WorksheetsPPG 1st Quarterly Assessment (SET A)
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which one is the exercise of power, the science of government, the making of collective decisions, the allocation of scarce resources and the practice of deception and manipulation?
a)
Policy
b)
Politics
c)
Government
d)
Political Science
2.
Which among the basic issues in Politics that talks about the right of the government to rule and the right of the government for leadership to exist?
a)
Authority
b)
Legitimacy
c)
Sovereignty
d)
Citizenry
3.
Which of the following the following objectives that will enable us to study Political Science?
a)
To prepare us to adult life.
b)
To understand how political system works.
c)
To help us know our rights.
d)
To clarify our beliefs.
4.
Which of the following refers to an individual group’s right to use power by making decisions, giving directives, and demanding compliance?
a)
Legitimacy
b)
Power
c)
Sovereignty
d)
Authority
5.
What is a Political Science as a study?
a)
It constitutes man’s activities in the real world.
b)
It is the process by which the government decides which policies will be enacted.
c)
It seeks to study the origin, nature and functions of the state, government and its all organs.
d)
It is the actual process of how humans interact in groups.
6.
What do you call the power of the leader to rule and the power to exact obedience of his people?
a)
Legitimacy
b)
Sovereignty
c)
Power
d)
Authority
7.
Power based on identification with a person who has desirable resources or personal traits are known as _____ power.
a)
Social
b)
Referent
c)
Coercive
d)
Legitimate
8.
A power that is based on the subordinates’ fear of the leader; maintained by the use of threats and punishment.
a)
Coercive
b)
Legitimate
c)
Referent
d)
Social
9.
What do you call the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented?
a)
Government
b)
Governance
c)
Power
d)
Authority
10.
Which of the characteristics of a good governance that gives all the opportunities to improve or maintain the people’s well-being?
a)
Equity and Inclusiveness
b)
Accountability
c)
Responsiveness
d)
Participation
11.
It allows a person to lead or to inspire without relying on set rules or traditions.
a)
Beauty
b)
Moral
c)
Charisma
d)
Values
12.
A political movement advocating a gradual and peaceful transition from capitalism to socialism by means of democratic means.
a)
Social Democracy
b)
Cosmopolitanism
c)
Ecologism
d)
Marxism
13.
What is the crucial requirement for good governance?
a)
Responsiveness
b)
Participation
c)
Transparency
d)
Accountability
14.
What is the key requirement of good governance?
a)
Participation
b)
Accountability
c)
Responsiveness
d)
Transparency
15.
What belief that a man is generally good and that his ability to reason allows
him to attain economic, political, and social progress?
a)
Communism
b)
Feminism
c)
Fascism
d)
Liberalism
16.
What is the ideology which is viewed as opposed to capitalism?
a)
Communism
b)
Feminism
c)
Socialism
d)
Liberalism
17.
Which of the following is a movement that stands for political conditions rejecting democracy?
a)
Fascism
b)
Communism
c)
Liberalism
d)
Socialism
18.
What is an extreme left-wing ideology?
a)
Liberalism
b)
Communism
c)
Fascism
d)
Socialism
19.
The following are several definitions of political ideology according to Heywwod, EXCEPT ONE.
a)
The ideas of ruling class
b)
A set of political and economic philosophies that centers around core of liberty, equality, economic freedom, the rule of law and democratic government.
c)
Political ideas that embody or articulate class or social interests.
d)
An abstract and highly systematic set of political ideas.
20.
This refer to relationships evolve over time as individuals gain or lose certain types of power relative to others.
a)
Latent
b)
Relative
c)
Perceived
d)
Dynamic
21.
What type of power that exercises its expertise or special knowledge that is used to influence other people?
a)
Coercive
b)
Expert
c)
Referent
d)
Legitimate
22.
Which of the following is a people’s assessment of reality and what they hold
is true?
a)
Values
b)
Manners
c)
Belief
d)
Ideology
23.
What is the study of “who gets what, when, and how”?
a)
Governance
b)
Government
c)
Political Science
d)
Politics
24.
