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MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE___

SY 2017-2018 50
NAME : ______________________ Grade : 11

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Respond critically to the following questions by choosing the letter of the correct answer. Write the answer in the
answer sheet.
1. It came from the Greek word “politike,” which means “of, or pertaining to, the polis” or city-state.
a. Political Science b. Politics c. Political Philosophy d. Governance
2. It is a human activity concerned with the authoritative decision-making and action by the government which results in an
authoritative allocation of values for society.
a. Political Science b. Politics c. Political Philosophy d. Governance
3. The process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented (or not implemented).
a. Government b. Governance c. Politics d. Political Philosophy
4. The agency or instrumentality through which the will of the state is expressed, formulated and acted upon.
a. Government b. Governance c. Politics d. Political Philosophy
5. Defined by the desire to preserve institutions and is reflected in a resistance to change.
a. Socialism b. Fascism c. Liberalism d. Conservatism
6. Is an ideology that stands in opposition to capitalism and proposes an alternative which is more humane and equitable.
a. Socialism b. Fascism c. Liberalism d. Conservatism
7. Also called "positional power," it is the power of an individual because of the relative position and duties of the holder of the
position within an organization.
a. Referent power b. Reward power c. Coercive power d. Legitimate power
8. This is a personal kind of power which owes its genesis to the skills and expertise possessed by an individual, which is of
higher quality and not easily available.
a. Expert power b. Reward power c. Coercive power d. Legitimate power
9. A community of persons more or less numerous, occupying a definite portion of territory, having a government of their own
where the people render habitual obedience and free from control.
a. Nation b. Government c. Politics d. State
10. The following are among the views of politics, except;
a. Politics as the art of government c. Politics as compromise and consensus
b. Politics as public affairs d. Politics as private affairs
11. In summary, politics involves which among the following statements?
a. An official allocation of things, activities, ideas and other phenomena which society gives importance to.
b. A determination by government of who should get what benefits, when, and how.
c. An analysis of public issues giving rise to conflict which requires resolution.
d. All of the above
12. The following situations adhere the dictum of good governance, except;
a. Sustainable management of resources. c. Increased government transparency and accountability
b. Elimination of graft and corruption d. Discontinued improvement of internal and external security
13. The following statements are true in regards to the relationship between political ideology and political community, except for.
a. The political ideology of a state inevitably shapes the configuration of the political community.
b. It occurs because the form of government reflects the ideals advocated by the political ideology.
c. Political ideology is necessarily immutable.
d. An ideology should be malleable to survive and prevail.
14. The following characterizes political ideology, except for..
a. Ideologies provide an explanation for problems that confronts modern societies by providing futuristic visions.
b. Ideology is action-oriented.
c. Ideologies mobilize a large number of people.
d. Ideology is self-centered in nature.
15. Known as global industrialism is a process of forging international political, economic, religious, and socio-cultural
interconnections.
a. Industrialization b. Globalization c. Modernization d. Privatization
16. Which of the following statement is false?
a. Acta de Tejeros contained a resolution nullifying the result of the Tejeros convention.
b. Aguinaldo first established a dictatorial government wherein the chief of state was called the Dictator.
c. The treaty of Paris states that the Spain will turn over the Philippines to the US for the sum of $20,000,000.
d. Through the Philippine Assembly, Filipinos were able to participate in the making of laws for the country.
17. Fascism is characterized as, except for..
a. anti-rational b. anti-liberal c. anti-conservative d. anti-government
18. An individual is a certified anarchist if he/she is….
a. Believing that Political authority is desirable and wanted.
b. Saying that the state is evil because it exercise coercive authority which violates the freedom and equality of individuals.
c. Believing that a state society in which individuals take charge of their own affairs through voluntary agreement and
cooperation
d. Gov’t and laws are institutions which gives individuals from attaining personal autonomy.
19. Actor Robin Padilla, upon the order of the president was released from prison. What power of the President was exercised?
a. Appointing power c. Pardoning Power
b. Removal power d. Veto Power
20. Executive Power is defined as..
a. the authority under the Constitution to make laws and subsequently, when the need arise to alter and repeal them.
b. the power to administer, implement, and execute the laws enacted by the legislature.
c. the power to ratify treaties, and declare state of war.
d. the power to apply the laws, to contests or disputes concerning legally recognized rights or duties.
21. The following characterizes nation, except for..
a. It Is a racial-cultural concept
b. People continue as a nation even if they do not remain sovereign
c. Inhabited by homogeneous group of people
d. Sovereign
22. Arrange into chronological sequence of event
1. Biak na Bato Republic 3. Revolutionary Government
2. Malolos Republic 4. Civil Government
a. 1,3,2,4 b. 3,2,1,4 c. 1,2,3,4 d. 2,1,3,4
23. All of the following are powers of the President, except for ?
a. Pardoning Power c. Referent Power
b. Borrowing Power d. Appointing Power
24. The following are true in regards to the characteristics of a political ideology, except..
a. It offers an account of the existing order, often in the form of a worldview.
b. It provides a model of a desired future, a vision of a good society
c. It outlines how political change can and should be brought about.
d. Ideologies are the same in how complex, consistent and flexible they are.
25. All of the following concepts are considered elements of liberalism..
a. Individualism b. Freedom c. Equality d. all of the above
26. The following statements defines fascism, except for..
a. It adheres to the maxim of strength through unity and desires an organically unified national community.
b. The individual is literally nothing.
c. The new man conceived by fascism is a hero.
d. The people displays absolute disobedience to a supreme leader.
27. Former president Joseph Estrada was subject to Impeachment trial on the following grounds except__
a. bribery c. graft and corruption
b. betrayal of public trust d. treason
28. Marcos lifted martial law on January 17, 1981.During its operation, basic freedoms of the people were curtailed, among these
freedoms are..
a. Press freedom b. academic freedom c. respect for human rights d. all of the above
29. The following statements are true in connection to globalization, except for..
a. Global economy refers to the growing trend for economic activity to operate between countries and even beyond them.
b. Developed states have adopted new policies to gain the upper hand in economic competitiveness.
c. The weak structures of developing countries render them vulnerable to external economic forces.
d. The shaping of client economies is primarily done by non-governmental organizations of the developed world.
30. The Philippine is considered as a third world country in Asia, it means that…
a. The Philippine is still a developing country.
b. The Philippine is one of the developed countries in Asia
c. The Philippine has reached a higher economic rate compare to other Asian countries.
d. The Philippine maintained an economic growth that made the country as one of the best in economic and globalized
world.
I. MATCHING TYPE – MATCH COLUM A WITH COLUMN B. Write the letter of your choice answer in the space
provided.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
_____________ 31. Malolos A. State
_____________ 32. President B. Province
______________ 33. Buying Power C. Political Ideology
______________ 34. Political Science D. Power
______________ 35. Association of Southeast Asian Nation E. Purchasing Power
______________ 36. Philippines F. Politics
______________ 37. Senate G. Nation
______________ 38. Multinational firm in the Philippines H. Governance
______________ 39. Liberalism I. Legislative
---------------------- 40. Pampanga J. Executive
K. Judiciary
L. City
M. Globalization

