let reviewer 2015

1. All of the following constitute the meaning of political science except:A. A basic knowledge and understanding of the state.

B. It is primarily concerned with the association of human beings into a political community.

C. Common knowledge every events taking place in the society.

D. It deals with the relationship among men and groups which are subject to the control by the state.

2. It refers to the community of persons more or less numerous, permanently occupying a definite portion of territory, having a government of their own to which the great body of inhabitants render obedience, and enjoying freedom from external control.

A. Sovereignty

B. Nation

C. Citizenship

D. State

3. It refers to the agency through which the will of the state is formulated, expressed and carried out.

A. Government

B. Sovereignty

C. Constitution

D. Laws

4. What are the four elements of state?A.people, territory, sovereignty, governmentB.people, constitution, territory, governmentC. government, law, peace, territoryD. constitution, people, land, independence

5. What theory asserts that the early states must have been formed by deliberate and voluntary compact among the people to form a society and organize government for their common good.A. Necessity Theory

B. Divine Right Theory

C. Social Contact Theory

D. Social Compact Theory

6. Government exists and should continue to exist for the benefit of the people.A. The statement is a general truth.

B. The statement is just an assumption.

C. The statement is a fallacy.

D. There is no basis for judgment.

7. What are the forms of government in which the political power is exercised by a few privilege class.

A. Oligarchy and Aristocracy

B. Aristocracy and Monarchy

C. Theocracy and Fascism

D. Democracy and Tyranny

8. The precolonial Philippines has no established government. Its villages and settlements were called barangays.A. Only the first statement is true and correct.

B. Only the second statement is true and correct.

C. Both statements are true and correct

D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect.

9. There were four social classes of people in the precolonial barangays. They were the nobles, freemen, serfs, and the slaves.A. Only the first statement is true and correct.


C. Both statements are true and correct.

D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect.

10. What are the two known written codes during the pre-Spanish era in the Philippines?A. Maragtas and Kalantiaw Codes

B. Sumakwil and Sulayman Codes

C. Panay and Subanon Codes

D. Hammurabi and Ur Nammu Codes

11. Under the Spanish colonial government, who directly governed the Philippines?A. The Governor-General

B. The Viceroy of Mexico

C. The Royal Audiencia

D. The King of Spain

12. What is the first city to be established in 1565 in the Philippines?A. Manila

B. Davao

C. Cebu

D. Iloilo

13.The government which Spain established in the Philippines was defective. It was a government for the Spaniards and not for the Filipinos.A. Only the first statement is true and correct.


C. Both statements are true and correct.

D. Both statements are untrue and incorrect

14. What was the secret society founded in 1896 that precipitated the glorious revolution against the Spaniards.A. The Katipunan

B. The Kalahi

C. The Biak na Bato Republic

D. The Ilustrado

15. Arranged the sequence of governments during the revolutionary era: 1. The Dictatorial Government 2. The Revolutionary Government 3. The Biak-na-Bato Republic 4. The First Philippine RepublicA. 2 3 1 4

B. 3 1 2 4

C. 4 1 3 2

D. 1 2 3 4

16. Arranged according to its establishment during the American Regime: 1. The Commonwealth Government 2. The Military Government 3. The Civil GovernmentA. 1 2 3

B. 2 3 1

C. 3 2 1

D. 2 1 3

17. What was the civil government established during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines?A. The Japanese Imperial Government

B. The Philippine Republic

C. The Puppet Government of Japan

D. The Philippine Executive Commission

18. The Constitution used by the Philippine government from the commonwealth period until 1973.A. The Malolos Constitution

B. The Biak-na-Bato Constitution

C. The 1935 Constitution

D. The 1901 Constitution

19. What kind of government was installed under the 1973 Constitution under the Marcos regime?A. Modified Presidential system

B. Modified Parliamentary system

C. Military system

D. Bicameral system

20. A de facto government acquires a de jure status when it gains wide acceptance from the people and recognition from the community of nations.A. The statement is true and valid.

