#280.
The Lower Chamber of the Congress of the Philippines is known by what name?
A
Senate
B
Supreme Court
C
House of Representatives
D
House of Minority
Answer: House of Representatives
#281.
If a President wishes to veto a bill, he/she must communicate it within a certain span of time, otherwise the bill will become a law. How long is this span of time?
A
10 days
B
20 days
C
30 days
D
60 days
Answer: 30 days
#282.
In the event that both the President and Vice President are removed from office, who will act as President in the Philippines?
A
President of the Senate
B
The wife | husband
C
The house speaker
D
The Chief Justice
Answer: President of the Senate
#283.
One of the functions of the government is to enter into treaties and agreements with the governments of other states. However, such agreements will only be valid and effective when the concurrence of a specific government entity has been given. What is that government entity?
A
Senate
B
Congress
C
House of Representatives
D
Supreme Court
Answer: Senate
#284.
It is the power of the State to impose charge or burden to persons and properties, and property rights for the purpose of raising revenues to protect the people and extend public projects and services.
A
Power to Impeach
B
Police Power
C
Power of Eminent Domain
D
Power if Taxation
Answer: Power if Taxation
#285.
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.
#286.
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
#287.
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.
#288.
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
#289.
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
#290.
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
#291.
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
#292.
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
#293.
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.
#294.
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
#295.
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
#296.
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
#297.
What is the form of our government?
A
Presidential
B
Parliamentary
C
Free Will government
D
No applicable form
Answer: Presidential
#298.
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
#299.
Who shall have the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment?
A
The Supreme Court
B
House of RepresentativesHouse of Representatives