#20.
"The Philippines is a ___ and ___ state. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them."
A
democratic-independent
B
free-independent
C
democratic-free
D
free - democratic
Answer: free-independent
#21.
The Philippine Constitution explicitly recognize that _____ authority, at all times. Supreme over the military. Its goal is to secure the sovereignty of the State.
A
Persidetial
B
Democratic
C
Civilian
D
Parliamentary
Answer: Civilian
#22.
The Legislative power shall be vested in the Congress of the Philippines which shall consist of _______.
A
The President and The Vice-President
B
The Supreme Court
C
The Justice Department
D
Senate and the House of Representatives
Answer: Senate and the House of Representatives
#23.
Term of office for the Senate Members under the 198 Constitution shall be _____.
A
3 years
B
6 years
C
12 years
D
9 years
Answer: 6 years
#24.
Term of office for the members of House of Representatives under the 1987 Constitution
A
3 years
B
6 years
C
9 years
D
12 years
Answer: 3 years
#25.
The Executive Power shall be vested upon _____.
A
The President
B
The Senate President
C
The Chief Justice
D
The House Speaker
Answer: The President
#26.
The President and the Vice President shall have the same term of office for ______ under the 1987 Constitution,
A
3 years
B
6 years
C
9 years
D
12 years
Answer: 6 years
#27.
Shall be the SOLE JUDGE of electoral disputes involving the President-elect and the Vice-President elect under the 1987 Constitution.
A
The Ombudsman
B
COMELEC
C
The Supreme Court
D
The electoral Tribunal
Answer: The Supreme Court
#28.
It shall have the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment under the 1987 constitution.
A
The house of representatives
B
The sandiganbayan
C
The Supreme Court
D
The legislature
Answer: The legislature
#29.
It shall have the sole power to try all cases of impeachment.
A
The legislature
B
The sandiganbayan
C
Senate
D
The house of representatives
Answer: Senate
#30.
Refers to those non-dominant groups in our country which possess and which to preserve ethnic, religious or linguistic traditions markedly different from the rest.
A
Indigenous Cultural Groups
B
Religious Groups
C
Poor Community
D
Rural Poor Community
Answer: Indigenous Cultural Groups
#31.
It is the declaration and enumeration of the individual rights and privileges which the Constitution is designed to protect against violations by the government, groups, etc.
A
Constitutional Rights
B
Bill of Rights
C
Civil Rights
D
individual Rights
Answer: Bill of Rights
#32.
It signifies that "all persons subject to legislation, shall be treated alike under like circumstances and conditions both in the privileges conferred and liabilities imposed."
A
Equal protection of law
B
Bill of rights
C
Constitutional rights
D
Political Rights
Answer: Equal protection of law
#33.
The power of the state to take or expropriate property for public use upon paying te owner a just compensation to be ascertained according to law.
A
Police Power
B
Power of Taxiation
C
Power of Eminent Dominant
D
Emergency Powers
Answer: Power of Eminent Dominant
#34.
They are the rights of the citizens which give them the power to participate, directly or indirectly, in the establishment or administration of the government, the right of suffrage and information on matters of public concerns.
A
Political Rights
B
Constitutional rights
C
Civil Rights
D
Bill of Rights
Answer: Political Rights
#35.
They are the rights intended to ensure the well-being and economic security of the individual, Among them are the right ti prosperity and just compensation.
A
Social Economic Rights
B
Compensation Rights
C
Right to property
D
Civil Rights
Answer: Social Economic Rights
#36.
They are the rights of the citizens which the law will enforce at the instance of private individuals for the purpose of securing their enjoyment of their means of happiness.
A
Civil rights
B
Constitutional Rights
C
Bill of Rights
D
Socio-Economic Rights
Answer: Civil rights
#37.
The power of the State t enact laws or regulations in relation to persons and properties as may promote public health, public morals, safety, general welfare and convenience of the people.
A
Power of Taxation
B
Power of Eminent Domain
C
Police Power
D
Emergency Powers
Answer: Police Power
#38.
It is the power of the State to impose charge or burden upon persons, property or property rights for the use and support of the government and to enable it to discharge its' appropriate functions
A
Power of Taxation
B
Power of Eminent Domain
C
Constitutional Powers
D
Police Power
Answer: Power of Taxation
#39.
It is the right and obligation to vote by qualified citizens in the election of certain national and local officials of the government and in the decision of public questions submitted to the people.