SOUTHERN MASBATE ROOSEVELT COLLEGE, INC.

Katipunan, Placer, Masbate

Dr. Victor V. Lepiten, Sr. Victor Elliot S. Lepiten,III

FOUNDER PRESIDENT

MIDTERM EXAMINATION IN TRENDS AND ISSUES IN SOCIAL STUDIES

NAME:____________________________________ DATE: ___________________

YEAR & SECTION: ___________________________ SCORE: __________________

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
 Use black ballpen only.
 Avoid erasures or any alteration. Erasures/alteration means wrong.
 Failure to follow simple instructions will automatically deducted to your points .

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Read the statement carefully, and write the letter of the correct answer before the number.
__1. Are the fundamental rights and liberties that every individual in the world has from birth to death.
a. Universal Declaration of Human Rights c. Human Rights
b. Petition of Rights d. US Bill of Rights
__2. This ancient record has now been recognized as the world’s first charter of human rights.
a. Cyrus Cylinder c. US Constitution
b. Magna Carta d. Petition of Rights
__3. It was arguably the most significant early influence on the extensiveness historical process that led to the rule of
constitutional law today in the English-speaking world.
a. Cyrus Cylinder c. US Constitution
b. Magna Carta d. Petition of Rights
__4. It was produced in 1628 by the English Parliament and sent to Charles I as a statement of civil liberties.
a. Cyrus Cylinder c. US Constitution
b. Magna Carta d. Petition of Rights
__5. It is the fundamental law of the US federal system of government and the landmark document of the Western
world.
a. Cyrus Cylinder c. US Constitution
b. Magna Carta d. Petition of Rights
__6. It protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, the right to keep and bear arms, the freedom of assembly and
the freedom to petition.
a. Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen c. Petition of Rights
b. Universal Declaration of Human Rights d. Bill of Rights
__7. It proclaims that all citizens are to be guaranteed the rights of “liberty, property, security, and resistance to
oppression.”
a. Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen c. Petition of Rights
b. Universal Declaration of Human Rights d. Bill of Rights
__8. It has inspired a number of other human rights laws and treaties throughout the world.
a. Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen c. Petition of Rights
b. Universal Declaration of Human Rights d. Bill of Rights
__9. Which international organization is primarily responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the
world?
a. World Health Organization (WHO) c. International Monetary Fund (IMF)
b. United Nations (UN) d. World Trade Organization (WTO)
__10. Which of the following is not one of the four main categories of human rights?
a. Civil Rights c. Social Rights
b. Political Rights d. Entertainment Rights
__11. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations in which year?
a. 1945 c. 1935
b. 1955 d. 1965
__12. The right to life is a fundamental human right recognized by many international agreement. Which of the
following is not an example of a situation where this right is applicable?
a. Government have a duty to protect citizens from unlawful killing.
b. In wartime, soldiers have the right to take the lives of enemy combatants.
c. Individuals have the right to defend themselves from imminent threats to their life.
d. None of the above.
__13. Which of the following is not a characteristic of human rights?
a. They are inherent to all human beings.
b. They are universal, meaning they apply to everyone regardless of nationality, ehtnicity, or religion.
c. They can be granted or revoked by governments.
d. They are indivisible, naturally bind to our humanity.
__14. Which of the following is an example of a violation of the right to privacy?
a. Someone spreading false rumors about you.
b. A noisy neighbor.
c. Someone blocking your driveway.
d. Police surveillance without a warrant.

Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: "Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security
of person."

__15. A political activist is arrested and detained without trial for speaking out against government policies. What aspect
of Article 3 is being violated in this scenario?
a. Right to life c. Right to freedom of movement
b. Right to security d. Right to liberty
__16. A person is subjected to domestic violence and threats by her partner, leading to constant state of fear and
insecurity. Which principle of article 3 is being disregarded in this situation?
a. Right to freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.
b. Right to seek asylum from persecution.
c. Right to an adequate standard of living.
d. Right to freedom from slavery or servitude.

Article 2 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: "Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms
set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, colour, sex, language, religion, political
or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status."

__17. A landlord refuses to rent apartments to individuals based on their religious beliefs. Which fundamental principle
of Article 2 is violated in this scenario?
a. Right to freedom of expression
b. Right to freedom of discrimination
c. Right to education
d. Right to participate in cultural life
__18. An employer pays a female employees lower wages than male employees for the same work. What aspect of
Article 2 is being undermined in this case?
a. Right to equal pay for equal work
b. Right to freedom of opinion and expression
c. Right to freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention
d. Right to marry and to found a family
 Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights declares: "All human beings are born free and equal in
dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in a spirit
of brotherhood."