B. The statement is an assumption.

C. The statement is a fallacy.

D. The statement is doubtful.

21. It is defined as written instrument by which the fundamental powers of the government are established, limited and defined and by which these powers are distributed among the several departments or branches for their and useful exercise for the benefit of the people.A. Laws

B. Statutes

C. Constitution

D. Ordinances

22. There is no Constitution that is entirely written or unwritten.A. The statement is true and correct.

B. The statement is incorrect.

C. The statement is partially correct.

D. There is no basis to conclude.

23. Requisites of a good written constitution.A. Brief

B. Broad

C. Definite

D. All of the given options

24. Who has the authority to interpret the constitution?A. Private individual

B. Courts

C. Legislative and Executive departments of the government

D. All of the given options

25. “We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God , in order to build a just and humane society and establish a government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote our common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and

our posterity the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and the regime of truth, justice, freedom, equality and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.”

What part of Constitution is this?A. General Provision

B. Amendments

C. Preamble

D. National Patrimony

Answer Key1. C

2. D

3. A

4. A

5. C

6. A

7. A

8. C

9. C

10. A

11. D

12. C

13. C

14. A

15. B

16. B

17. D

18. C

19. A

20. C

21. A

22. D

23. D

24. C

25. C

1. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of thepress; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.This paragraph appears in which historic document?A. The Declaration of IndependenceB. The Freedom of Information ActC. The Mayflower CompactD. The Magna CartaE. The U. S. Constitution2. What does the acronym NAFTA stand for?A. North American Federal Tariff AssociationB. North African Free Trade AgreementC. Non-American Final Territory AgreementD. North American Free Tariff AgreementE. North American Free Trade Agreement3. Women, such as Susan B. Anthony, fought for suffrage and were finally successful in 1920. What does suffrage mean?A. Right to free speechB. Right to get an educationC. Right to voteD. Right to workE. Right to get divorced4. Supply and demand are two important factors that influence the market. Supply means the amount of a specific product or service available. Demand refers to the amount of that product or service consumers want to purchase. Both of these factors influence the price of goods. For example, if there is a large supply of a product which few people want to buy, the price of that product will go down. As the price goes down, demand usually increases. Eventually, a balance between the two factors is reached and the optimal price for that product or service is determined. At that point, the supply and demand have reached equilibrium.Why does demand only "usually" go up when the price is lowered?A. Demand always increases on its ownB. The supply is often decreased insteadC. Price may not be the only factor causing low demandD. People want to pay more for products, not lessE. The system is only based on speculation so nothing is certain5. Supply and demand are two important factors that influence the market. Supply means the amount of a specific product or service available. Demand refers to the amount of that product or service consumers want to purchase. Both of these factors influence the price of goods. For example, if there is a large supply of a product which few people want to buy, the price of that product will go down. As the price goes down, demand usually increases. Eventually, a balance between the two factors is reached and the optimal price for that product or service is determined. At that point, the supply and demand have reached equilibrium.If supply of a product is limited, but demand is high, how would the price be affected?A. It would go upB. It would go downC. It would stay the sameD. It would fluctuateE. It would reach equilibrium

6. Supply and demand are two important factors that influence the market. Supply means the amount of a specific product or service available. Demand refers to the amount of that product or service consumers want to purchase. Both of these factors influence the price of goods. For example, if there is a large supply of a product which few people want to buy, the price of that product will go down. As the price goes down, demand usually increases. Eventually, a balance between the two factors is reached and the optimal price for that product or service is determined. At that point, the supply and demand have reached equilibrium.Based on the passage, what does equilibrium mean?A. CapitalismB. InflationC. Perfect priceD. Final destinationE. Balance7. A new dog toy is introduced in pet stores in April for $19.99, but by December the toy is being sold for $4.99. According to the law of supply and demand which is most likely to be true about the dog toy?A. Supply for the toy was low but demand was highB. Supply for the toy was high but the demand was lowC. Both the supply and the demand for the toy were lowD. Both the supply and the demand for the toy were highE. Answer cannot be determined8. If a drought severely reduces the amount of corn available to consumers, what would you expect to happen?A. The supply of corn would go upB. The demand for corn would go downC. The price of corn would stay the sameD. The price of corn would go downE. The price of corn would go up9. If 200 jobs are available and only 100 people are unemployed, what will have to happen according to the laws of supply and demand?A. Companies needing employees will need to increase payB. Companies needing employees will need to decrease payC. Companies needing employees will need to reduce benefitsD. Companies needing employees will need to fire workersE. The laws of supply and demand do not apply to this situation10. What type of government does the United States have?A. MonarchyB. DemocracyC. DictatorshipD. TheocracyE. Oligarchy11. In the first half of the 20th century, it was not unusual for African American people to have to use different drinking fountains, lunch counters, and even schools than other Americans. This was known as which of the following?A. SegregationB. Civil RightsC. The White Man's BurdenD. Affirmative actionE. Slavery

