Philippine Politics and Governance

2ND summative Examination

I. Identification: answer directly in your notebook

1. The highest court or also known as the court of last resort composing of a chief justice
and 14 associate justices.
2. A scope of power of Judicial power that settle legal disputes.
3. A Judicial powers necessary for the discharge of judicial functions.
4. The second highest judicial court and primarily exercises appellate jurisdiction over
the decisions of the regional trial courts.
5. What Article and Section in 1987 Philippine Constitution states that “judicial
power shall be vested in one supreme court and in such other courts as may be
established by law.”
6. The Philippine president who was ousted from the office in 2001 during a popular
uprising in Metro Manila after an aborted impeachment trial in which he was charged
with plunder and perjury.
7. A LGU that provide services to the people in every Barangays such as extension and
on- site research services and facilities related to agriculture and fishery activities.
8. A LGU that provides service to every cities/ municipalities such as agricultural
extension and on- site research activities; industrial research and development
services.
9. The one that lead/Govern a City.
10. A power that refers the power of supreme court to interpret and make judgments with
respect to the law.
11. In this type of electoral system, the winning candidate needs only to achieve a
plurality of votes. The candidate who won the highest number of votes should assume
the respective office.
12. This electoral system is usually performed in two phases to ensure the attainment of
majority vote.
13. A role of an election in which provide justification for a system of rule and thus help
in fostering legitimacy.
14. Role of election where politicians- people who possess talents and skills relevant to
electioneering- are chosen.
15. This is a set of rules that governs the conduct of elections.
16. In this electoral system, larger political parties win a higher proportion of seats than
the proportion of votes they gain in the election.
17. Are devices for filling a governmental office through choices made by the electorate, a
designated body of qualified people.
18. This word translates to “the right to vote”.
19. In the Philippines, what agency/department is in charge for conducting an
election.
20. In this electoral system the proportional-Elector cast two votes: one for candidate
and one for the party.
21. In this system voting is according to ranked preferences until the attainment of the
majority vote.
22. What type of electoral system is the Philippine using?
23. The United Nation refers to this as the “third sector” of the society, along with
government and business.
24. This refers to those non- state, non-profit, voluntary organizations in this social
sphere.
25. This organizations are non-profit and voluntary citizens groups, which are organized
on a local, national, or international level.
26. These CSOs do not necessarily promote worship of a religion, but they are linked to a
given religion and they act following a religious precept.
27. They act in new fields that require some scientific knowledge (e. g., environment,
finance). They are not exclusively composed of experts and scientists, but they claim
to have an expertise unit and they publish some technical reports.
28. These are labor and worker associations which promote workers’ interests.
29. These CSOs are independent civil organizations, which are influenced and controlled
by national authorities.
30. A collective body that has a high level of commitment and political activism and is not
necessarily based on formal organization.
31. It seeks to change something specific about the social structure. They may seek a
more limited change but are targeted at the entire population.
32. It seeks to completely change every aspect of society—their goal is to change all of
society in a dramatic way.
33. In this stage of social movement people become aware of an issue, and leaders
emerge.
34. The movements are typically focused on self-improvement and limited, specific
changes to individual beliefs and behavior.

II. Enumeration

35-40 Enumerate the independence of the Philippine judiciary is manifested with.

41-43 enumerate the Scope of Judicial Power.

III. True or False

44. Government officials make political decisions.

45. Incidental Powers are necessary for the discharge of judicial functions.

46. The Court of Appeals is the highest court in the country.

47. LGU is authorized by law to impose certain taxes to support their activities.

48. LGU is authorized to maintain and rehabilitate roads and bridges.