Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region X – Northern Mindanao
Division of Lanao del Norte

PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

Diagnostic Test

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Direction: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about politics?

A. Politics is the exercise of power.
B. Politics is a natural outgrowth of human development.
C. Politics is the allocation of scarce resources and the practice of deception
and manipulation.
D. Politics is about the production, distribution, and consumption of scarce
resources for the satisfaction of the unlimited wants of the people.

2. Political science is defined as the systematic study of political and governmental

institutions and processes. Hence, politics is a discipline that seeks to:
A. understand the relationship between man and nature
B. understand primarily human growth and development
C. understand the interaction of man with his natural environment
D. understand the relationship between individual and political institutions

3. The study of politics is important because:

A. It teaches us the exercise of power for personal gains.
B. It teaches us desirable ideas of deception and manipulation
C. It helps us to be more aware of ourselves and to become more influential in
the society
D. It helps us understand the association of human beings into “body politic” or in
a political community

4. It is viewed as the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions

are implemented (or not implemented).
A. State C. Governance
B. Government D. Effectiveness and efficiency

5. Liberalism: free from government intervention; Communism: _________________

A. Women’s empowerment
B. Elite ownership of the means of production
C. Private ownership of the means of production
D. government ownership of the means of production
6. Karl Marx : Communism; Benito Mussolini:____________
A. Feminism B. Socialism C. Fascism D.Conservatism

7. Which of the following DOES NOT define ideology?

A. Ideology is a vision of a good society.
B. Ideology offers an account of the existing order.
C. Ideology advances a model of the desired future.
D. Ideology is the systematic study of political and governmental institutions and
processes

8. Which of the following is NOT TRUE about ideology?

A. Ideologies tell us how to behave
B. Ideologies help us predict the future
C. Ideologies advance competing beliefs and values.
D. Ideologies explains how the universe works and why it works that way

9. The following statements explain why ideology affects the lives of the Filipinos
EXCEPT:
A. It addresses the physiological needs of individual person
B. It provides its believers with a sense of understanding of history
C. It explains to the Filipinos how political change can and should be brought
about.
D. It provides the Filipinos with clues about what kinds of things they should pay
attention to or ignore

10. Conservatism is defined by the desire to preserve institutions and is reflected in a

resistance to, or at least suspicion of, change. Thus, Mark is a conservative citizen
because:
A. He believed that tradition should be preserved for future generations.
B. He regarded tradition as a source of reassurance and of a collective sense of
belonging.
C. He believed that tradition reflects the accumulated wisdom of the past, hence
it should
be retained.
D. He believed that tradition should be replaced by new ideas and beliefs to
maintain order in society.

11. Liberalism is a political ideology that gives importance to the fulfillment of the
individual through the satisfaction of his interests. In this sense, Joshua is a liberalist
because:
A. He supported reforms and the protection of civil liberties.
B. He believed that human beings are primarily creatures equipped with reason.
C. He believed that each individual should be allowed to greatest latitude of
freedom.
D. He believed that society should be ruled by a ruling elite who decides what
activities should be undertaken by the public.
12. It is the ability to get someone to do something he/she wants to accomplish, thus
making things happen the way he/she wants.
A. Freedom B. Control C. Power D. Tactics

13. It is the inherent right of the state to take private property for public use upon
payment of just compensation:
A. Power of Taxation C. Police Power
B. Power of Eminent Domain D. Judicial Power
14. George and his friends went on shopping. Upon entering the mall, the security
guard inspected their belongings and asked for their COVID-19 vaccine cards. Such
an act of the security guard is an example of:
A. Police Brutality C. Power of Eminent Domain
B. Police Power D. Abuse of Power

15. It is a group of people who share the same history, geography, language, customs,
and sometimes religions.
A. State B. Nation C. Government D. Sovereignty

16. The following are elements of state EXCEPT:

A. People B. Territory C. Government D. Nation

17. It refers to the process of international integration arising from the interchange of
world views, products, ideas, and other aspects of culture.
A. Liberalization B. Globalization C. World Summit D. ASEAN

