Gen Ed Social Science reviewer

1. After the accused, Rolando Cruz, had consummated the crime of rape upon a girl named Rosario
Reyes, age 18, niece of his deceased wife, he married the girl in a ceremony officiated by Minister
Roa. He was charged and convicted with rape. Based on the facts, why was Rolando Cruz charged
and convicted with rape after he married Rosario?
A. The marriage was solemnized by Minister Roa who had no authority to solemnize a marriage.
B. The offense of rape has been committed and the marriage was only a cover-up.
C. There was no real consent.
D. There was no intention of entering into the actual marriage status.

2. Which one is the human right to life?

A. Equal treatment before the law
B. Fair trial
C. Political independence
D. Freedom from inhuman punishment

3. Which of the following is MOST likely to be studied by a macroeconomist?

A. What determines consumer demands
B. What causes high rates of unemployment
C. How a company make a profit
D. How a firm prices its products or services

4. A conflict between property rights and freedom of speech might arise in all of the situations,
EXCEPT
A. disgruntled employee passing out leaflets in front of a hairdresser’s salon
B. protesters carrying signs outside a cinema in an enclosed shopping mall
C. environmentalists carry signs at the entrance of an oil refinery
D. a religious order soliciting funds and converts in the swimming pool area of a condominium

5. The cooperative development Authority denied the registration of Farmers Cooperative Bank of
the Philippines because it has a minimum authorized share capital of _____.
A. P 300M
B. P 200M
C. P 400M
D. P 100M

6. Which statement is guaranteed by the Civil Code of the Philippines?

A. Both husband and wife are co-equal.
B. Both are given freedom to choose their occupations.
C. The husband has the right to object to the occupation of the wife.
D. The wife also has the right to object to the occupation of the husband.

7. Which statements supports the abolition of death penalty?

A. Conviction followed by execution is a deterrent.
B. Death penalty is uncivilized, cruel, and unusual form of punishment, depriving criminals of the
ultimate right to life.
C. Recidivism in criminal cases is high.
D. Capital punishment fits the severity of the crime of murder.

8. Who is taxed on the income derived from sources within the Philippines?
A. a citizen of the Philippines
B. a non-resident citizen
C. a Filipino
D. a domestic corporation

9. The government wants a piece of private land for a government project. The owner resisted the
government. How may the government own the land?
A. right of eminent domain
B. right of government ownership
C. right of habeas corpus
D. right of a sovereign over the governed

10. A radio station was padlocked after a midnight broadcast. The operator accused the authorities
of
A. suppression of the right to express one’s views
B. suppression of the freedom of religion
C. suppression of the right to justice
D. suppression of the freedom of speech

11. A man served his sentence for 8 years, although he was sentenced 20 years imprisonment.
A. a commutation of years
B. a pardon
C. total freedom
D. a parole

12. A family built his house in an inner piece of land. He was not allowed to go through a neighbor’s
yard. He was accused of trespassing private property. The law allows such passage under the
A. right of travel
B. right of way
C. right of homeowners
D. right of eminent domain

13. A child after birth has a right to a name. This is actually

A. right for just treatment
B. a right for survival
C. a right to suffrage
D. a right to his identity

14. Mr. Sin was born as a Chinese national. He wants to run as a congressman. He was naturalized at
age 18. Can he run for a congressional seat?
A. Yes, because he was a naturalized citizen
B. Yes, because he is a citizen
C. No, because a naturalized citizen can’t run for congress
D. No, because his parents are already a citizen

15. A child was born to a couple before the marriage vow. He demands a share of his inheritance.
How will he be classified?
A. natural born
B. adopted child
C. illegitimate child
D. legitimate child
16. There are military confrontations in some parts of the Philippines. How does the government
address the situation?
A. declare ceased fire
B. declare amnesty for all
C. negotiate with the representatives of both panels

17. In order to avoid conflict with China what does the Philippines invoked in terms of Spratly island?
A. Laws on territorial boundaries
B. Laws on sea limits
C. Territorial Supremacy
D. Laws on immigration

18. Why are barangay chairmen assigned to settle barangay cases?

A. They know all the residents
B. They are competent judges
C. They have training
D. They have biases

19. An individual has the right to file the WRIT OF AMPARO before the investigation of an
administrative case filed against him/her. What fundamental right is invoked by the individual?
A. Right to be defended by a public attorney
B. Right to life, liberty, and security
C. Right to self-defense
D. Right to due process

20. The logo of the Olympic Games represents the interconnectedness of the countries in the world.
While the game highlights the strength of nation in sports. What does the global activity promote?
A. World tourism
B. World peace
C. World industry
D. World history

21. All of the following constitute the meaning of political science except:
A. A basic knowledge and understanding of the state
B. It is primarily concerned with the association of human beings in a political community
C. Common knowledge of every event taking place in the society
D. It deals with the relationship among men and groups which are subject to the control by state.

