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WorksheetsThe Philippines under the Commonwealth Government
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 6mins
The National language of the Philippines during Commonwealth period.
Tagalog
Filipino
English
Spanish
This was founded to promote Tagalog language
Homestead Policy
Surian ng Wikang Pambansa
Commonwealth
Constitution
This allowed the farmers to acquire no more than 24 hectares of agricultural land.
Social Justice Program
Eight Hr Labor Law
Homestead Policy
Commonwealth
This was enacted under the Commonwealth Act of 211 to protect and improve the health condition of the Filipino workers.
Homestead Policy
Social Justice Program
Commonwealth
Eight Hr Labor Law
It promotes equality among all people in the society.
Social Justice Program
Homestead Policy
Commonwealth
Eight Hr Labor Law
This refers to the transitional government that promoted program for the good of the Filipinos.
Social Justice Program
Homestead Policy
Eight Hr Labor Law
Commonwealth
He was appointed as the military adviser during commonwealth period.
William Taft
Douglas Mac Arthur
Masaharu Homa
Benigno Ramos
The first law passed by the National Assembly
Education Law
Social Justice Program
National Defence Act
Minimum Wage Law
The highest or supreme law of the land.
Commonwealth
Minimum Wag Law
Constitution
Supreme Court
President of the United States who signed the 1935 Philippine Constitution.
William Taft
Franklin Roosevelt
George Dewey
Douglas Mac Arthur
1. On December 20, 1935, the National Defense Act became the first law passed by the legislative body. What did this law call for?
It called for the creation of farmers’ cooperatives.
It called for the expulsion of all Spaniards from the Philippines.
It called for the creation of rebel groups against the Americans.
It called for the establishment of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Which political right was granted to women during the
Commonwealth period?
the right to go to school
the right to assemble
the right to organize
the right to vote
Which policy did the Americans follow regarding the
granting of Philippine Independence?
The Americans will grant it once all Filipino rebel generals
surrender.
The Americans will grant it when they are convinced that
Filipinos are ready for self-government.
The Americans will grant it when the Filipinos pay enough
taxes.
The Americans will grant it after the construction of all
major infrastructures in Manila and Baguio.
Why did the Americans quickly shift from a military type of
government to a civil government?
The Americans were having a difficult time shipping
weapons and ammunition to the Philippines.
The Americans wanted to close down US military bases in
the Philippines because of the high cost of its maintenance.
The Americans already wanted to send American
teachers to provide basic education in the Philippines.
With the capture of Emilio Aguinaldo and most of his
generals, peace, and order has been restored in most of the islands, and delivery of basic services may now
resume.
Which feature of the Tydings-McDuffie Act encouraged the training of Philippine leaders on good governance?
free trade between the US and the Philippines
establishment of the 1935 Commonwealth government
establishment of US refuel bases in the Philippines
continued American access to Philippine raw materials
Governor F.B. Harrison is best remembered for his
Filipinization program which encourages Filipinos to participate in government. What was the significant feature of this program?
More Filipinos were able to go to school.
More Filipinos were able to go to the US.
More Filipinos were given positions in the government.
More Filipinos were able to join the Philippine Constabulary.
The Tydings-McDuffie Law provided for Philippine
independence after a fixed transition and preparatory
period. How long was the transition period?
ten years
five years
three years
twelve years
What was the type of government established by the Americans in the Philippines?
Parliamentary
Monarchy
Authoritarian
Civil
The National language of the Philippines during Commonwealth period.
Tagalog
Filipino
English
Spanish
President of the United States who signed the 1935 Philippine Constitution.
William Taft
Franklin Roosevelt
George Dewey
Douglas Mac Arthur
