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WorksheetsPART II – Q4 SOCIAL STUDIES REVIEW
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
Which constitutional provision protects the privacy of communication in the Philippines?
Article II
Article III
Article IV
Article V
Under Philippine law, which type of speech is NOT protected by the Constitution?
Political satire
Academic criticism
Libelous statements
Peaceful protest slogans
What is required for a search warrant to be valid under Article III, Section 2?
Issued by a police officer
Based on probable cause determined by a judge
Approved by the President
Signed by the complainant
The prohibition of torture and cruel punishments is implicitly grounded in which constitutional principle?
Equal protection of the law
Due process clause
Freedom of religion
Right to privacy
What is the primary purpose of the Equal Protection Clause in Article III, Section 1?
To ensure identical treatment for all citizens
To prohibit arbitrary legislative classifications
Which right is directly linked to the prohibition of compelled religious practices under Article III, Section 5?
Freedom of assembly
Freedom of religion
Right to privacy
Right against self-incrimination
A law requiring all public schools to conduct Catholic prayers would violate:
Equal protection
Freedom of expression
Freedom of religion
Right to assembly
Under the "plain view doctrine," evidence may be seized without a warrant if:
The officer had a hunch about its presence
It is immediately visible during a lawful observation
The suspect consents to the seizure
The evidence is related to a minor offense
What does the right to due process primarily ensure?
Freedom from taxation
Equal distribution of wealth
Legal matters are resolved according to established rules and principles
Unrestricted travel rights
The key difference between a search warrant and a warrant of arrest is:
A search warrant authorizes the search of premises, while a warrant of arrest authorizes the arrest of a person.
A search warrant is issued by the police, while a warrant of arrest is issued by a judge.
A search warrant is only used in civil cases, while a warrant of arrest is used in criminal cases.
A search warrant is valid for one year, while a warrant of arrest is valid for one month.
In what situation can a police officer legally conduct a search without a warrant?
When they suspect a crime is about to be committed
When they have a hunch that evidence is present
When they have consent from the property owner
When they are short on time
What limitation is placed on the freedom of speech and expression?
It is limited by the government's preferences
It is unlimited and absolute
It ends when it violates the rights of another person or society's values
It only applies to journalists
What does the right to habeas corpus protect against?
Unfair taxation
Unreasonable searches
Unjust imprisonment
Forced labor
What is an ex post facto law?
A law that benefits only the rich
A law that punishes someone for an action that was legal when it was committed
What is the purpose of the Miranda rights?
To ensure suspects confess quickly
To inform suspects of their rights during custodial investigation
To allow police to use any means necessary to get a confession
To intimidate suspects into cooperating
What does the right to presumption of innocence mean?
The accused must prove their innocence
The accused is considered guilty until proven innocent
The accused is considered innocent until proven guilty
The accused has no rights
The right against self-incrimination protects an individual from:
Being forced to testify against their spouse
Being forced to provide evidence that could incriminate them
Being detained without cause
Being denied legal representation
What is the primary legal distinction between "natural-born" and "naturalized" citizens?
Natural-born citizens can hold dual citizenship, while naturalized citizens cannot
Natural-born citizens cannot lose their citizenship, while naturalized citizens can
Natural-born citizens acquire citizenship automatically, while naturalized citizens perform an act
Natural-born citizens are eligible for all public offices, while naturalized citizens are not
A foreigner who becomes a Filipino citizen through an act of Congress undergoes:
Derivative naturalization
Judicial naturalization
Legislative naturalization
Administrative naturalization
Why does the Philippine Constitution prohibit dual allegiance but not dual citizenship?
Dual citizenship is inherently unconstitutional
Dual allegiance creates conflicting political loyalties
Dual citizenship requires congressional approval
Dual allegiance applies only to naturalized citizens
What principle determines citizenship in the Philippines under the 1987 Constitution?
Jus Soli (place of birth)
Jus Sanguinis (parentage)
Jus Gentium (international law)
Jus Cogens (compelling law)
Which of the following is NOT a way to acquire Filipino citizenship?
Naturalization
Election
Birth in the Philippines
Marriage to a Filipino citizen
Which term refers to owing loyalty to two or more states, which is prohibited by the Philippine Constitution?
Dual citizenship
Dual allegiance
Dual nationality
Derivative citizenship
Which process allows a foreigner to become a Filipino citizen through direct government action?
Repatriation
Expatriation
Naturalization
Election
What distinguishes a "natural-born" Filipino citizen?
They must be born in the Philippines
They acquire citizenship without performing any act
They renounce foreign citizenship at birth
They are elected by Congress
Which method of reacquiring Filipino citizenship is available to former citizens who lost citizenship involuntarily?
Naturalization
Repatriation
Expatriation
Judicial decree
A Filipino citizen who voluntarily becomes a citizen of another country loses their Philippine citizenship through:
naturalization
expatriation
repatriation
dual citizenship
Which of the following grants citizenship to a foreigner through a Filipino spouse or parent?