22. It refers to the community of persons more or less numerous, permanently occupying a definite
portion of territory, having a government of their own to which the great body of inhabitants render
obedience, and enjoying freedom from external control.
A. Sovereignty
B. Nation
C. Citizenship
D. State

23. It refers to the agency through which the will of the state is formulated, expressed and carried
out.
A. Government
B. Sovereignty
C. Constitution
D. State

24. What are the four elements of state?

A. people. territory, sovereignty, government
B. people, constitution, territory, government
C. government, law, peace, territory
D. constitution, people, land, independence

25. What theory asserts that the early states must have been formed by deliberate and voluntary
compact among the people to form a society and organize government for their common good.
A. Necessity Theory
B. Divine Right Theory
C. Social Contact Theory
D. Social Compact Theory

26. Government exists and should continue to exist for the benefit of the people.
A. The statement is a general truth.
B. The statement is just an assumption.
C. The statement is a fallacy.
D. There is no basis for judgment.

27. What are the forms of government in which the political power is exercised by a few privileged
class.
A. Oligarchy and Aristocracy
B. Aristocracy and Monarchy
C. Theocracy and Fascism
D. Democracy and Tyranny

28. The precolonial Philippines has no established government. Its villages and settlements were
called barangays.
A. Only the first statement is true and correct
B. Only the second statement is true and correct
C. Both statements are true and correct
D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect

29. There were four social classes of people in the precolonial barangays. They were the nobles,
freemen, serfs, and slaves.
A. Only the first statement is true and correct.
B. Only the second statement is true and correct.
C. Both statements are true and correct.
D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect.

30. What are the two known written codes during the pre-Spanish era in the Philippines?
A. Maragtas and Kalantiaw Codes
B. Sumakwil and Sulayman Codes
C. Panay and Subanon Codes
D. Hammarubi and Ur Nammu Codes

31. Under the Spanish colonial government, who directly governed the Philippines?
A. The Governor-General
B. The Viceroy of Mexico
C. The Royal Audiencia
D. The King of Spain

32. What is the first city to be established in 1565 in the Philippines?

A. Manila
B. Davao
C. Cebu
D. Ilo-ilo

33. The government that Spain established in the Philippines was defective. It was a government for
the Spaniards and not for the Filipinos.
A. Only the first statement is true and correct.
B. Only the second statement is true and correct.
C. Both statements are true and correct.
D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect.

34. What was the secret society founded in 1896 that precipitated the glorious revolution against
the Spaniards.
A. The Katipunan
B. The Kalahi
C. The Biak na Bato Republic
D. The Ilustrado

35. Arranged the sequence of governments during the revolutionary era:

1. The Dictatorial Government
2. The Revolutionary Government
3. The Biak-na-Bato Republic
4. The First Philippine Republic
A. 2 3 1 4
B. 3 1 2 4
C. 4 1 3 2
D. 1 2 3 4

36. Arranged according to its establishment during the American Regime:

1. The Commonwealth Government
2. The Military Government
3. The Civil Government
A. 1 2 3
B. 2 3 1
C. 3 2 1
D. 2 1 3

37. What was the civil government established during Japanese occupation of the Philippines?
A. The Japanese Imperial Government
B. The Philippine Republic
C. The Puppet Government of Japan
D. The Philippine Executive Commission

38. The Constitution used by the Philippine government from the commonwealth period until 1973.
A. The Malolos Constitution
B. The Biak-na- Bato Constitution
C. The 1935 Constitution
D. The 1901 Constitution

39. What kind of government was installed under the 1973 Constitution under the Marcos regime?
A. Modified Presidential system
B. Modified Parliamentary system
C. Military system
D. Bicameral system

40. A de facto government requires a de jure status when it gains wide acceptance from the people
and recognition from the community of nations.
A. The statement is true and valid.
B. The statement is an assumption.
C. The statement is a fallacy
D. The statement is doubtful

41. It is defined as written instrument by which the fundamental powers of the government are
established, limited and defined and by which powers are distributed among the several
departments or branches for their and useful exercise for the benefit of the people.
A. Laws
B. Statutes
C. Constitution
D. Ordinances

42. There is no Constitution that is entirely written or unwritten.

A. The statement is true and correct.
B. The statement is incorrect.
C. The statement is partially correct.
D. There is no basis to conclude.