When an individual is able to convince another person without lifting a finger or just by simply being with the other person and talking it out with him, what type of power is this?
a)
Coercive
b)
Expert
c)
Referent
d)
Legitimate
25.
What does transparency mean in good governance?
a)
serve and care
b)
enforcement is done in a manner that follows rules and regulations
c)
effective policymaking
d)
both men and women must have a representative in every governmental process
26.
Why does good governance need participation?
a)
for the fairness
b)
to give freedom to people to make a decision
c)
because it is a crucial requirement for good governance
d)
to make sure that the people are involved with every decision they
make and to reduce misunderstanding
27.
Is the accountability of good governance a crucial requirement?
a)
Yes, good governance must be accountable to the public to ensure transparency.
b)
Yes, it is also a crucial requirement but the most crucial requirement is effectiveness and efficiency.
c)
No, the crucial requirement is participation.
d)
No, being transparent is enough.
28.
Which of the following definition is mismatched?
a)
Authority is based upon the status one holds, whereas influence is based upon the esteem one receives.
b)
Authority is an official right to make and to enforce decisions, whereas influence is the ability to affect the actions of others apart from authority to do so.
c)
Authority stems from rank, whereas influence rests largely upon personal attributes.
d)
Authority stems from personal attributes, whereas influence is based on an
uncodified collective sense.
29.
Which of the following is NOT true about the government?
a)
Government will not change even if the people composing it will change through the vote of people.
b)
Government is the same as administration.
c)
Government is an agency or instrumentality, through which the will of the state is formulated, expressed and
realized.
d)
Government is an element of the state, without it state will not exist.
30.
The ability to coerce or reward stems from _____ power.
a)
Informal
b)
Referent
c)
Position
d)
Personal
31.
What refers to a community of persons more or less numerous, permanently occupying a definite portion of territory, having a government of their own to which the great body of inhabitants render obedience, and enjoying freedom from external control?
a)
Non-state
b)
Nation
c)
State
d)
Nation-state
32.
Which of the following is a moral standard of fairness and impartiality?
a)
Injustice
b)
Social Democracy
c)
Unfairness
d)
Justice
33.
What is NOT included in the territory of a state?
a)
Terrestrial Domain
b)
Outer Space
c)
Aerial Domain
d)
Fluvial and Maritime Domain
34.
Which of the following is the two different but interlinked concepts of globalization?
a)
power and government
b)
unity and identity
c)
political science and dynasty
d)
nation and state
35.
Different in the sense that _______ is a more cultural and identity-based term.
a)
identity
b)
government
c)
nation
d)
state
36.
This mainly refers to a political entity bounded by a territory and headed by a government.
a)
government
b)
identity
c)
state
d)
nation
37.
Which of the choices affects the events and issue in all fields of study from various disciplines?
a)
government
b)
nation
c)
globalization
d)
state
38.
What is the unusual political ideology?
a)
Liberalism
b)
Communism
c)
Religious Fundamentalism
d)
Fascism
39.
What does the ideology Feminism mean?
a)
The theory of social equality of the sexes.
b)
Have a strong anti-liberal and anti-conservative.
c)
The theory of social equality of the sexes.
d)
Concerned with the attainment of gender inequality in the political,
economic, and social spheres of life.
40.
Does governance need to entail competence?
a)
Yes, just to be effective in every way.
b)
No, they just have to be legit.
c)
No, it does not need to entail competence.
d)
It may or may not. They only need to implement.
41.
Why does good governance entail respect for law and human rights?
a)
They must have the consent of the governed to achieve peace and unity. Also, they are defined as the process of decision making which involves people that is being implemented of the decisions.
b)
It is primarily concerned with the association of people.
c)
To show people that they care and they are protected.
d)
For the exercise of its power on the people.
42.
What is the central theme of liberal ideology?
a)
It is to enjoy one’s own life dependently.
b)
A commitment to the individual and the desire to construct a society in which man can satisfy their interests and achieve fulfillment.
c)
It is to enjoy one’s own life independently.
d)
All of the above.
