#60.
The Commission on Human Rights has all the following powers and functions, EXCEPT________.
A
Prosecute human rights offenders.
B
Investigate all forms of human rights violations.
C
Exercise visitorial powers over jails and prisons.
D
Recommend measures to promote human rights.
Answer: Prosecute human rights offenders.
#61.
It is created under the Article IX of the 1987 Constitution. It is mandated to adopt measures to promote morale, efficiency, integrity, responsiveness, progressiveness and courtesy in the bureaucracy.
A
Civil Service Commission
B
Commission on Audit
C
Department of education
D
Bureau of internal revenue
Answer: Civil Service Commission
#62.
All of the following rights are guaranteed to an individual by the Constitution except the right to_____.
A
Form unions and associations for purposes not contrary to the law.
B
Obtain scholarship grants and subsidies.
C
Have access to to official records and documents.
D
Assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.
Answer: Obtain scholarship grants and subsidies.
#63.
What part of the Constitution that recites the general principle of our government?
A
Preamble
B
Right of Suffrage
C
National Territory
D
The summary
Answer: Preamble
#64.
What is article 1 of the Philippine Constitution?
A
Preamble
B
National Territory
C
Declaration of Principles and State Policies
D
Bill of Rights
Answer: National Territory
#65.
The three inherent powers of the state are the following except one:
A
Power of Eminent Domain
B
Police Power
C
Power to Impeach
D
Power of Taxation
Answer: Power to Impeach
#66.
The composition of the Commission on Elections
A
Chairman and 5 commissioners
B
Chairman and 2 commissioners
C
Chairman and 6 commissioners
D
Chairman and 3 commissioners
Answer: Chairman and 6 commissioners
#67.
The 1987 Constitution contains at least 3 sets of provisions. Which one of the following provisions is NOT included?
A
Constitution of Government
B
Constitution of Liberty
C
Constitution of Universality
D
Constitution of Sovereignty
Answer: Constitution of Universality
#68.
The objectives of the Agrarian Reform Program of the government is to:
A
Achieve dignified existence for the small farmers.
B
Prevent widespread discontent and unrest among our farmers.
C
Accelerate the agricultural development of the country.
D
All of the above.
Answer: All of the above.
#69.
The following are members of the Constitutional Commission except:
A
Commission on Audit
B
Commission on Elections
C
Civil Service Commission
D
Human rights Commission
Answer: Human rights Commission
#70.
In order for the State to promote social justice to ensure the dignity, welfare, and security of all the people, it has to-
A
regulate the disposition of private property
B
regulate the acquisition of private property
C
equability diffuse property ownership and right
D
All of the above
Answer: All of the above
#71.
Who shall appoint the members of the Supreme Court and judges of Lower Courts?
A
Chief Justice
B
President
C
Senate President
D
House Speaker
Answer: President
#72.
What is the form of our government?
A
Presidential
B
Parliamentary
C
Free Will government
D
No applicable form
Answer: Presidential
#73.
The principle of human rights which explains that rights of every Filipino cannot be taken away, mortgage or surrendered is called _______ principle.
A
Inalienable
B
Universal
C
Indivisible
D
Interdependence
Answer: Inalienable
#74.
Who shall have the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment?
A
The Supreme Court
B
House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives
C
Speaker of the House
D
Senate
Answer: House of Representatives
#75.
A basic social institution that our State should strengthen according to the Constitution under our declaration of principles.
A
Family
B
Barangay
C
Purok
D
Sitio
Answer: Family
#76.
The territorial and political subdivisions of the Philippines are the
A
Municipalities
B
Provinces
C
Cities
D
All of the above
Answer: All of the above
#77.
The liberty of abode and of changing the same maybe impaired only upon order of the_________.
A
Governor
B
Congress
C
Court
D
President
Answer: Court
#78.
Who shall have control of all the Secretaries?
A
President
B
None, they are separate offices
C
The congress
D
The Supreme Court
Answer: President
#79.
The voter is disqualified from exercising the right to vote if said voter ____________.
A
turned 20 y/o before the election
B
is a naturalized Filipino citizen
C
is illiterate
D
has been a Philippine resident for less than six months
Answer: has been a Philippine resident for less than six months