Direction: Read the questions carefully and write the letter of the best answer on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Philosophy literally means love of wisdom or love for wisdom. The difference between the two definitions is
a. the former suggests possession while the latter insinuates intention or purpose
b. the latter suggests possession while the former insinuates intention or purpose
c. the former displays particularity while the latter proclaims universality
d. the latter displays particularity while the former proclaims universality
2. Which of the following statements is an example of principle of identity?
a. Mr X is not Y and Mr. Y is not Mr. X, hence both of them are equal
b. Mr. Y is non X and Mr. X is non Mr. Y, hence both are not non identical
c. Dog is not a cat but cat is not non dog, hence, both are symmetrical
d. Mr X is not Y and Mr. Y is not Mr. X, hence both of them are not identical
3. Which of the following statements is an example of principle of non- contradiction?
a. Dino Gong is non Gong Dino b. Dino Gong is not Dino Gong
b. d. Dino Gong is not non Gong Dino c. Dino Gong is not non Dino Gong
4. X, a native of Y community, used marijuana for leisure purposes, that community permits the use of such drugs. X
went to Z community where the said drug is prohibited. Can Z community question X?
a. Yes, Z’s ethics is enforceable within its jurisdiction. c. No, ethics is relative to the user
b. Yes, Z’s ethics is universal in application regardless of X’s origin d. No, ethics is not based on territorial
jurisdiction
5. The Filipino philosophy of time suggests
a. permanency of everything as a part of human life cycle c. continuous cycle of everything
b. temporary battle of life and its disastrous end d. the affirmation of mortality of human life
6. Which of the following alternatives is correct statement?
a. In broad sense, ethics’ ultimate goal is to give specific standard of morality for different races on the world.
b. In broad sense, Ethics’ ultimate goal is to established standard morality for mankind
c. In strict sense, Ethics’ ultimate goal is to established standard morality for mankind
d. In strict sense, ethics’ ultimate goal is to give specific standard of morality for particular combined races on the
world.
7. Christianity originated from Judaism in the first century. This implies that
a. Christianity is a major branch of Judaism c. Christianity rejects some minor doctrines of Judaism
b. Christianity adapts some doctrines from Judaism d. all of the above
8. Great Schism between ICAR and GOC declared their
a. separation from each other b. unity and cooperation c. excommunication c. mutual agreement of holiness
9. The essence of Christianity as seen in history is
a. propagation of gospel b. brotherhood c. faith d. both a and b
10. Religion literally means
a. salvation from the damnation of hell c. evangelization of the gospel
b. togetherness of believers d. to bind again a relationship
11. Holy inquisition protected Catholic faith from the enemies of the church by the ordained of the papacy. This implies
that
a. holy inquisition is powerful agency of the church
b. holy inquisition has the total authority to examine cases during dark ages
c. holy inquisition is above royal families during dark ages
d. none of the above
12. Truth is defined as
a. the property (as of a statement) of being in accord with fact or reality
b. the state of being the absolute case
c. the state of being the limited case
d. the property (as of a narration) of being in accord with fact or reality
13. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
a. human freedom is granted by social law c. human freedom is vested by ethical law
b. human freedom is created by natural law d. none of the above
14. Which of the following statement defined due process?
a. is part of the sporting idea of fair play to hear "the other side" before a pre-determined opinion is formed or a
decision
b. a law which hears before it condemns, which proceeds upon inquiry and renders judgement only after trial
c. judgement procedure intended to hear and decide cases that protects equality of persons
d. none of the above
15. Freedom requires
a. self adequacy b. great personality c. responsibility d. all of the above
16. Probable cause is intended to
a. established non-negotiable facts and evidence for conviction and judgment
b. to induce a cautious man to rely on evidence and allegation
c. to convince and induce completely the public that there is crime or offense committed
d. none of the above
17. Liberty in legal sense includes
a. freedom from arbitrary or despotic control and legitimate censorship
b. free from dismemberment, and extends to the use of God-given faculties which make life enjoyable
c. the right to exist and the right to be free from arbitrary personal restraint or servitude
d. all of the above
18. Due process is applied to
a. all persons without regard to any difference in race, color or nationality
b. all persons with regard to race, color or nationality
c. . all persons with regard to similarities in race, color or nationality
d. . both a and b
19 .Human freedom is
a. inherent b. mutual c. universal d. individual
20. Which of the following statement is incorrect?
a. Equal protection requires that all persons or things similarly situated should be treated alike
b. no person or class of persons shall be denied the same protection of laws which is enjoyed by other persons or other
classes in not unlike circumstances
c. similar subjects, in other words, should not be treated indifferently
d. Both b and c
21. Procedural due process is that aspect which serves as a reliever of actions in both judicial and quasi-judicial agencies
of the government. Procedural due process refers to the method or manner by which a law and ordinance are enforced.
