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SOCSCI 102 PHIL. GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTION

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

SUMMER CLASS / A.Y. 2016 - 2017

I. Directions: Write the CAPITAL letter of the correct answer on your answer
sheet. STRICTLY NO ERASURES.

1. It refers to the right of the people to worship God in their own way

a. Liberty of abode c. Freedom of religion

b. Freedom to believe d. Freedom to worship

2. This right pertains to the freedom of any Filipino to organize and join any society or group

a. Freedom to believe c. Freedom to disassociate

b. Freedom to worship d. Freedom of association

3. It refers to the power of the State to take private property for public use upon payment of
just compensation

a. Power of Taxation c. Police Power

b. Power of Eminent Domain d. Power of the Police

4. Complete this provision: “No law impairing the _______________ shall be passed”.

a. Obligation of Contracts c. Obligation or Contracts

b. Obligation and Contracts d. Contracts of Obligations

5. It refers to the right of the people to move from one place to another

a. Liberty of Abode c. Liberty of Travel

b. Liberty of Residence d. Liberty Condense Milk

6. It refers to the right of the people to have access to every document of the government

a. Right to public access c. Right to religion

b. Right to information d. Right to travel

7. The right of every citizen to be given every opportunity to defend himself in court

a. Right to due process c. Right to counsel

b. Right to be presumed innocent d. Right to bail

8. It is a bond given to secure the personal liberty of one held in restraint and to secure his
attendance in his trial

a. Right to due process c. Right to counsel

b. Right to be presumed innocent d. Right to bail

9. It refers to a trial conducted according to the law of criminal procedures free from
vexatious, capricious and oppressive delays

a. Public Trial c. Impartial Trial

b. Speedy Trial d. Closed Trial
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10. It serves as the introductory part of the constitution

a. Citizenship c. National Territory

b. Bill of Rights d. Preamble

11. Consider the following statements:

a. The Preamble can be used as a source of specific rights

b. The Preamble cannot be used as a source of specific rights

a. Only a is correct c. Both a and b are correct

b. Only b is correct d. Both a and b are incorrect

12. They are considered as the framers of the Constitution

a. Filipino People c. Sovereign Filipino People

b. People d. Lawmakers

13. It is a government in which those who have the authority to make decisions, acquire and
retain the authority as a result of a free elections

a. Republican government c. Political government

b. Democratic government d. Communist government

14. It is a government where officials are chosen by the people through their exercise of
suffrage or right to vote

a. Republican government c. Political government

b. Democratic government d. Communist government

15. It is a doctrine where a local law is enacted in order to adopt the generally accepted
principles of international law as part of the law of the land

a. Doctrine of Assimilation c. Doctrine of Transformation

b. Doctrine of Renunciation d. Doctrine of Incorporation

16. It is a doctrine where the generally accepted principles of international law are adopted
right away without the need of enacting a local law

a. Doctrine of Assimilation c. Doctrine of Transformation

b. Doctrine of Renunciation d. Doctrine of Incorporation

17. Consider this statement: “The Philippines renounces war as instrument of national
policy….”. What type of war is being referred to by the statement?

a. Passive War c. Holy War

b. Aggressive War d. Political War

18. Complete the following constitutional provision: “The separation of Church and State shall
be________”

a. Inviolable c. Voidable
b. Violable d. Void

19. These are provisions of the constitution that does not need an enabling act in order for its
principles to be executed

a. Self – Executing provisions c. Executable provisions

b. Non –Self Executing provisions d. Constitutional provisions

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20. These are provisions of the constitution that requires an enabling act in order for its
principles to be executed

a. Self – Executing provisions c. Executable provisions

b. Non – Self Executing provisions d. Constitutional provisions

21. Complete the following constitutional provision: The State affirms labor as a _______ . It
shall promote the rights of the workers and promote their social welfare.

a. Secondary force c. Only force

b. Primary force d. Primary Social force

22. They are considered as the protector of the people and the country’s sovereignty

a. Philippine National Police c. Armed Forces of the Phils.

