Professional Education

Philippine Government and New Constitution with Human Rights


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1) If the president and vice president can no longer serve, what position in the U.S. government is next in line for the presidency?

a) Secretary of Defense

b) First Lady

c) Speaker of the House

d) Senator at large


ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is (c) Speaker of the House. According to the Presidential Succession Act, the Speaker of the House is next in line after the Vice President. The Secretary of Defense, First Lady, and Senators do not have succession priority.


3) Is holding a rally to protest the delay of benefits due a person ethically acceptable?

a) Yes, when held while on official time.

b) Yes, when held outside the official time.

c) Yes, when held with the approval of the principal.

d) Yes, when held together with parents and students.


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is b] Yes, when held outside the official time. Ethical protests necessitate non-official disruptions while protecting institutional integrity.


4) It is a method by which a public officer may be removed from office during his tenure or before the expiration of his term by a vote of the people after registration of a petition signed by a required percentage of the qualified voters.

a) Initiative

b) Recall

c) Referendum

d) Plebiscite


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: This question assesses understanding of different democratic processes. The correct answer is b. Recall is a process allowing voters to remove an elected official from office before their term ends.

5) Which of the following is NOT in the norms of conduct under RA 6713?

a) Professionalism

b) Justness and sincerity

c) Commitment to public interest

d) Responsiveness to the private


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: The correct answer is d] Responsiveness to the private. RA 6713 focuses on public accountability and serving public interest, not private interests.

6) It shall have the SOLE power to TRY all cases of Impeachment.

a) The House of Representatives

b) The Supreme Court

c) The SANDIGANBAYAN

d) The Senate


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: This question tests knowledge of the impeachment process. The correct answer is d. While the House of Representatives initiates impeachment, the Senate has the sole power to try impeachment cases.

7) It signifies that "all persons subject to legislation, shall be treated alike, under circumstances and conditions both in the privileges conferred and liabilities imposed.

a) Bill of Rights

b) Constitutional Rights

c) Political Rights

d) Equal Protection of Law


ANSWER: D
RATIONALE: This question assesses understanding of constitutional principles. The correct answer is d. The Equal Protection Clause ensures that laws are applied equally to all persons in similar situations.




10) Which of the following is NOT one of the requirements for immigrants who want to become a US citizen?

a) You must be 18 years or older

b) You must be a resident of the US for at least 10 years

c) You must be able to read, write and speak English

d) You must be a lawful person


ANSWER: B
RATIONALE: The correct answer is (b) "You must be a resident of the US for at least 10 years". The actual residency requirement for naturalization is five years (three years if you are married to a US citizen). The other choices (a) being 18 years or older, (c) being able to read, write, and speak English, and (d) being a lawful person, are all valid criteria for US citizenship.

11) Mr. Santos is a holder of a valid certificate of eligibility as a teacher issued by the Civil Service Commissioner and the then DECS, while Mr. Cruz is a registered professional. Who is allowed to practice the teaching profession in the Philippines?

a) Mr. Santos, because of his CSC eligibility certificate.

b) Mr. Cruz, because their credentials are both recognized by law.

c) Both of them, because their credentials are both recognized by law.

d) Neither of the two because they did not take and pass the LET.


ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is c] Both of them, because their credentials are both recognized by law. Both certificates are legally valid for practicing the teaching profession in the Philippines.

12) Mandela created the ____which was tasked with investigating the crimes of both the government and the ANC during Apartheid.

a) Committee of Public Safety

b) Apartheid Crime Taskforce

c) Truth and Reconciliation Committee

d) Convention for a Democratic South Africa


ANSWER: C
RATIONALE: The correct answer is (c) Truth and Reconciliation Committee. This committee was established to address the human rights abuses that occurred during apartheid by uncovering the truth and fostering national reconciliation.




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