La Union Cultural Institute

S.Y. 2022 - 2023

Junior High School Department
Second Quarter

Social Studies 10
Quiz #2

Name: __________________________ Date: ___________ Score: _______

I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Read the statement carefully and write the letter of the best
answer on the space provided.
_______ 1. It refers to the situation wherein members of the same family
are occupying elected positions either in sequence for the
same position, or simultaneously across different positions.
a. politics
b. political dynasty
c. political will
_______ 2. It is the governing body of a nation, state, or community.
a. Supreme Court
b. Congress
c. government
_______ 3. It is a form of political corruption that involves the misdirection
of public funds by a government official for the benefit of
private interests.
a. robbery
b. graft
c. cronyism
_______ 4. The Priority Development Assistance Fund is also known as
a. lawmakers fund
b. pork barrel
c. Janet Lim Napoles fund
_______ 5. It is the term used to refer to the appointment of close friends
and allies to important government positions.
a. pakikisama
b. cronyism
c. bribery
II. Identification
A. Directions: Identify the different personalities/concepts in the following
statements. Choose your answer from the box below. (Letters only)
A. kotong cops B. Joseph Estrada C. Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.
D. Mar Roxas E. Rodrigo Duterte F. Ramon Revilla, Jr
G. laglag-bala H. Jejomar Binay I. Leila De Lima
J. Loi Ejercito K. Benigno Aquino III L. Guia Guanzon Gomez
 ___________ 6. A former president of the Philippines who is known for
his campaign strategy “Erap para sa Mahirap”.
___________ 7. She is known for her previous relationship with a former
president and won a landslide victory as a mayor of San
Juan City.
___________ 8. The San Juanico Bridge is built under his term.
___________ 9. It is the modus operandi of airport personnel secretly
plant bullets inside the luggage to extort money.
___________ 10. One of his notable achievements is the Build, Build,
Build project.
___________ 11. The only president who was elected twice to the
position.
___________ 12. He crafted the blue card program for senior citizens
providing cash gifts, grocery items, free maintenance
medicines, movies and birthday cakes in Makati City.
___________ 13. He is known as Mr. Palengke as his campaign strategy.

___________ 14. The former Justice secretary and senator who is known
for his/her corruption anomalies in the New Bilibid
Prison drug trafficking scandal.
___________ 15. He is one among the three senators who went to jail in
relation to violation of graft and corruption.

B. Directions: Listed below are the incomplete names of agencies, event,

and laws connected to politics in the country. Fill in the blanks with the
appropriate words to complete each name.
16. Anti-Graft and ___________ Practices Act.
17. Department of _____________ Works and Highways
18. The Anti-____________ Dynasty Act
19. Land _______________ Office
20. EDSA _________ Power

III. Essay
Directions: Answer what is asked in a maximum of two sentences. Please
be guided with the following rubrics.
1 point – Ideas are vague, no organization and shows no understanding
2 points – ideas are too general, with some organization and shows little
understanding.
3 points – ideas are sufficient, with just enough organization and shows
adequate understanding
4 points – presents ideas in a consistent manner, organized, and shows
clear understanding
 5 points – presents ideas in an original manner, strong and organized,
and shows strong understanding

21. Why do most people continue to patronize political dynasties?

(5points)
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26. Why is corruption still a rampant problem in the country despite the
existence of so many laws that aim to fight it? (5points)
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Prepared by:

Carol R. Dy
Subject Teacher