Evolution of Philippine Politics and Governance

There was no politics in the Philippines before the Spaniards arrived.

• True

• False

Every issue we have with politics and governance was caused by colonization.

• True

• False

A policy implemented in order to encourage native Filipinos to move their residence within 'poblacions' established by the Spaniards.

• Divide et Impera

• Alcadia

• Reduccion

• Audiencia

What kind of society have appointed leaders for legislation, inter-ethnic relations, and judicial matters?

• Classless society

• Warrior society

• Petty Plutocracy

• Principalities

What is the strongest and most organized political entity in pre-colonial Philippines?

• Classless society

• Warrior society

• Petty Plutocracy

• Principalities

A society that is based on the idea that leadership is best placed on the wealthiest.

• Classless society

• Warrior society

• Petty Plutocracy

• Principalities

The Spaniards divided the Philippines into provinces for easier governance. Which of the following is NOT a main feature of a poblacion?

• Public Market

• School

• Church

• Police Station

What kind of province is strictly ruled and supervised by guardia civil due to its civil unrest against the Spaniards?

• Ayuntamiento

• Alcaldia

• Corregimiento

• Principales

What kind of province is comprised of pueblos, poblacions, and barrios?

• Ayuntamiento

• Alcaldia

• Corregimiento

• Principales

Who rules over an alcaldia?

• Alcalde-Mayor

• Gobernadorcillo

• Corregidore

• Cabeza de Baranggay