__19. A group of refugees is denied access to basic necessities and subjected to harsh living conditions in a refugee
camp. Which aspect of Article 1 is being violated in this situation?
a. Right to education c. Right to an adequate standard of living
b. Right to freedom from arbitrary arrest or detention d. Right to freedom of movement and residence
__20. A country imposes strict restrictions on the rights of indigenous peoples to practice their cultural traditions. Which
aspect of Article 1 is being undermined in this scenario?
a. Right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association
b. Right to participate cultural life
c. Right to protection under the law
d. Right to freedom from discrimination
__21. Carol a college student, is denied admission to a prestigious university because of her gender. What violation of
Article 1 does this scenario depict?
a. Violation of the right to education
b. Violation of the right to freedom of expression
c. Violation of the right to equal treatment and non-discrimination
d. Violation of the right to property
__22. Leonardo, a person with disabilities, is denied employment opportunities despite having the necessary
qualifications. Which aspect of Article 1 is being infringed upon in this scenario?
a. Right to equal pay for equal work
b. Right to freedom of movement
c. Right to equality before the law
d. Right to health care access

Sarah, a young woman, is passionate about education. She believes that everyone has the right to education, as
stated in Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Sarah decides to volunteer at a local school in
her community to help underprivileged children receive quality education.

__23. How does Sarah's involvement in promoting education reflect the spirit of the Universal Declaration of Human
Rights?
a. By fostering a sense of global citizenship
b. By enforcing strict immigration policies
c. By prioritizing economic development
d. By promoting exclusivity in educational access

Article 9 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: "No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest,
detention or exile."

__24. Which of the following best describes the intent behind Article 9's emphasis on freedom from arbitrary arrest and
detention?
a. To ensure individuals have the right to break the law without consequences
b. To prevent governments from using their power to oppress or persecute individuals
c. To promote the arbitrary arrest and detention of certain groups deemed undesirable
d. To restrict access to legal representation for political dissidents
__25. How does Article 9 contribute to the protection of human dignity?
a. By allowing governments to detain individuals indefinitely without cause
b. By ensuring individuals' freedom from arbitrary interference with their liberty
c. By granting governments authority to exile individuals based on their beliefs
d. By restricting access to basic necessities for certain social groups
__26. What is the purpose of Article 9's protection against arbitrary arrest and detention?
a. To ensure that individuals cannot be held accountable for their actions
b. To protect individuals' liberty and security from unjustified government interference
c. To grant governments unrestricted authority over their citizens
d. To promote discrimination based on race or ethnicity

Article 6 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: "Everyone has the right to recognition everywhere
as a person before the law."

__27. How does Article 6 contribute to promoting equality and justice?

a. By ensuring that everyone is treated fairly and equally under the law
b. By allowing governments to deny individuals access to legal representation
c. By granting certain individuals special privileges in legal proceedings
d. By permitting governments to arbitrarily interfere with individuals' legal rights
__28. What is the significance of Article 6's protection of the right to recognition as a person before the law?
a. It ensures that individuals cannot be held accountable for their actions.
b. It guarantees that everyone has access to legal representation in criminal cases.
c. It safeguards individuals from discrimination and arbitrary treatment by authorities.
d. It allows governments to deny certain groups access to legal recourse.

Article 24 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: "Everyone has the right to rest and leisure,
including reasonable limitation of working hours and periodic holidays with pay."

__29. How does Article 24 contribute to promoting a healthy work-life balance?

a. By encouraging excessive working hours without breaks
b. By permitting employers to deny employees paid holidays
c. By enforcing strict limitations on vacation time
d. By emphasizing the importance of rest and leisure time
__30. Article 24 asserts that everyone has the right to rest and leisure, including reasonable limitation of working hours.
What does "reasonable limitation" mean?
a. Working without breaks
b. Excessive overtime
c. Balanced working hours with adequate rest periods
d. Unlimited working hours
__31. What is the significance of Article 24's protection of the right to rest and leisure?
a. It promotes a healthy work-life balance and contributes to overall well-being
b. It encourages employers to deny workers breaks and vacation time
c. It prioritizes work over personal time and leisure activities
d. It allows governments to impose excessive working hours without limitations

Article 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: "Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful
assembly and association."

__32. In what way does Article 20 protect individuals' rights?

a. By promoting government surveillance of peaceful assemblies
b. By encouraging discrimination in association and assembly
c. By ensuring the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association
d. By permitting governments to restrict freedom of speech
__33. What is the significance of Article 20's protection of the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and association?
a. It promotes government surveillance of citizens' activities
b. It encourages discrimination based on political beliefs
c. It allows governments to suppress dissenting voices
d. It safeguards individuals' rights to gather and organize peacefully
__34. What is the main message conveyed by Article 20 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
a. Governments should restrict freedom of association
b. Individuals have the right to gather and associate peacefully
c. Discrimination based on political beliefs is permissible
d. Only certain groups are entitled to form associations and organizations

Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: "Everyone has the right to freedom of
opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek,
receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers."

__35. Which principle is emphasized in Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
a. Right to life c. Right to freedom of opinion and expression
b. Right to liberty d. Right to privacy
__36. According to Article 19, everyone has the right to freedom of opinion and expression, including the freedom to:
a. Discriminate against others
b. Impose censorship on media outlets
c. Hold opinions without interference and seek, receive, and impart information and ideas
d. Advocate for violence and hatred

Article 17 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: "Everyone has the right to own property alone as
well as in association with others. No one shall be arbitrarily deprived of his property."

