Local Government Quiz

What is the smallest unit of government in the Philippines?

• City

• Barangay

• Municipality

• Province

Who heads the provincial government?

• Vice Mayor

• Governor

• Barangay Chairman

• Mayor

What is the law-making body of the municipality called?

• Sangguniang Panlalawigan

• Sangguniang Bayan

• Sangguniang Panlungsod

• Sangguniang Barangay

How long is the term of office for local government officials?

• Three years

• Ten years

• Five years

• One year

What is the role of local governments?

• To supervise the president

• To manage foreign affairs

• To implement laws and programs

• To create national laws

Who supervises all local governments in the Philippines?

• The President

• The Governor

• The Mayor

• The Vice President

What is the law-making body of the barangay called?

• Sangguniang Bayan

• Sangguniang Barangay

• Sangguniang Panlungsod

• Sangguniang Panlalawigan

What is a province composed of?

• Towns only

• Municipalities and cities

• Barangays only

• Cities only

How many times can local government officials be re-elected?

• Three times

• Once

• Four times

• Twice

What is the head of a city government called?

• Governor

• Mayor

• Barangay Chairman

• Vice Governor