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Republic of the Philippines

NUEVA ECIJA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
College of Management and Business Technology
MIDTERM EXAMINATION

POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

WITH NEW PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION
Name: ____________________________Section: ______ Date: ____________ Score: _______
Professor: _________________ Proctor: ________________Permit Number: ______________
GENERAL DIRECTIONS BEFORE TAKING THE EXAMINATION

This exam contains 40 multiple choice questions, 10 analogy questions, and 10 identification
each worth 1 point.
Circle the correct response for each question (for multiple choice and analogy). Make sure
that your answer is clearly marked. You will not receive partial credit for any work done.
Wrong spelling in the identification part is not a valid answer.
This is a closed-book, closed notes examination. Cell phones are not permitted for use in any
way.
Any discussion or otherwise inappropriate communication between examinees, as well as
the appearance of any unnecessary material or cell-phone usage, will be dealt with severely.
Violations may result in an F for this exam, F for the class, suspension, or expulsion.
This exam is worth a total of 100 points. Print your name at the top of this page in the upper
right hand corner. Good Luck!
HONOR PLEDGE FOR THIS EXAM:

After you have finished the exam, please read the following statement and sign your name below it.
I promise that I did not discuss any aspect of this exam with anyone other than the instructor, that I
neither gave nor received any unauthorized assistance on this exam, and that the work presented
herein is entirely my own.
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EXAMINATION PROPER
[YOU HAVE 1 HOUR TO ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS]
I.

MULTIPLE CHOICES

Direction: Read and analyze each question carefully. Encircle the letter of the BEST answer.
1.
a.
b.
c.
2.
a.
b.
c.
3.

What is regarded as a means of organizing human activities?

Government.
Political Science.
Politics.
Men by nature are political animals. What can we infer from the phrase?
Everyone is subject to politics.
Only politicians exercise politics.
Politics is only portrayed by animals.
What is political science compared to politics?
a. Political science is the science of studying principles while politics only talks about
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b.
c.
4.
a.
b.
c.
5.
a.
b.
c.
6.
a.
b.

Political science is the modern form and definition of politics.

Political science is the systematic study of politics & politics is an art.
Among are some importance of studying politics and governance. What is not?
Being able to escape from the burden of having bad system.
Being able to understand the system we are living since we are involved as people.
Being able to critically analyze the system of politics in the Philippines.
What is the main relevance of BUSINESS in POLITICAL SCIENCE?
Being able to intercede with the government to gain from it.
Business functions in the economic conditions of a capitalist state.
Because we do not tolerate businessmen enter into government activities.
What is the importance of political ideology?
Because it illustrates how good or bad a government system should be.
This serve as the foundation for political and economic practices of a particular
polity/state.
c.
All of the above.
7. It is a group of people living in a definite territory having a government of their own and
enjoying their sovereignty. What is being defined?
a.
Nation
b.
Country
c.
State
8. Which among the following is NOT an importance of studying Politics and Governance?
a. It teaches every citizen of his rights and obligations to his country.
b. It promotes sense of nationalism.
c. It promotes taking advantage of the position in the government for vested interest.
9. In a political spectrum, what happens when a certain political ideology can be placed at the
left wing?
a. It is pessimistic (negative thinkers).
b. It is optimistic (positive thinkers).
c. It is neutral.
10.
What is the concept of Patriarchal Theory as origin of state?
a.
The concept of natural instinct of man to peace and order.
b.
The concept of a family leading to the clan, tribe, and later state.
c.
The concept of God as Supreme being who created one person in authority.
11.
What is the best explanation in the relationship of Political Science in History?
a.
It defines the study of origin of man.
b.
History defines the behaviour of people about his own political culture.
c.
History serves as bases for political development.
12.
Which of the following conditions does not depict the essence of Communism?
a. Poorest of the poor will be given government services and attention same with what
the rich enjoys.
b.
Killing mass of people that do not take part in cultural preservation.
c.
Business firms will be alleviated and prohibited.
13.
Anarchism is said to be the most chaotic of all political ideologies. Why is regarded as such?
a.
Because people do not care for each other thus ruining the society.
b.
If there is no state intervention, we are bound of war and conflicts.
c.
All of the above.
14. It is a comprehensive system of beliefs of political, social, and economic institutions and
processes. What political concept is meant by the definition?
a.
Political Spectrum.
b.
Political Ideology.
c.
Political Dynamics.
15. Domarianne wonder if the National territory is included in the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
Princess said that it is included and is stipulated in the Article III. Roxanne rebutted and told
them that it is not written in there, at all. Chiele laughed at them, contending that it is
stipulated under Article I. Who among them tells the truth?
a. Princess
b. Chiele
c. Domarianne
d. Roxanne
16. Who is not telling the truth about Philippine National territory?
Elaine: The Philippine Archipelago.
Laurence: All other territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty and
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Elizalde: The Pacific Ocean.

