Professional Education

Philippine Government and New Constitution with Human Rights

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1) Teacher T receives a love letter from one of her third year high school students in English. What should Mr. Martin do?

a) Read her letter to the class.

b) Let the student express her feelings through letters.

c) Return the letter to the student and tell her not to do it again.

d) Surrender the letter to the parent of the student.

ANSWER: C

RATIONALE: The correct answer is c] Return the letter to the student and tell her not to do it again. This response addresses the issue appropriately and maintains professional boundaries without humiliating the student.

2) Which of the following emphasizes the right of citizens to quality education?

a) The basic education level

b) Tertiary level

c) The graduate level

d) All levels

ANSWER: D

RATIONALE: The correct answer is d] All levels. The right to quality education is emphasized at all levels of education, ensuring equal access and opportunities for all citizens.

3) The Executive power shall be vested upon ________.

a) The Congress

b) The Senate President

c) The President

d) The Chief Justice

ANSWER: C

RATIONALE: This question assesses understanding of the executive branch. The correct answer is c. In the Philippine system of government, executive power is vested in the President.

4) Alexander Hamilton was against a strong national government.

a) True

b) False

c) No C Answer

d) No D Answer

ANSWER: B

RATIONALE: The correct answer is (b) False. Alexander Hamilton was a strong proponent of a powerful central government, as evidenced by his role in writing the Federalist Papers and his advocacy for a strong federal financial system.

5) Which reform in the Philippine Educational System advocates the use of English and Filipino as media of instruction in specific learning areas?

a) Alternative Learning

b) Bilingual Education

c) K-12 Program

d) Multilingual Education

ANSWER: B

RATIONALE: The correct answer is b] Bilingual Education. The Bilingual Education policy in the Philippines emphasizes the use of both English and Filipino as mediums of instruction in specific subjects, promoting proficiency in both languages. Alternative Learning (option a) caters to non-traditional learners, the K-12 Program (option c) extends basic education, and Multilingual Education (option d) includes more languages, not just English and Filipino.

6) Term of office for the Senate members under the 1987 Constitution shall be ________.

a) 3 years

b) 6 years

c) 4 years

d) 9 years

ANSWER: B

RATIONALE: This question tests knowledge of the terms of office for Philippine senators. The correct answer is b. Senators serve six-year terms under the 1987 Constitution.

7) What does the legislative branch do?

a) Make the law

b) Enforce the law

c) Interpret the law

d) No D Answer

ANSWER: A

RATIONALE: The correct answer is (a) Make the law. The legislative branch is responsible for creating laws. The executive branch enforces the laws, and the judicial branch interprets the laws.

8) Dr. Velasco, a schools' division superintendent, acted on the complaint filed by a group of parents against the alleged misconduct of a particular teacher. She issued a memorandum requiring her to take a leave of absence for a week while the complaint is being heard yet. Was the action of the superintendent legal?

a) Yes, because she is the superintendent.

b) No, because the complaint has not been heard yet.

c) Yes, the superintendent has disciplinary authority over teachers.

d) No, the superintendent has no disciplinary authority over teachers.

ANSWER: C

RATIONALE: The correct answer is c] Yes, the superintendent has disciplinary authority over teachers. Superintendents have the power to enforce disciplinary actions pending investigations to maintain professional standards and order.

9) Which one does not illustrate the principle that rights and duties are correlative?

a) The right of an unmarried pregnant teacher to abort her baby in relation to her duty to protect her name and her job as a teacher

b) The right of a state to compel students to military service is reciprocated by the duty of the state

c) The right to a living wage involves the duty of the school administrators to give the salary agreed

d) The right to life of children and to be given respect of such right.

ANSWER: A

RATIONALE: The correct answer is a] The right of an unmarried pregnant teacher to abort her baby in relation to her duty to protect her name and her job as a teacher. This situation does not clearly illustrate the principle of correlative rights and duties. Options b, c, and d all represent situations where rights and duties are directly linked and mutually reinforcing.

10) Who among the following characterizes a professional teacher?

a) An education graduate who received honors

b) A teacher who has taught for at least six years

c) A teacher who has attended national seminars on teaching

d) A teacher who qualifies for a permanent position under RA 4670

ANSWER: D

RATIONALE: The correct answer is d] A teacher who qualifies for a permanent position under RA 4670. This law outlines qualifications necessary for achieving professional teaching status.

11) There were three guests on the stage. They were made up of a parent, the governor and the principal. Who should be acknowledged first by the valedictorian?

a) The classmates

b) The principal

c) The governor

d) The parent

ANSWER: C

RATIONALE: The correct answer is c] The governor. In formal ceremonies, higher-ranking officials such as governors are typically acknowledged first as a sign of respect. The other guests would be recognized afterward.

12) In the Preamble, what phrase means "maintaining peace and order" in our country?

a) Establish Justice

b) Secure the Blessings

c) Insure domestic tranquility

d) We the people

ANSWER: C

RATIONALE: The phrase "insure domestic tranquility" means to maintain peace and order in our country. The other options are not related to maintaining peace and order in our country. The Preamble is a statement of the purposes and principles of the U.S. Constitution.

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Professional Education

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1) Teacher T receives a love letter from one of her third year high school students in English. What should Mr. Martin do?

ANSWER: C

2) Which of the following emphasizes the right of citizens to quality education?

ANSWER: D

3) The Executive power shall be vested upon ________.

ANSWER: C

4) Alexander Hamilton was against a strong national government.

ANSWER: B

5) Which reform in the Philippine Educational System advocates the use of English and Filipino as media of instruction in specific learning areas?

ANSWER: B

6) Term of office for the Senate members under the 1987 Constitution shall be ________.

ANSWER: B

7) What does the legislative branch do?

ANSWER: A

ANSWER: C

9) Which one does not illustrate the principle that rights and duties are correlative?

ANSWER: A

10) Who among the following characterizes a professional teacher?

ANSWER: D

11) There were three guests on the stage. They were made up of a parent, the governor and the principal. Who should be acknowledged first by the valedictorian?

ANSWER: C

12) In the Preamble, what phrase means "maintaining peace and order" in our country?

ANSWER: C

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