43.
What stage in studying Political Science that the state, its leaders and laws were considered as divine or divinely inspired?
a)
Metaphysical Stage
b)
Religious Stage
c)
Cultural Stage
d)
Modern Stage
44.
A governmental system led by a dictator having complete power, forcibly suppressing opposition and criticism, regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., and emphasizing and aggressive nationalism and often racism. What political ideologies is defined in this statement?
a)
Conservatism
b)
Liberalism
c)
Fascism
d)
Socialism
45.
Which among the following is a characteristic of Ideology?
a)
All of the choices
b)
Provide an explanation for problems that confronts modern societies by providing futuristic visions.
c)
Action-oriented.
d)
Mobilize a large number of people.
46.
How does participation manifested?
a)
People are involved in every governmental process.
b)
There is promotion of a full protection of human rights.
c)
Institutions and processes try to serve all stakeholders within an allotted timeframe
d)
Decisions were taken and enforcement was implemented.
47.
It is a political doctrine that takes protecting and enhancing individual freedom to be the central problem of politics. What political ideology is asked in this statement?
a)
Anarchism
b)
Liberalism
c)
Fascism
d)
Socialism
48.
What political ideology that tends to support the status quo and advocates change only in moderation?
a)
Conservatism
b)
Liberalism
c)
Fascism
d)
Socialism
49.
What features of good governance requires mediation of the various interests in society to attain a broad consensus in society for the most effective interest?
a)
Consensus-oriented
b)
Accountability
c)
Responsiveness
d)
Participation
50.
The legislative power (in the Philippine government system) is vested in a unicameral body.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
51.
The legislative power (in the Philippine government system) is stipulated in Article VII of the Philippine Constitution
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
52.
The Congress of the Philippines is composed of two houses; the House of Senate
and the House of Congress.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
53.
The Congress of the Philippines is the country's highest lawmaking body.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
54.
The House of Senate is composed of twelve Senators.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
55.
Congress has the sole power to declare the existence of a state of war.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
56.
Congress cannot extend the period of martial law beyond the mandated sixty (60) days.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
57.
The House of Representatives decides on
impeachment cases in a full- blown trial.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
58.
The Speaker of the House is the head of the Executive branch of the government.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
59.
The President is the Commander in Chief of the military.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
60.
When congress passes a law, the law includes every detail about how it must be carried out.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
61.
Most of the work of the executive branch is done by the President.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
62.
The president has total control over independent agencies.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
63.
Enforcing laws can include educating the public, catching law breakers, and taking people to court.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
64.
Some parts of the executive branch are businesses the government owns.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
65.
Government agencies only make rules, they can't enforce them.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
66.
Each government department has a leader called a secretary.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
67.
The president's cabinet is a group of people who guard the president.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
68.
The 15 department heads are all part of the president's cabinet.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
69.
The executive branch is only the president.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
70.
The Congress specifies the conditions and restrictions of certain powers it assigns to the Senate.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
71.
Only through the authorization and specifications of Congress could the president exercise power of taxation.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
72.
The Congress can request the department heads under the executive department to appear and be heard on any matters pertaining to their corresponding departments.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
73.
The Congress can override the president's veto by two-thirds vote in each house.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
74.
The Supreme Court may declare executive orders and proclamations unconstitutional.
a)
True
b)
False
c)
Sometimes False
d)
Sometimes True
75.
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
a)
The Speaker of the House
b)
The Prime Minister
c)
The President
d)
The Chief Justice
76.
Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?
a)
The President
b)
The Vice-President
c)
The Secretary of Defense
d)
The Attorney General
77.
If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
a)
President of the Senate
b)
Speaker of the House
c)
Governor of the most populous state
d)
Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
78.
Who vetoes bills?
a)
The President
b)
The Vice President
c)
The Senate
d)
The House of Representatives
79.
What does the President’s Cabinet do?
a)
Advises the president
b)
Selects the Vice President
c)
Runs the government
d)
Negotiates treaties with foreign
80.