CONSERVATISM LIBERALISM INFORMATIONAL POWER

COMMONWEALTH GOVERNOR
GOVERNOR GENERAL FERDINAND MARCOS
BENIGNO AQUINO III

GLOBALIZATION VICE PRESIDENT PRESIDENT

SENATE CONGRESS

BUYING POWER EXPERT POWER

COMMUNISM DATU

IV. Identify the following items. Choose your answer from the box.
Write your answer on the space provided.
________________41. Political ideologies that gives importance to fulfillment of the individual
through the satisfaction of his own interest.
________________42. Extent to which a person, firm, or group has available funds to make
power. Also called buying power.
________________43. This is a process of interaction and integration among the people, companies,
and governments of different nations, a process driven by international trade and
investment and aided by information technology.
________________44. During the Spanish period, the power of the government were exercised by
them.
------------------------- 45. Philippine president who signed the K-12 program.
_______________ 46. This person appoints the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
_______________ 47. This is divided into two chambers, the Lower House and the Upper House
_______________ 48. Power base on what experience one has, what one knows.
_______________ 49. He serves as chieftain, legislator and judge in his barangay.
_______________ 50. It serves as transitional government preparatory to the resumption of
Philippine independence.

----------Knowledge comes from the Lord which strengthens me- --Philippians----------

Prepared by : GOOD LUCK ! Noted and approved by :

MIRASOL G. GAMMAD JOY FRANKLIN F. CATIMBANG

Principal I
 KEY TO CORRECTION ( PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE):
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
1. b
2. b
3. b
4. a
5. d
6. a
7. d
8. a
9. d
10. d
11. d
12. d
13. c
14. d
15. b
16. b
17. d
18. b
19. c
20. b
21. d
22. a
23. c
24. d
25. d
26. d
27. d
28. d
29. d
30. a
31. B
32. J
33. E
34. F
35. G
36. A
37. I
38. M
39. C
40. B
41. Liberalism
42. Purchasing Power
43. Globalization
44. Governor General
45. Benigno Aquino III
46. President
47. Senate
48. Expert Power
49. DATU
50. Commonwealth