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Philippine Politics and Governance Quiz

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which term refers to the ability to influence others' behavior?

a)

Authority

b)

Power

c)

Legitimacy

d)

Politics

2.

Governance is best defined as:

a)

The exercise of power and decision-making in society

b)

The act of electing leaders

c)

Military control

d)

Political campaigns

3.

Which element is essential for government to be considered legitimate?

a)

Popular acceptance

b)

Military force

c)

Wealth of leaders

d)

Foreign recognition

4.

Which concept is described as 'who gets what, when, and how'?

a)

Politics

b)

Governance

c)

Power

d)

Authority

5.

A student council decision to allocate funds for projects is an example of:

a)

Politics

b)

Governance

c)

Ideology

d)

Sovereignty

6.

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of power?

a)

Decision-making

b)

Influence

c)

Wealth

d)

Coercion

7.

The legal right to rule is referred to as:

a)

Sovereignty

b)

Legitimacy

c)

Authority

d)

Power

8.

When citizens obey laws because they believe in the government's right to rule, this is called:

a)

Authority

b)

Coercion

c)

Influence

d)

Legitimacy

9.

The ability to make people do things they would not otherwise do is:

a)

Power

b)

Legitimacy

c)

Sovereignty

d)

Authority

10.

Power based on persuasion and respect is:

a)

Hard power

b)

Soft power

c)

Military power

d)

Coercive power

11.

Which type of power uses sanctions or threats?

a)

Soft power

b)

Coercion

c)

Influence

d)

Legitimacy

12.

A teacher inspires students by setting a good example. This is an example of:

a)

Coercion

b)

Authority

c)

Influence

d)

Military power

13.

The Philippine National Police exercising authority under law is:

a)

Coercion

b)

Legitimate power

c)

Soft power

d)

Charisma

14.

A mayor distributing relief goods to win support is using:

a)

Influence

b)

Coercion

c)

Patronage power

d)

Legitimacy

15.

Which type of power is demonstrated when a country uses its culture to gain influence abroad?

a)

Soft power

b)

Hard power

c)

Coercive power

d)

Military power

16.

A dictator relying mainly on the military is exercising:

a)

Charismatic power

b)

Coercive power

c)

Soft power

d)

Legitimate authority

17.

Liberalism emphasizes:

a)

Individual rights and freedoms

b)

Tradition and hierarchy

c)

Collective ownership

d)

Dictatorship

18.

Conservatism emphasizes:

a)

Rapid change

b)

Equality of all classes

c)

Tradition and stability

d)

Absolute monarchy

19.

Socialism advocates:

a)

Collective ownership of resources

b)

Extreme individualism

c)

Military dominance

d)

Privatization

20.

Communism, as theorized by Karl Marx, aims for:

a)

Classless society

b)

Federal democracy

c)

Unlimited capitalism

d)

Religious rule

21.

Which ideology values free markets with minimal government intervention?

a)

Liberalism

b)

Conservatism

c)

Socialism

d)

Communism

22.

A government that protects private property while supporting traditions reflects:

a)

Conservatism

b)

Socialism

c)

Communism

d)

Liberalism

23.

Which ideology opposes capitalism and seeks abolition of private property?

a)

Communism

b)

Liberalism

c)

Conservatism

d)

Nationalism

24.

Social democracy combines:

a)

Liberal political freedoms with social welfare policies

b)

Dictatorship and monarchy

c)

Tribal governance with capitalism

d)

Feudalism and socialism

25.

A citizen promoting equality through redistribution of wealth is leaning toward:

a)

Socialism

b)

Conservatism

c)

Liberalism

d)

Feudalism

26.

Advocating freedom of speech reflects which ideology?

a)

Conservatism

b)

Liberalism

c)

Communism

d)

Fascism

27.

A government protecting traditional family roles is influenced by:

a)

Liberalism

b)

Conservatism

c)

Socialism

d)

Communism

28.

A country implementing free health care and education policies shows influence of:

a)

Socialism

b)

Liberalism

c)

Conservatism

d)

Fascism

29.

