Pre-Test: Philippine Politics and Governance 17.
Local government units in the Philippines
Choose the correct answer from the two choices. include:
1. What is the main goal of politics? A. Barangays and municipalities
A. To accumulate wealth B. States and provinces
B. To make decisions for the common good 18. What is the primary function of the Commission
2. Which concept refers to the right to exercise on Elections (COMELEC)?
power? A. Conduct elections
A. Authority B. Create laws
B. Strength 19. Which of the following is a symbol of
3. The branch of government that interprets laws sovereignty?
is: A. National flag
A. Judiciary B. Public market
B. Executive 20. The power of the people to propose laws
4. Which of the following best describes directly is called:
governance? A. Initiative
A. Use of power for private gain B. Referendum
B. Exercise of political, economic, and 21. A system where only one party rules is called:
administrative authority A. One-party system
5. The Philippine government is a: B. Multiparty system
A. Democratic and republican state 22. The Senate and House of Representatives make
B. Absolute monarchy up the:
6. What do you call a system where the power is A. Congress
held by the people? B. Cabinet
A. Democracy 23. An act of resisting or influencing government
B. Oligarchy decisions is known as:
7. Which ideology advocates for limited A. Political participation
government and individual freedoms? B. Sportsmanship
A. Liberalism 24. Which is an example of a democratic process?
B. Totalitarianism A. Military rule
8. Which institution creates laws? B. Election of leaders
A. Legislative 25. Who has the power to appoint government
B. Judiciary officials?
9. Political science primarily studies: A. The President
A. Art and literature B. The Supreme Court
B. Politics and government 26. Martial Law can be declared by:
10. The President of the Philippines is part of what A. The President
branch? B. Congress alone
A. Executive 27. Sovereignty resides in the:
B. Legislative A. People
11. An example of political participation is: B. President
A. Voting during elections 28. Which office investigates government
B. Shopping at the mall corruption?
12. The Constitution is considered the: A. Ombudsman
A. Highest law of the land B. Bureau of Customs
B. Suggestion for leaders 29. The 1987 Constitution was created after:
13. Which type of power is accepted by society as A. The EDSA People Power Revolution
rightful? B. Philippine independence in 1898
A. Legitimate power 30. What form of government does the Philippines
B. Coercive power follow?
14. Civil society includes: A. Unitary presidential
A. Private businesses only B. Federal parliamentary
B. NGOs and people's organizations
15. The separation of powers ensures:
A. One branch has total control
B. No branch becomes too powerful
16. Which ideology promotes collective ownership
and equality?
A. Communism
B. Capitalism
Answer Key:ppg Answer Key
1. B No. Answer
2. A 1 B
3. A 2 A
4. B 3 A
5. A
4 B
6. A
5 A
7. A
8. A 6 B
9. B 7 B
10. A 8 B
11. A 9 B
12. A 10 B
13. A 11 A
14. B 12 B
15. B 13 A
16. A
14 A
17. A
15 B
18. A
19. A 16 B
20. A 17 B
21. A 18 A
22. A 19 A
23. A 20 B
24. B 21 A
25. A 22 B
26. A 23 B
27. A
24 A
28. A
25 B
29. A
30. A 26 A
27 B
28 B
29 A
30 B
PHILOSOPHY OF THE HUMAN PERSON: 30-ITEM PRE-
TEST
Type: Multiple Choice (Choose the letter of the correct
answer)
Direction: Read each item carefully and choose the best
answer from the two choices provided. IV. Freedom of the Human Person
16. Freedom is best defined as:
I. Doing Philosophy A. Doing whatever one wants
1. What is the main goal of philosophy? B. Choosing the good
A. To memorize facts 17. Which of the following is a responsible use of
B. To seek wisdom freedom?
2. Philosophy begins with: A. Cheating in exams
A. Doubt and questioning B. Telling the truth
B. Immediate acceptance of beliefs 18. What limits our freedom?
3. Who is considered the father of Western A. Laws that promote the common good
philosophy? B. Our desire to harm others
A. Socrates 19. A person who chooses responsibly shows:
B. Aristotle A. Maturity
4. Doing philosophy helps a person to: B. Irresponsibility
A. Accept ideas blindly 20. What is the connection between freedom and
B. Reflect critically on life responsibility?
5. Why is philosophical reflection important? A. No connection
A. It leads to deeper understanding B. Freedom comes with responsibility
B. It ends all doubts
V. The Human Person in Society
II. The Human Person as an Embodied Spirit 21. What is a basic human right?
6. The human person is considered an embodied A. The right to life
spirit because: B. The right to harm others
A. He is only physical 22. Why is society important to a person?
B. He is both body and spirit A. It isolates people
7. What makes a person unique? B. It helps people grow
A. His material possessions 23. A just society promotes:
B. His spiritual and rational nature A. Oppression
8. Which of the following reflects the unity of body B. Equality
and soul? 24. What is essential in good communication?
A. Ignoring the needs of the body A. Active listening
B. Caring for both physical and spiritual needs B. Ignoring others’ opinions
9. Which part of the human person allows 25. A person who works for the common good:
reasoning and choosing? A. Thinks only of self
A. Body B. Contributes to others’ well-being
B. Spirit
10. What distinguishes humans from animals? VI. The Human Person in Relation to Transcendence
A. Instinct 26. What does transcendence mean?
B. Rationality A. Going beyond physical limits
B. Staying in one place forever
III. The Human Person in Their Environment 27. Prayer is an expression of:
11. How should humans treat the environment? A. Materialism
A. With responsibility B. Spirituality
B. With indifference 28. When a person asks about the meaning of life,
12. The role of the human person in nature is to: he is:
A. Exploit natural resources A. Avoiding thinking
B. Act as steward of creation B. Engaging in philosophy
13. Which of the following best describes an ethical 29. A transcendent being is:
person? A. Beyond time and space
A. Acts based on conscience B. Limited by the physical world
B. Acts only for self-gain 30. Searching for life’s purpose is a sign of:
14. Respecting others means: A. Indifference
A. Acknowledging their dignity B. Human depth
B. Forcing our beliefs on them
15. What shows social responsibility?
A. Ignoring the needs of others
B. Helping the community
