SS4 T3 Review

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. The word "democracy" comes from the Greek words "demos," meaning people, and "kratos" meaning power, so democracy can be thought of as ("people in power", “power of the people”).

• "people in power"

• “power of the people”

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. After the new president was elected, the Filipinos will hold another national elections after (six years, eight years) to change him or her.

• six years

• eight years

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. The symbol, Lady Justice, stands blindfolded holding a (weighing scale, sword) which symbolizes fairness and equality.

• weighing scale

• sword

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. To be able to run for a Senate position, one must be (35, 40) years old or older on the day of the election.

• 35

• 40

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. The law-interpreting body in the Philippine government is the (Legislative, Judiciary) Branch.

• Legislative

• Judiciary

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. The president vetoes a certain bill but Congress believes that this needs to become a law. They must gather (two-thirds or 2/3, three-fourths or 3/4) of votes to override the decision.

• two thirds or 2/3

• three fourths or 3/4

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. The Commission on Appointment (COA) is a group formed by the members of the (Senate, House of Representatives) to investigate, approve, or disapprove of the appointments made by the President.

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. Filipino citizens can turn to the (Judiciary branch, Executive Branch) for legal protection if they believe their rights were violated.

• Judiciary branch

• Executive Branch

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. The Special Court called Sandiganbayan is the one responsible in giving punishment for (ordinary citizens, government officials) who committed crimes such as graft and corruption.

• ordinary citizens

• government officials

Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis. Cabinet heads are referred to as (secretaries, representatives) to help assist the President in the Executive Branch.

• secretaries

• representatives