Which ideology supports gradual reforms rather than violent revolution?

a)

Liberalism

b)

Conservatism

c)

Socialism

d)

Communism

30.

A state-controlled economy with censorship and one-party rule is an example of:

a)

Communism

b)

Liberalism

c)

Conservatism

d)

Democracy

31.

A leader emphasizing stability, order, and gradual change is influenced by:

a)

Conservatism

b)

Liberalism

c)

Socialism

d)

Fascism

32.

Freedom of the press and protection of rights are central to:

a)

Liberalism

b)

Communism

c)

Conservatism

d)

Tribalism

33.

Which is NOT an element of a state?

a)

Sovereignty

b)

Government

c)

Population

d)

Climate

34.

A nation is best defined as:

a)

A group bound by shared identity, culture, and history

b)

An area ruled by a monarch only

c)

Territory with no government

d)

Any international organization

35.

Which element of the state gives it authority to enforce laws?

a)

Sovereignty

b)

Population

c)

Territory

d)

Culture

36.

Filipinos identifying with shared history and language reflect:

a)

Nationhood

b)

Government

c)

Sovereignty

d)

Territory

37.

Globalization refers to:

a)

Increased interconnectedness of countries

b)

Closing borders completely

c)

Limiting trade

d)

Separation of cultures

38.

An effect of globalization is:

a)

Greater cultural exchange

b)

Elimination of communication

c)

Weakening of transportation

d)

Ending of diplomacy

39.

The Philippine participation in ASEAN shows:

a)

International cooperation

b)

National isolation

c)

Decline in diplomacy

d)

Closed economy

40.

When a state loses effective control over its people, it loses:

a)

Sovereignty

b)

Government

c)

Nationhood

d)

Globalization

41.

When a state loses effective control over its people, it loses:

a)

Sovereignty

b)

Government

c)

Nationhood

d)

Globalization

42.

The barangay during pre-colonial period was headed by a:

a)

Datu

b)

Gobernadorcillo

c)

Alcalde Mayor

d)

Lakan

43.

Spanish rule introduced which political system?

a)

Centralized colonial government

b)

Federal democracy

c)

Socialist rule

d)

Tribal councils

44.

The Malolos Congress of 1898 established:

a)

First Philippine Republic

b)

Spanish colonial rule

c)

Martial law

d)

Philippine Commonwealth

45.

The Philippine-American War was triggered by:

a)

Disagreement over independence

b)

Treaty of Paris support

c)

Filipino loyalty to Spain

d)

Japanese invasion

46.

The 1935 Constitution established:

a)

The Commonwealth government

b)

Dictatorship

c)

Spanish rule

d)

Absolute monarchy

47.

Martial Law under Marcos was declared in:

a)

1972

b)

1986

c)

1946

d)

1898

48.

The 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution restored:

a)

Democracy

b)

Martial law

c)

Colonial rule

d)

Dictatorship

49.

The 1987 Constitution emphasized:

a)

Democratic rights and freedoms

b)

Authoritarian powers

c)

Colonial monarchy

d)

Military dominance

50.

Leadership in barangays was based on:

a)

Kinship and bravery

b)

Elections

c)

Appointment by Spain

d)

Royal decree

51.

Trial by ordeal was used to:

a)

Settle disputes

b)

Elect leaders

c)

Collect taxes

d)

Celebrate rituals

52.

Pre-colonial Filipinos practiced trade with:

a)

Chinese and Arabs

b)

Europeans only

c)

Americans only

d)

None

53.

The highest social class in barangay society was:

a)

Maharlika

b)

Alipin

c)

Timawa

d)

Babaylan

54.

The spiritual leader in barangays was the:

a)

Babaylan

b)

Datu

c)

Panday

d)

Maginoo

55.

Pre-colonial political organization was considered:

a)

Small and decentralized

b)

Highly centralized

c)

Federal system

d)

Dictatorial

56.