b. Marines d. Army

23. It is that portion of the sea extending to 12 nautical miles from the baseline

a. Contiguous Zone c. Territorial Sea

b. Exclusive Economic Zone d. Internal Waters

24. The range of the Contiguous Zone of the Philippines

a. 12 nautical miles from the baseline c. 36 nautical miles

b. 12 nautical miles from the territorial sea d. 100 nautical miles

25. It is that portion of the sea extending to 200 nautical miles from the baseline

a. Exclusive Economic Zone c. Territorial Sea

b. Contiguous Zone d. Internal Waters

26. This principle states that citizenship is acquired by the place where he/she is born

a. Jus Soli Principle c. Delegative Principle

b. Jus Sanguinis Principle d. Marriage Principle

27. This principle states that citizenship is acquired by the blood relation of the offspring to
his/her parents

a. Jus Soli Principle c. Delegative Principle

b. Jus Sanguinis Principle d. Marriage Principle

28. These are citizens of the Philippines from birth who does not require anything to perfect
their citizenship

a. Repatriated Citizens c. Natural Born Citizens

b. Naturalized Citizens d. Dual Citizens

29. These are citizens of the Philippines who requires a mandate by law to perfect their
citizenship

a. Repatriated Citizens c. Natural Born Citizens

b. Naturalized Citizens d. Dual Citizens

30. It refers to the membership of an individual in a political community

a. Citizenship c. Naturalization
b. Nationality d. Repatriation

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31. It refers to people sharing a common descent, history, language etc.

a. Citizens c. Refugees
b. Nationals d. Stateless Persons

32. These are citizens who, by a positive act and by their own volition, adopted to types of
citizenship

a. Dual Citizens c. Dual Allegiant Citizens

b. Naturalized Citizens d. Repatriated Citizens

33. These are citizens who are granted by 2 or more sovereign states their own citizenship

a. Dual Citizens c. Dual Allegiant Citizens

b. Naturalized Citizens d. Repatriated Citizens

34. It is a statement and listing of an individual’s rights and privileges

a. Art.4 c. Art.3
b. Art.5 d. Art.2

35. These are rights which are inherent in man and given to him by God

a. Political Rights c. Civil Rights

b. Natural Rights d. Economic Rights

36. These are rights enjoyed by a citizen by virtue of his citizenship in a state or community

a. Political Rights c. Civil Rights

b. Natural Rights d. Economic Rights

37. These are rights to property, whether personal, real or intellectual

a. Political Rights c. Civil Rights

b. Natural Rights d. Economic Rights

38. These are rights which an individual enjoys as a consequence of being a member of a
body politic

a. Political Rights c. Civil Rights

b. Natural Rights d. Economic Rights

39. It is a law that hears before It condemns

a. Due Process c. Bill of Attainder

b. Ex Post Facto law d. Statute

40. It is a law that condemns before it hears

a. Due Process c. Bill of Attainder

b. Ex Post Facto law d. Statute

41. It is a law which makes criminal an act done before the passage of law and punishes an
act when it was lawful when committed

a. Due Process c. Bill of Attainder

b. Ex Post Facto Law d. Statute

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42. It is an order issued by the court ordering the police officers to either arrest or search an
individual

a. Warrant c. Summons
b. Subpoena d. Bail

43. This clause provides that persons who are similarly situated must be treated alike

a. Due Process clause c. Dragnet Safety clause

b. Equal Protection clause d. Wherefore clause

44. This refers to the freedom to choose where one should reside

a. Liberty of Expression c. Liberty of Abode

b. Liberty of Travel d. Liberty of Assembly

45. This refers to the freedom to move from one place to another without any interference

a. Liberty of Expression c. Liberty of Abode

b. Liberty of Travel d. Liberty of Assembly

46. It refers to the right of every person to organize and join any society or group, as long as
its goals are not contrary to the existing laws of the land

a. Right to Association c. Right to Due Process

b. Right to Just Compensation d. Right to Privacy

47. It refers to the right of the government to take private property and convert it to public use
upon payment of just compensation

a. Emminent Domain c. Taxation

b. Police Power d. Agrarian Reform

48. It is a test used to determine whether the speech uttered has a close connection with the
illegal action the government seeks to prevent

a. Balancing of Interests Rule c. Clear & Present Danger Rule

b. Dangerous Tendency Rule d. Religious Test Rule

49. It is a test used to determine whether the speech uttered will encourage the people to
engage in illegal action even if the danger is quite remote

a. Balancing of Interests Rule c. Clear & Present Danger Rule

b. Dangerous Tendency Rule d. Religious Test Rule

50. It is a test used to determine whether the prohibition of the government to free speech
would amount to grave abuse of discretion and vice versa

a. Balancing of Interests Rule c. Clear & Present Danger Rule

b. Dangerous Tendency Rule d. Religious Test Rule

51. It refers to the full and fair equivalent of the property taken

a. Fair Market Value c. Just Compensation

b. Assessed Value d. Taxes

52. It refers to relate chiefly to the mode of procedure, which government agencies must
follow

a. Substantive Due Process c. Equal Protection Clause

b. Procedural Due Process d. Due Process

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53. It is a type of arrest wherein the police officer can effect an arrest when the person
commits, is about to commit or has already committed the crime in the presence of the
officer