How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?
a)
Thirty-five (35) or older
b)
Sixteen (16) or older
c)
Twenty-one (21) or older
d)
Eighteen (18) or older
81.
Who signs bills to become laws?
a)
The Chief Justice
b)
The Vice President
c)
The Secretary of State
d)
The President
82.
Which article in the Constitution deals with the Executive Branch?
a)
I
b)
II
c)
IV
d)
VII
83.
What does the executive branch do?
a)
Elect the president
b)
Enforces laws
c)
Make the laws
d)
Count votes
84.
What role gives the President the ability to rule as head of all the branches of the
military?
a)
Chief of State
b)
Chief of Citizen
c)
Chief Diplomat
d)
Commander in Chief
85.
It is widely known as the “forced labor” among Filipinos during the Spanish period where Filipinos worked in the shipyards forcibly to cut and transport timber to the coast and construction of the galleons.
a)
Encomienda
b)
Polo y servicio
c)
Fiesta
d)
Cedula
86.
When was the Mock Battle of Manila between America and Spanish forces happened?
a)
August 13, 1889
b)
June 12, 1899
c)
December 8, 1941
d)
August 31, 1889
87.
Who is the Spanish Governor-general who placed the eight provinces of Philippines under martial law?
a)
Marcelo H. del Pilar
b)
Ramon Blanco
c)
Miguel Lopez de Legaspi
d)
Ramon de Blanco
88.
Who was the President of the Republic who declared martial law in the region of Mindoro?
a)
Joseph Ejercito Estrada
b)
Manuel L. Quezon
c)
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
d)
Fidel V. Ramos
89.
Who was the one responsible in decision making covering all aspects (social, cultural, spiritual, and political) that affects their community life during the pre-Spanish period?
a)
Punong Barangay
b)
Gobernadorcillo
c)
Barangay Tanod
d)
Chieftain
90.
They were believed to be the first migrant tribes to reach the country EXCEPT one.
a)
Malays
b)
Indonesians
c)
Thai
d)
Negritos
91.
Who was the president of the Philippines elected as the third President of the Philippine Commonwealth; first President of the Independent Republic of the Philippines and the fifth president of the Philippines?
a)
Joseph Ejercito Estrada
b)
Manuel L. Roxas
c)
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
d)
Fidel V. Ramos
92.
Who was known as the “Ama ng Himagsikan”?
a)
Marcelo H. del Pilar
b)
Andres Bonifacio
c)
Jose P. Rizal
d)
Apolinario Mabini
93.
Who among the following presidents is under the 3rd Republic?
a)
Emilio Aguinaldo
b)
Manuel L. Roxas
c)
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
d)
Fidel V. Ramos
94.
Which branch of the government that is responsible in the administration of laws?
a)
Legislative
b)
Judiciary
c)
Presidential
d)
Executive
95.
What is the first important Filipino document ever produced by the people's representatives?
a)
Malolos Constitution
b)
Jones Law
c)
Tydings Mc-Duffie
d)
Pack of the Biak-na-Bato
96.
When was the second world war in the Philippines broke out?
a)
August 13, 1889
b)
June 12, 1899
c)
December 8, 1941
d)
August 31, 1889
97.
Who was elected as the first President of the Republic of the Philippines with all his cabinets and secretaries (bureaucracy)?
a)
Emilio Aguinaldo
b)
Manuel L. Roxas
c)
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
d)
Fidel V. Ramos
98.
Who was the American President who sent a special message to General Otis stating that American sovereignty must be recognized in the Philippines without conditions?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
McKinley
c)
George Washington
d)
John Adams
99.
According to the Treaty of Paris, America paid ______________ to Spain in exchange for the Philippines.
a)
$20,000,000.00
b)
20000000
c)
$200000000
d)
202000000
100.
Which among the dimensions of power that refers to the motive of the person who wants to have power or the reason why one wants to be paced under the influence of another person?
a)
Objectives
b)
Decision Making
c)
Agenda
d)
Manipulation
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