12. If the last presidential election was in 2000, when will the next one take place?A. 2002B. 2006C. 2004D. 2005E. 201013. American writer Henry David Thoreau wrote that if a law “requires you to be the agent of injustice to another, then I say, break the law.” What idea is Thoreau supporting?A. AnarchyB. MarxismC. Violent oppositionD. Free speechE. Civil disobedience14. What does a map's legend help you do?A. Understand the purpose of the mapB. Calculate the real distance shown on the mapC. Locate specific cities or rivers on the mapD. Read the map's symbols correctlyE. Fold the map neatly15. Which government official(s) is appointed and not elected by the U. S. citizens?A. PresidentB. CongressmanC. Supreme Court JusticeD. SenatorE. Governor16. In the United States, individuals who are suspected of criminal behavior are considered innocent until they are proven guilty. All citizens have the right to due process which means they are entitled to a fair trial before a jury of their peers. In addition, they have a right to a lawyer who will help them support their case. Because the suspect is considered innocent until judged otherwise, the prosecution has the burden of proof. Even after a verdict is made on the case, both sides can appeal to a higher court to reconsider the decision. All of these steps are in place to protect the safety and liberty of all Americans.What is "burden of proof"?A. Refers to the credibility of witnessesB. The responsibility for convincing the jury of their caseC. The suspect's duty to provide an alibiD. The suspect's right to an attorneyE. The responsibility given to jurors17. In the United States, individuals who are suspected of criminal behavior are considered innocent until they are proven guilty. All citizens have the right to due process which means they are entitled to a fair trial before a jury of their peers. In addition, they have a right to a lawyer who will help them support their case. Because the suspect is considered innocent until judged otherwise, the prosecution has the burden of proof. Even after a verdict is made on the case, both sides can appeal to a higher court to reconsider the decision. All of these steps are in place to protect the safety and liberty of all Americans.Why can court decisions be appealed?A. So that mistakes can be corrected if they are madeB. To give both sides a chance to prepare a stronger caseC. To stop the justice system from working efficiently

D. To allow more people the chance to hear the caseE. To ask the judge to rethink his current position on the case18. In the United States, individuals who are suspected of criminal behavior are considered innocent until they are proven guilty. All citizens have the right to due process which means they are entitled to a fair trial before a jury of their peers. In addition, they have a right to a lawyer who will help them support their case. Because the suspect is considered innocent until judged otherwise, the prosecution has the burden of proof. Even after a verdict is made on the case, both sides can appeal to a higher court to reconsider the decision. All of these steps are in place to protect the safety and liberty of all Americans.In other countries, suspects are considered guilty until proven innocent. How would this affect the burden of proof in a trial?A. More evidence on both sides would be neededB. No evidence would be needed for a convictionC. The prosecutor would have burden of proof instead of the defendantD. The defendant would have the burden of proof instead of the prosecutorE. It would have no effect19. In the United States, individuals who are suspected of criminal behavior are considered innocent until they are proven guilty. All citizens have the right to due process which means they are entitled to a fair trial before a jury of their peers. In addition, they have a right to a lawyer who will help them support their case. Because the suspect is considered innocent until judged otherwise, the prosecution has the burden of proof. Even after a verdict is made on the case, both sides can appeal to a higher court to reconsider the decision. All of these steps are in place to protect the safety and liberty of all Americans.Why is the right to due process important?A. It prevents innocent people from being wrongly punishedB. It provides more work for lawyersC. It lets ordinary citizens be part of the judicial systemD. It forces innocent people to prove their innocenceE. It keeps crime rates low20. Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal helped America recover from the Great Depression by providing federal money for construction projects, including schools and roads. How did this help the country recover?A. It gave money back to the tax payersB. It created desperately needed good paying jobsC. It encouraged wealthy people to do the same thingD. It made trade easier with MexicoE. It allowed construction companies to make a large profit21. In American cities after the Industrialization Age began, it was not unusual to see children huddled together without shoes, warm clothing, shelter, or decent food. These children illustrated what unhappy effect of Industrialization in the United States?A. Because the focus was on manufacturing, not enough shoes were madeB. Because of low wages, many people lived in povertyC. Because of protective employment laws, child laborers could no longer be employedD. Because of the freedom women experienced in the workplace, many abandoned their childrenE. Because parents work days were guided by strict rules, they were often strict at home. As a result, their children ran away and lived on the streets.