43. Requisites of a well written constitution.

A. Brief
B. Broad
C. Definite
D. All of the given options

44. Who has the authority to interpret the constitution?

A. Private individual
B. Courts
C. Legislative and Executive departments of the government
D. All of the given options

45. “We the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and
humane society and establish a government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote
our common goods, conserves and develops our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our
posterity the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and regime of truth,
justice, freedom, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution”.
What part of Constitution is this?
A. General Provision
B. Amendments
C. Preamble
D. National Patrimony

46. Which statements is TRUE of the pre-Spanish Filipino government?

A. The datu exercised all power of government.
B. Laws were formulated by a law-making body elected by the datu.
C. Laws were formulated by a law-making body elected by the community.
D. There was a court created by the datu to hear complaints.

47. What characteristic/s of government is established by the 1987 Constitution

I. Presidential system of government with three branches
II. Parliamentary system of government
III. The three branches of government are separate and independent of one another
IV. The three branches of government have a check and balance over one another
A. I only
B. II only
C. II, III and IV
D. I, III, and IV

48. If our present government is a democracy, where does power reside?

A. In the Filipino People
B. In Congress
C. In the President
D. In the Supreme Court

49. In President Quezon’s time, the country had the Philippine Commonwealth. What is TRUE about
the Philippine Commonwealth? The Filipino people ______.
A. Were fully independent
B. Were partially independent
C. Were granted total freedom to course their destiny only in matters of education
D. Were citizens of the United States

50. In the decade of the 70’s, one clamor of the activists who staged street demonstration on the
streets was “Down with the oligarchs!” What did they accuse the government of as suggested by the
italicized word?
A. A rule of the few rich
B. A form of dictatorship
C. Anti-poor
D. Elitist

Gen Ed Social Science reviewer

1. With the Batasang Pambansa performing legislative and executive powers in the Marcos regime,
which form of government was implemented?
A. Parliamentary
B. Dictatorial
C. Monarchical
D. Presidential

2. What form of government is characterized by the separation of powers?

A. Parliamentary
B. Presidential
C. Aristocracy
D. Monarchical

3. To which type of political system do we belong?

A. Colonialism
B. Totalitarianism
C. Democracy
D. Capitalism

4. Which of the following represents the smallest sub-unit of government in the Philippines at
present?
A. Purok
B. Barangay
C. Sitio
D. Zone

5. In which form of government does power or authority reside in a few persons who govern for
their interest?
A. Oligarchy
B. Monarchy
C. Democracy
D. Parliamentary

6. The Philippine government is divided into three branches: executive, legislative and judiciary.
Which among the following doctrines best describes the model of governance in the Philippines?
A. Tricameralism
B. Separation of powers
C. Emancipation of state
D. Division of labor

7. The Philippine legislature is divided into two major bodies, the Senate and the House of
Representatives. Which among the following best describes the division of the legislative body of the
country?
A. Bipartisanism
B. Co-Legislative power
C. Unicameralism
D. Bicameralism

8. Which type of governance is characterized by a union of partially self-governing states or regions

united by a central government?
A. Federalism
B. Socialism
C. Democracy
D. Totalitarianism

9. In England, Queen Elizabeth acts as head of the state. This country also has a parliament and a
Prime Minister. Which among the following best describes the form of government in this country?
A. Absolute Monarchy
B. Constitutional Monarchy
C. Oligarchy
D. Aristocracy

10. Which form of government where all citizens are treated equally on certain dimensions such as
religion, politics, economics, social status, and culture?
A. Totalitarianism
B. Democracy
C. Socialism
D. Egalitarianism

11. What human right is violated when one opens a letter without permission from the addressee?
A. Right to the privacy of communication and correspondence
B. Right to read the letter
C. Right to open the envelope without permission
D. Right to private affairs

12. When an individual is imprisoned without proper investigation what right is violated?
A. Right to due process of law
B. Right to secure persons
C. Right to process paper
D. Right to protection

13. What law was passed by the Philippine Congress in 1995 which affirms the total integration of
persons with disabilities into the mainstream of society?
A. Republic Act No. 7277
B. Republic Act No. 7784
C. Republic Act No. 7722
D. Republic Act No. 7776

14. Which is the best definition of inclusive education endorsed by DepEd?

A. It is a flexible and individualized support system for children and youth with special education
needs.
B. It is a mandate to include all children and youth in community activities.
C. It is a system to support children and youth in exclusive schools.
D. It is special support for children and youth who cannot attend school.

