1987

Question 1

The branch of public law which deals with the organization and operations of the governmental organs of the State and defines the relations of the State with the inhabitants of its territory:

Answer 1

C. Political law

Question 2

The study of the maintenance of proper balance between authority represented by the three inherent powers of the State and liberty as guaranteed by the Bill of Rights:

Answer 2

b. Constitutional law

Question 3

The following are functions of constitutional law, except:

It fixes the organization of government.

b. It determines competence of administrative authorities who execute the laws. It indicates the individual remedies for the violations of administrative authorities.

d. None of the above

Answer 3

d. None of the above

Question 4

The provision of the Constitution mandating all educational institutions to include the study of the Constitution as part of the curricula:

Answer 4

b. Section 3 (1), Article XIV

Question 5

The one referring to the absence of government, the state of society where there is no law or supreme power, the state of lawlessness, or the state of a political confusion:

Answer 5

b. Anarchy

Question 6

The assumption of extraordinary powers by the President, including legislative and judicial and even constituent powers, where such assumption is authorized by the letters or at least by the spirit of a legitimately enacted Constitution:

Answer 6

a. Tyranny

Question 7

The constitution that is a direct governmental action and the government habitually adjusts its action to norms:

Answer 7

A. Normative

Question 8

The constitution that cannot yet be fully operative because of existing socio-economic conditions and it principal value is educational:

Answer 8

C. Nominal

Question 9

The division of a constitutional document which outlines the process whereby the sovereign people ma change the Constitution:

Answer 9

C.Constitution of sovereignty

Question 10

The division of a constitutional document which guarantees individual fundamental liberties again governmental abuse:

Answer 10

B Constitution of liberty

Question 11

The doctrine which states that if a law or contract violates any norm of the constitution, that law contract whether promulgated by the legislative or by the executive branch or entered into by private persons for private purposes is null and void and without any force and effect:

Answer 11

a Doctrine of constitutional supremacy

Question 12

The one which states that an unconstitutional act is not a law, it confers no right, it imposes no duties, it affords no protection, and it creates no office:

Answer 12

C. Orthodox view

Question 13

The power of the court of pronouncing void any law which contradicts a provision of the Constitution:

Answer 13

d. Judicial review

Question 14

Which is the correct statements?

a. The statutory right of a citizen shall prevail over the generally accepted principle of national law.

b. The generally accepted principle of international law shall prevail over the constitutional right of a citizen.

c. The constitutional right of a citizen shall prevail over the generally accepted principle of international law.

d. The constitutional right of a citizen shall not prevail over the generally accepted principle of international law.

Answer 14

c. The constitutional right of a citizen shall prevail over the generally accepted principle of international law.

Question 15

The “Father of the Philippine Revolution:”

Answer 15

a. Andres Bonifacio

Question 16

The date when the Tejeros Convention (also known as the Tejeros Assembly or Tejeros Congress) was held:

Answer 16

c. March 22, 1897

Question 17

The date when the Malolos Congress framed the “Malolos Constitution:”

Answer 17

d. September 29, 1989

Question 18

The date when Jose Rizal was exiled in Dapitan:

Answer 18

b. June 17, 1896

Question 19

The date when the Malolos Constitution was enacted:

Answer 19

A. January 20, 1899

Question 20

The date when the Filipino Representatives (known as revolutionary Congress and eventually made known as Malolos Congress) met in Malolos, Bulacan at the call of the Revolutionary Government:

Answer 20

a. September 15, 1898

Question 21

The Constitution that established the First Philippine Republic:

Answer 21

a. Malolos Constitution

Question 22

The first organic law for the Philippine Islands enacted by the United States Congress:

Answer 22

a. (Philippine Bill of 1902

Question 23

The basis of establishing the Commonwealth Government:

Answer 23

d. Tydings - McDuffie Act

Question 24

The date of operation of the Commonwealth Government:

Answer 24

c. (November 15, 1935

Question 25

The Constitution with limited duration and remained in force in Japanese controlled areas of the Philippines:

Answer 25

c. (1943 Constitution

Question 26

The date when martial law was imposed in the entire Philippines:

Answer 26

a. September 21, 1972

Question 27

The Malolos Constitution had the following features, except: a. It declared that sovereignty resides exclusively in the people. b. It enumerated basic civil rights. c. It enunciated the non- separated the church and state. d. It called for the creation of an Assembly of Representatives to act as the legislative body.