Answer Key1. E2. E3. C4. C5. A6. E7. B8. E9. A10. B11. A12. C13. E14. D15. C16. B17. A18. D19. A20. B21. BPosted b

March 2012 LET Review – Sample LET Items in Majorship: SOCIAL STUDIES(Day 17)by MindGym on 2011/12/17 in LET Review

1. With the promotion of social justice in mind, which does NOT belong to the group?

A. Equitable access to education

B. Profit sharing

C. Diffusion of wealth

D. Absolute right over property

2. Which part of the Visayas receives the least precipitation?

A. Northern

B. Eastern

C. Western

D. Central

3. When the Filipino reformists asked for the assimilation of the Philippines by Spain, what did they

ask for? For the Philippines to ________.

A. become independent from Spain

B. become a province of Spain

C. be independent from Spain with certain conditions

D. be represented in the Spanish Cortes

4. How is the so-called colonial mentality manifested?

A. Cultural relativism

B. Cultural diversity

C. Xenocentrism

D. Ethnocentrism

5. The maximum price that can be legally changed for a good or service is called _____.

A. minimum wage

B. price floor

C. legal wage

D. price ceiling

Answers to DAY 16’s LET questions for early childhood education specialization:

1. D. Johann Heinrich Peztalozzi

2. D. does not achieve commensurate with his/her ability level.

3. A. Conflict Management

4. B. Make a variety of activities in the schedule.

5. A. Addition, measurement

SOCIAL SCIENCESCLUSTER/SUBJECT COMPETENCIES

Philippine Government with New Constitution1.1. Demonstrate understanding of the various forms of government from the barangay to the present system.1.2. Explain the nature and provisions of the present Constitution, its advantages and disadvantages over the others in the past and its function as fundamental law of the states.Practice Test1. All of the following constitute the meaning of political science except:1. A basic knowledge and understanding of the state.

2. It is primarily concerned with the association of human beings into a political community.

3. Common knowledge every events taking place in the society.

4. It deals with the relationship among men and groups which are subject to the control by the state.

2. It refers to the community of persons more or less numerous, permanently occupying a definite portion of territory, having a government of their own to which the great body of inhabitants render obedience, and enjoying freedom from external control.1. Sovereignty

2. Nation

3. Citizenship

4. State

3. It refers to the agency through which the will of the state is formulated, expressed and carried out.1. Government

2. Sovereignty

3. Constitution

4. Laws

4. What are the four elements of state?A. people, territory, sovereignty, governmentB. people, constitution, territory, governmentC. government, law, peace, territoryD. constitution, people, land, independence5. What theory asserts that the early states must have been formed by deliberate and voluntary compact among the people to form a society and organize government for their common good.1. Necessity Theory

2. Devine Right Theory

3. Social Contact Theory

4. Social Compact Theory

6. Government exists and should continue to exist for the benefit of the people.1. The statement is a general truth.

2. The statement is just an assumption.

3. The statement is a fallacy.

4. There is no basis for judgment.

7. What are the forms of government in which the political power is exercised by a few privilege class.1. Oligarchy and Aristocracy

2. Aristocracy and Monarchy

3. Theocracy and Fascism

4. Democracy and Tyranny

8. The pre-colonial Philippines has no established government. Its villages and settlements were called barangays.1. Only the first statement is true and correct.

2. Only the second statement is true and correct.

3. Both statements are true and correct.

4. Both statements are untrue and incorrect.

9. There were four social classes of people in the pre-colonialbarangays. They were the nobles, freemen, serfs, and the slaves.1. Only the first statement is true and correct.




10. What are the two known written codes during the pre-Spanish era in the Philippines?1. Maragtas and Kalantiaw Codes

2. Sumakwil and Sulayman Codes

3. Panay and Subanon Codes

4. Hammurabi and Ur Nammu Codes

11. Under the Spanish colonial government, who directly governed the Philippines?1. The Governor-General

2. The Viceroy of Mexico

3. The Royal Audiencia

4. The King of Spain

12. What is the first city to be established in 1565 in the Philippines?1. Manila

2. Davao

3. Cebu

4. Iloilo

13.The government which Spain established in the Philippines was defective. It was a government for the Spaniards and not for the Filipinos.1. Only the first statement is true and correct.