Scenario: Antonio owns a small piece of land where he grows vegetables for his family's consumption. Recently,
the government announced plans to sieze his land for a new infrastructure project without providing adequate
compensation.

__37. Which human right of Antonio is protected under Article 17 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
a. Right to own property c. Right to freedom of movement
b. Right to education d. Right to fair trial
__38. What action should Antonio take to defend his rights under Article 17?
a. Surrender his land without seeking compensation
b. Challenge the government's decision through legal means
c. Accept the government's expropriation without protest
d. Abandon his land and relocate elsewhere
__39. What recourse does Antonio have if the government deprives him of his property arbitrarily?
a. Seek asylum in another country
b. Accept the government's decision without protest
c. Resort to violence to protect his property
d. Challenge the seizure through legal means
__40. In light of Antonio's situation, which action would best promote respect for human rights under Article 17?
a. Upholding the government's decision to expropriate property without compensation
b. Allowing individuals to challenge expropriation through legal means
c. Ignoring violations of property rights by the government
d. Enforcing arbitrary expropriation of property without due process
 Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: "Men and women of full age, without any
limitation due to race, nationality or religion, have the right to marry and to found a family. They are entitled to
equal rights as to marriage, during marriage and at its dissolution."

Scenario: Espino and Malana, a married couple, live in a country where women have limited rights within
marriage. Malana wants to pursue higher education, but Espino opposes the idea, believing that women should
prioritize their roles as housewife.

__41. What aspect of Malana and Espinos' situation violates Article 16 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
a. Malana's desire to pursue higher education
b. Espinos' opposition to Malana's education
c. Limited rights for women within marriage
d. The couple's disagreement over household responsibilities
__42. Malana and Espino seek counseling to resolve their disagreement over Malana's education. Which action aligns
with the principles of Article 16?
a. Both parties' efforts to find a mutually acceptable solution
b. Espinos' decision to impose restrictions on Malanas's education
c. Malanas's willingness to compromise her educational aspirations
d. Malana's decision to prioritize her education over her marriage

Article 13 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: "Everyone has the right to freedom of movement
and residence within the borders of each state."

Scenario: Mike, a Filipino citizen, wishes to relocate to a different city within the same country to pursue better
job opportunities. However, the Philippine Government imposes restriction on internal migration, requiring
individuals to obtain special permits to change their place of residence.

__43. How does Article 13 protect Mike's rights in this situation?

a. By enforcing government regulations on internal migration
b. By prioritizing government interests over individual rights
c. By affirming Mike's right to freedom of movement and residence within the country
d. By allowing the government to deny individuals the right to change their place of residence
__44. Which aspect of Mike's situation violates Article 13?
a. Mike's desire to pursue better job opportunities
b. Government regulations imposing restrictions on internal migration
c. Mike's decision to relocate to a different city
d. Lack of job opportunities in Mike's current city
__45. In light of Mike's situation, which action would best promote respect for human rights under Article 13?
a. Challenging government regulations through legal means
b. Upholding government regulations on internal migration
c. Ignoring government restrictions and relocating freely
d. Accepting government limitations on freedom of movement

Article 11 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states: "Everyone charged with a penal offence has the
right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty according to law in a public trial at which he has had all the
guarantees necessary for his defence."

Scenario: Serafin, a Filipino citizen, has been accused of theft and is facing criminal charges. He awaits trial in
detention.

__46. What principle of Article 11 ensures that Serafin is considered innocent until proven guilty?
a. The right to education c. The right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty
b. The right to a public trial d. The right to freedom of movement
__47. Serafin's trial is held in a closed courtroom, and he is denied access to legal representation. Which aspect of Article
11 is being violated?
a. The right to presumption of innocence
b. The right to a public trial
c. The right to legal representation
d. The right to freedom of movement
__48. Despite facing criminal charges, Serafin maintains his innocence and asserts his right to a fair trial. Which principle
of Article 11 is he upholding?
a. The right to presumption of innocence c. The right to legal representation
b. The right to a public trial d. The right to freedom of movement
__49. Despite being held in detention, Serafin is allowed to communicate with his lawyer and prepare his defense.
Which principle of Article 11 is being upheld?
a. The right to presumption of innocence c. The right to legal representation
b. The right to a public trial d. The right to freedom of movement
__50. In light of Serafin's situation, which action would best promote respect for human rights under Article 11?
a. Denying Alex access to legal representation during his trial
b. Conducting Serafin's trial in secrecy without public scrutiny
c. Upholding Serafin's right to presumption of innocence and fair trial
d. Restricting Serafin's freedom of movement during legal proceedings

TRIVIA!
Did you know?
The HUMAN BRAIN is awesome! It functions 24 hours a day from the day we are born, and only STOPS
when we are TAKING AN EXAMS or when you face your CRUSH!

Prepared by:
Mr. Junriv S. Rivera
Instructor