Philippine Politics and Governance

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1. The barangay was considered as the basic
political unit that existed throughout the
Philippine islands prior to the arrival of the
Spaniards in 1521. Before the colonization
period, the barangay was led by a __________.
a. maharlika
b. datu
c. Gobernador
d. Cabeza de barangay
2. He is the most powerful and highest political
leader of the Spanish Government in the
Philippines during the Spanish Period and the
representative of the King of Spain.
a. Datu
b. Cortes
c. Gobernador General
d. Emilio Aguinaldo
3. What does KKK stand for?

4-5. The Katipunan in Cavite was

divided into two factions. What
are these?
6. In 1897, the Katipuneros convened in
Tejeros Cavite where they established a
revolutionary government. Who was
elected as President?
a. Andres Bonifacio
b. Emilio Aguinaldo
c. Antonio Luna
d. Apolinario Mabini
7. Who is the President of the First
Philippine Republic?
a. Andres Bonifacio
b. Emilio Aguinaldo
c. Manuel L. Quezon
d. Sergio Osmeña
8. The first declaration of independence
was held in Kawit, Cavite where the first
Filipino flag was waved and the national
anthem was played. This happened on
a. June 12, 1896
b. June 12, 1897
c. June 12, 1898
d. June 12, 1899
9. The Constitution which is considered as the first
code of law that was created, deliberated, and
approved from a national perspective by the
Congress that convened in Bulacan during the
presidency of Aguinaldo. It paved way for the
establishment of the First Philippine Republic.
a. Cortes
b. Malolos Constitution
c. Pact of Biak-na-Bato
d. Kartilya ng Katipunan
10. The transfer of sovereignty over the
Philippines from the Spaniards to the
Americans was through the signing of
a. Treaty of Paris
b. Pact of Biak na Bato
c. Tydings-McDuffie Act
d. Malolos Constitution
11. When the Americans came to the
Philippines, they led through a Military
Government. Name one Military
Governor who led the Philippines
during the American Period.
12. In 1916, the Philippine Autonomy Act was passed
and provided for changes in the civil government in
anticipation of eventual independence. It made
significant changes in legislative and executive
branches of the government. This law is also known
as the ______________.
a. Treaty of Paris
b. Jones Law
c. Tydings-McDuffie Act
d. Act No. 82
13. The Hare-Hawes Cutting Act set a ten-year
preparatory period for Philippine Independence.
During this period, a transition government will be
established which would be led by the Filipinos. This
type of government was
a. Military government
b. Puppet government
c. Commonwealth government
d. Republican government
14. With the ratification of Tydings-McDuffie Act, the
Philippine government formed a Constitutional
Convention which created the 1935 Constitution.
This convention was led by
a. Emilio Aguinaldo
b. Manuel L. Quezon
c. Claro M. Recto
d. Sergio Osmeña
15. The first national election was held on
September 12, 1935. Who won as the
President?
a. Manuel L. Quezon
b. Manuel Roxas
c. Josse P. Laurel
d. Sergio Osmeña
16. Which of the following was not accomplished
during the time of Quezon?
a. Organization of the National Language
Commission
b. Establishment of the Philippine Military
Academy
c. Filipino became our national language
d. Quezon City became the capital of the
country
17. Commonwealth Act No. 1 was promulgated to
secure a reservist citizen army for the defense
of the country in times of war. It also created
the Philippine Army, Phil. Military Academy, and
Phil. Military Training Program. This law is also
known as
a. Jones Law
b. National Defense Act
c. Tydings-Kocialkowski Act
18. Bataan and Corregidor were the last line of
defense of the Philippines against the Japanese.
When they surrendered, the Philippines fell
under the rule of the Japanese. The fall of
Bataan was on
a. April 8, 1942
b. April 9, 1942
c. April 10, 1942
d. April 11, 1942
19. The Second Republic under the Japanese was
also known as the “puppet government”. Who
was the President in this period?
a. Jose P. Laurel
b. Sergio Osmeña
c. Manuel Roxas
d. Douglas McArthur
20. What is the meaning of
HUKBALAHAP?
21. He succeeded Quezon as President of the
Commonwealth after the latter died in 1944.
He led the Filipino officials when they returned
with Douglas McArthur in Leyte.
a. Jose P. Laurel
b. Sergio Osmeña
c. Manuel Roxas
d. Luis Taruc
22. This act provided for the continuation of free
trade between Philippines and the US for eight
years.
a. Bell Trade Act
b. Parity Rights
c. Tydings Rehabilitation Act
d. neocolonialism
23. This gave the US the rights to explore and
exploit our natural resources in exchange of
free trade for eight years.
a. Bell Trade Act
b. Parity Rights
c. Tydings Rehabilitation Act
d. neocolonialism
24. What does HMB stand for?
25. Philippine Independence was finally realized
when the US proclaimed it on _________ which
was now known as Filipino-American
Friendship Day.
a. July 4, 1946
b. July 5, 1946
c. July 7, 1946
d. July 12, 1946
26. The president who succeeded Sergio Osmeña
and under his presidency, the Bell Trade Act
was passed.
a. Manuel Roxas
b. Elpidio Quirino
c. Ramon Magsaysay
d. Diosdado Macapagal
27. He south to restore peace by negotiating with
the Huks but was accused of tolerating
corruptions.
a. Manuel Roxas
b. Elpidio Quirino
c. Ramon Magsaysay
d. Diosdado Macapagal
28. He was known as the “people’s president”.
a. Manuel Roxas
b. Elpidio Quirino
c. Ramon Magsaysay
d. Diosdado Macapagal
29. Upon Magsaysay’s untimely death, he became
the president and pursued nationalist policies
such as “Filipino First”
a. Elpidio Quirino
b. Carlos P. Garcia
c. Carlos P. Romulo
d. Diosdado Macapagal
30. He signed into law the Land Reform Code and
the recognition of July 12 as the official
Independence Day of the Philippines.
a. Elpidio Quirino
b. Carlos P. Garcia
c. Ramon Magsaysay
d. Diosdado Macapagal