4. Both statements are untrue and incorrect

14. What was the secret society founded in 1896 that precipitated the glorious revolution against the Spaniards.1. The Katipunan

2. The Kalahi

3. The Biak na Bato Republic

4. The Ilustrado

15. Arranged the sequence of governments during the revolutionary era: 1. The Dictatorial Government 2. The Revolutionary Government 3. The Biak-na-Bato Republic 4. The First Philippine Republic1. 2 3 1 4

2. 3 1 2 4

3. 4 1 3 2

4. 1 2 3 4

16. Arranged according to its establishment during the American Regime: 1. The Commonwealth Government 2. The Military Government 3. The Civil Government1. 1 2 3

2. 2 3 1

3. 3 2 1

4. 2 1 3

17. What was the civil government established during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines?1. The Japanese Imperial Government

2. The Philippine Republic

3. The Puppet Government of Japan

4. The Philippine Executive Commission

18. The Constitution used by the Philippine government from the commonwealth period until 1973.1. The Malolos Constitution

2. The Biak-na-Bato Constitution

3. The 1935 Constitution

4. The 1901 Constitution

19. What kind of government was installed under the 1973 Constitution under the Marcos regime?1. Modified Presidential system

2. Modified Parliamentary system

3. Military system

4. Bicameral system

20. A de facto government acquires a de jure status when it gains wide acceptance from the people and recognition from the community of nations.1. The statement is true and valid.

2. The statement is an assumption.

3. The statement is a fallacy.

4. The statement is doubtful.

21. It is defined as written instrument by which the fundamental powers of the government are established, limited and defined and by which these powers are distributed among the several departments or branches for their and useful exercise for the benefit of the people.1. Laws

2. Statutes

3. Constitution

4. Ordinances

22. There is no Constitution that is entirely written or unwritten.1. The statement is true and correct.

2. The statement is incorrect.

3. The statement is partially correct.

4. There is no basis to conclude.

23. Requisites of a good written constitution.1. Brief

2. Broad

3. Definite

4. All of the given options

24. Who has the authority to interpret the constitution?

1. Private individual

2. Courts

3. Legislative and Executive departments of the government

4. All of the given options

25. “We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God , in order to build a just and humane society and establish a government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote our common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and the regime of truth, justice, freedom, equality and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.”What part of Constitution is this?1. General Provision

2. Amendments

3. Preamble

4. National Patrimony

Economics, Taxation, Land Reform, and Cooperative3.1 Manifest understanding of the Philippine economic condition with respect to taxation, land reform, cooperative as well as to the growth of its Gross National Product (GNP).3.2 Apply the economic principles to the current economic condition of the Philippines.Practice Tests1. The problem of scarcity _____.A. arises only in poor countries.B. exists because the price of goods is too high.C. exists because of limited resources.D. will eventually be solve by better planning.2. “If an individual is to maximize the utility received from the consumption, he or she should spend all available income…” This statement assumes ________.1. that saving is impossible.

2. that the individual is not satiated in all goods.

3. that no goods are “inferior.”

4. both A and B.

3. An individual’s demand curveA. represents the various quantities that the consumer is willing to purchase of a good at various price levels.B. is derived from an individual’s indifference curve map.C. will shift if preferences, price of other goods, or income change.D. all of the above.4. What is a firm?1. A president, some vice presidents, and some employees

2. Any organization that wants to make a profit.

3. Any accumulation of productive assets.

4. Any organization that turns inputs into outputs

5. If more and more labor is employed while keeping all other inputs constant, the marginal physical productivity of labor _____.1. will eventually increase.

2. will eventually decrease.

3. will eventually remain constant.

4. cannot tell from the information provided.

6. In general, microeconomic theory assumes that the firms attempt to maximize the difference between ______.1. total revenue and accounting costs.

2. price and marginal cost.

3. total revenues and economic costs.

4. economic costs and average cost.

7. In a competitive market, efficient allocation of resources is characterized by ________.1. a price greater than the marginal cost of production.

2. the possibility of further mutually beneficial transactions.

3. the largest possible sum of consumer and producer surplus.

4. a value of consumer surplus equal to that of producer surplus.

8. Price controls _______.1. are always popular with consumers because they lower prices.

2. create shortages.

3. increase producer surplus because firms can now sell a greater quantity of a good at a lower price.