Eloiza: The waters around, between, and connecting the islands of the archipelago.
a. Eloiza
b. Elaine
c. Elizalde
d. Laurence
17. Cristine Pearl looks for the meaning of the word archipelago in the dictionary. Angela stopped
her and shared her insight based from what Sir Kevin discussed. She defined archipelago
as:
a. A group of islands surrounded by water/sea.
b. A continent at the middle of an ocean.
c. The waters around, between, and connecting the islands.
d. The insular shelves, the subsoil and the seabed.
18. Michelle III is the current queen of the Great Britain. She would like to acquire the Solomon
islands under the jurisdiction of the Philippine state by means of sale. Which mode of
acquisition of territory is to be utilized?
a. Discovery and Occupation b. Prescription
c. Accretion
d. Cession
19. Jay-Ar asked his classmates about the territorial sea of the Philippines. Angelica told her that
the terriotorial sea comprise 12 nautical miles from the shoreline of the Philippines. What
would probably be the reaction of Sir Kevin?
a. Angelica was not listening during the discussion.
b. Angelica made an excellent answer.
20. Annie was elected as the President of the Philippines, she wanted to acquire additional
territories near Batanes Group of Islands to build reclamation sites by adding portion of soil
and land along its external shores. Shayle as her adviser told her to select from the modes of
acquiring territory Sir Kevin discussed when they were college. Which mode best depict the
scenario?
a. Accretion
b. Subjugation and Annexation
c. Prescription
d. Cession
21. Janvier is currently seventeen years old. His birthday is the same with the day of the
Presidential Elections. Can he register before the Commission and Elections and vote at the
time of the elections?
a. No, because he is still minor and he cannot vote.
b. Yes, because he is turning 18 at the time of the election following the constitution.
c. Yes, since all Filipinos can vote without considering the age.
22. Irish is a senator and thus, she makes laws. She sponsored a law where Sen. Jeneth was a
co-author. The law made by the aforementioned senators prohibits the President of the
Philippines to make and prepare for the annual budget of the government. According to the
constitution, the President can do so. Which shall prevail?
a. The constitution that gives the power to the President to prepare for the annual
budget.
b. The law made by Sen. Irish and Jeneth for it was their power to make laws.
c. Both laws shall be studied which is better among the two.
23. Which principle can best discuss and explain the question and answer in no. 22?
a. Principle of Separation of Church and State
b. Principle of Supremacy of the Constitution
c. Principle of Ours is a Government of Law and Not of Men
24. Sir Kevin got angry when his students in BSBA 2G cannot answer the question: What is the
will of the state?. Jerome stood up and told the class that: (Which is the best answer?)
a. Promote peace and order and common good.
b. Promote a higher standard of living.
c. Promote politics.
25. Senator January passed a law conflicting with the provision of bill of rights, what is the
best thing to do?
a. The law is void and deemed unconstitutional.
b. The law shall be enacted.
c. The law will be revoked and redefined.
26. If Senator M.K.V. sponsored a resolution for a charter change and acquired the majority
votes of the congress to push through the latter, will the amendments or revision be valid and
take effect after the casting of votes by the Congress?
a. Yes, it shall take effect as soon as the Congress agreed with the amendments
or revision.
b. Yes, it shall take effect but it needs ratification from the people by means

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of referendum.
c. No, it shall not take effect until it has been ratified by the majority Filipino people.
27. The constitution stipulates that political dynasty shall be prohibited in the Philippines. Why is
it that there are still families being elected as government officials?
a. Because the provision is non-self executing and it has to be supplemented by
law passed by the Congress.
b. Because the provision is not clear and it does not define what political dynasty is.
c. All of the above.
28. It is the process by which the people directly propose amendments to the constitution.
a. Constitutional Convention
b. Constituent Assembly
c. Peoples Initiative
29. It refers to a change effected or affecting some parts of the constitution without
considering the whole document. What is being explained?
a. Amendment
b. Revision
c. None of the above.
30. Who should NOT win the upcoming 2016 presidential elections?
a. Someone who can change the perspective of every individual to have political will to
destroy the bad culture of Filipinos of being dependent nakaasa lagi sa pamahalaan.
b. Someone who has done several inspiring political advertisement, who is famous
because of tv guestings and flowery words and had shouted before all the citizens all
his accomplishments as a politician.
c. Someone who is not afraid of getting bad image just to reach his/her goals with regard
to the betterment of this dying country.
d. Someone who will promote and protect our constitution and promote justice to every
individual and has fear of God.
31. Federal government is when the local government is independent from the central
government. What happens when the local government plays an important role in policy
making of the central government?
a. The government is centralized.
b. The government is presidential.
c. The government becomes monarchical.
32. What is being depicted in the picture at the right side?
a. Peoples indirect participation (Republic).
b. Peoples direct participation (Direct Democracy).
c. Peoples apathetic behaviour.
33. Our constitution is the fundamental and the most supreme law of the land. What is meant by
the italicized words?
a. The constitution can suspend the rights of the people.
b. All other laws must be in accordance with the constitution.
c. The constitution contains the most number of words and content.
34. Which among the following does not belong to the group?
a. 1899 Malolos Constitution.
b. 1935 Commonwealth Constitution.
c. 1986 Freedom Constitution.
d. 1987 Philippine Constitution.
35. What happens during Martial Law?
a. The state of emergency is declared suspending the basic rights of the people.
b. The state of calamity is declared because the entire country is in danger.
c. The military looks for their enemies and kill them secretly.
36. When was the Philippines became a De Facto Government?
a. After People Power I EDSA Revolution when Marcos was ousted.
b. During American occupation when they established a military government.
c. After the Japanese Occupation when McArthur came back to the RP.
37. What happens when the Executive Department of the government merged with the
Legislative or Law Making Body?
a. The Parliament will be formed as combination of law-making and implementation.
b. The Federal government is formed to have a separate entity with the local
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c. Nothing will happen.

