1.

It is part of the Philippine territory under the 1987 Constitution where claims and issues arose
between China and the Philippines.
a.Aerial c. Fluvial
b.Territorial d. None of the above

2. The primary concerns of political science is :

a. study of government c. human interaction with nature
b. study of common experiences d. all of the above

3. It is an important political exercise by which citizens select individuals who will occupy
positions in the government.
a. election c. plebiscite
b. suffrage d. referendum

4. People who devote their academic careers to the study of Political science is called
a. Police officer c. Political scientist
b. Accountant d. administrator

5. She is a Filipino political scientist and President of Center for Asia Pacific Studies, Inc.
a. Clarita Carlos c. Felisa Miranda
b. Ted Failon d. all of the above

6. It is a branch of social science that deals with the study of politics.

a. History c. Economics
b. Political Science d. Anthropology

7. All of the following concerned Political Science EXCEPT:

a. Comparative politics c. Political philosophy
b. Policy studies d.Economics

8. Power is defined as:

a. ability of an individual to carry out his or her will.
b. is the right to exercise in society
c. based on person’s ability to compel people through threats, punishment and force.
d. both a and b

9. It is the lawmaking body or institution of the government .

a. Executive c. Legislative
b. Judicial d. Senate

10. A branch of the social science that deals with the study of politics.
a. Psychology c. Political Science
b. History d. Geometry
11. He founded the Academy and became the teacher of Aristotle?
a. Karl Marx b. Lenin
c. Socrates d. Plato

12. It is a philosophy that advocated hierarchical order and state duties and served as a model for
political stability.
a. Stoicism c. Marxism
b. Realism d. Conservatism

13. A de facto government acquires a de jure status when it gains wide acceptance from 
the  people and recognition from the community of nations.
a. The statement is true and valid. c. The statement is a fallacy.
b. The statement is an assumption d. The statement is doubtful.

14. System that administers or controls the state.

a. Institution c. Senate
b. Government d. House of Common

15. People who devote their academic careers to the study of Political Science are referred as:
a. Political opportunists c. Political atheist
b. Political scientist d. Political agnostic

16. Saint of Church who is inspired by Aristotle’s works.

a. Saint Thomas Aquinas c. Saint Lorenzo Ruiz
b. Saint Augustine d. Saint John Paul II

17. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte believed in this philosophy?

a. Machiavellian b. Fascism
c. Conservatism d. Ionian Philosophy

18.What are the forms of government in which the political power is exercised by a few privilege 
Class?
a. Oligarchy and Aristocracy b. Aristocracy and Monarchy
c. Theocracy and Fascism d. Democracy and Tyranny

19. Democracy refers to the involvement of all citizens in the control of government, while an
oligarchy relegates control of government to:
a. The mother country c. A religious group
b. An autocrat d. A select few

20. The barangay is led by;

a. sultan b. caliphate
c. datu d. none of the above
21. Constitution is one whose percepts are embodied in one document or set of documents.
a. Written c. unwritten
b. Enacted d.research
22. In the early 1700, this particular dynasty in Spain ended its reign. What is this dynasty?
a. Han Dynasty c. Yin Dynasty
b. Habsburg Dynasty d. Smith Dynasty
23. Filipinos are the term called to:
a. natives c. Spaniard born in Spain
b. Spaniard born in the Philippines d. patriots

24. Conflict theory claims that society:

a. is defined by equality and that is composed of groups or social classes that often come into
conflict with each other.
b. is defined by inequality and that is composed of groups or social classes that often come into
conflict with each other.
c. is permissible that’s why we have conflict with the conservative and liberal
d. none of the above

25. Who founded La Liga Filipina?

a. Andres Bonifacio c. Jose Rizal
b. LadislaoDiwa d. Gen. Antonio Luna

26. Under the Spanish colonial government, who directly governed the Philippines?
a. The Governor-General c. The Royal Audiencia
b. The Viceroy of Mexico d. The kIng of Spain

27. It refers to the process by which laws and policies are enacted by the government through
the implementation of programs that uphold the general welfare.
a. Government b. State
c. nation d. Governance

28. Which type of governance is characterized by a union of partially self governing states or
regions united by a central government?
a. Socialism c. Totalitarianism
b. Democracy d. Federalism

29.The precolonial Philippines has no established government. Its villages and settlements were 
called barangay.
a. Only the first statement is true and correct.
b. Only the second statement is true and correct.
c. Both statements are true and correct
d. Both statements are untrue and incorrect
30. In times of war, soldiers must be ready to give up their lives in defense of the nation. Which
normative relationship applies in this case?
a. High law- in all enable rights vs. all enable
b. Wide social order- the family before the individual
c. More common good- public safety before private gain
d. Greater urgency- saving the living before burying the dead.

31. In the Philippine government the earliest and smallest service of governance is the:
a. Barrio c. Barangay
b. Poblacion d. Municipality

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27. It draws from a person’s skills and knowledge as source of his power.
a.Legitimate Power c. Expert Power
b.Referent Power d. Reward Power

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30.It is an existing government but has no international recognition from other nations.
a.De Facto c. Ex Facto
b.De Jure d. Ex Jure

31.A government name when it has a legal recognition from other nations.
a.De Facto c. Ex Facto
b,De Jure d. Ex Jure

32.It comes from the ability of individuals to attract others and build their loyalty.
a.Legitimate Power c. Expert Power
b.Referent Power d. Reward Power

33.It comes from the ability to confer valued material reward or create individual incentives.
a.Legitimate Power c. Expert Power
b.Referent Power d. Reward Power

34.It is also called “positional power” which refers to power individuals have from their role and
status within an organization.
a.Legitimate Power c. Expert Power
b.Referent Power d. Reward Power

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36.What article of the 1987 Constitution you can find the provision stating about the territory of
the Philippines.
a. Article I c. Article II
b. Article IV d. Article III

37.What article and section of the 1987 Constitution you can find the provision stating the prime
duty of the government is to serve and protect the people.
a.Article II Section I c. Article II Section 3
b.Article II Section 2 d. Article II Section 4

38.It is a large aggregate of people united by common descent, history, culture or language
inhabiting a particular country or territory.
a.Society c. State
b.Country d. Nation

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40.What article and section of the 1987 Constitution you can find the provision on the Separation
of the Power of State and Church
a.Article I Section I c. Article II Section 6
b.Article II Section 2 d. Article II Section 27