The Philippine Constitution

1. 1. Question

Which of the following is not mentioned in the declaration of policy of public officials in
R.A. 6713?

o they shall be accountable to the people

o they shall uphold the constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
o they shall lead modest lives
o they shall discharge their duties with utmost responsibilities
2. 2. Question

In Art. IV, Section 4, unless by their act or omission they are deemed, under the law, to have
renounced it, citizens of the
Philippines who marry aliens shall:

o lose their citizenship

o have the choice to select which citizenship to relinquish
o retain their citizenship
o automatically adopt dual citizenship, unless contravened by laws of the country
of his spouse
3. 3. Question

What arises when a public official is an officer of a private corporation which affects his
faithful performance of official duty?

o conflict of interest
o redundancy
o double remuneration
o double compensation
4. 4. Question
 Public officials and employees shall provide service to everyone without unfair
discrimination and regardless of what?

o length of service
o party affiliation
o public office
o religion
5. 5. Question

In Art. II, Section 21, the State shall promote comprehensive rural development and what
related field?

o countryside improvement
o agrarian reform
o urban planning
o agricultural economy
6. 6. Question

What body is mentioned as the protector of the people and the State?

o executive government
o Department of National Defense
o Armed Forces of the Philippines
o Philippine National Police
7. 7. Question

The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and
independence of the nation and
free the people from what?
o poverty
o law-breaking
o corruption
o injustice
8. 8. Question

The State values the dignity of every ___________ and guarantees full respect for human
rights.

o living thing
o natural-born citizen
o human person
o religion or belief
9. 9. Question

“Commodatum” is a type of :

o loan
o elective office
o government agency
o code
10. 10. Question

Which of the following is not a power or function of the Commission on Human Rights?

o Monitor the Philippine Government's compliance with international treaty

obligations on human rights
o Initiate proceedings to inculpate foreigners who trample upon the rights of other
aliens in Philippine territory.
o Appoint its officers and employees in accordance with law
o Establish a continuing program of research, education, and information to
enhance respect for the primacy of human rights
11. 11. Question

Public officials and employees shall not solicit or accept gifts, except when it is:

o scholarship to a degree program

o of nominal value
 o in foreign legal tender
o medical treatment
12. 12. Question

What is the maximum amount of time that a public official or employee must respond to
letters sent by the public?

o 15 working days
o one month
o seven working days
o one week
13. 13. Question

The Constitution defines the following as citizens of the Philippines except:

o those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this
Constitution or those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines
o those who are naturalized in accordance with law
o those who were born outside the national territory of the Philippines but whose
parents were born as Filipino citizens
o those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine
citizenship upon reaching the age of majority
14. 14. Question

In Article II, the state affirms what aspect! as a primary social economic force as it protects
the rights of workers and promote
their welfare?
o human rights
o industry
o labor
o agriculture
15. 15. Question
 Which of the following will not be appropriate on the blank:
Public officials and employees shall perform and discharge their duties with the highest
degree of ________

o intelligence and skill

o attitude
o excellence
o professionalism
16. 16. Question

No educational institution shall .be. established exclusively for aliens and no group of aliens
shall comprise more than
of the enrollment in any school.

o one-fifth
o one-half
o one-third
o one-fourth
17. 17. Question

In Article XIV, __________ shall be enjoyed in all institutions of higher learning.

o freedom of education
o scholarships
o academic freedom
o liberal arts
18. 18. Question

The State recognizes the vital role of the ______________ in nation building and shall
promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being

o youth
o family
 o government
o women
19. 19. Question

The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its relations with other states, the
paramount consideration shall be each of the following, except:

o territorial integrity
o nationalized control
o national interest and the right to self-determination
o national sovereignty
20. 20. Question

Article II, Section 6 states that separation of ___________ and State shall be inviolable.

o President
o Church
o politics
o Military
21. 21. Question

“Relatives” refer to all persons related to a public official to what degree of consanguinity?