18. The following conditions describe globalization EXCEPT:

A Multi-level governance
B. emerging “western civic identity”
C. Increasing tariffs on imported products
D. Removing geographical barriers to trade

19. There was no central government before the Spaniards came. Instead, governance
came from the barangays scattered throughout the islands of the Philippines. Each
barangay is ruled by:
A. Datu B. Maharlika C. Timawa D. Governor-General

20. Andres Bonifacio created the KKK, a secret revolutionary organization of the
Filipinos. Its aim was:
A. to make the Philippines a state of Spain
B. to establish a dictatorial government
C. assimilation with the Spanish government
D. to establish a complete separation from Spain
21. The Biak-na-Bato Republic was established by Aguinaldo. Its aim was the formation
of the Philippines as an independent state. The Republic existed with the signing of
the Pact of Biak-na-Bato which resulted in the revolutionary exile of Aguinaldo to
Hongkong. When Aguinaldo returned to the Philippines from Hongkong, he
established:
A. Dictatorial Government C. Military Government
B. Revolutionary Government D. Parliamentary Government

22. The President may call out the armed forces of the Philippines to suppress lawless
violence, invasion, or rebellion. This is one of the specific powers of the President
as:
A. Head of the Supreme Court
B. Head of the Military Court
C. Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces
D. Commander-in-chief of the PNP

23. The president has the sole power to declare martial law but it should not exceed:
A. 30 days B. 60 days C. 90 days D. 100 days

24. The following are conditions for the President to declare martial law EXCEPT:
A. economic recession B. invasion
B. when public safety requires C. rebellion

25. The following are instances that the Vice-President may take over the presidency
EXCEPT:
A. resignation B. death C. permanent disability D. election

26. The following are branches of the government EXCEPT:

A. Legislative C. Judiciary
B. Executive D. House of Representatives

27. The following are the qualifications of a senator of the Republic of the Philippines
EXCEPT:
A. natural-born Filipino citizen B. 40 years of age
C. able to read and write D. a registered voter

28. The legislative power shall be vested in the Congress of the Philippines which shall
be composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Legislative power
means:
A. the power to make laws
C. the power to declare martial law
B. the power to appoint officials of the government
D. the power to determine the punishment of a crime

29. Which of the following is an example of the power of congress to check the power of
the president under the principle of checks and balances?
 A. Congress may disapprove bills passed by the senate
B. Congress may reject appointments by the President
C. Congress may reject the grant of amnesty by the president
B. Congress may determine the unconstitutionality of the law

30. The following are powers of the Supreme Court EXCEPT:

A. Review judgments of the lower courts C. Promulgate rules of court
B. Order a change of venue or place of trial D. Appoint cabinet members

31. The supreme court is vested with the power to settle legal disputes. This power of
the SC is called:
A. Adjudicating power C. incidental powers
B. Power of Judicial Review D. None of the above

32. The Supreme Court is vested with the power to interpret and make judgments with
respect to the law. This judicial power is called:
A. Adjudicating power C. incidental powers
B. Power of Judicial Review D. Certiorari

33. The following illustrates the due process of due EXCEPT:

A. The accused has the right to be heard and counseled.
B. The accused has the right to a speedy and impartial trial.
C. The accused is presumed guilty the contrary is proved.
D. The accused has the right to meet the witness face to face.

34. It is an intermediate unit which is providing supervision to the municipalities and

component cities.
A. Barangay B. Municipality
C. Province D. City

35. It means the transfer of power and authority from central institutions to lower or local
levels of a government system:
A. Decentralization B. Local Autonomy
C. Devolution D. Deconcentration

36. Which of the following DOES NOT explain decentralization and local governance?
A. Hopes to achieve economic development at the regional and local levels
B. Transforms LGU into self-reliant communities
C. Mobilizes voters on behalf of a joint set of interests, concerns, and goals of the
political party
D. Gives regional and local levels more freedom in carrying out their respective
programs suitable for their areas

37. The following are powers of the Local Government Units EXCEPT:
A. Eminent domain
B. Police Power
 C. Closure and opening of roads
D. To decide on the validity of executive and legislative acts

38 Which of the following implies suffrage?

A. Suffrage enables citizens to participate in the process of government.
B. Suffrage provides social welfare services.
D. Suffrage seeks to influence public opinion.
D. Suffrage is described as a broad range of organizations bound together for a
common interest.