a. Both statements are correct c. The former statement is correct and the latter statement is incorrect
b. Neither of the statements are correct d. The former statement is incorrect and the latter statement is correct
22. Procedural due process, asks whether the government has an adequate reason for taking away a person’s life, liberty,
or property. Substantive due process looks to whether there is a sufficient justification for the government’s action.
a. Both statements are correct c. The former statement is correct and the latter statement is incorrect
b. Neither of the statements are correct d. The former statement is incorrect and the latter statement is correct
23. The profession devoted to governing and to political affairs.
a. Political science
b. b. politics
c. c. administration
d. d. government
24. Utopia is the objective of ancient Political scientists. Utopia means ____________.
a. perfect state
b. b. perfect political unit of society
c. c. perfect government
d. d. perfect administration
25. Plato defined politics as the most sovereign and inclusive association. Inclusive association means_________
a. limited association of members
b. b. universal association of members
c. c. shared association of members
d. d. particular association of members
26. Politics is thought of as public life or public affairs.
a. Politics as public and public affairs
b. b. Politics as public affairs
c. c. Politics as public life
d. d. None of the above
27. The implication of this state-centric conception of politics is that politics is thought of as a negative word.
a. Cynical View b. Political View c. Democratic view d. Communist View
28. Accepting conflict in politics is inevitable and the social groups possess and compete for power, they must be_______.
a. neglected b. negotiated c. conciliated d. denied
29. The ability to achieve a desired outcome, through whatever means. This refers to____.
a. authority b. power c. legitimacy d. all of the above
30. The advice of a lawyer to his clients will influence and will develop ideology to the latter. The consequence, the latter
will obey the former. This is an example of
a. coercive power b. legitimate power c. reward power d. expert power

31. De facto government exists without lawful title or legal right. Which of the following is an example of this concept
under Philippine Government?
a. commonwealth government under Quezon c. Third Republic under Roxas
b. puppet government during Japanese Empire d. communist government with respect to CPP-NPA-NDF
32. Mario Nablo illegally detained the property of Maria Burjana, the latter questioned the action taken by the former.
The latter can make a plead to the court to issue_____
a. Writ of amparo b. mandamus c. writ of detinue d. certiorari
33. Legitimate power is a formal authority delegated to the holder of the position. In our country, power emanates from
the
a. Constitution b. people c. government d. power of election
34. During Spanish occupation in the Philippines. The former can be considered as_________.
a. state b. nation c. state and nation d. none of the above
35. Before 1948, the Israel was occupied by the Palestinians. The Jew people can be considered as________.
a. state b. nation c. state and nation d. none of the above
36. Which of the following is not a correct statement?
a. A state can exists without a written constitution.
b. A government is the agency where the will of the government officers will be executed.
c. A territory must be definite within the planet earth.
d. A sovereignty must be based on the will of the people.
37. The mandate of the government from the state is to promote the welfare of the people. Accordingly, whatever good is
done by the _______ is attributed to the _________ but every harm inflicted on the people is imputed not to the ________
but to _______.
a. government : state : state : government c. state : government : state : government
b. state : government : government : state d. government : state : government : state
38. Which of the following is a correct statement?
a. The archipelago doctrine can be enforced to all States in the world to promote universal amity
b. The archipelago doctrine can only be enforced to the signatories of UNCLOS to protect the interest of the
archipelagic States
c. The archipelago doctrine must be respected by all states in the world regardless of the topography of the territory
d. The archipelago doctrine must be respected by all states in the world considering its applicability to the host
territory
39. Power to enforce and administer laws require
a. proper diligence and care of the executive branch for its execution.
b. fairness and equity
c. due process and equal protection clauses
d. observance of due process and justice
40. Mr. X, 38 years old, resident of Manila for eight years. He was born in USA with Filipino parents, he studied and
finished law in America. Can he run for presidency for the next presidential election in our country for the year 2022?
a. No, he is not a natural born citizen because he was born in foreign country.
b. No, he did not meet the age requirement and residency requirement
c. Yes, he can run because he will going to qualify himself
d. Yes, he is a Filipino because his parents are Filipinos.