15. Inclusion is a basic right of every Filipino child with special needs to education, rehabilitation,
support services, work training and employment opportunities, community participation and
independent living. To prepare teachers to handle inclusive education what specialization is offered
in teacher education institutions?
A. Special Education
B. Special Course
C. Kindergarten Courses
D. Pre School Education

16. Article XIV Section of the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates that the “State shall protect and
promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to
make such education accessible to all”.
Which of the goals of EFA 2015 aims to achieve the above-mentioned constitutional mandate?
A. Universal completion of the full cycle of basic education schooling with satisfactory achievement
levels by all at every grade or year.
B. Universal completion of primary education with satisfactory achievement levels at every grade
level.
C. Universal completion of secondary education with satisfactory achievement levels at every year
level.
D. Universal elimination of dropouts and repetition by all at every grade or year including
satisfactory achievement levels.

17. What is the best indicator of “quality education” as invoked in the Constitution?
A. Generation of reliable measurements on the dropout rate.
B. Generation of reliable measurements on cohort Survival rate
C. Generation of reliable measurements of education outcomes
D. Generation of reliable measurements on the participation rate

18. What is the writ of habeas data?

A. Right to information privacy
B. Right to accumulate data
C. Right to transmit data
D. Right to search for private information

19. The Code of Ethics of Professional Teachers provides that a “Teacher has the right and duty to
determine the academic marks and the promotion of learners”. What is the obligation of the teacher
in relation to the aforementioned right as mandated in the Education Act of 1982?
A. Refrain from making deductions in student’s scholastic ratings for acts not of poor scholarship.
B. Refrain from discriminating high and low achievers in the classes he/she handles.
C. Refrain from inflicting corporal punishment and make it a basic for deductions in scholastic
ratings.
D. Refrain from segregating the fast and slow learners for convenience in rating them.

20. When a teacher is charged with an administrative case committed in the lawful discharge of
professional duties, what right may a teacher invoke for her defense?
A. Right to receive compensation for the duration of the case
B. Right to be given the due process of law
C. Right to be defended by the organization of teachers to which he/she is a member
D. Right to be provided with free legal services by the appropriate office

21. What is the teacher’s accountability in the achievement of quality education?

A. Be accountable for the grading performance of learners
B. Be accountable for the effective attainment of specified learning objectives and outcomes
C. Be accountable for reporting the performance of learners to parents
D. Be accountable for reporting the performance to the school head and stakeholders.

22. Which is the overriding aim of the constitutional mandate on social justice?
A. To bridge the gap between rich and poor
B. To protect the squatter in the possession of the premises occupied by him because he is poor
C. To authorize the taking of what is in excess of one’s personal needs and then giving it to another
D. To work for social equality

23. Which principle states that no man in this country is above the law and that law must be obeyed
by all and applied to everyone -rich or poor, lowly or powerful-without fear or favor?
A. Rule of law
B. Rule of the majority
C. Separation of Church and state
D. Social justice

24. In connection with government transactions involving public interest, which policy is adopted in
the Constitution to assure the public of accountability and transparency?
A. Full public disclosure
B. Balanced and healthful ecology
C. Private enterprise and incentives for needed investments
D. Rural development and agrarian reform

25. Filipino citizens have the power to participate in the establishment or administration of
government such as the right to vote and be voted upon as an exercise of ________.
A. Political rights
B. Civil rights
C. Social rights
D. Economic rights

26. Can the accused waive his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent
counsel?
A. No, except in writing and in the presence of counsel
B. Yes, if there is no counsel offering his services
C. No, it cannot be waived
D. Yes, if he voluntarily does so.

27. Which is right violated by wiretapping?

A. Freedom of expression
B. The right of private property
C. The right of privacy in communication
D. The right to information on matters of public concerns

28. Which act is deprivation of life without due process?

A. Killing in self-defense
B. Salvaging
C. Imposition of the death penalty
D. Death resulting from illness

29. Is grabbing of lands an act of deprivation of property without due process?

A. Yes
B. No
C. Yes, if the land grabber is rich
D. No, if the land grabber is landless

30. Can you be arrested without a warrant of arrest?

A. No, if you are a minor
B. No, if you are more than 60 years old
C. Yes, if you were reported to have committed a crime
D. Yes, if you are in the act of committing a crime

31. Can religious instruction be taught in public school?

I. Yes, if given free
II. Yes, if given outside class hours
III. Yes, only to those children whose parents give their consent in writing.
A. I and III
B. II and III
C. I, II and III
D. III only

32. Can the accused avail of free legal assistance?

A. No, there is no such thing as free lunch.
B. Yes, provided he is classified as a poor litigant by the court.
C. Yes, the act committed is a minor offense.
D. No, if the offense is grave.