a. Hot Pursuit Arrest c. Citizen’s Arrest

b. In Flagrante Delicto Arrest d. Warrantless Arrest

54. It is a type of arrest wherein the police officer can effect an arrest without the help of a
warrant

a. Hot Pursuit Arrest c. Citizen’s Arrest

b. In Flagrante Delicto Arrest d. Warrantless Arrest

55. It is an arrest where the arresting officer can effect an arrest when he has reasonable
doubt to believe that the person he is arresting has indeed committed a crime

a. Hot Pursuit Arrest c. Citizen’s Arrest

b. In Flagrante Delicto Arrest d. Warrantless Arrest

56. It is a form of warrantless search where the police officers can only confiscate the
prohibited items within their eyesight

a. Terry Frisk c. Plain View Doctrine

b. Search incident to a lawful arrest d. Inspection of Buildings

57. It refers to the prohibition against the State in recognizing a particular religion and
establishing its own religion

a. Freedom of Exercise clause c. Non – Establishment clause

b. Freedom to Believe clause d. Religious Test clause

58. It refers to the right of the people to their freedom to believe and act according to one’s
beliefs

a. Freedom of Exercise clause c. Religious Test clause

b. Non – Establishment clause d. Freedom to live clause

59. It refers to agencies under the executive department but exercises some powers
specifically conferred to the judicial department

a. Judicial c. Executive
b. Legislative d. Quasi - Judicial

60. It refers to the right of a person to refuse to answer any question when such an answer
can and may be used against him in court

a. Right against self – incrimination c. Right to incrimination

b. Right to self – incrimination d. Right to silence

II. Directions: Write the CONSTITUTIONAL if the statement is correct and write
UNCONSTITUTIONAL if the statement is incorrect. NO ERASURES

61. An accused has the right to choose the counsel that will represent him
62. The counsel to be appointed to a counsel has to be independent and incompetent
63. A person under custodial investigation has the right to remain silent
64. A person under custodial investigation need not be informed of his rights under custodial
investigation
65. A person’s rights under custodial investigation cannot be waived even in writing
66. Every person punished by law has a right to bail

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67. A person who was sent to jail can also exercise his
right to vote
68. An accused cannot require the compulsory attendance of witnesses
69. An accused can compel the production of documents during the trial
70. The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus cannot be suspended under any condition
whatsoever
71. A person can be compelled to be a witness against himself
72. An accused can be subjected to any form of punishment, as cruel or as inhuman as it
may be
73. Involuntary servitude can be used as a punishment for an offense, provided that the
person is already convicted
74. A person can be charged twice for the same act and for the same offense
75. A person can be imprisoned for non – payment of all kinds of debts
76. The death penalty can be imposed provided that Congress allows it and provided that it is
only applied to heinous crimes
77. Those whose mothers or fathers are citizens of the Philippines are also Filipinos
78. Repatriation is a method wherein a person reacquires his former citizenship and is
restored to such
79. Naturalization is a method of both losing and acquiring citizenship
80. Marriage is one of the ways of losing one’s citizenship
81. A person’s right to expression can be limited by a court order
82. A person’s right to travel and change one’s residence is absolute
83. The right to suffrage is an absolute right and cannot be taken away
84. A person’s citizenship is a mere privilege and may be taken away by the state which
granted it
85. All the provisions under Art.II of the 1987 Phil.Constitution are self – executing provisions
86. A constitution must always be in written form
87. A good constitution can contain vague and ambiguous provisions
88. The constitution of the Philippines is rigid
89. A constitution may be based on customs and traditions with common usage
90. A State can exist without a government

III. Essay: The following questions will determine your understanding of the
provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Answer the following questions
BRIEFLY AND CONCISELY WITH BASIS.

91 – 95: Brian and Michelle, Filipino citizens, are husband and wife. The two of decided to go on
a US trip sponsored by their parents as a wedding gift. Michelle was already 8months pregnant
when the trip was scheduled and decided to go anyways despite the advice of their OB – Gyne.
During their trip, Michelle’s water broke and was already on labor. Upon landing on US soil,
Michelle gave birth to a healthy baby boy named Nico. Determine the citizenship of baby Nico
using the provisions of the 1987 Phil. Constitution on the Articles of Citizenship as well as related
doctrines and principles.

96 – 100: You have a friend who is a member of the local legislative council of your
city/municipality. Your friend asks you if it would be alright to acquire the property of your neighbor
in order to convert it to a church. Determine the constitutionality of such an act using the
provisions of the 1987 Phil. Constitution regarding Eminent Domain and other related concepts

Prepared by: Approved by:

THE SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DR.LIONEL E. BUENAFLOR

DEPARTMENT

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