WorksheetsG6-Q4-CIVICS6-THE THIRD REPUBLIC
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 40mins
What was a major impact of the Second World War on the Philippines?
Increase in food supply
Growth in businesses
Decrease in poverty
Devastation of buildings and infrastructure
Why were many businesses closed down in the Philippines after the war?
Due to increased production
Lack of demand for products
Government support
Collaboration with Japanese officials
Which Philippine officials were charged with treason for collaborating with the Japanese during the war?
Ferdinand Marcos
Jose Rizal
Benigno Aquino, Sr.
Corazon Aquino
When was the United States' recognition of the Philippines' independence officially declared?
September 16, 1945
July 4, 1946
May 1, 1947
December 25, 1945
How did the 1935 Constitution define the government of the Philippines?
Autocratic form
Constitutional monarchy
Presidential and democratic form
Parliamentary system
Who was the first president of the Third Republic of the Philippines?
Sergio Osmeña
Emilio Aguinaldo
Manuel Roxas
Ferdinand Marcos
What branch of government was headed by the President in the Philippines according to the 1935 Constitution?
Legislative
Executive
Judicial
Administrative
How long was the term of office for the President of the Philippines under the 1935 Constitution?
Two years
Four years
Six years
Eight years
How many senators were in the Senate according to the 1935 Constitution?
12
24
36
48
Who was the last president of the Philippine Commonwealth and the first president of the Third Republic?
Benigno Aquino, Jr.
Manuel Roxas
Corazon Aquino
Ferdinand Marcos
What support did the United States provide to the Philippines during Manuel Roxas' presidency?
Military troops
Financial aid
Technological assistance
Agricultural products
Which laws did the Philippines have to accept in exchange for financial aid from the United States?
Bell Trade Act and the Tydings Recovery Act
Johnson Trade Act and the Roosevelt Rehabilitation Act
Washington Agreement and the Marshall Plan
Bell Trade Act and the Tydings Rehabilitation Act
Who won the 1946 presidential election in the Philippines against Sergio Osmeña?
Emilio Aguinaldo
Ramon Magsaysay
Manuel Roxas
Ferdinand Marcos
What was a primary task of the new republic in the Philippines established after the war?
Increase conflicts
Counterfeit money
Rehabilitation
Expand territories
What branch of government in the Philippines was described as having three equal but independent branches in the 1935 Constitution?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Administrative
How many Associate Justices were in the Supreme Court according to the 1935 Constitution?
5
10
15
20
Who was asked to remove all the "collaborators" from their positions in the government by US President Roosevelt?
Sergio Osmeña
Jose P. Laurel
Ferdinand Marcos
Corazon Aquino
What signaled the end of American rule in the Philippines and the beginning of the Third Philippine Republic?
Raising of the Japanese flag
Lowering of the American flag
Signing of a treaty
Formation of a colony
What position did Manuel Roxas hold before becoming the President of the Third Republic?
Attorney General
Senate President
Chief Justice
House Speaker
What challenge did the government face in terms of rehabilitation after the war?
Lack of manpower
Presence of abundant resources
Shortage of funds
Overwhelming support
What was the main purpose of the Bell Trade Act?
To grant exclusive economic rights to the Filipinos
To provide financial aid to the Philippines
To continue the free trade agreement between the US and the Philippines
To establish military bases in the Philippines
Who opposed the amendment of the Philippine Constitution to adopt the parity clause?
President Roxas
Jose P. Laurel
Claro M. Recto
Luis Taruc
What did the US Congress pass before the Bell Trade Act to aid in the rehabilitation of the Philippines?
Tydings War Damage Act
Tydings Economic Development Act
Bell Financial Support Act
Roxas Rehabilitation Fund
How was the parity clause included in the Bell Trade Act approved in the Philippines?
Through a presidential decree
Via a plebiscite on March 11, 1947
By a unanimous decision in Congress
Without public knowledge
What negative impact did the Bell Trade Act have on the Philippine economy?
Encouraged the establishment of local industries
Facilitated economic growth
Discouraged the growth of local industries
Boosted the struggling economy
Which military bases did the US control in the Philippines under the US-RP Military Bases Agreement?
12 military installations
23 military installations
35 military installations
48 military installations
What was the duration of the US military bases' control under the agreement signed in 1947?
