Quiz: Local Governance — Multiple Choice

Choose the letter of the correct answer. What law serves as the foundation of local government in the Philippines?

• Republic Act No. 7160

• Republic Act No. 1425

• Republic Act No. 6713

• Republic Act No. 1987

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Who is considered the head of the local government unit (LGU)?

• Barangay Captain

• Mayor or Governor

• President

• Vice Governor

Choose the letter of the correct answer. The transfer of power and authority from a central institution to lower or local levels of a government system is called?

• Debureaucratization

• Decathlon

• Decentralization

• Devolution

Choose the letter of the correct answer. What is the smallest political unit in the Philippines?

• Municipality

• City

• Barangay

• Province

Choose the letter of the correct answer. The Sangguniang Bayan is the legislative body of which local government unit?

• Province

• Municipality

• City

• Barangay

Choose the letter of the correct answer. The power to create revenue and taxes within the local government is called:

• Police Power

• Power of Taxation

• Power of Eminent Domain

• Power of Supervision

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which LGU functions in the enactment of ordinances and preparation of resolutions?

• Executive function

• Development Functions

• Judicial function

• Legislative function

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which local official is responsible for maintaining peace and order in the barangay?

• Barangay Captain

• Barangay Treasurer

• Barangay Secretary

• Sangguniang Kabataan Chairperson

Choose the letter of the correct answer. The Local Government Code of 1991 promotes what principle?

• Centralization

• Decentralization

• Militarization

• Industrialization

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Which local body is responsible for passing ordinances and resolutions at the provincial level?

• Sangguniang Barangay

• Sangguniang Bayan

• Sangguniang Panlungsod

• Sangguniang Panlalawigan