Direct naturalization
Judicial naturalization
Derivative naturalization
Administrative naturalization
Under Philippine law, dual citizenship is:
Prohibited under all circumstances
Allowed if acquired involuntarily
Permitted only for elected officials
Recognized but dual allegiance is banned
Which mechanism allows the Philippine Supreme Court to counterbalance executive and legislative actions?
Impeachment trials
Judicial review of laws and executive orders
Veto override authority
Budgetary reallocation
What constitutional safeguard ensures judicial independence despite presidential appointment of justices?
Lifetime tenure for Supreme Court justices
Mandatory legislative confirmation of judicial nominees
Fiscal autonomy guaranteed by the Constitution
Direct election of justices by the public
The proposed shift to a federal system in the Philippines threatens the existing checks and balances, according to critics, because:
It may concentrate power in regional governments and weaken national oversight.
It will increase the number of government officials.
It will reduce the autonomy of local governments.
It will eliminate the judiciary.
What form of government does the Philippines have?
Parliamentary
Monarchy
Presidential
Federal
Who is the head of state and government in the Philippines?
Senate President
Chief Justice
President
Speaker of the House
How many Senators compose the Philippine Senate?
12
24
50
100
What is the main function of the Legislative branch?
To enforce laws
To interpret laws
To make, alter, and repeal laws
To implement foreign policy
Which branch of government has the power of judicial review?
Executive
Legislative
How long is the term of office for the President of the Philippines?
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
The House of Representatives includes party-list representatives that constitute what percentage of the total number of representatives?
10%
20%
30%
40%
Who confirms the appointments of Cabinet members in the Philippines?
Supreme Court
Congress as a whole
Commission on Appointments
Senate only
What happens if the President of the Philippines is unable to serve?
The Senate President takes over
The Chief Justice takes over
The Vice President becomes President
A special election is held immediately
According to the 1987 Constitution, where does sovereignty reside?
In the people
In the President
In the Congress
In the Supreme Court
Which article of the 1987 Philippine Constitution guarantees that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law?
Article III
Article IV
Article V
Preamble
What is required before a search warrant or warrant of arrest can be issued under the 1987 Constitution?
Approval from the President and the Senate
Request from the police chief and the mayor
Recommendation from the barangay captain and city council
Probable cause personally determined by a judge
The right to privacy of communication and correspondence may be lawfully intruded upon only:
Upon lawful order of the court or when public safety or order requires
When requested by a government agency for administrative purposes
If the communication involves a public official
When the communication is between private individuals
Which of the following is NOT protected by the right to freedom of religion under the 1987 Constitution?
Free exercise and enjoyment of religious profession and worship
No religious test required for civil or political rights
The establishment of a state religion
No law respecting an establishment of religion
What does the right to equal protection of the laws mean?
Only citizens are entitled to legal protection
All persons in similar circumstances must be treated alike in law
The government may discriminate based on political beliefs
Only public officials are protected by the law
Which of the following is a safeguard against torture and cruel punishment under the Bill of Rights?
Only physical torture is prohibited, not psychological
Torture is allowed if authorized by a court for the purpose of public safety and the welfare of the state
Secret detention places are allowed for national security purposes
No threat, intimidation, or any means vitiating free will shall be used against any person under investigation
What is the effect of evidence obtained in violation of the right to privacy of communication or against unreasonable searches and seizures?
Such evidence is admissible if it is relevant
Such evidence may be used if the accused consents
Such evidence is inadmissible for any purpose in any proceeding
Such evidence is allowed if obtained by a public official
Which of the following best describes due process of law?
The government must follow fair procedures before depriving a person of life, liberty, or property
The government may act arbitrarily in the interest of public order, state welfare and government authority
Only the courts are required to observe due process
Due process applies only to criminal cases
What is the highest court in the Philippines?
Sandiganbayan
Supreme Court
Regional Trial Court
Court of Appeals
Which article of the 1987 Philippine Constitution addresses the right to privacy?
Article IV
Article III
Article V
Article II
What is the term limit for a President in the Philippines?
6 years with no re-election
4 years with two re-elections
6 years with one re-election
4 years with no re-election
Which of the following rights is protected under the Philippine Constitution's Bill of Rights?
Right to privacy
Right to free healthcare
Right to bear arms
Right to free education
Which body has the power to impeach the President of the Philippines?
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Senate
Commission on Appointments
What is the defining feature of a republican form of government?
Sovereignty exercised through elected representatives
Centralized control by a single political party
Direct decision-making by citizens on all laws
Rule by a hereditary monarch
The principle that "sovereignty resides in the people" in the Philippine Constitution reflects:
A monarchic system
Direct democracy
Republicanism
Anarchy
A law passed by Congress that violates the Constitution can be overturned by:
The President’s veto
Judicial review by the Supreme Court
A majority vote in the Senate
A public referendum
Which of the following is a key difference between direct democracy and a republic?
Direct democracies prohibit judicial review
Direct democracies have no written constitution
Republics allow citizens to vote on all laws directly
Republics use elected representatives to legislate
Which institution best embodies republicanism in the Philippines?
The Congress
The National Security Council
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC)
The Supreme Court
