Department of Education

Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula

Division of City Schools
BALIWASAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL- STAND ALONE
Fronting PSA , San Jose Road, Zamboanga City
(62) 957-3739 – baliwasanseniorhigh@gmail.com
Philippine Politics and Governance
PRELIMINARY TEST
1st Semester, SY 2023-2024

Name: _______________________________________Strand and Section: ______________Score: __________

TEST I – MULTIPLE CHOICE (45 points) - Directions: Choose the correct answer from the choices.

(MELC 1) Explain the concept, relationship and importance of politics, governance and government

______1. It is the exercise of power. What is it?

a. Politics b. Government c. Governance d. None of the above
______2. It is the instrument of the state. What is it?
a. Politics b. Government c. Governance d. None of the above
______3. Which of the following correctly describes the concept of governance?
a. It is the implementation of power by all of the people of a state. .
b. It is the complex process allowing some sectors of society to wield power.
c. It is the instrument of the state by which the will of the people is applied.
d. It is a social science discipline that studies the state and the government.
______4.. Which of the following correctly describes the concept of political science?
a. It is the implementation of power by all of the people of a state .
b. It is the complex process allowing some sectors of society to wield power
c. It is the instrument of the state by which the will of the people is applied
d. It is a social science discipline that studies the state and the government
______5. In which situation can the knowledge about political science be useful?
a. When one is voting for officials c. When one is reading a map
b. When one is cooking for a dinner d. When one is writing a letter

(MELC 2) Differentiate the political ideologies

_______6. According to Aristotle man is a

a. an alien. b. a wise person. c. a political animal. d. an explorer.
_______7. It governs individual behavior. What is it?
a. Ideology b. Ideas c. Force. d. Food
_______8. Which of the following correctly describes the concept of ideology?
a. It is a set of ideas that organize a specific political action.
b. It is a set of ideas that allows artistic endeavors to flourish.
c. It is a set of ideas that allows the collapse of governments.
d. It is a set of ideas that allow artistic endeavors to flourish.
_______9.. Which of the following correctly describes the conservatives?
a. They are the most supportive of international support.
b. They are the most supportive of the status quo.
c. They are the most supportive of change.
d. They are the most supportive of self-sufficiency.
_______10. In which situation can the knowledge about political ideologies be useful?
a. Posting funny memes in various social media platforms
b. When examining about political labels of political groups in the media
c. When reading social media posts in various social media
d. None of the above

(MELC 3) Analyze the nature, dimensions/types, and consequences of power

_______11. It is seen as the political leader’s ability to command respect and exercise power. What is it?
a. Authority b. Power c. Politics d. Legitimacy
_______12. It refers to the people’s perception that their government rules rightfully? What is it?
a. Authority b. Power c. Politics d. Legitimacy
_______13. In which situation can the knowledge about the concepts of power be useful?
a. Posting funny memes in various social media platforms
b. Being critical about the current gossips about artists
c. Travelling to different places and meeting people with different cultures
d. Supporting or disapproving the decisions of the government
______14. Country A has been ruled by Kings and Queens for the past 200 years and has been protecting
their way of life ever since. Which type of authority does Country A fall under?
a. Rational- Legal b. Conservatives c. Traditional d. Charismatic
______15. What is the basis of the answer in item no. 15?
a. The leaders of Country A was elected. c. The leaders of Country A is supported by the people.
b. Country A is changing their customs. d. Country A is ruled by Kings and Queens.

1
(MELC 4) Analyze the relationship among nations and states in the context of globalization

_____16. The following are the classifications of government, EXCEPT?

a. Based on relationship between the central or national government
b. Based on the number of persons exercising sovereign authority.
c. Based on relationships between legislative and executives branches of the government
d. Based on extent of powers exercised by the central or national government
_____17. The obedience of the people within a state to its government should be?
a. Habitual b. Temporary c. Regular d. Irregular
_____18. The following are component of the maritime domains of the state, EXCEPT?
a. Terrestrial b. Seabed c. Insular shelves d. subsoil
_____19. The supreme and uncontrollable power of the state to command and enforce obedience from
people within its territory.
a. Government b. Democracy c. State d. Sovereignty
_____20. Based from the records of the National Mapping and Resources Information Authority (NAMRIA),
How many islands/islets comprise the Philippine archipelago?
a. 7461 islands/islets b. 7107 islands/islets c. 7641 islands/islets d. 7100 islands

(MELC 5) Analyze the evolution of Philippine politics and governance

______21. It is the power of the state to rule within its territory. What is it?
a. People b. Intrinsic sovereignty c. Nation d. Territory
______22. Under Spanish Rule, the provinces that were fully subjugated were called ________.
a. Alcaldia b. Pueblo c. Campana d. Corregimiento
______23. In which situation can the knowledge about nations and states be useful?
a. Posting funny memes in various social media platforms
b. Being critical about political labels of political groups in the media
c. Travelling to different places and meeting people with different cultures
d. Supporting or disapproving the decisions of the government
______24. “The Philippines was an archipelago organized onto several independent and self-sufficient
political units known as the barangay and is headed by a datu. In other parts of the
archipelago, the rulers were called rajah, sultan ” as taken from PPG Q1W7-8 CapSLET. Based on
the statement above, which of the statements below is true?
a. The Philippines was a barbaric state during pre-colonial times.
b. The Philippines was already was settled by various nations during pre-colonial times.
c. The Philippines was already a nation-state during pre-colonial times.
d. The Philippines was already a state during pre-colonial times.
______25. What is the basis of the answer in item no. 19?
a. The Philippines did not have laws during pre-colonial times.
b. The Americans united the Philippines into one country.
c. The Philippines was a united country during pre-colonial times.
d. The Philippines was divided into many self-sufficient political units.

