HILLCREST PERIWINKLE SCHOOL TANZA BRANCH INC.

SENIOR HIGHSCHOOL EXAMINATION S.Y.2023-2024

PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

NAME: _______________________________________________ DATE: ________________________

Strand: ______________________________ Score: _________________________

General Directions:

1. Read the questions carefully before you answer.

2. This is a closed-book, closed notes examination. Cell phones are not permitted for use in any way.
3. Erasures and superimpositions are given no credit.

Test I. Multiple Choice

Direction: Choose the best answer from the given options. Write the capital letter of your answer on the space provided.
1. What is politics?
a. Politics is the study of the state. c. Politics is the study of the process in the state.
b. Politics is the study of the government. d. Politics is the study of the activity of the people in the state.
2. What is often refers to human behavior regarding matters related to government activities such as creation of laws
selection of government officials?
a. Government b. Politics c. Political Science d. Governance
3. “Men by nature are political animals”. What can we infer from the phrase?
a. Everyone is subject to politics. c. Politics is only portrayed by animals.
b. Only politicians exercise politics d.. None of the above
4. What is political science compared to politics?
a. Political science is the science of studying principle while politics only talks about government.
b. Political science is a modern form and a definition of politics.
c. Political science is the systematic study of politics and Politics deals power in society.
d. None of the above
5. Among are some importance of studying politics and governance EXCEPT
a. Being able to escape from the burden of having bad system.
b. Being able to understand the system we are living since we are involved as people.
c. Being able to critically analyze the system of politics in the Philippines.
d. Being able to participate in decision-making in the state.
6. Which is not a concern of a political scientist?
a. President Rodrigo R. Duterte signs the 2019 budget.
b. SSS offers relief packages to typhoon Nona victims.
c. Grace Poe’s hope that the Supreme Court will uphold her.
d. The government is committed in upholding press freedom.
7. Statement A: Politics is necessary to create a just society.
Statement B: Politics is meant to resolve conflict.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
8. Statement A: Politics is limited in the workplace.
Statement B: Politics is everywhere.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
9. Politics can be studied using the following, EXCEPT for .
a. Behavioural Approach c. Rational Choice Approach
b. Normative Approach d. Decision Making Approach
10. A good decision is not influenced by
a. Values b. Preferences c. Interest of the Few d. All of the above
11. Statement A: Participation is not important in governance.
Statement B: Participation could either be direct or indirect.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
12. Statement A: Good governance does not involve transparency.
Statement B: Good governance means that information is provided to the people.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
13. Statement A: Good governance involves accountability.
Statement B: Accountability in good governance will be enforced without transparency.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
 14. Why is political ideology important?
a. Because it illustrates how good or bad a government system should be.
b. Because it provides a program or plan of action that will bring about political change.
c. Because it orients those who subscribe to it to have a sense of identity and direction.
d. All of the above
15. In a political spectrum, what is meant by “leftist” ideas?
a. These are ideologies that emphasize government power and authority, often at the expense of individual freedom.
b. These are ideologies that value individual freedom over government control.
c. These are conservative people.
d. These are fascist people.
16. “Slow and gradual change should be adopted”, what ideology is being described by the statement?
a. Conservatism b. Communism c. Socialism d. Liberalism
17. Anarchism is said to be the most extreme political ideologies in the left wing side of political spectrum. Why is regarded as
such?
a. Because it advocates total dismantling and elimination of the state.
b. Because it advocates political and social means trough revolutionary means.
c. Because it often nationalistic and ethnic-centered.
d. Because it prefers strong military and advocate a strong presence in international affairs.
18. Which of the following conditions does depict the essence of Fascism?
a. Poorest of the poor will be given government services and attention same with what the rich enjoys.
b. Business firms will be alleviated and prohibited.
c. Killing mass of people that do not take part in cultural preservation.
d. Equal opportunity for all.
19. It is a set of beliefs and ideas that define political activities, policies and events. What political concept is meant by the
definition?
a. Ideology b. Political Ideology c. Political Spectrum d. Political Dynamics
20. According to this political ideology, too much freedom is bad for the society.
a. Feminism b. Conservatism c. Socialism d. Fascism
21. During the time of martial law in the 1972 there was peace and order in the country. Therefore, we need to impose martial law
once again to bring back peace and order. What political ideology is being described by the statement?
a. Feminism b. Conservatism c. Reactionism d. Fascism
22. According to this political ideology, human beings are social by nature and individualism is deadly.
a. Liberalism b. Socialism c. Conservatism d. Communism
23. The following are focus of communism EXCEPT .
a. class struggle c. destroy upper class
b. equality of class d. common people to revolt
24. Statement A: Feminism believes that women should be give opportunity of socialization.
Statement B: Feminism believes that improving the status of women will benefit all human beings.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
25. Statement A: Liberalism emphasizes a tendency to favour change.
Statement B: Liberalism believes that people should be willing to use the government to improve their condition.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
26. Liberals prefer individual freedom but are uncertain about economic freedom.
a. True b. False c. True, if all agree with it. d. False, if people are informed
27. “Equal opportunity for men and women”, what concept of political ideology is being described by the statement?
a. Feminism b. Conservatism c. Reactionism d. Fascism
28. “The humans are meant to be led and manipulated" what concept of political ideology is being described by the statement?
a. Feminism b. Conservatism c. Reactionism d. Fascism
29. It refers to the capability to control and influence people’s behavior.
a. Influence b. Power c. Authority d. Legitimacy
30. The two-dimensional view of power is about .
a. the issue method c. the issue of sovereignty
b. the setting of agenda d. the manipulation of the views of others
31. If promotion is to reward, then punishment is to .
a. Informational b. Referent c. Expert d. Coercive
32. Influence: the power to affect someone or something;
Authority:
a. the power to demand obedience c. the power to conform
b. the power to persuade d. the power to decide
 33. The teacher asks the class to return immediately the classroom globe to its proper place, what type of power best described
the statement?
a. Legitimate Power b. Coercive Power c. Expert Power d. Informational Power
34. Your mother asks you to buy flour in the bakery, what type of power best described the statement?
a. Legitimate Power b. Coercive Power c. Expert Power d. Referent Power
35. If you have this power, it’s essential that you understand that this power was given to you and can be taken away, so do not
abuse it.
a. Legitimate Power b. Coercive Power c. Expert Power d. Informational Power
36. Statement A: State is a legal political concept.
Statement B: Nation is a racial cultural concept.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
37. Statement A: A nation can compose of many states.
Statement B: A state can composed many nations.
a. Both statements are false. c. Statement A is false while statement B is true.
b. Both statements are true d. Statement A is true while statement B is false.
38. The following are among the elements of the state EXCEPT
a. Territory b. People c. History d. Government
39. Despite strong protestations from Mang Juan, the government took away from his private property for public use upon
payment to him or just compensation. What power of the State was involved in the particular case?
a. Police Power b. Power of Eminent Domain c. Power of Taxation d. Territorial Power
40. Government employees must get a Community Tax Certificate (Cedula) every year. What power of the State is being
described in the statement?
a. Police Power b. Power of Eminent Domain c. Power of Taxation d. Territorial Power
Test II. Quadra- Table Matching Type
Direction: Match the different political ideologies according to their respective views and ideas on society and the economy,
government, and citizens. Write the proper combination in the space provided below the table.

