Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ESCALANTE CITY
OLD POBLACION NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
First Summative on 4th Quarter of Second Semester

Name: Section: Score:

Learning Competencies:
1. Analyze the roles and responsibilities of the Philippine Judiciary .’
2. Explain the roles and functions of the Local Government Unit (LGU). (HUMSS_PG12-IIa-b-2)

DIRECTIONS: Read the questions carefully and write the letter of the correct answer BEFORE THE
NUMBER.

____1. It refers to the power to interpret the law and to settle legal cases.
A. Judicial power B. Executive power C. Power to review D. Legislative power

____2. What is the court for Filipino Muslims created by Presidential Decree No.1083?
A. Shiite court B. Shaniah court C. Shariah court D. Shahan court

____3. The Supreme Court of the Philippines is composed of how many members under the 1987 Philippine
Constitution?
A. 12 members B. 13 members C. 14 members D. 15 members

____4. The following are cases to be heard and decided en banc involving the constitutionality except one.
A. Treaty B. International Agreement C. Ordinance D. Law

____5. This court reviews cases on appeal decided by trial courts.

A. Supreme Court B. Court of Appeals C. Court of Tax Appeal D. Sandiganbayan

____6. This court tries cases involving graft and corruption by public official punishable by more than six years.
A. Supreme Court B. Court of Appeals C. Court of Tax Appeal D. Sandiganbayan

____7. This court reviews decisions of provincial or city boards of assessment on taxation or real property and other
matters arising under Assessment Law, now under the Local Government Code.
A. Supreme Court B. Court of Appeals C. Court of Tax Appeal D. Sandiganbayan

____8. The minimum age requirement to be members of the Philippine Judiciary.

A. 40 B. 42 C. 45 D. 50

____9. He/she is the appointing officer for the members of the Philippine Judiciary.
A. President B. Senate C. Congress D. Vice-President

____10. They are tasked by the Constitution to screen the applicants to the Judiciary.
A. Judicial and Bar Council C. Group of Lawyers
B. Integrated Bar of the Philippines D. House of Representatives

____11. Which of the following is NOT a territorial and political subdivision of the republic of the Philippines?
A. Provinces B. Cities C. Municipalities D. None of the above

____12. It is a political subdivision of a nation or state which is constituted by law and has a substantial control of
local affairs.
A. Local government B. National government C. International government D. Federal government
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ESCALANTE CITY
OLD POBLACION NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

____13. The term of office of elected local officials, except barangay officials, which shall be determined by law, shall
be __________ years and no such official shall serve for more than __________ consecutive terms.
A. 2, 2 B. 3, 3 C. 4, 4 D. 5, 5

____14. Which among the following is NOT among the corporate powers of the LGU?
A. Sue and be sued B. Enter into contracts C. Have and use a corporate seal D. None of the above

____15. Which of the following statements is INCORRECT?

A. The national government confers power and authority upon the various local government units to perform
specific functions and responsibilities.
B. Local governments do not only governmental but also proprietary functions.
C. The President exercises general supervision and control over LGUs for the purpose of ensuring that their
acts are within their powers and function.
D. The barangay is the primary planning and implementing unit.

____16. Who has the peace keeping-keeping responsibility and to act as auxiliaries of the law?
A. Congressman B. Mayor C. Punong Barangay D. Barangay Tanod

____17. What is the smallest government unit?

A. Sitio B. City C. District D. Barangay

____18. Which of the following is the intermediate unit that provides supervision to the municipalities and component
cities?
A. Province B. City C. Municipality D. Barangay

____19. What is the basic unit of local government?

A. City B. Municipality C. Both A and B D. Either A or B

____20. Which of the following is a sub-municipal unit which provides face-to face interaction among the people?
A. Province B. City C. Municipality D. Barangay

Prepared by:

Kimberly L. Villavera
Subject Teacher