________. 53. The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for __________, and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law. 54. The State shall maintain __________ in the public service and take positive and effective measures against graft and corruption. 55. Subject to reasonable conditions prescribed by law, the State adopts and implements a policy of __________ of all its transactions involving public interest. 56. The State shall promote a __________ social order.

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57. The State shall ensure the __________ of the nation and free the people from poverty. 58. The State shall institute policies that provide adequate social services, promote full employment, a __________, and an improved quality of life for all. 59. The Philippines adopts the generally accepted __________ as part of the law of the land. 60. The Philippines adheres to the policy of peace, equality, justice, freedom, cooperation, and __________. A. B. C. D. E. Territorial sea, baseline Contiguous zone, Cloma Exclusive economic zone, archipelago International waters, jurisdiction Internal waters, archipelagic doctrine

61. That portion of the sea up to the extent of 24 nautical miles from the baseline and over which the State has effective political and legal sovereignty. 62. That portion of the sea which no one State can own and control. 63. That portion of the sea up to the extent of 200 nautical miles from the baseline and over which the State has the authority to explore and exploit its aquamarine resources. 64. That portion of the sea up to the extent of 12 nautical miles from the baseline and over which the State can enforce its customs laws. 65. That part of the sea within the land territory. 66. The body of waters studded with group of islands. 67. He discovered the Spratly Group of Islands. 68. It is determined by the low watermarks resulting from the low tide. 69. The waters around, between and connecting the islands of the archipelago, regardless of their breadth and dimensions, form part of the internal waters of the Philippines. 70. The authority of the State to prosecute crimes committed within its territory. A. True B. False 71. When the State enters into a contractual relation with private individual or institution, it can be sued if it would not fulfill its obligations under the contract. 72. In case of foreign invasion, the Philippines cannot declare war against the invading State pursuant to the provision of Section 2, Article II of the 1987 Constitution. 73. The Spratly Group of Islands (SGI) is part of the Philippine archipelago. 74. In a republican state, the observance of election is not essential or important. 75. The constitution can still stand as it is even without the preamble and the national territory. 76. The sovereign right of the people to a revolution is against the principle of the rule of law, nonetheless this right can still be exercised as a matter of right when needed. 77. When a crime is committed beyond the territorial sea but within the contiguous zone of the State, the offender can be prosecuted and litigated in its court of justice. 78. When the government calls upon the citizens to render personal military and civil service, they can send their proxy or representative in their behalf. 79. The State can take the life, liberty or property of any person only when the right to due process is observed. 80. The Filipino people adhere to the principle that life begins upon conception. 81. The constitutional provisions of the national territory bind not only upon the Filipino people but also upon other States. 82. Capital is more important than labor. 83. Men and women differ in rights, privileges, duties, responsibilities and obligations such that both are treated differently in law. 84. The installation of nuclear arsenal in the Philippines is absolutely prohibited by the constitution. 85. The powers of the local government units (LGUs) derived from the sovereign powers of the people. TEST II. ESSAY. Explain, substantiate or justify the following questions or statements. A mere YES or NO answer shall not be given any credit. 1. The State cannot be sued without its consent. (5 points) 2. Let us assume that Congress enacted laws legalizing divorce, abortion and homosexual marriage. Can these laws stand the test of constitutionality? (10 points)

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Name ___________________________________ Course/Yr _________________ Date ___________ Score ____ TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICES. 1. ______ 2. ______ 3. ______ 4. ______ 5. ______ 31. ______ 32. ______ 33. ______ 34. ______ 35. ______ 61. ______ 62. ______ 63. ______ 64. ______ 65. ______ TEST II. ESSAY. 6. ______ 7. ______ 8. ______ 9. ______ 10.______ 36. ______ 37. ______ 38. ______ 39. ______ 40. ______ 66. ______ 67. ______ 68. ______ 69. ______ 70. ______ 11. ______ 12. ______ 13. ______ 14. ______ 15. ______ 41. ______ 42. ______ 43. ______ 44. ______ 45. ______ 71. ______ 72. ______ 73. ______ 74. ______ 75. ______ 16. ______ 17. ______ 18. ______ 19. ______ 20. ______ 46. ______ 47. ______ 48. ______ 49. ______ 50. ______ 76. ______ 77. ______ 78. ______ 79. ______ 80. ______ 21. ______ 22. ______ 23. ______ 24. ______ 25. ______ 51. ______ 52. ______ 53. ______ 54. ______ 55. ______ 81. ______ 82. ______ 83. ______ 84. ______ 85. ______ 26. ______ 27. ______ 28. ______ 29. ______ 30. ______ 56. ______ 57. ______ 58. ______ 59. ______ 60. ______