(MELC 6) Analyze the roles and powers of the executive branch of the government

______26. It is the constitutional guarantee which assures that one branch does not abuse its powers.
a. Balance of power b. Checks and balances c. Function Specification d. Politics
______27. The Philippines has a __________ , unitary and republican system of government. Which of the
following will complete the sentence above?
a. federal b. parliamentary c. bicameral d. presidential
______28. In which situation can the knowledge about the executive branch be useful?
a. When one is voting for a mayor c. When one is voting for an artist
b. When one is voting for a senator d. When one is voting for a secretary
______29. “If the legislature’s task is to create or make laws while the judiciary’s is to interpret or apply
these
laws, the executive branch of the government is vested the power to execute these laws and
make sure that they are properly implemented” as taken from PPG Q1W9 CapSLET. Based on
the statement above, which of the statements below is true?
a. Both the Legislative and Executive branch can execute laws.
b. The Legislative branch can execute laws.
c. The Executive branch ensures the implementation of laws.
d. The Judicial branch can execute laws.
______30. What is the basis of the answer in item no. 25?
a. Checks and balances b. Balance of power c. Function Specification d. Politics

(MELC 7) Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of the Philippine Senate and the House of Representatives

______31. In the Philippines, the authority to make laws or to alter, or repeal them is vested by the
Constitution in the ____________.
a. Office of the President b. Philippine Congress c. Department of Justice d. City Council
______32. The Philippine congress is composed of how many chambers?
a. 3 b. 4 c. 2 d. 1
______33. In which situation can the knowledge about the legislative branch be useful?
a. When one is voting for a mayor c. When one is voting for a tanod
b. When one is voting for a senator d. When one is voting for a secretary

2
______34. “The Legislative power is the power granted by the Constitution to make laws. It includes the
power to change such laws, which means amending, repealing, or altering them. The power of
legislation is carried out through the passage of a bill, a proposed law which, if approved,
becomes a statute” as taken from PPG Q1W10 CapSLET. Based on the statement above, which
of the statements below is true?
a. A statute comes first before a bill upon legislation.
b .Congress must implement the statues of the Philippines.
c. The power of legislation lies greatly in the formation of laws.
d. The Judicial branch can also file a bill into a statute.
______35. What is the basis the answer in item no. 29?
a. The 1987 Constitution
B .The Department of Justice
c. The Senate of the Philippines
d. The statues

(MELC 8) Analyze the roles and responsibilities of the Philippine Judiciary

______36. It is the second highest in the hierarchy of courts. What is it?

a. Regional Trial Court b. Court of Appeals c. Department of Justice d. Supreme Court
______37. It is the power to decide on legal disputes. What is it?
a. Legislative power b.Judicial power c. Taxation d .Eminent Domain
______38. In which situation can the knowledge about the judicial branch be useful?
a. When one is voting for a mayor
b. When one is voting for a supreme court president
c. When one is applying for a driver’s license
d. When one is faced with a legal dispute
______39. The qualifications of the members of the Supreme Court are provided by Article VIII, Section 7 of
the constitution. Which of the following is qualified to be a member of the Supreme Court?
a. Served as a judge for 5 years
b. A 30 year old lawyer
c. A dual citizen lawyer
d. None of the above
______40. Why is the Supreme Court called as the court of last resort?
a. Because it can also legislate laws
B .Because it is the highest in the hierarchy of courts
c. Because of the qualifications required of justices
d. Because it is implements the BAR exam

(MELC 9) Explain the roles and functions of Local Government Unit (LGU)

______41. It is the political subdivisions of a state. What is it?

a. Sub state b. Decentralization c. Local government d. Deconcentration
______42. It is the process that involves the transfer of planning, decision-making, or administrative
authority
from the central government to its field organizations. What is it ?
a. Sub state b. Decentralization c. Local government d. Deconcentration
______43. Which of the following correctly describes the local governments?
a. It involves the redirection of more funds than the central government.
b. Their primary function is to celebrate festivals specific in a place.
c. They are to promote participation from the people as they are closer to them.
d. It is the redistribution of administrative responsibilities with in the central government.
______44.. Which of the following correctly describes the concept of deconcentration?
a. It involves the redirection of more funds than the central government.
b. Their primary function is to celebrate festivals specific in a place.
c. They are to promote participation from the people as they are closer to them.
d. It is the redistribution of administrative responsibilities within the central government.
______45. In which situation can the knowledge about local governments be useful?
a. When one is voting for a mayor
b. When one is voting for a senator
c. When one is voting for an artist
d. When one is voting for a secretary

“So, surely with hardship comes ease” (Quran 94:5)

Prepared by: Checked and reviewed by: Noted/Approved:

JABIR G. MUJI, LPT, JD. JUDITH C. MUSTAHAM FELIX C. MABANAG, JR.

PPG Teachers Subject Group Head - HUMSS Principal I