WorksheetsQuiz no. 2: Understanding Local Government Units - Philippines
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary purpose of Local Government Units (LGUs) in the Philippines?
To manage national defense and foreign relations.
To regulate international trade and commerce.
To provide local governance and deliver basic services to communities.
To oversee the country's monetary policy.
Which of the following is NOT a type of Local Government Unit?
Municipal authority
Federal agency
County board
City council
What is the highest level of Local Government Unit in the Philippines?
Province
Municipality
Barangay
City
Who is the head of a municipality in the Philippines?
Mayor
Barangay Captain
Councilor
Governor
What is the term length for a barangay captain?
4 years
5 years
3 years
2 years
Which law governs the structure and powers of LGUs in the Philippines?
Municipal Code of 1983
Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160)
Local Government Reform Act
Barangay Governance Act
What is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines?
province
municipality
barangay
city
How are local officials in the Philippines primarily elected?
Local officials are selected based on their party affiliation.
Local officials are appointed by the president.
Local officials in the Philippines are primarily elected through direct popular elections.
Local officials are elected through indirect voting by local councils.
What is the role of the Sangguniang Bayan?
The Sangguniang Bayan is responsible for executing municipal laws.
The Sangguniang Bayan serves as the legislative body of a municipality, enacting laws and ordinances.
The Sangguniang Bayan oversees local law enforcement agencies.
The Sangguniang Bayan manages the municipal budget and finances.
Which of the following is a source of revenue for LGUs?
Government grants from the federal level
Donations from private corporations
Taxes and fees collected by the LGUs
Revenue from international trade
What is the function of the Local Development Council?
To enforce federal laws in local areas.
To oversee international trade agreements.
To manage national policies and regulations.
To promote local governance and community development.
Which body is responsible for the approval of local ordinances?
Federal government
Local judiciary
Local legislative body (e.g., city council, county board)
State legislature
What is the role of the Local Chief Executive?
The Local Chief Executive handles federal tax collection.
The Local Chief Executive oversees local governance and administration.
The Local Chief Executive manages national policies.
The Local Chief Executive is responsible for international relations.
How often are local elections held in the Philippines?
Every three years
Every five years
Every four years
Every two years
What is the significance of the Local Government Code of 1991?
It increased central government control over local units.
It eliminated local government elections.
It restricted the powers of local government officials.
It decentralized governance and empowered local government units in the Philippines.
