Philippine Constitution

• Which of the following is not mentioned in the declaration of policy of public officials in R.A. 6713?

  they shall uphold the constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
• In Art. IV, Section 4, unless by their act or omission they are deemed, under the law, to have renounced it, citizens of thePhilippines who marry aliens shall:

  retain their citizenship
• The President may be removed from office on impeachment for, and conviction of, culpable violation of the Constitution, treason, bribery, graft and corruption, other high crimes, or betrayal of public trust.
• What arises when a public official is an officer of a private corporation which affects his faithful performance of official duty?
• Public officials and employees shall provide service to everyone without unfair discrimination and regardless of what?

  party affiliation
• In Art. II, Section 21, the State shall promote comprehensive rural development and what related field?

  agrarian reform
• What body is mentioned as the protector of the people and the State?

  Philippine National Police
• The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation and free the people from what?

  poverty
• The State values the dignity of every ___________ and guarantees full respect for human rights.

  human person
• “Commodatum” is a type of :

  loan
• public officials and employees shall not solicit or accept gifts, except when it is:

  of nominal value
• The Constitution defines the following as citizens of the Philippines except:

  •  those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this Constitution or those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines
  •  those who are naturalized in accordance with law
  •  those who were born outside the national territory of the Philippines but whose parents were born as Filipino citizens
  •  those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority
• In Article II, the state affirms what aspect! as a primary social economic force as it protects the rights of workers and promote their welfare?

   labor
• Which of the following will not be appropriate on the blank:Public officials and employees shall perform and discharge their duties with the highest degree of ________

  •  intelligence and skill
  •  attitude
  •  excellence
  •  professionalism
• No educational institution shall .be. established exclusively for aliens and no group of aliens shall comprise more thanof the enrollment in any school.

  • one-third
• In Article XIV, __________ shall be enjoyed in all institutions of higher learning.

  academic freedom
• The State recognizes the vital role of the ______________ in nation building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being

  youth
• The State shall pursue an independent foreign policy. In its relations with other states, the paramount consideration shall be each of the following, except:

  •  territorial integrity
  •  nationalized control
  •  national interest and the right to self-determination
  •  national sovereignty
• Article II, Section 6 states that separation of ___________ and State shall be inviolable.

   Church
• “Relatives” refer to all persons related to a public official to what degree of consanguinity? 

  fourth
• In Art. XIII, what is the national language of the Philippines?

   Filipino
• What authority is supposed to be supreme over the military?

  civilian
• According to Art. XIII, the State is supposed to ensure that teaching will attract and retain its rightful share of the best available talents through _________ and other means of job satisfaction and fulfillment.

  •  adequate remuneration
• In Section II of the Declaration of Principles, the Philippines renounces _________________ as an instrument of national policy.

  war
• The national territory of the Republic of the Philippines includes each of the following (in the territorial islands and waters) except:

  •  the overseas domains
• Family of public officials or employees include spouses and who else?

  •  unmarried children under 18 years
• Section 8 of the State Policies states that the Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts and pursues a policy of freedom from what type of weapons in its territory?

  •  biological weapons
• The State shall protect and advance the right of the people to a balanced and healthful _________ in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature.

  •  living
• Republic Act 6713 establishes a code of conduct and ethical standards for public officials and employees. Which of the following is not included in this act and its title?

  •  providing rehabilitation of unjust actions and infringements
  •  enumerating prohibited acts and transactions
  •  providing penalties for violations
  •  granting incentives and rewards for exemplary service
• Prohibitions on outside employment does not include someone who:

   hires relatives higher than the fifth degree of consanguinity or affinity
• How many Associate Justices comprise the Supreme Court?

   14
•  We, the ______ Filipino people

   free

   independent

   sovereign

   blessed
• 5. Promote the common good, conserve and develop our ________.

   patrimony
• 7. If a President wishes to veto a bill, he/she must communicate it within a certain span of time, otherwise the bill will become a law. How long is this span of time?

  30 days
• 8. In the event that both the President and Vice President are removed from office, who will act as President in the Philippines?

   President of the Senate
• 9. One of the functions of the government is to enter into treaties and agreements with the governments of other states. However, such agreements will only be valid and effective when the concurrence of a specific government entity has been given. Name this government entity.

   Senate
• 10. How many Associate Justices comprise the Supreme Court?

  14
• 6. A Member of either house of Congress may be expelled by their fellow Members. For a Member to be expelled, how much of the total number of Members of a house must concur with the expulsion?

  TWO-THIRDS
• 4. According to Article III, Section 15 of the Constitution, the writ of habeas corpus may be suspended in times of rebellion or what?

  invasion
• 3. What is regarded by the State as a "primary social economic force?"

   labor