Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VI - Western Visayas
Schools Division of Iloilo
P.D. MONFORT NATIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
P.D. Monfort South, Dumangas, Iloilo

Specialized: Subject: Philippine Politics & Governance

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I. Multiple Choice (25 pts.) Read and understand each question carefully. Write the letter of correct answer in CAPS
LOCK in the space provided before the number. Example: A (Correct), a (Wrong)

___1. Which refers to a political subdivision of the State constituted by law with substantial control of local affairs?
A. Local Government B. National Government C. Judiciary D. Civil Society
___2. What is considered the basic unit of government in the Philippines?
A. Barangay B. Province C. Municipality D. City
___3. Which law is known as the Local Government Code of the Philippines of 1991?
A. Republic Act 9165 B. Republic Act 6713 C. Republic Act 7160 D. Republic Act 8425
___4. Which department exercises supervision over local government units?
A. Department of Justice C. Department of Finance
B. Department of Interior and Local Government D. Department of Budget and Management
___5. Who is the chief executive of the barangay?
A. Punong Barangay B. Municipal Mayor C. Provincial Governor D. City Mayor
___6. What is the term of office of elected local officials, except barangay officials?
A. One year B. Two years C. Three years D. Six years
___7. Which LGU is composed of a cluster of municipalities and component cities?
A. Cities and municipalities B. Barangays C. Provinces D. Regions
___8. Which function of the province involves supervising municipalities in governance?
A. Planning and budgeting B. Law enforcement C. Foreign relations D. Health services
___9. What best explains decentralization?
A. Concentration of power in Manila C. Elimination of national agencies
B. Transfer of authority to LGUs D. Privatization of government services
___10. Why does the Constitution promote local government autonomy?
A. Ensuring national control C. Limiting barangay authority
B. Promoting local autonomy D. Reducing public participation
___11. Which responsibility best explains the role of municipalities?
A. National defense B. Basic service delivery C. Foreign policy D. Judicial review
___12. Why are cities considered general-purpose governments?
A. Urban development only C. Provincial supervision
B. Coordination of barangays D. National legislation
___13. Which statement best describes local governance?
A. They replace provinces C. They deliver basic and direct services
B. They supervise barangays only D. They act as courts
___14. Which LGU should address a neighborhood dispute between residents?
A. Barangay B. Municipality C. City D. Province
___15. Which situation shows a barangay performing its function?
A. City mayor issuing ordinances C. Province managing foreign aid
B. Barangay enforcing environmental laws D. Municipality conducting elections
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___16. Which task is most appropriate for a municipality?
A. Issuing business permits C. Enforcing city-wide ordinances
B. Delivering tertiary health care D. Providing basic community services
___17. Which function applies to both cities and municipalities?
A. Provincial supervision B. Barangay planning C. Delivery of basic services D. National legislation
___18. Which power do LGUs exercise to protect public welfare?
A. Regulation of private enterprises C. National taxation
B. Conduct of foreign affairs D. Constitutional amendment
___19. Giving LGUs authority to manage local resources best reflects which system?
A. Centralized governance C. Decentralized governance
B. Federal system D. Authoritarian rule
___20. What conclusion can be drawn from decentralization policies?
A. Barangay autonomy weakens governance C. Central government loses all power
B. Local autonomy improves service delivery D. LGUs act independently of the law
___21. Which relationship shows the correct hierarchy of LGUs?
A. City replaces municipality C. Barangay controls province
B. Province assists municipal development D. Municipality supervises province
___22. Why is local autonomy important to democratic governance?
A. It slows down governance C. It removes national supervision
B. It increases citizen participation D. It weakens accountability
___23. Which judgment best supports decentralization?
A. National government controls all services C. Local officials ignore national laws
B. LGUs respond better to community needs D. Provinces replace cities
___24. Which action best promotes effective local governance?
A. Centralizing health services C. Reducing LGU budgets
B. Empowering barangays in planning D. Eliminating local councils
___25. Which idea would best improve decentralized governance?
A. Strong national control C. Removal of local leaders
B. Community participation in projects D. Uniform policies for all areas

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