SOCIAL SCIENCE II- GenEd

1. After the accused, Rolando Cruz, had consummated the crime of rape upon a girl named Rosario Reye
s, age 18, niece of his deceased wife, he married the girl in a ceremony officiated by Minister Roa. He wa
s charged and convicted with rape.Based on the facts, why was Rolando Cruz charged and convicted wit
h rape after he married Rosario?
A. The marriage was solemnized by Minister Roa who had no authority to solemnize marriage.
B. The offense of rape has been committed and the marriage was only a cover-up.
C. There was no real consent.
D. There was no intention of entering into the actual marriage status.
2. Which one is the human right to life
A. Equal treatment before the law
B. Fair trial

C. Political independence
D. Freedom from inhuman punishment

3. Which of the following is MOST likely to be studied by a macroeconomist?

A. What determines consumer demand

C. How a company makes a profit

B. What causes high rates of unemployment

D. How a firm prices its products or services

4. A conflict between property rights and freedom of speech might arise in all of the situations, EXCEPT
A. a disgruntled employee passing out leaflets in front of a hairdressers salon
B. protesters carrying signs outside a cinema in an enclosed shopping mall
C. environmentalists carry signs at the entrance of an oil refinery
D. a religious order soliciting funds and converts in the swimming pool area of a condominium
5. The cooperative development Authority denied the registration of Farmers Cooperative Bank of the Phil
ippines because it has a minimum authorized share capital of ____________.
A. P 300,000,000.00

B. P 200,000,000.00 C. P 400,000,000.00

D. P 100,000,000.00

6. Which statement is guaranteed by the Civil Code of the Philippines?

A. Both husband and wife are co- equal
B. Both are given freedom to choose their occupations
C. The husband has the right to object to the occupation of the wife.
D. The wife also has the right to object to the occupation of the husband.
7. Which statement supports the abolition of death penalty?
A. Conviction followed by execution is a deterrent.
B. Death penalty is uncivilized, cruel, and unusual form of punishment, depriving criminals of the
ultimate right to life.
C. Recidivism in criminal cases is high.
D.Capital punishment fits the severity of the crime of murder.
9. Who is taxed on the income derived from sources within the Philippines?

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A. a citizen of the Philippines

C. a Filipino seaman

B. a non-resident citizen

D. a domestic corporation

Items 10-13: Below is an excerpt of the arrival statement of Benigno Aquino, Jr:
I have returned on my free will to join the ranks of these struggling to restore our rights and freedom throu
gh non-violence. I seek no confrontation. I only pray and will strive for a genuine national reconciliation fo
unded on justice. I am prepared for the worst and have decided against the advice of my mother, my spirit
ual adviser, many of my tested friends and a few of my most valued political mentors. A death sentence a
waits me. Two more subversion charges both calling for death penalties have been filed since I left three
years ago and are now pending with the courts. I could have opted to seek political asylum in America but
I feel it is my duty from exile and to an uncertain future with only determination and faith to offer-faith in ou
r people and faith in GOD.
10. Why did Aquino return to the Philippines?
A. He had a duty to fulfill

C. He wanted to be a hero

B. He wanted to reunite with his family.

D. He wanted to prove his innocence.

11. Which of the values did Aquino observe?

A. Cooperation

B. Simplicity

C. Positive thinking

D. Non-violence

12. Which benefit did our country get from his brand of patriotism?
A. The release of political prisoners
B. The exile of the Marcoses

C. The application of justice on the victims of human rights violations and abuses
D. The restoration of democracy

13. Which of the following was he offering in the last sentence?

A. Determine

B. Uncertain

C. Peace

D. Faith in God and his people

14.The government wants a piece of private land for a government project. The owner resisted the gover
nment. How may the government own the land?
A. right of eminent domain
B. right of government ownership

C. right of habeas corpus

D. right of a sovereign over the governed

15. A radio station was padlocked after a midnight broadcast. The operator accused the authorities of
A. suppression of the right to express ones views
B. suppression of the freedom of religion
C. suppression of right to justice
D.suppression of the freedom of speech
16. A man served his sentence for 8 years, although he was sentenced 20 years imprisonment.
A. a commutation of years

C. total freedom

B. a pardon

D. a parole

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17. A family built his house in an inner piece of land. He was not allowed to go through a neighbors yard.
He was accused of trespassing private property. The law allows such passage under the
A. right of travel

C. right of homeowners

B. right of way

D. right of eminent domain

18. A child after birth has a right to a name. This is actually

A. right for just treatment

C. a right to suffrage

B. a right for survival

D. a right to his identity

19. Mr. Sin was born as a Chinese national. He wants to run as a congressman. He was naturalized at ag
e 18. Can he run for a congressional seat?
A. Yes, because he was a naturalized citizen
B. Yes, because he is a citizen
C. No, because a naturalized citizen cant run for congress
D. No, because his parents are already citizen
20. A child was born to a couple before the marriage bow. He demands for a share of his inheritance.
How will he be classified?
A. natural born
B. adopted child
C. illegitimate child
D. legitimate child
21.There are military confrontations in some parts of the Philippines. How does the government address
the situation?
A. declare cease fire
B. declare amnesty for all
C. negotiate with representative of both panels
D. declare war zones.
22. In order to avoid conflict with China what does the Philippines invoked in terms of Spratly island?
A. Laws on territorial boundaries
B. Laws on sea limits
C. Territorial Supremacy
D. Laws on immigration
23. Why are barangay chairmen assigned to settle barangay cases?
A. They know all the residents.
B. They are competent judges.
C. They have training
D. They have biases.

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24. An individual has the right to file the WRIT OF AMPARO before the investigation of an administrative
case filed against him/her. What fundamental right is invoked by the individual?
A. Right to be defended by a public attorney
B. Right to life, liberty and security
C. Right to self- defense
D. Right to due process
25.The logo of the Olympic Games represents the interconnectedness of the countries in the world. While
the games highlight the strength of nation in sports what does the global activity promote?
A. World tourism

C. World industry

B. World peace

D. World history

Answer Key
1.B
2.D
3.B
4.D
5.D
6.A
7.B
9.A
10.A
11.D
12.D
13.D
14.A
15.D
16.A
17.B
18.D
19.C
20.C
21.C
22.A
23.A
24.B
25.B