Answer 27

c. It enunciated the non- separated the church and state.

Question 28

The 1943 Constitution was intended to prepare the Philippines for independence under:

Answer 28

c. Japanese rule

Question 29

The 1973 Constitution had the following features, except: a. It did not remove the Presidential term limit. b. It provided that the legislative power is vested in the Batasang Pambansa. Martial Law c. It was promulgated after Marcos' declaration of d. It introduced a Parliamentary - style government.

Answer 29

a. It did not remove the Presidential term limit.

Question 30

The amendment in the 1973 Constitution to change the form of the government from Parliamentary to Presidential:

Answer 30

c. 1981 amendments

Question 31

The date of assassination of Senator Benigno Aquino:

Answer 31

b. August 21, 1983

Question 32

The date when the snap election was conducted for President Marcos to prove that he remains

Answer 32

a. February 7, 1986

Question 33

The one known as the "Freedom Constitution:"

Answer 33

a. Proclamation No. 3

Question 34

The one creating a Constitutional Commission to frame a new Constitution to replace Constitution:

Answer 34

c. Proclamation No. 9

Question 35

The number of Commissioners appointed to draft the 1987 Constitution:

Answer 35

C. 50

Question 36

The date when People Power (EDSA 1 Revolution) ended:

Answer 36

d. February 25, 1986

Question 37

The date when the plebiscite for the ratification of the 1987 constitution:

Answer 37

a. February 2, 1987

Question 38

The one established by the 1987 Constitution:

Question 39

The number of articles consisting the 1987 Constitution:

Answer 39

c. 18

Question 40

The introduction or the foreword of a Constitution:

Answer 40

a. Preamble

Question 41

The phrase used by the 1987 Constitution in its Preamble to deal with God:

Answer 41

d. Almighty God

Question 42

The waters around, between, and connecting the islands of the archipelago, regardless of their and dimensions:

Answer 42

a. Internal waters

Question 43

The expanse of water with many scattered islands:

Answer 43

b. (Archipelago

Question 44

The supreme and absolute power of a State to enforce its Will Un ---po that the government must be strong enough to control and regulate the conduct and affairs of its people within its borders,

Answer 44

a. Internal sovereignty

Question 45

The quality of having supreme and of independent authority over a geographic area, such as a territory:

Answer 45

d. Sovereignty

Question 46

The geographic area belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a governmental authority:

Answer 46

a. Territory

Question 47

The elements of a State are the following, except:

Answer 47

c. Archipelago

Question 48

The community of persons, more or less numerous, permanently occupying a definite portion of territory, independent of external control and possessing a government to which a great body of inhabitants render habitual obedience:

Answer 48

d. State

Question 49

The qualifications of a State to be accepted as a member of the United Nations are the following, except: a. Must be a State b. Must be peace loving c. Must accept obligations contained in the charter d. Must be able to read and write

Answer 49

d. Must be able to read and write

Question 50

Which is the incorrect statement regarding people as an element of State? a. People are the inhabitants of a State. b. There is no minimum number requirement of people within a territory for them to be qualified to form. a c. There is a minimum nümber requirement of people within a territory. D.The people in a State must be sufficient in number to be capable of maintaining its existence.

Answer 50

c. There is a minimum nümber requirement of people within a territory.

Question 51

The people may overthrow their corrupt Kings and rulers to pave way for the birth of a new government or

Answer 51

b. Social contract theory

Question 52

The strong State will dominate the weaker one:

Answer 52

a. Force theory

Question 53

The form of government where all government authority emanates from the people and is exercised by representatives chosen by the people is known as republican State. This statement is: a. True b. False c. Partly true d. Partly false

Answer 53

a. True

Question 54

The characteristics of a republican State include the following, except: a. The existence of the Bill of Rights b. The absence of election through popular will or the right of suffrage The pheonicman of the l... nublic offian administrative law

Answer 54

b. The absence of election through popular will or the right of suffrage The pheonicman of the l... nublic offian administrative law

Question 55

The government that actually exercises power or control but without legal title:

Answer 55

b. De facto

Question 56

The government that has the rightful title but no power of control because same has been withdrawn it:

Answer 56

a. (De jure

Question 57

The Corazon Aquino government:

