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WorksheetsUCSP Special Quiz S.Y. 2019-2020
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 18mins
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.
Bill
Republic Act
Constitution
Ordinances
This is the Majority of the total members of the House or Senate.
Quorum
Absolute Majority
En Banc
Jurisdiction
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.
Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur
Principle of Checks and Balances
Doctrine of Constitutional Supremacy
Principle of Separation of Powers
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.
Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur
Principle of Checks and Balances
Doctrine of Constitutional Supremacy
Principle of Separation of Powers
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.
Doctrine of Res Ipsa Loquitur
Principle of Checks and Balances
Doctrine of Constitutional Supremacy
Principle of Separation of Powers
It is the abstract of the Constitution. The term came from the word “preambulus”.
Preamble
Preamblie
Preambolo
Preambuli
It is the power to make, amend, or repeal laws.
Judicial Power
Legislative Power
Power of Judicial Review
Executive Power
Who is the Chief Executive according to the Constitution of the Philippines?
President
Senate-President
Chief Justice
Speaker of the House
“May not hold any office unless the forfeiture of his seat.”
Forbidden Office
Incompatible Office
“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.”
Forbidden Office
Incompatible Office
This is the power of the president to call out the armed forces to suppress lawless violence.
Martial Law
Commander-in-Chief Powers
Presidential Government Powers
Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus
What is the meaning of SALN?
Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Networks
Statement of Assets, Liabitilies and Net Worth
Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth
Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Self-Worth
Other than the Congress, legislative power may also be given to whom? It may be through Initiative and Referendum.
Executive Department
People
Party-list Representatives
Political Parties
How many Senators are there in the Senate in total?
32
21
12
24
This means that the Congress has two houses.
Senate and House of Representatives
Division
Bicameral
Split-Housed
It is when the body of the proposed bill is being read and debated in the congress.
First Reading
Second Reading
Third Reading
Bill Proposal
This member of the Congress has the highest position in the Senate.
District Representative
Executive Senator
Senate President
Speaker of the House
It is the body which exercises legislative power.
Congress
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Cabinet
This member of the Congress has the highest position in the House of Representatives.
District Representatives
Executive Senator
Senate President
Speaker of the House
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?
4 years
6 years
12 years
40 years
Members of the Supreme Court are appointed by whom?
Congress
Commission on Appointments
Supreme Court
President
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.
Judicial Power
Judicial Review
Judicial Privilege
Judicial Inhibition
It is the authority to implement, enforce, or execute laws.
Senatorial Power
Power of the House of Representatives
Presidential Powers
Executive Power
Modified True of False
The term of office of a representative is 3 years, and is qualified for re-election for 3 consecutive terms.
True
4 consecutive terms
5 consecutive terms
2 consecutive terms
Modified True or False
Sovereignty resides in the Executive Department and all government authority emanates from the Chief Executive.
True
House of Representatives
Senate
People
Modified True or False
The Philippine renounces war as an instrument of national policy.
True
International Policy
Local Policy
Sovereign Policy
Modified True or False
A pardon is granted to reduce the length of imprisonment.
True
Commutation
Remission
Condonation
Modified True or False
Government authority is, at all times, supreme over the military.
True
Presidential Authority
Civilian Authority
Parental Authority
Modified True or False
The separation of the church and the state shall be violable.
True
Void ab initio
Inviolable
Violative
Modified True or False
Members of the Judicial Department shall enjoy office until 80 years of age or by Death or Impeachment.
True
60 years
70 years
75 years
Modified True or False
The Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts and pursues a policy of freedom from nuclear weapons in its territory.
True
International Occupation
Belligerent Occupation
Local Occupation
Modified True or False
The Supreme Court of the Philippines is the Highest Court in the Philippines.
True
Court of Appeals
Regional Trial Court
Metropolitan Trial Court
Modified True or False
A vice-president shall not be qualified for re-election.
True
Shall be qualified
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.
True
Decrease
Adjustment
Modified True or False
The term of office of a senator is 6 years, qualified for re-election of 3 consecutive terms.
True
2 consecutive terms
False, a senator is not eligible for re-election.
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.