o fourth
o second
o third
o first
22. 22. Question

In Art. XIII, what is the national language of the Philippines?

o Filipino
o Pilipino
 o Tagalog
o English
23. 23. Question

What authority is supposed to be supreme over the military?

o judicial
o civilian
o Presidential
o democratic
24. 24. Question

According to Art. XIII, the State is supposed to ensure that teaching will attract and retain its
rightful share of the best available talents through _________ and other means of job
satisfaction and fulfillment.

o professional growth
o adequate remuneration
o continuous training
o stagnating salaries
25. 25. Question

In Section II of the Declaration of Principles, the Philippines renounces _________________

as an instrument of national policy.

o lawlessness
o com-communism
o extra-territoriality
o war
26. 26. Question

The national territory of the Republic of the Philippines includes each of the following (in the
territorial islands and waters) except:
 o the insular shelves
o the overseas domains
o the subsoil
o the seabed
27. 27. Question

Family of public officials or employees include spouses and who else?

o relatives up to the third degree of consanguinity

o children including those in previous marriages
o unmarried children under 18 years
o children, grandchildren and other descendants
28. 28. Question

Section 8 of the State Policies states that the Philippines, consistent with the national interest,
adopts and pursues a policy of freedom from what type of weapons in its territory?

o weapons of mass destruction

o nuclear weapons
o biological weapons
o chemical weapons
29. 29. Question

The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful
_________ in accord with the rhythm and
harmony of nature.

o ecology
o living
o upbringing
o society
30. 30. Question
 Republic Act 6713 establishes a code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and
employees. Which of the
following is not included in this act and its title?
o providing rehabilitation of unjust actions and infringements
o enumerating prohibited acts and transactions
o providing penalties for violations
o granting incentives and rewards for exemplary service
31. 31. Question

Prohibitions on outside employment does not include someone who:

o work for a private enterprise regulated by their office

o recommends any person to a position to a company which has transactions with
his/her office
o hires relatives higher than the fifth degree of consanguinity or affinity
o engages in private practice of his/her profession in conflict with official
functions
32. 32. Question

What is the title of Article I of the 1986 Constitution?

o Transitory Provisions
o National Territory
o Preamble
o Bill of Rights
33. 33. Question

In section 4, what should public officials and employees always uphold over and above
personal matters?

o R.A. 6713
o the Philippine flag
o the public interest
 o the Constitution
34. 34. Question

In Section 21, no person shall be ________________ put in jeopardy of punishment for the
same offense. If an act is punished by a law and an ordinance, conviction or acquittal under
either shall constitute a bar to another prosecution for the same act.

o innocently
o legally
o inadequately
o twice
35. 35. Question

The Committee on Awards to Outstanding Public Officials is headed by Chairman of the

Civil Service Commission and who else?

o Ombudsman
o DILG secretary
o Sandiganbayan
o Solicitor General
36. 36. Question

The State is supposed to enhance the right of teachers to ______________

o organize into unions and associations

o demand a humane amount of salary
o professional advancement
o strike against oppressive superiors
37. 37. Question

Public officials and employees should defend Philippine sovereignty against what?

o foreign intrusion
 o national and international conflicts
o other Southeast Asian neighbors
o influence5 of other countries
38. 38. Question

No involuntary servitude in any from shall exist except:

o as punishment for a crime whereof the party shall be duly convicted

o in times of national emergency
o in cases of invasion or rebellion when the public safety requires it
o when the writ of habeas corpus is necessitated
39. 39. Question

Article V states the following as requirements for citizens to exercise suffrage except:
o those not otherwise disqualified by law
o those who are at least eighteen years of age
o those who shall have resided in the Philippines for at least one year and in the
place wherein they propose to vote for at least six months immediately preceding the
election
o those who do not have pending cases involving treason against the State
40. 40. Question