33. My right is another man’s duty. Which one CORRECTLY illustrates this?
A. My right to my private property requires my neighbor’s duty not to trespass the same.
B. I have freedom of speech but I see to it that I speak only what is true.
C. Suffrage is both a right and a duty.
D. I exercise my right in such a way that it does not violate another person’s right.

34. Every right has a built-in duty. Which of the following illustrates this CORRECTLY?
A. I have the right to vote, and it is the duty of the COMELEC to allow me to vote.
B. My right to privacy requires my neighbor to respect it.
C. I have the right to sell you my cellphone but it is your duty to pay for it.
D. I have the right to drive my car but I must see it to that I obey traffic rules.

35. Can a person be imprisoned for debt?

A. No, if he can’t pay the interest of his debt.
B. Yes, if he has no property with which to pay his debt.
C. No
D. Yes, if he stubbornly refuses to pay.

36. What does “presumption of innocence” mean in so far as human rights is concerned?
A. A suspect is considered guilty until proven otherwise
B. A suspect has the right to remain silent
C. A suspect has the right to legal counsel.
D. A suspect remains innocent until proven guilty

37. No person may be elected as President of the Philippines unless he/she is a ______.
A. Natural born citizen
B. Resident of the Philippines for at least 2 years
C. At least 21 years old.
D. Professional

38. Who does the canvassing of votes for President and Vice President in every election?
A. Comelec and Chief Justice
B. Senate and Congress
C. Supreme Court and Congress
D. Joint Committee of Congress

39. All appropriations, revenue, or tariff bills shall originate exclusively from the ______.
A. Senate
B. Sangguniang Panlalawigan
C. House of Representatives
D. Department of Budget

40. Which department has the authority to make laws and to alter them when needed?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. Administrative

41. A bill becomes a law even if not signed by the President after ____ days.
A. 60
B. 40
C. 20
D. 30

42. Who has the power to declare the existence of a state of war?
A. Chief Justice
B. President
C. Senate President
D. Congress

43. A losing senatorial candidate may file a protest against the winner. What body will assume
jurisdiction over the case?
A. Supreme Court
B. Electoral Tribunal
C. COMELEC
D. Regional Trial Court

44. How is the crime of rape classified?

A. Heinous
B. Homicide
C. Slander
D. Malicious Mischief

45. All Filipino citizens have the right to vote and to be voted upon as a government official. What is
this constitutional right called?
A. Passive right to vote
B. Political Franchise
C. Suffrage
D. Electoral right

46. Any individual has the right to question why he is being arrested and to summon his accusers to
court so that due process may be performed. This right is embodied in which of the following?
A. Reclusion Perpetua
B. Res ipsa loquitur
C. Prison mayor
D. Habeas corpus
47. Which of the following represents the political process involved in amending or revising the
Philippine Constitution to adapt to the present Philippine situation?
A. Constitutional Convention
B. Citizen’s assembly
C. Charter change
D. Constitutional correction

48. Which is TRUE of the historical development of the Philippines?

A. It has never been an independent nation.
B. It has been an independent nation ever since.
C. It has evolved from a colony to a fully independent nation.
D. It has not achieved full independence from the very beginning.

49. Which problem is common from the presidency of Marcos, Aquino, Ramon, Estrada, Macapagal-
Arroyo and Benigno Aquino III?
A. Social injustice
B. Peace and security
C. Poor governance
D. Moral degeneration

50. Basically, the Philippine agrarian problem is a question of _____.

A. Land distribution
B. Nepotism and corruption
C. Graft and corruption
D. Environmental degradation

Answer key Part 1

1. B 11. A 21. C 31. D 41. B
2. D 12. B 22. D 32. C 42. D
3. B 13. D 23. A 33. C 43. D
4. D 14. C 24. A 34. A 44. C
5. D 15. C 25. C 35. B 45. C
6. A 16. C 26. A 36. B 46. A
7. B 17. A 27. A 37. D 47. D
8. A 18. A 28. C 38. C 48. A
9. A 19. B 29. C 39. A 49. B
10. D 20. B 30. A 40. C 50. A
Answer key Part 2
1. A 11. A 21. B 31. A 41. B
2. B 12. A 22. A 32. B 42. D
3. C 13. A 23. A 33. A 43. B
4. B 14. A 24. A 34. D 44. A
5. A 15. A 25. A 35. C 45. C
6. B 16. A 26. A 36. D 46. D
7. D 17. C 27. C 37. A 47. C
8. A 18. A 28. B 38. D 48. C
9. B 19. A 29. A 39. C 49. B
10. D 20. D 30. D 40. B 50. A