4. are necessary to preserve equity.

9. The excess burden of tax is ____.1. The amount of which the price of a good increases

2. The loss of consumer and producer surplus that is not transferred elsewhere.

3. The amount y which a person’s after-tax income decrease as a result of the new tax.

4. The welfare costs to firms forced to leave the market due to an inward shift of the demand curve.

10. In the opening of the free trade, if world prices of a good are less than domestic prices of that same good, _________.1. domestic consumers will experience a loss of surplus.

2. domestic prices will drop to the world price level.

3. all domestic producers of that good will try to find another market because they can’t compete with foreign producers.

4. domestic producers will increase the quantity supplied in order to crowd out the foreign produced goods.

11. It states that as the price of the commodities increase the amount of goods the consumer is willing to purchase decrease and as the price of the commodities decrease the willingness of the consumer to buy increases and other factor remain constant.1. Law of Diminishing Marginal Utility

2. Law of Gravity

3. Law of Supply

4. Law of Demand

12. A deliberate attempt to recognize and transform existing agrarian system with the intention of improving the distribution of agricultural incomes and thus fostering rural development.1. Millennium Development Plan C. Water Reform

2. Land Reform D. Development Goals

13. What is the process by which the productive capacity of the economy is increased over time to bring about rising levels of national output and income?1. Economic growth C. Economic development

2. Industry D. Employment

14. A system whereby the determination of exchange rate is left solely to the market forces.1. Foreign exchange liberalization

2. Import liberalization

3. Terms of trade

4. Foreign investment

15. All are possible results when a high population growth rate continues in the Third World except1. growth of slums

2. spread of diseases due to poverty and poor sanitation

3. not enough schools, hospitals, roads, bridges, etc.

4. increased Gross National Product

16. Which of the following is the nature of power of taxation?1. It is inherent in sovereignty.

2. It is legislative in nature.

3. It is subject to constitutional and inherent limitations.

4. All of the above

17. A kind of tax based on the rate of which decreases as the tax base or bracket increases.1. Progressive C. Regressive

2. Graduated D. Proportional

18. Agrarian reform program, Philippine experience is a success.1. The statement is generally true.

2. The statement is doubtful.

3. The statement is untrue.

4. There is no basis to conclude.

19. It is also known as the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law (CARL)1. Presidential Decree # 2

2. Presidential Decree # 27

3. Republic Act 6657

4. Republic Act 5766

20. The Cooperatives Development Program of the government is designed primarily to support the agrarian reform program. It aims to achieve a dignified existence for the small farmers free from pernicious institutional restraints and practices.1. Only the first statement is true and correct.




Philippine Government and ConstitutionElements of State1. People

2. Territory

3. Government

4. Sovereignty

A. internal

B. external

Origin of States1. Devine Right Theory

2. Necessity or Force Theory

3. Paternalistic Theory

4. Social Contract Theory

State distinguished from nation State is a political concept while nation is an ethnic concept. State is not subject to external control while nation may or may not be. A single state may consist of one or more nations or people and conversely, a singlenation may be made up of several states.Purpose and Necessity of Government1.

A. Advancement of the public welfare

B. Consequence of absence

Forms of Government1. As to number of persons exercising sovereign powers:

A. Monarchy

1.

A.

i. absolute

ii. limited

1.

A. Aristocracy

B. Democracy

1. direct or pure democracy 2. Indirect, representative, or republican1. As to extent of powers exercise by the central or national government:

A. Unitary government

B. Federal Government

2. As to relationship between the executive and the legislative branches of the government:

A. Parliamentary government

B. Presidential government

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINES IN TRANSITIONThe pre-Spanish government1. Unit of government

2. Datu

3. Social classes in the government

A. nobility

B. freemen

C. serfs

D. slaves

4. Early Laws

A. Maragtas Code

B. Kalantiaw Code

Government during the Spanish period1. Spain’s title to the Philippines

2. Spanish Colonial government

3. Government in the Philippines unitary

4. The Governor-General

5. The Judiciary

Government during the Revolutionary era1. The Katipunan government

2. The Biak-na-bato republic

3. The Dictatorial Government

4. The Revolutionary Government

5. The First Philippine Republic

Governments during the American regime1. The Military Government

2. The Civil Government

3. The Commonwealth Government of the Philippines

Government during the Japanese occupation1. The Japanese Military Administration

2. The Philippine Executive Commissions

3. The Japanese-sponsored Republic of the Philippines

The Provisional Government of 19861. Revolutionary

2. De jure./ de facto – the first is one constituted or founded in accordance with the existing constituted not in accordance with the procedure provided in an existing constitution of the sate, while the other is not so constituted or founded but has the general support of the people and effective control of the territory over which it exercises its powers.

