Government

Kinds of Government

100

The most ancient form of government is ...
A. communism
B. democracy
C. dictatorship
D. monarchy

D. monarchy

200

The set of laws followed by a government is called a ...
A. congress
B. constitution
C. communion
D. communication

B. constitution

300

This is a state of lawlessness and disorder.
A. anarchy
B. democracy
C. oligarchy
D. tyranny

A. anarchy

400

This is a form of government that seeks to promote ancestral and cultural values.
A. anarchy
B. dictatorship
C. fascism
D. oligarchy

C. fascism

500

*DOUBLE POINTS*
This is a system of government that a single political authority regulates total control over state.
A. anarchy
B. autocracy
C. democracy
D. theocracy

B. autocracy

Philippine Government

100

The Philippine government is divided into two levels: the ______ and the ______.

The national and and the local government

200

*DOUBLE JEOPARDY*
Which of the following DOES NOT belong under the Local government?
A. legislative branch
B. provincial
C. municipal
D. city

A. legislative branch

300

This is where the President of the Philippines resides.

Malacañang Palace or Malakanyang Palace

400

Complete the sentence: "The legislative branch of the Philippine Government is represented by the ______."

Congress

500

Enumeration: The branches of national government are:

Executive, Legislative and Judiciary

Executive Branch

100

Complete the sentence: "The executive branch ______ laws."

implements

200

Complete the sentence: "The executive branch is the branch that ______ the country."

governs or leads

300

*DOUBLE POINTS*
Each executive department is headed by a ______, appointed by the president.

secretary

400

Complete the sentence: "The president is the commander-in-chief of the ______."

Armed Forces of the Philippines

500

This is the newest department created that focuses on the development of information and communications technology.

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)

Call the Department

100

Liam is applying for a passport renewal. Which department in the government should he contact?
A. Department of Education (DepEd)
B. Department of Justice (DOJ)
C. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
D. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)

C. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)

200

Ella is campaigning for sustainable sources of energy. Who can she contact to get the government's support?
A. Department of Education (DepEd)
B. Department of Energy (DOE)
C. Department of Finance (DOF)
D. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

B. Department of Energy (DOE)

300

Bianca is a computer analyst who is promoting a program that will help students write in cursive letters better. Which department would she have most interactions with?
A. Department of Health (DepEd)
B. Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)
C. Department of Transportation (DOTr)
D. Department of Information and Technology (DICT)

D. Department of Information and Technology

400

*DOUBLE POINTS*
Igo is the owner of a fruit and vegetables store. Which department would he do most interactions with?
A. Department of Education (DepEd)
B. Department of Justice (DOJ)
C. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
D. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

D. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

500

Antonio is an exporter of agricultural products. Which department would he contact to know the guidelines in exporting?
A. Department of Agriculture (DA)
B. Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)
C. Department of Finance (DOF)
D. Department of Energy (DOE)

B. Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR)

Legislative Branch

100

*DOUBLE POINTS*
Complete the sentence: "The Upper House is also known as the _____."

Senate

200

Complete the sentence: "The leader of the House of Representatives is the _____."

Speaker of the House

300

Complete the sentence: "A candidate for senator must be a resident of the Philippines for _________ years before the election to be eligible to run."

two

400

What happens after the first reading of the bill?

Submission of the bill to the committee

500

How many senators and how many representatives do we have in the Philippine Congress?

24 senators and 250 representatives