POLITICAL SCIENCE - Quiz 1

The highest-ranking official in the Philippine Government

• President

• Senate President

• House Speaker

• Vice President

Head of State is the representative of the country in national functions and is afforded respect and recognition as a leader of the state.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the current constitution of the Philippines?

• The 1988 Philippine Constitution

• The 1987 Philippine Constitution

• The 1989 Philippine Constitution

• The 1978 Philippine Constitution

What is writ of habeas corpus?

• Right against illegal detention or to avoid arrest without warrant.

• Right against legal detention or to avoid arrest without warrant.

• Right against announced detention or to request arrest without warrant.

• Right against illegal detention or to conduct arrest without warrant.

To run for presidency, a candidate must be at least 50 years old by the day of the election.

• TRUE

• FALSE

To run for a senatorial position, a candidate must be at least 40 years old by the day of the election

• TRUE

• FALSE

The impeachment trial against the president is presided over by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

• TRUE

• FALSE

This department supervises the implementation of national policies in the local government units in the country.

• Department of Interior and Local Government

• Department of National Defense

• Department of Labor and Employment

• Department of Justice

This department is in charge of our country’s diplomatic relations with other states. It also protects the rights of Filipino citizens residing overseas.

• Department of Justice

• Department of Foreign Affairs

• Department of Finance

• Department of Labor and Employment

This department oversees the conduct of trade in the country.

• Department of Budget and Management

• Department of Trade and Industry

• National Economic and Development Authority

• Department of Finance