Philippine Politics and Governance

He is known as the "Man of the Masses."

• Ramon Magsaysay

• Ninoy Aquino

• Andres Bonifacio

• Jejomar Binay

He is the first Spanish Governor General in the Philippines.

• Basilio Agustin

• Diego Delos Rios

• Guido Lavezaris

• Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

Which words apply to the present Philippine government?

• Presidential, military

• Constitutional, military

• Constitutional, elective

• Despotic, civil

Under whose leadership was Philippine independence proclaimed on June 12, 1898?

• Andres Bonifacio

• Emilio Jacinto

• Jose Rizal

• Emilio Aguinaldo

Where did the Spaniards establish their first permanent settlement?

• Manila

• Cebu

• Vigan

• Panay

Who became President of the Japanese-sponsored Republic and became a controversial figure after?

• Jose P. Laurel

• Elpidio Quirino

• Manuel Quezon

• Emilio Aguinaldo

What was EDSA II? A popular revolution that _______________________.

• overthrew then Pres. Marcos

• overthrew then Pres. Estrada

• almost toppled down then Pres. Aquino

• put the army and civilians work hand in hand

Who was the "boy general who resisted American rule and was killed in the Battle of Tirad Pass?

• Gen. Pio Del Pilar

• Gen. Antonio Luna

• Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo

• Gen. Gregorio Del Pilar

Who was believed to be the best prepared to fight the American enemy but was assassinated by his enemies whom he himself created because of his fiery temper?

• Gregorio del Pilar

• Juan Luna

• Marcelo H. Del Pilar

• Antonio Luna

Who is the 16th President of the Philippines?

• Joseph Estrada

• Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

• Noynoy Aquino

• Rodrigo Duterte