CONSTITUTION (Option)

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CONSTITUTION

Select the best answer for each.

1. The reading of the rights of the accused at the time of arrest is popularly known as _____.a. Arrest warrantb. Search warrantc. Miranda Doctrined. Police Power

2. Which of the following is an incorrect statement about the requisites of a procedural dueprocess?

a. Impartial court or tribunalb. Jurisdiction over the person or subject matterc. Defendant or party is given an opportunity to be heardd. Judgment is rendered before lawful hearing

3. Which of the following stats an instance when search or seizure may be legally made evenwithout a warrant?

a. If the search or seizure is done indiscriminately.b. If what is searched or seized is a contraband or article prohibited by law.c. The right against unreasonable search or seizure is not waived.d. If the search or seizure is not incidental to a lawful arrest.

4. Which of the following statement is not true about our national territory?a. The national territory comprises the Philippines archipelago, with all the islands and

waters embraced therein.b. The national territory includes other territories over which the Philippines do not have

sovereignty or jurisdiction.c. The national territory consists of its terrestrial, fluvial and aerial domains.d. The waters around, between, and connecting the islands of the archipelago, regardless

of their breadth and dimensions, form part of the national territory.5. Which of the following is not a policy of the country according to the Constitution?

a. The State shall promoted social justice in all phases of national development.b. The State shall allow the manufacture and use of nuclear weapons.c. The State shall promote comprehensive rural development and agrarian reform.d. The State shall ensure the autonomy of local governments.

6. Which of the following is a violation of the right to privacy of communication?

a. Wire-tappingb. Cutting of phone services due to non-paymentc. Failure to deliver letters due to remoteness of placed. Imposing metered telephones to phone users

7. Which of the following is contrary to the idea of freedom of religion?a. Administering religious test for government employment purposesb. There should be no state religion


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c. Religious instruction is allowed in public schoolsd. Religious priest or minister is employed in the armed forces, penal institutions as well as

government orphanage or leprosarium.8. Why is the freedom of speech, expression or press not absolute?

a. Because it varies from person to personb. Because it is only theoreticalc. Because it is still subject to laws such as the laws on sedition, libel and slanderd. Because it is often violated

9. Which of the following statements is correct?a. The accused is presumed guilty until the contrary is provenb. The accused is declared innocent even though the contrary has been provenc. The accused is presumed innocent until the contrary is provend. The accused should not be presumed guilty or innocent

10. The provision that no person can be compelled to be a witness against himself is also known as_______.

a. Right against testifyingb. Right against self-incriminationc. Right against privacy of communicationd. Freedom of speech

11. Citizenship that is bases on blood relationship whereby a child s citizenship is based upon thecitizenship of one or both parents is also known as _____.

a. Naturalizationb. Jus solic. Jus sanguinisd. Renunciation

12. Which of the following constitutes the basic requirements of suffrage?a. Ageb. Residencec. Both a and bd. None of the above

13. What is the term of office of the Members of the House of Representatives?a. Four yearsb. Three yearsc. Six yearsd. Five years

14. Who is designate as the ex Officio Chairman of the Commission on Appointments?a. Senate Presidentb. Philippine Presidentc. Commissioner of COMELECd. House Speaker

15. Who can declare the existence of a state of war?a. The President of the country


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b. The Congress in joint sessions assembledc. The Secretary of the Department of National Defense

16. Which of the following is not exempt from taxation?a. Real-estate companiesb. Charitable institutionsc. Non-profit cemeteriesd. Lands and buildings for educational purposes

17. Which of the following sectors is not to be presented in the party-list?a. Urban poorb. Religious sectorc. Indigenous cultural communitiesd. Women

18. Which of the following laws may not be enacted by Congress?a. Law granting the title of royaltyb. Law on increasing public debtc. Law on appropriationd. Law on taxation

19. What do you call the power of the President to object any particular item or items in anappropriation, revenue or tariff bill?

a. Amendment powerb. Indecisive powerc. Discretionary powerd. Veto power

20. According to the 1997 Constitution, when is the regular election for President and Vice-President, unless otherwise provided by law?

a. First Monday of Mayb. First Monday of Junec. Second Monday of Mayd. Second Monday of June

21. Which of the following shall be the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns,and qualifications of the President or Vice-President?

a. COMELECb. Supreme Court, sitting en bancc. Congress, in joint sessionsd. Commissions of Appointments

22. What do you call the special privilege enjoyed by a Member of Congress where in all offensespunishable by not more than six years imprisonment, he is privileged form arrest while Congressis in session?

a. Parliamentary immunityb. Parliamentary biasesc. Partiality of lawsd. Privilege of the few


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23. Which of the following Presidential appointments does not require the confirmation of theCommission on Appointments?

a. Ambassadorsb. Vice-President appointed as cabinet memberc. Officers of the armed forces from the rank of colonel or naval captaind. Chairman of independent constitutional commission

24. Which statement is not true about amnesty and pardon?a. Amnesty overlooks the offense while pardon remits the punishmentb. Amnesty covers political offenses while pardon refers to any infraction of peace and

orderc. Amnesty is granted to an individual while pardon is addressed to a group or a

community.d. Amnesty is granted either before or after conviction while pardon is given only after

conviction.25. ________ refers to the authority exercised by that department which is charged with the

declaration of what the law is and its construction.a. Executive powerb. Legislative powerc. Judicial powerd. People power

26. What is the main function of the Civil Service Commission?a. Enforce and administer all laws relative to the conduct of an electionb. Act as the central personnel agency of the governmentc. To audit, examine and settle the accounts of government agenciesd. None of the above

27. When the President of the Philippines is on trial for impeachment, who presides over the trial?a. House Speakerb. Senate Presidentc. Chief Justice of the Supreme Courtd. Chairman of the COMELEC

28. Which of the following is the present anti-graft court?a. Sandiganbayanb. Commission of Auditc. Tanodbayand. Supreme Court

29. Which of the following is in the independent planning agency of the Government?a. National Census and Statistics Officeb. Department of Financec. Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industryd. National Economic and Development Authority

30. What is/are the official language/s of the Philippines?a. Filipino


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b. Filipino and Englishc. Filipino, English and regional languagesd. Filipino, English, Spanish and Chinese

ANSWER KEY

1. C2. D3. B4. B5. B6. A7. A8. C9. C10. B11. C12. C13. B14. A15. B16. A17. C

18. A

19. D20. C21. B22. A23. B24. C25. C26. B27. C

28. A29. D30. B

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