What do you call the transfer of title or disposal of interest in property in favor of someone
not one’s spouse or relative?

o endowment
o divestment
o inheritance
o reparation
41. 41. Question

The State is tasked to protect and strengthen the __________ as a basic autonomous social
institution
 o society
o Filipino citizen
o barangay
o family
42. 42. Question

Which of the following should be made accessible to the public within reasonable working
hours?

o statement of accountability
o public documents
o appointments with public officials
o assets and liabilities
43. 43. Question

What should heads of agencies submit within 45 working days from the end of the year?

o contract of assets and liabilities

o annual performance report
o recapitulation account
o performance rating of employees
44. 44. Question

In Art.XIV, Senators and members of the House of Representatives should receive what
annual salary unless they, give themselves increases?

o 204,000 pesos
o 60 million pesos
o 600,000 pesos
o 240,000 pesos
45. 45. Question
 What do you call those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to
perform any act to acquire or perfect
their Philippine citizenship?

o natural-born citizens
o citizens of the Republic of the Philippines
o naturalized citizens
o primary citizens
46. 46. Question

which of the following is not mentioned to be essential for the enjoyment by all the people of
the blessings of democracy?

o protect ton o life, liberty and property

o promotion of the general welfare
o maintenance of peace and order
o preservation of patrimony and loyalty to flag and country
47. 47. Question

The State recognizes the role of women in nation-building, and shall ensure the
________________ of women and men.

o bill of rights
o inherent freedom
o fundamental equality
o safety and security
48. 48. Question

In Art. III, Section 20, no person shall be imprisoned for ______________

o debt or non-payment of a poll tax

o actions stemming from his political beliefs
o more than 25 years
 o a capital offense.
49. 49. Question

Who may be required, under conditions provided by law, to render personal military or civil
service?

o male citizens 18 - 65 years old

o all Filipinos 18 - 65 years old
o all citizens
o natural born Filipinos
50. 50. Question

Who are not mentioned as public employees in R.A. 6713?

o military personnel
o temporary government employees
o agency personnel in government offices
o police personnel
51. 51. Question

To foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate social progress and promote total human
liberation and development, the state
shall.give priority to each one except:

o education
o arts, culture and sports
o labor and livelihood
o science and technology
52. 52. Question

In Art XIV, the State shall protect and promote the.right of all citizens to ________________
education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to
all.
 o quality
o free
o cheap
o inexpensive
53. 53. Question

What government agency is tasked to adopt positive measures to promote observance of

standards and continuing research
and experimentation in order to raise the level of these standards?

o Office of the President

o Civil Service Commission
o The Office of the Ombudsman
o Department of the Interior and Local Government
54. 54. Question

The Constitution expects the State to provide each of the following with training in civics,
vocational efficiency and other skills, except:

o ex-convicts
o out-of-school youth
o adult citizens
o the disable
55. 55. Question

The State shall develop a self-reliant and independent national economy effectively
controlled by whom?

o Filipinos
o natural-born citizens
o the government
o their executive branch
56. 56. Question
 According to Art. XIII, the State is supposed to assign the highest-h est budgetary priority to

o education
o the pork barrel Congressmen and Senators
o the office of the President
o foreign debt servicing
57. 57. Question

Where is the legislative power vested (except to the extent reserved to the people by the
provision on initiative and
referendum)?

o Congress of the Philippines

o Supreme Court of the Philippines
o the electorate composed of qualified voters
o Upper House of the Senate .'
58. 58. Question

The Constitution provides what special election exercise for qualified ed Filipinos abroad?

o absentee voting
o waiving the residency rule
o candidacy for offices below the Senatorial level
o on-line registration
59. 59. Question

Which of the following is among the official languages of the Philippines?

o English
o Arabic
o Tagalog
o Spanish
60. 60. Question
 The last part of Section 4 A states that public officials and employees should practice which
of the following:

o simple living
o simple taste
o simile wealth
o simple thinking

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