50 years
75 years
99 years
120 years
Why did the United States maintain military bases in the Philippines after its independence?
To provide humanitarian aid
To secure American interests in the region
To establish a new colony
To support local farmers
Why did the United States disregard the contribution of the Hukbalahap guerillas during WWII?
They were considered a threat to national security
They were not properly armed
Their ideology conflicted with American interests
They surrendered to Japanese forces
What ideology did the Huks promote that led to tension with the landowners and the United States?
Capitalism
Socialism
Democracy
Communism
What reforms did the Huks call for that were opposed by the landowners?
Military reforms
Economic reforms
Political reforms
Agrarian reforms
Who among the following was a prominent leader of the Hukbalahap guerillas?
Jose P. Laurel
Luis Taruc
Claro M. Recto
Manuel Roxas
Why were several Huks arrested on February 22, 1945?
for collaborating with the Americans
for opposing the democratic alliance
for their calls for agrarian reforms
for fighting against the Japanese
What action did President Roxas take against the Huks in March 1948?
Granted them amnesty
Ordered massive military campaigns against them
Invited them for peace talks
Supported their cause
What name did the Hukbalahap guerillas adopt after transforming into a rebel movement?
Hukbong Mapagpalaya ng Bayan
BuCor
BMPB
HMB
What event prompted President Roxas to outlaw the Huks in March 1948?
Signing the US-RP Military Bases Agreement
Their involvement in criminal activities
Launching attacks against landlords and government forces
Refusing to participate in the political process
How did the lack of attention from the government impact the Huk rebellion?
Weakened the rebellion
Strengthened government control
Increased support from the landowners
Attracted many poor peasants to join
What happened to President Roxas on April 15, 1948?
He was impeached
He lost power in a coup d'état
He was re-elected for a second term
He passed away due to a heart attack
Which president signed the US-RP Military Bases Agreement with the United States in 1947?
Jose P. Laurel
Claro M. Recto
Manuel Roxas
Luis Taruc
What role did the American soldiers play in the Philippines regarding national security?
Supported the Huks
Helped address threats to national security
Led the Huk rebellion
Controlled the local industries
What position did Elpidio Quirino hold before formally assuming the presidency on April 17, 1948?
Secretary of Defense
Vice President
Secretary of Foreign Affairs
Secretary of Treasury
How did President Quirino approach dealing with the Hukbalahap rebels?
Violent suppression
Amnesty offer
Negotiation
Ignoring the issue
Which proclamation did President Quirino issue to offer amnesty to the rebels?
Proclamation No. 50
Proclamation No. 100
Proclamation No. 76
Proclamation No. 200
What was one of the reasons hostilities broke out again after initial rebel surrenders?
Rebels seeking foreign aid
Government refusal on firearms permit
Rebel leaders fled
Lack of resources
What economic challenge did the Philippines face due to free trade with the United States?
Inflation
Strong local industry
Dependence on imports
Increased job opportunities
What policy was implemented to control the quantity of foreign products entering the country?
Export Control
Import Control
Trade Embargo
Tariff Reduction
Which board was formed to monitor the entry of foreign products in the Philippines?
Export Monitoring Board
Import Control Board
Trade Regulation Board
Commerce Oversight Board
What was the goal of Foreign Exchange Control?
Stabilize import prices
Increase import reliance
Encourage foreign imports
Deplete dollar reserves
What did the establishment of local industries lead to?
Decreased job opportunities
Increased imports
Flourishing local economy
Greater dependence on foreign products
Why did President Quirino sign the RP-US Mutual Defense Treaty?
Economic partnership
Cultural exchange
Campaign against communism
Military supremacy
When was the RP-US Mutual Defense Treaty signed by President Quirino?
August 30, 1948
August 30, 1951
January 17, 1953
November 21, 1948
What did the RP-US Mutual Defense Treaty obligate both countries to support each other against?
Economic crises
Internal strife
External armed attack
Political corruption
Which war did Filipino troops participate in due to the RP-US Mutual Defense Treaty?
World War II
Vietnam War
Korean War
Cold War
What issue was President Quirino criticized for during his term?
Lack of infrastructure projects
Handling of educational reforms
Graft and corruption
Foreign policy decisions
What practice was President Quirino accused of in relation to government posts?