Which is a characteristic of barangay justice?

a)

Based on customs and tradition

b)

Written in legal codes

c)

Enforced by colonial courts

d)

Applied by foreign rulers

57.

The datu's role included:

a)

Judge, military leader, and chief executive

b)

Only a tax collector

c)

Only a priest

d)

Only a soldier

58.

Spain ruled the Philippines through:

a)

Centralized colonial government

b)

Federalism

c)

Tribal confederations

d)

Democratic elections

59.

The first governor-general of the Philippines was:

a)

Miguel López de Legazpi

b)

Emilio Aguinaldo

c)

Jose Rizal

d)

Andres Bonifacio

60.

Which institution held great influence during Spanish rule?

a)

The Catholic Church

b)

Student council

c)

United Nations

d)

ASEAN

61.

The Galleon Trade connected Manila with:

a)

Acapulco, Mexico

b)

London, England

c)

Beijing, China

d)

Tokyo, Japan

62.

The principales class referred to:

a)

Local elite leaders and officials

b)

Common farmers

c)

Enslaved workers

d)

Foreign traders

63.

The Spanish introduced which system of forced labor?

a)

Polo y servicio

b)

Divide and rule

c)

Encomienda

d)

Reducción

64.

The Propaganda Movement sought:

a)

Reforms under Spain

b)

Total independence

c)

Martial law

d)

Communism

65.

Rizal's novels exposed abuses of:

a)

Spanish friars

b)

American soldiers

c)

Japanese generals

d)

Datus

66.

The secret society that led the revolution against Spain was:

a)

Katipunan (KKK)

b)

La Solidaridad

c)

Propaganda Movement

d)

Partido Federal

67.

The Katipunan was founded by:

a)

Andres Bonifacio

b)

Emilio Aguinaldo

c)

Apolinario Mabini

d)

Marcelo del Pilar

68.

The Cry of Pugad Lawin symbolized:

a)

The tearing of cedulas

b)

Spanish victory

c)

U.S. arrival

d)

Japanese alliance

69.

The first president of the First Philippine Republic was:

a)

Emilio Aguinaldo

b)

Manuel Quezon

c)

Jose Rizal

d)

Andres Bonifacio

70.

The Malolos Constitution was the first:

a)

Republican constitution of Asia

b)

Martial law declaration

c)

U.S. colonial policy

d)

Spanish decree

71.

Apolinario Mabini is remembered as:

a)

The 'Brains of the Revolution'

b)

The first governor-general

c)

Father of Philippine Independence

d)

Founder of Katipunan

72.

The Treaty of Paris (1898) ended:

a)

Spanish-American War

b)

World War I

c)

World War II

d)

Philippine Revolution

73.

The Philippines was ceded by Spain to:

a)

United States

b)

Japan

c)

Britain

d)

France

74.

The U.S. established which form of government in the Philippines?

a)

Civil government

b)

Military dictatorship

c)

Monarchy

d)

Tribal council

75.

The 1935 Constitution created the:

a)

Commonwealth of the Philippines

b)

Spanish colonial state

c)

First Philippine Republic

d)

Japanese puppet state

76.

The Jones Law of 1916 promised:

a)

Eventual Philippine independence

b)

Perpetual U.S. control

c)

Martial law

d)

A monarchy

77.

The Pensionado program sent Filipinos to study:

a)

In the United States

b)

In Spain

c)

In Japan

d)

In China

78.

The first Speaker of the Philippine Assembly was:

a)

Sergio Osmeña

b)

Manuel Quezon

c)

Emilio Aguinaldo

d)

Jose Rizal

79.

The Tydings-McDuffie Act provided for:

a)

Independence after a 10-year transition

b)

Unlimited U.S. control

c)

Japanese rule

d)

Return to Spanish sovereignty

80.

Manuel Quezon is known as:

a)

Father of the National Language

b)

Brains of the Revolution

c)

Supremo of Katipunan

d)

Father of Martial Law

81.

The Philippine Commonwealth was inaugurated in:

a)

1935

b)

1946

c)

1898

d)

1972

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