41. Based on previous item, assuming that Mr. X was adopted by American citizen, thereafter, Mr. X renounced his
Filipino citizenship. After two years, Mr. X re-acquired his original citizenship by naturalization. Can he run for the next
presidential election?
a. No, he is not a natural born citizen instead he is a naturalized Filipino citizen.
b. Yes, he can run because he will going to qualify himself
c. No, he did not meet the age requirement and residency requirement
d. Yes, he is a Filipino because his parents are Filipinos.
42. One month before the national election, one of the justice of the Supreme court died. Abruptly, the president appointed
X as a member of the supreme court by the recommendation of Integrated bar of the Philippines. Is the appointment valid?
a. Yes, it was recommended by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines
b. yes, the public interests need it
c. No, it violates the provision of the principle of midnight appoint
d. no, it must be approved by the commission on appointment.
43. Mr. Y, an undersecretary, was appointed by the president in DPWH as acting secretary during the recess of the
congress. When the congress resumed its session, the appointment of Y was rejected by the Commission on appointment.
Is the appointment of Y will be subjected to the confirmation by the commission?
a. Yes, the commission must confirm the appointment of Y
b. Yes, the commission must check the function of the president to set limitations
c. No, the position does not need confirmation because it is temporary
d. No, the president can override the confirmation of the commission because of the principle of separation of
powers.
44. The power to enforce, implement, and administer laws. The president shall ensure that the laws be faithfully executed.
This refers to
a. Control power b. Executive power c. Supervision power d. None of the above
45. President X appointed Y as a justice of the Supreme Court by the recommendation of the Integrated Bar of the
Philippines. Z, a concerned citizen made an allegation against Y for direct bribery supported by substantial evidences. Can
president X remove Y from his appointment?
a. Yes, the power to appoint by president implicates power to remove
b. No, there must be a hearing and observance of due process
c. Yes, the justice violated direct bribery
d. No, because it is beyond the power of the president.
46. The president, vice-president, senate president and speaker of the house were crashed on a plane and they died all
miserably. Who will succeed for the immediate vacancies for the positions of president and vice president of the
Philippines?
a. The winners of the special election for president and vice president.
b. The chief justice of the supreme court
c. The new senate president or new speaker of the house of the congress to be elected by the members of the
legislatures
d. The leader chosen by the people by national election supervise by COMELEC
47. 20 armed men attacked the facilities of National Power Corporation located in Abra to interrupt the supply of
electricity for five municipalities, president X declared martial law in Abra. After 60 days, the martial law was lifted. Is
the declaration of martial law by President valid?
a. Yes, because the situation needs to arrest the suspect
b. No, the situation is not a ground for the declaration of martial law
c. Yes, because the public safety needs it
d. No, there must be an observance of the rights of the suspects.
48. After the 30-day period of the martial law, the congress reviewed the validity of the declaration. The congress found
out that the declaration is valid. Is the congress has the right to extend the martial law?
a. Yes, the congress can extend the declaration of martial law provided that the president must give its consent.
b. Yes, the constitution provides that the power to extend martial law is under the realms of the congress
c. No, the extension of the declaration must be interpreted by the supreme court
d. No, the rights of the people will be violated for possible extension
49. Foreign army attacked Philippine territory in southern part, the president declared martial law in Luzon to protect the
possible invasion of the remaining territories. Is the declaration of martial law valid?
a. Yes, the scenario is invasion which is a ground for declaration of martial law
b. Yes, the intention is to preserve the remaining territories
c. No, the declaration must be in southern part of the country because it is the part attacked by invasion.
d. No, the declaration must be in the whole country.
50. Me Khong Aquo, a Chinese business man, born in the Philippines and he acquired Filipino citizenship because of his
good contribution for the Filipinos. He served as a mayor for three successive terms. He married Filipina Smith, a
naturalized Filipino. Their union bore a man named Me Chong Kharin, who finished law. At the age of 40, Me Khong
Kharin filed his candidacy before the COMELEC for presidency. Is Me Khong Kharin qualified?
a. No, he is not a natural born citizen
b. No, his parents are naturalized citizen.
c. Yes, he is a natural born citizen
d. Yes, he is a Filipino by naturalization.
 ANSWER KEY
1. A
2. D
3. A
4. A
5. C
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. D
10. D
11. B
12. A
13. D
14. B
15. C
16. B
17. D
18. A
19. A
20. A
21. B
22. D
23.B
24. A
25. C
26. B
27. A
28. C
29. B
30. D
31. B
32. C
33. B
34. C
35. B
36. B
37. A
38. D
39. D
40. C
41. A
42. B
43. C
44. B
45. D
46. C
47. B
48. B
49. D
50. C