3. Constitutional and transitory

4. Democratic

5. Powers

6. The Provisional Constitution

CONCEPT OF CONSTITUTIONNature and purpose or function of constitution1. Serves as the supreme or fundamental law

2. Establishes basic framework and underlying principles of government

Kinds of Constitution1. As to their origin and history

1. Conventional or enacted

2. Cumulative or evolved

3. Written

4. Unwritten

5. Rigid or inelastic

6. Flexible or elastic

1. as to their form

1. As to manner of amending them:

Requisites of a good written constitution1. As to form, a good written constitution should be:

A. Brief

B. Broad

C. Definite

2. As to contents, it should contain at least three sets of provisions:

A. That dealing with the framework of government and its powers, and defining the electorate. This

group of provisions has been called the constitution of government.

B. That setting forth the fundamental rights of the people and imposing certain limitations on the

powers of the government as a means of securing the enjoyment of these rights. This group has

been referred as to the constitution of liberty.

C. That pointing out the mode or procedure for amending or revising the constitution. This group has

been called the constitution of sovereignty

CONSTITUTIONS OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINESThe 1935 ConstitutionThe 1973 ConstitutionParts of the 1987 ConstitutionPreambleArticle 1 – National TerritoryArticle II – Declaration of Principles and State PoliciesArticle III – Bill of RightsArticle IV – CitizenshipArticle V – SuffrageArticle VI – Legislative DepartmentArticle VII – Executive Department

Article VIII – Judicial DepartmentArticle IX – Constitutional CommissionArticle X – Local GovernmentArticle XI – Accountability of Public OfficersArticle XII – National Economy and PatrimonyArticle XIII – Social Justice and Human RightsArticle XIV – Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and SportsArticle XV – The FamilyArticle XVI – General ProvisionsArticle XVII – Amendments or RevisionsArticle XVIII – Transitory Provisions

AGRARIAN REFORM IN THE PHILIPPINESA. The agrarian problem 1. The Philippines agrarian problem 2. Right to own property, universal but limited 3. A historico-political survey of the agrarian problem and agrarian legislationB. Imperative of Agrarian Reform 1. Necessity of agrarian reform in the Philippines 2. Objections to agrarian reforms 3. Components of agrarian reform 4. Arguments for the “land to the tiller” program 5. Companion measures to land distribution 6. Role of the farmer in agrarian reform 7. Role of the landlord in agrarian reformC. Constitutional Provisions Relevant to Agrarian Reform 1. Promotion of just and dynamic order 2. Expropriation of private property 3. Promotion of social justiceD. Bill of Rights for Agricultural Labor 1. Exercise of right to self-organization

CARP1. Coverage

2. Improvement of Tenurial and Labor Relation

A. Agricultural Leasehold and lease rental determination

B. Production sharing plan

C. Land Acquisition and Redistribution

i. Compulsory acquisition of private lands

ii. Qualified beneficiaries

iii. Compensation

iv. Corporate farms

v. Support Services

GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TAXATIONConcepts, Nature, and Characteristics of Taxation and Taxes1. Purpose and importance of taxation

2. Essential characteristics of tax

3. Theory and basis of taxation

4. Nature of power of taxation

NATIONAL TAXES1.

A. Income Tax

B. Estate Tax

C. Donor’s Tax

D. Value Added Tax

E. Percentage Taxes

F. Excise Tax

G. Documentary Stamp Tax

H. Custom Duties

I. Travel Tax

J. Energy Tax

K. Private Motor Vehicle Tax

Answer Key to Practice TestsPhilippine Government with Constitution Economics, Taxation, CARP1. C

2. D 1. C

3. A 2. D

4. A 3. D

5. C 4. D

6. A 5. B

7. A 6. C

8. C 7. C

9. C 8. B

10. A 9. B

11. D 10. B

12. C 11. D

13. C 12. B

14. A 13. A

15. B 14. A

16. B 15. D

17. D 16. D

18. C 17. C

19. B 18. C

20. A 19. C

21. C 20. C

22. A

23. D

24. D

25. C

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