Bribery
Nepotism
Extortion
Favoritism
Who did President Quirino lose to in the 1953 reelection campaign?
Elpidio Quirino
Jose P. Laurel
Manuel Roxas
Ramon Magsaysay
Which Asian countries had communist revolts during the 1950s?
Japan and Burma
Philippines and Indonesia
Thailand and Malaysia
China and North Korea
What was one of the key responsibilities outlined in the RP-US Mutual Defense Treaty?
Economic aid
Cultural exchanges
Military support
Educational reform
Besides the United States, which other country was involved in the wars where the Philippines sent troops?
China
Russia
Japan
Germany
How did the RP-US Mutual Defense Treaty impact President Quirino's approach to international relations?
Isolationism
Cooperation against communism
Military aggression
Neutrality
What was one of the major challenges that the next administrations of the Third Philippine Republic had to face?
Education reform
Environmental conservation
National security and peace issues
Tourism promotion
In which year did Ramon Magsaysay become the President of the Philippines?
1945
1950
1953
1960
What role did Ramon Magsaysay play in ending the Hukbalahap rebellion?
Chief negotiator
Military governor
Rebellion leader
Agricultural consultant
What was the purpose of the Presidential Complaint and Action Commission (PCAC) established by President Magsaysay?
Hear people's complaints against public officials
Manage international relations
Oversee agricultural reforms
Control military operations
Which act enforced laws on agrarian reform during President Magsaysay's administration?
Agricultural Tenancy Act
Environmental Protection Act
Industrial Labor Act
Education Reform Act
What was the purpose of the National Resettlement and Rehabilitation Administration (NARRA)?
Implement tax reforms
Distribute government-owned land to farmers
Regulate export policies
Fund cultural programs
Under President Magsaysay's Pro-Worker Policies, what right did workers gain according to the Magna Carta of Labor?
Right to free education
Right to organize unions and stage strikes
Right to own land
Right to establish businesses
What was the purpose of the Social Security System (SSS) implemented by Magsaysay?
Provide free healthcare to all citizens
Fund military operations
Offer workers benefits like medical assistance and housing loans
Establish diplomatic relations
How did President Magsaysay support the battle against the Huk rebellion financially?
By increasing taxes on the wealthy
By offering rewards for information
By offering rewards for information
By reducing military spending
What organization did President Magsaysay help organize to combat communism in the Asia-Pacific region?
ASEAN
NATO
SEATO
UNICEF
How did the Laurel-Langley Trade Agreement benefit the Philippines?
Increased American control over the economy
Facilitated foreign military presence
Improved trade relations with China
Reduced American control over the exchange rate
What did President Carlos P. Garcia aim to achieve through the Filipino First Policy?
Encourage foreign investment
Promote economic freedom and reduce foreign dominance
Strengthen colonial ties
Prioritize foreign businesses
What did the Retail Trade Nationalization Law do during Garcia's administration?
Encourage foreign investments
Limit the number of foreign-owned businesses
Eliminate all local industries
Promote austerity measures
What venture was formed by the Philippine government to lead the country towards industrialization?
National Broadcasting Corporation
Iligan Integrated Steel Mills, Inc.
Manila Tourism Development Center
Magsaysay Industrial Complex
What was the purpose of the Republic Cultural Award during Garcia's administration?
Promote foreign artists
Award Filipino contributions in arts and culture
Fund military projects
Celebrate American heritage
What was the main goal of the austerity program introduced by President Garcia?
Increase imports
Encourage extravagant spending
Promote thriftiness and efficiency
Boost foreign investments
What major obstacle hindered President Garcia's economic reforms?
Lack of popular support
Strong opposition from the United States
Economic collapse in neighboring countries
Government corruption
Who succeeded Ramon Magsaysay as the President of the Philippines?
Jose Rizal
Benigno Aquino, Jr.
Carlos P. Garcia
Ferdinand Marcos
How did the C-47 presidential plane crash in 1957 affect the Philippines?
Sparked a civil war
Triggered economic growth
Resulted in the death of Magsaysay and 25 others
Led to a peace treaty with rebel groups
In summary, what were some of the key accomplishments of Ramon Magsaysay's administration?
Promoting imperialist policies
Fostering economic growth and addressing social issues
Supporting communist regimes
Encouraging foreign intervention