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38. It is the process by which the people directly propose amendments to the constitution.
a. Constitutional Convention
b. Constituent Assembly
c. Peoples Initiative
39. It refers to a change effected or affecting some parts of the constitution without
considering the whole document. What is being explained?
a. Amendment
b. Revision
c. None of the above.
40. Which among the following classroom rules does not belong to the group?
a. Use of phone is prohibited while the class is ongoing.
b. Wearing out of bags and putting it at the back of the seat.
c. Yawning or paghihikab during class hours.
d. Classroom participation.
II.

ANALOGY

Direction: Each question below consists of a related pair of words or phrases. Select the pair that
best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the original pair by encircling its letter.
41. Religion Bible ; State ?
a. charter
b. laws
c. constitution
d. Koran
42. Judicial Supreme Court ; Legislative ?
a. Congress b. President c. Councilors
43. One Monarchy ; Few Oligarchy ; Many ?
a. Aristocracy b. Dictatorship
c. Democracy
44. Presidential President ; Parliamentary ?
a. Prime Minister
b. Parliament
c. President
45. People Constitution ; President Executive Order ; Congress ?
a. Ordinance b. Statute
c. By-Laws
46. Aguinaldo 1899 Consti. ; Quezon 1935 Consti. ; Marcos 1973 Consti. ; Cory ?
a. 1980 Constitution
b. 1987 Constitution
c. 1992 Constitution
47. Textbook Preface ; Constitution ?
a. Preamble
b. Prologue c. Introduction
48. Locke Democracy ; Rousseau Anarchy ; Hobbes ?
a. Republic
b. Federal
c. Monarchy
49. North Korea Communism ; Vietnam Socialism ; Philippines ?
a. Liberalism b. Anarchism
c. Nazism
50. The agency that carries out the will of the state ?
a. Territory
b. Sovereignty
c. Government
III.

IDENTIFICATION

Direction: Write the corresponding answer needed in each of the statement in the space provided
before the item number.
_________________51. It is defined as a group of people living in a definite territory, having a
government of their own and enjoying their sovereignty.
_________________52. This theory emerged from medieval political thinkers out of kingship where
the authority and power are coming from God.
_________________53. This theory believed that the state originated from the unending wants and
needs of the people.
_________________54. This social contract theory states that men possess the general will and

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the entire citizens have the right to participate in states activity.

_________________55. The extent of Philippine National territory is defined in what provision of
the 1987 Philippine Constitution?
__________________56. It is a mode of acquiring territory through and undisputed exercise of
sovereignty over it during such period as it is necessary to create under the general conviction that
the present condition of things is in conformity with international order.
__________________57. A form of government which has been established in accordance with its
constitution of the state and is maintained against the rightful and legitimate government.
__________________58. It is the independence of the state to enforce its will to its citizen thru
laws.
__________________59. It is an ethnic concept defined as any large group of people who are
united by common bonds of race, language, custom, tradition, or religion.
__________________60. These are laws passed by the legislature or the Congress.
(De Jure Government)
(Divine Right Theory)
(State)

(Nation)
(Economic Theory)
(Article I, Section 1)
(Sovereignty)
(Statutory Laws or STATUTES)
(Social Contract Theory)
(Prescription)

End of the examination. Praying for a peaceful and ideal election come May 2016!

Prepared:
No amount of money can ever equate our dignity as Filipinos. Let us dream for this land. Let us prove to the
world that our country is (can be) the best place to live in. We should do this not just in honor of our
patrimony but because it is what we deserve
MARK KEVIN A. VIDAR, MPM.
Instructor
Second Semester, A.Y. 2015-2016
EDUARDO C. GUILLASPER, LL.B.
Instructor
Second Semester, A.Y. 2015-2016