POLITICAL IDEOLOGY SOCIETY AND ECONOMY GOVERNMENT CITIZENS

A1. LIBERALISM A2. Emphasis on the welfare
of the state “common good”
B1. SOCIALISM B2. Rejects the state outright
C1. ANARCHISM C2. Individual interest must
give way to the interests of the
state
D1. CONSERVATISM D2. Neutral Arbiter
E1. FASCISM E2. Establishment of the state
characterized by public
ownership of resources and
means of production.
A3. Authoritarianism;
Totalitarianism
B3. Strong stable government;
firm implementation of laws.
C3. The government ensures
that all citizens have free
access to goods and services.
D3. Government
unnecessary and evil
E3. Liberal Democracy
A4. They manage their affairs
through cooperative effort and
mutual respect
B4. They value continuity of
tradition and more moralistic
in their political views.
C4. Dictator
is D4. They value equality
among individual
E4. Emphasis on personal
liberty and human rights

61-63. A1 ------------- 64-66. B1--------------- 67-69. C1---------------

70-72. D1 ------------ 73-75. E1---------------

“Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.”

- Bruce Lee
ANSWER KEY

1. D 11. C 21. C 31. D 41. D 51. B 61-63 A1-D2-C3/E3-E4

2. D 12. C 22. B 32. A 42. B 52. A 64-66 B1-E2-BONUS-D4
3. A 13. D 23. B 33. C 43. B 53. B 67-69 C1-B2-D3-A4
4. B 14. D 24. B 34. D 44. D 54. C 70-72 D1-A2-B3-B4
5. A 15. B 25. B 35. A 45. D 55. A 73-75 E1-C2-A3-C4
6. B 16. A 26. A 36. B 46. B 56. D
7. B 17. A 27. A 37. D 47. C 57. C
8. C 18. C 28. D 38. C 48. B 58. A
9. D 19. B 29. B 39. B 49. 59. B
10. D 20. B 30. B 40. C 50. D 60. B