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UCSP Special Quiz S.Y. 2019-2020

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The body of rules and maxims in accordance with which the powers of sovereignty are habitually exercised. It is also a written document considered as the supreme law of the land.

a)

Bill

b)

Republic Act

c)

Constitution

d)

Ordinances

2.

This is the Majority of the total members of the House or Senate.

a)

Quorum

b)

Absolute Majority

c)

En Banc

d)

Jurisdiction

3.

This doctrine or principle states that, if a law violates any norm of the constitution, such law is null and void, therefore, having no effect.

a)

Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur

b)

Principle of Checks and Balances

c)

Doctrine of Constitutional Supremacy

d)

Principle of Separation of Powers

4.

This doctrine or principle means that legislation belongs to the Congress, execution is given to the Executive, and settlement is given to the Judiciary. Each is prevented from invading the powers of the other.

a)

Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur

b)

Principle of Checks and Balances

c)

Doctrine of Constitutional Supremacy

d)

Principle of Separation of Powers

5.

This principle or doctrine fixes certain limits on the independence of each department of the government. The constitution has given each branch to restrain each other from abusing their power.

a)

Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur

b)

Principle of Checks and Balances

c)

Doctrine of Constitutional Supremacy

d)

Principle of Separation of Powers

6.

It is the abstract of the Constitution. The term came from the word “preambulus”.

a)

Preamble

b)

Preamblie

c)

Preambolo

d)

Preambuli

7.

It is the power to make, amend, or repeal laws.

a)

Judicial Power

b)

Legislative Power

c)

Power of Judicial Review

d)

Executive Power

8.

Who is the Chief Executive according to the Constitution of the Philippines?

a)

President

b)

Senate-President

c)

Chief Justice

d)

Speaker of the House

9.

“May not hold any office unless the forfeiture of his seat.”

a)

Forbidden Office

b)

Incompatible Office

10.

“May not be appointed to any office created. He cannot validly take the seat even if he/she is willing to give up his position.”

a)

Forbidden Office

b)

Incompatible Office

11.

This is the power of the president to call out the armed forces to suppress lawless violence.

a)

Martial Law

b)

Commander-in-Chief Powers

c)

Presidential Government Powers

d)

Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus

12.

What is the meaning of SALN?

a)

Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Networks

b)

Statement of Assets, Liabitilies and Net Worth

c)

Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth

d)

Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Self-Worth

13.

Other than the Congress, legislative power may also be given to whom? It may be through Initiative and Referendum.

a)

Executive Department

b)

People

c)

Party-list Representatives

d)

Political Parties

14.

How many Senators are there in the Senate in total?

a)

32

b)

21

c)

12

d)

24

15.

This means that the Congress has two houses.

a)

Senate and House of Representatives

b)

Division

c)

Bicameral

d)

Split-Housed

16.

It is when the body of the proposed bill is being read and debated in the congress.

a)

First Reading

b)

Second Reading

c)

Third Reading

d)

Bill Proposal

17.

This member of the Congress has the highest position in the Senate.

a)

District Representative

b)

Executive Senator

c)

Senate President

d)

Speaker of the House

18.

It is the body which exercises legislative power.

a)

Congress

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Supreme Court

d)

Cabinet

19.

This member of the Congress has the highest position in the House of Representatives.

a)

District Representatives

b)

Executive Senator

c)

Senate President

d)

Speaker of the House

20.

A member of the Congress or Legislative Branch shall not be arrested in all offenses punishable by not more than how many years of imprisonment?

a)

4 years

b)

6 years

c)

12 years

d)

40 years

21.

Members of the Supreme Court are appointed by whom?

a)

Congress

b)

Commission on Appointments

c)

Supreme Court

d)

President

22.

It is the power to settle actual controversies involving rights which are legally demandable and enforceable. It is also the duty of the courts to determine whether there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction.

a)

Judicial Power

b)

Judicial Review

c)

Judicial Privilege

d)

Judicial Inhibition

23.

It is the authority to implement, enforce, or execute laws.

a)

Senatorial Power

b)

Power of the House of Representatives

c)

Presidential Powers

d)

Executive Power

24.

Modified True of False


The term of office of a representative is 3 years, and is qualified for re-election for 3 consecutive terms.

a)

True

b)

4 consecutive terms

c)

5 consecutive terms

d)

2 consecutive terms

25.

Modified True or False


Sovereignty resides in the Executive Department and all government authority emanates from the Chief Executive.

a)

True

b)

House of Representatives

c)

Senate

d)

People

26.

Modified True or False


The Philippine renounces war as an instrument of national policy.

a)

True

b)

International Policy

c)

Local Policy

d)

Sovereign Policy

27.

Modified True or False


A pardon is granted to reduce the length of imprisonment.

a)

True

b)

Commutation

c)

Remission

d)

Condonation

28.

Modified True or False


Government authority is, at all times, supreme over the military.

a)

True

b)

Presidential Authority

c)

Civilian Authority

d)

Parental Authority

29.

Modified True or False


The separation of the church and the state shall be violable.

a)

True

b)

Void ab initio

c)

Inviolable

d)

Violative

30.

Modified True or False


Members of the Judicial Department shall enjoy office until 80 years of age or by Death or Impeachment.

a)

True

b)

60 years

c)

70 years

d)

75 years

31.

Modified True or False


The Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts and pursues a policy of freedom from nuclear weapons in its territory.

a)

True

b)

International Occupation

c)

Belligerent Occupation

d)

Local Occupation

32.

Modified True or False


The Supreme Court of the Philippines is the Highest Court in the Philippines.

a)

True

b)

Court of Appeals

c)

Regional Trial Court

d)

Metropolitan Trial Court

33.

Modified True or False


A vice-president shall not be qualified for re-election.

a)

True

b)

Shall be qualified

34.

Modified True or False


There shall be no increase in the salary of the members of the congress until the expiration of the full term of the congress approving such increase.

a)

True

b)

Decrease

c)

Adjustment

35.

Modified True or False


The term of office of a senator is 6 years, qualified for re-election of 3 consecutive terms.

a)

True

b)

2 consecutive terms

c)

False, a senator is not eligible for re-election.

36.

Essay (5 points)


Answer the problems in accordance with the law.

Your answer should demonstrate your ability to analyze the facts, apply the pertinent laws and jurisprudence, and arrive at a sound or logical conclusion. Always support your answer with the pertinent laws, rules, and/or jurisprudence.

A mere “yes” or “no” answer without any corresponding explanation or discussion will not be given any credit.


Aristotle is a natural born citizen of the Philippines by means of acquiring such citizenship through Jus Sanguinis and Jus Soli. He was born on May 11, 1990, in Quezon City. He did not have any proper educational background but knows how to read and write.

Sometime in May 11, 2019, Aristotle knew that the presidency requires only the knowledge how to read and write, thus gaining confidence that he may run for Presidency. Upon his discovery, he filed for the presidential election candidacy in the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). After that He went on a vacation in the United States for a week before preparing for the presidential elections. In May 11, 2020, the regular election was held for the Presidency. Is Aristotle eligible or qualified to be a President? Why or Why not? Explain thoroughly.

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