Local Government Code of 1991

What is the primary objective of decentralization in the Philippines?

• To ensure local governments become self-reliant and responsive

• To centralize power under the President

• To abolish national government agencies

• To remove national oversight on local policies

Which of the following best describes devolution?

• The complete abolition of national government agencies

• The delegation of authority to LGUs while retaining national control

• The transfer of powers and responsibilities from the national government to LGUs

• The creation of new provinces and municipalities

Under the Local Government Code of 1991, which unit is considered the basic political unit of the Philippines?

• Province

• City

• Municiapality

• Barangay

What is the difference between Highly Urbanized Cities (HUCs) and Component Cities (CCs)?

• HUCs are financially independent from their provinces, while CCs are not

• CCs have higher population and income requirements than HUCs

• HUCs are subject to provincial governance, while CCs are not

• There is no difference between them

Which Supreme Court case affirmed that Independent Component Cities (ICCs) are not under provincial jurisdiction?

• San Juan vs. Civil Service Commission

• Limbona vs. Mangelin

• Abella vs. COMELEC

• Laguna Lake Development Authority vs. Court of Appeals

What is the primary role of Special Metropolitan Political Subdivisions?

• To function as independent provinces

• To replace city governments

• To enforce national policies on local governments

• To coordinate basic services across multiple LGUs in a metropolitan area

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of deconcentration?

• It transfers decision-making power to lower levels of the national government

• It keeps authority within the national government hierarchy

• It grants LGUs complete autonomy

• It does not require legislative action to implement

What key principle does the Local Government Code apply when interpreting the powers of LGUs?

• Strict limitation on LGU powers

• Favoring devolution and autonomy

• Giving more power to the national government

• Requiring all LGU actions to have national approval

Which region in the Philippines currently enjoys the highest level of political autonomy?

• Region VII (Central Visayas)

• Metro Manila

• Region II (Cagayan Valley)

• Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM)

What is the main fiscal challenge faced by LGUs despite their autonomy?

• The inability to collect taxes

• Dependence on the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA)

• The requirement to follow national tax policies

• The prohibition on budget allocations