Answer 57

b. De facto

Question 58

The government that gets possession and control of, or usurps, by force or by the voice of majority rightful legal government, and maintains itself against the will of the latter

Answer 58

a. De facto proper

Question 59

The government formed as a result of a people's revolution is considered de jure if it is already acce by the family of nations or other countries. This statement is: a. True b. False c. Partly true d. Partly false

Answer 59

a. True

Question 60

The form of government wherein the Executive Department is independent from the Legislative Department:

Answer 60

d. Presidential government

Question 61

The form of government in which the powers of government are in the general body of citizens usua elected by the people at large:

Answer 61

c. Democratic government

Question 62

The functions of the government which are compulsory because they are constitutive of every bonds ( society: a. Constituent b. Ministrant c. Either A or B d. Neither A nor B

Answer 62

c. Either A or B

Question 63

The adoption of the generally accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land:

Answer 63

c. Doctrine of incorporation

Question 64

The kind of war that is renounced by the Philippines as contemplated under the Constitution: a. Offensive war b. Defensive war c. Either A or B d. Neither A nor B

Answer 64

d. Neither A nor B

Question 65

Which is the correct statement in relation to the defense of the State? a. A defense that a person may not join the armed forces he does not want to kill or be killed is acceptable. b. A defense that a person may not join the armed forces because he has no military inclination is accontable c. A defense that a person may not join the armed forces because ne uues i want to all of de killed or he has no military inclination is not acceptable. d. None of the above

Question 66

Which is the correct statement in relation to separation of the church and State? a. The separation of the church and State provides that the church may influence the State b. The State is prohibited in interfering in purely ecclesiastical affairs of the church. c. The State may interfere in case a religious organization illegally dismisses its employee. d. None of the above

Answer 66

a. The separation of the church and State provides that the church may influence the State

Question 67

The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its relations with other States, the paramount consideration shall be the following, except: a. National sovereignty c. National territory b. Territorial integrity d. Right to self-determination.

Answer 67

c. National territory

Question 68

Which is the incorrect statement in relation to nuclear weapons? a. The policy of freedom from nuclear weapons means that the Philippines is a nuclear free country. b. No portion of the Philippine territory shall be used for the purpose of storing or stockpiling nuclear C. weapons, devices, or part thereof. The nuclear energy which is advantageous to the people is not banned. d. The determining factor whether a nuclear weapon will be banned or not still depends on the, Congress by considering the national territory.

Answer 68

d. The determining factor whether a nuclear weapon will be banned or not still depends on the, Congress by considering the national territory.

Question 69

The case where it was declared by the United States Supreme Court that a woman may abort the fetus she is carrying within the first two trimesters of her pregnancy:

Answer 69

a. Roe Vs. Wade, 410 US 113

Question 70

The minors have the personality to sue by representing their generation and the generations yet unborn based on the of intergenerational responsibility insofar as the right to a balanced and healthful ecology is concerned. This statement is: a. True, b. False c. Partly true d. Partly false

Answer 70

a. True

Question 71

The privilege of equal access to opportunities to public office may be subjected to limitations and some of the valid limitations are those found to be "nuisance candidates." This statement is: a. True e) c. Partly true b. False d. Partly false

Answer 71

a. True

Question 72

The person who puts the election process in mockery or disrepute:

Answer 72

a. Nuisance candidate

Question 73

The following are citizens of the Philippines, except: a. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of the 1973 Constitution b. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines c. Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority d. Those who are naturalized in accordance with law

Answer 73

a. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of the 1973 Constitution

Question 74

The following are citizens of the Philippines, except: a. Naturalization b. Citizenship c. Association d. Repatriation

Answer 74

b. Citizenship

Question 75

The legal act of adopting an alien and clothing him with the rights that belong to a native bom fi citizen:

Answer 75

a. Naturalization,

Question 76

The recovery of the original nationality upon fulfillment of certain conditions:

Answer 76

d. Repatriation

Question 77

The Latin term which means right of soil:

Answer 77

a. Jus soli

Question 78

The Philippine citizenship may be acquired in any of the following ways, except: a. Judicial proceedings c. Administrative proceedings b. Criminal proceedings d. Special act of Congress

Answer 78

c. Administrative proceedings

Question 79

The natural-born citizens of the Philippines are the following, except: a. Those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acqui perfect their Philippine citizenship b. Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship reaching the age with law of majority c. Those who are naturalized in accordance d. None of the above

