Legal Foundation of Education Quiz

What is the primary legal basis for education in the Philippines according to the 1987 Constitution?

• Article X

• Article XIV

• Article I

• Article V

Which act provides for the establishment and maintenance of an integrated system of education in the Philippines?

• Education Act of 1982

• Free Public Secondary Education Act

• Higher Education Modernization Act

• Magna Carta for Public School Teachers

What is the goal of the Education Act of 1982?

• To regulate private schools

• To promote vocational training

• To establish a complete and integrated system of education

• To provide free education for all

According to the 1987 Constitution, what type of education is mandated to be free and compulsory?

• Higher education

• Elementary education

• Vocational education

• Secondary education

What does Article XIV, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution emphasize?

• Civic duties

• Cultural education

• Free education

• Scholarship grants

Which agency is responsible for education and manpower development in the Philippines?

• Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)

• Commission on Higher Education (CHED)

• Department of Education, Culture and Sports (DECS)

What is the primary focus of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED)?

• Vocational training

• Elementary education

• Higher education

• Cultural education

What is the purpose of the National Reading Program?

• To provide vocational training

• To improve literacy rates

• To regulate private schools

• To enhance cultural education

What does the Magna Carta for Public School Teachers primarily address?

• Curriculum development

• Student rights

• Teacher rights and benefits

• School funding

Which of the following is a right of students according to the legal framework?

• Right to receive quality education

• Right to choose their teachers

• Right to form political organizations

• Right to free transportation