39 At the age of 18, a Filipino citizen is entitled to vote. It is assumed that at this age:
A. a citizen has already the ability to read and write
B. a Filipino citizen has established residence in the country
C. a Filipino citizen has enough education and good judgment
D. a Filipino citizen already developed a love of one’s country or nationalism

40. Which of the following is TRUE about political parties in the Philippines?
A. There is only one political party that holds power in the government.
B. The president appoints party-list representatives.
C. Party-list groups should only have one representative in congress
D. Political parties serve as checks and balances in the government.

41. Which of the following explains civil society?

A. Civil society is crucial to democratization because it widens participation
B. Civil society is a group providing labels upon which candidates run for public
office.
C. Civil society aims to attain and maintain political power within the government.
D. Civil society generally has political philosophy for public policy and platforms
of government.

42. The following are examples of social welfare EXCEPT:

A. Absentee voting C. 4Ps
B. PhilHealth D. relief operations

43. Civil organizations play a key role in peacebuilding, hence, one of its functions is
giving protection to the constituents. The following are civil organizations that aim
at maintaining peace in the community. Which of the following DOES NOT belong
to the group?
A. Barangay Peace Action Team (BPAT) C. CVO
B. War on Drugs D. Barangay Tanod

44. Below are the functions and contributions of social movements EXCEPT:
A. Redefining the meaning of democracy
B. Influencing public opinion
C. Affecting public policy and lawmaking
D. Granting of more powers from the national to local government
45. Jus sanguinis: citizenship based on blood relations; Jus soli: ________________
A. Naturalized citizenship
B. Citizenship based on marriage
C. Citizenship based on the place of birth
D. Citizenship is given to a citizen born in a foreign country

46. Which of the following is INCORRECT about Filipino citizenship?

A. Filipino citizens who marry aliens can retain their citizenship.
B. Marriage to an alien will not necessarily result in the loss of citizenship of a
Filipino.
C. A naturalized Filipino citizen may lose his citizenship through express
renunciation.
D. Being an immigrant in a foreign country will result in a loss of Filipino
citizenship to such immigrant.

47. The following are the rights and obligations of a Filipino citizen EXCEPT:
A. Right to join coup d’etat
B. The right to quality education.
C. To maintain allegiance to the state and the constitution
D. The right to equal access to opportunities and public service.

48. Youth empowerment is assured through the creation of Sangguniang Kabataan

paving the way for the participation of the youth in barangay affairs. Hence,
Sangguniang Kabataan has been:
A. a laboratory for future political leaders
B. an opportunity for the youth to participate in nation-building
C. a venue to train the youth for leadership and public administration
D. a training ground for the youth to become activists and critics of the
government

49. The youth can take steps to change the mindset of many people by making positive
contributions to local politics. The youth can do the following EXCEPT:
A. Lead the campaign against graft and corruption
B. Lead radical and revolutionary movements against the government
C. Participate in the protection of the environment and natural resources of the
community
D. Act as watchdogs to ensure that elective and appointive officials act in
accordance with the law
50. Making education accessible to the youth is one way of youth empowerment. The
following acts support youth empowerment EXCEPT:
A. Respect for human rights
B. Strengthen ethical and spiritual values
C. Develop moral character and personal discipline
D. Narrow access to scholarship grants and public information
 KEY ANSWER

1.D 11. D 21. A 31. A 41. A

2. D 12. B 22.C 32. B 42. A

3. D 13. B 23. A 33. C 43. B

4. C 14. B 24. A 34. C 44. D

5. D 15. B 25. D 35. A 45. C

6. C 16. D 26. D 36. C 46. D

7. D 17.B 27. B 37. D 47. A

8. D 18. C 28. A 38. A 48. D

9. A 19. A 29. B 39. C 49. B

10. D 20. D 30. D 40. D 50. D