Answer 79

c. Those who are naturalized in accordance

Question 80

The positions that may be held by a natural born citizen under the Constitution are the follow except: a. President b. Vice President C. Senator D. Members of the cabinet

Answer 80

D. Members of the cabinet

Question 81

The citizens of the Philippines may lose his citizenship in any of the following ways and/or events, except a. By naturalization in foreign country b. By express renunciation of citizenship c. By subscribing to an oath of allegiance to support the constitution or laws of a foreign country upor attaining the age of majority or more d. By rendering services to, or accepting commission in, the armed forces of his own country

Answer 81

d. By rendering services to, or accepting commission in, the armed forces of his own country

Question 82

The unmarried child, whether legitimate, illegitimate, or adopted, below eighteen years of age, of tho who re- acquire Philippine citizenship upon effectivity of "Citizenship Retention and Re - acquisition A of 2003" shall be deemed citizenship of the Philippines. This is known as:

Answer 82

b. Derivative citizenship

Question 83

Which is the incorrect statement in relation to citizenship? a. Philippine citizenship may be restored only after the returnee makes a formal act of re - dedicatior and affirms once again his total and exclusive loyalty to the Republic of the Philippines. b. Philippine citizenship may be restored by an election to a public office. C. Philippine citizenship is not a cheap commodity that can be easily recovered after its renunciation. d. None of the above

Question 84

The following are modes of re-acquiring Philippine citizenship, except: a. By naturalization B. By repatriation c. By direct grant of law d. By indirect grant of law

Answer 84

d. By indirect grant of law

Question 85

The political franchise, distinct from mere voting rights, to vote gained through the democratic process:

Answer 85

c. Suffrage

Question 86

The power of the people to propose amendments to the Constitution or to propose and enact legislations through an election called for the purpose:

Answer 86

b. Initiative

Question 87

The electoral process by which an initiative on the Constitution is approved or rejected by the people

Answer 87

d. Plebiscite

Question 88

The means by which people choose their officials for a definite and fixed period and to whom they entrust for time being the exercise of powers of government:

Answer 88

a. Election

Question 89

The systems that must be established by the Congress in the right of the citizen to suffrage are the following, except: a. The system for securing the secrecy and sanctity of the ballot b. The system for absentee voting by qualified Filipinos abroad c. The procedure for the disabled and the illiterates to vote with the assistance of other persons d. None of the above

Answer 89

c. The procedure for the disabled and the illiterates to vote with the assistance of other persons

Question 90

The qualifications of a person to have the right of suffrage in the Philippines are the following, except: a. Citizens of the Philippines b. Disqualified by law C. At least eighteen years of age d. Resided in the Philippines for at least one year, and in the place wherein they propose to vote, for at least six months immediately preceding the election

Answer 90

b. Disqualified by law

Question 91

The following are prohibited requirements in the exercise of suffrage, except: a. Literacy b. Property C. Other substantive requirement d. None of the above

Answer 91

d. None of the above

Question 92

The synonymous term of "residence" as a requirement of the exercise of suffrage:

Answer 92

a. Domicile

Question 93

following must concur for a person to acquire a new domicile, except: a. Residence or bodily presence in a new locality b. An intention to remain there c. An intention to abandon his old domicile d. Payment of tax in that locality

Question 94

The following persons are disqualified to vote, except: a. Persons sentenced by final judgment to suffer imprisonment for not less than one (1) year b. Persons adjudged by final judgment of having committed any crime involving disloyalty to the duly constituted government d. None of the above c. Sane or competent persons as declared by incompetent authority

Answer 94

c. Sane or competent persons as declared by incompetent authority

Question 95

The process by which qualified citizens of the Philippines abroad, exercise their right to vote:

Answer 95

b. Absentee voting

Question 96

The citizen of the Philippines who is qualified to register and vote under Absentee Voting Act of 200; otherwise disqualified by law who is residing abroad on the day of election:

Answer 96

a. Overseas Absentee Voter

Question 97

The overseas absentee voting act of 2003:

Answer 97

b.Republic Act 9189

Question 98

The citizenship retention and re- acquisition act of 2003:

Answer 98

c. Republic Act 9225

Question 99

The dual citizenship law:

Answer 99

c. Republic Act 9225

Question 100

The indigenous peoples rights act:

Answer 100

d. Republic Act 8371