Q#1 (Open Notes) Introduction: Passing 12

Q#1 (Open Notes) Introduction
No. Question/Item Points

1. Define Political Science. 3
2. State and briefly discuss the “formal objects” of Political 2
Science.
3. State and briefly discuss the “subjects” of Political Science. 2
4. What are the general scopes of Political Science? 3
5. State three (3) functions, importance and/or goals of Political 3
Science.
6. Define the concept of state. 3
7. State the elements of state. 4
Total 20
Passing 12
Bonus:
What does the Greek word “polis” mean? 1
What does the Latin word “scire” mean? 1
Q#2 (Module I) Introduction: Basic Concepts
1. Define/Discuss the concept of Government. 2
2. Define/Discuss the concept of State. 2
3. Name three (3) functions, importance and/or goals of Political 3
Science.
4. State a distinction between “state” and “government” 1
5. Classify the form of the present Philippine government:
(a) As to the number of persons exercising sovereign 2
powers
(b) As to the relationship between the executive and the 2
legislative branches of government.
(c) As to the extent of powers exercised by the central or 2
national government
6. Why is a government necessary? 1
7. What relation/s is/are the Subject Matter/s of Political Science? 3
8. What is the Social Contract Theory? 2
9. Define/Discuss the concept of Sovereignty. 2
10. Define/Discuss Political Theory 2
11. Define/Discuss Political Science 2
12. State a distinction between “state” and “nation” 1
13. State the four (4) theories relating the origin of the State 4
14. State the inherent powers of the State 3
15. What are the Elements of a State? 4
16. What are the general areas/fields addressed by Public Law? 4
17. What is Public Administration? 1
18. What is the Formal Object of Political Science? 1
19. What is the purpose of government? 1
Total 45
Passing 27
Bonus:
State and briefly discuss the difference between the powers of 5
the executive and judicial branches of government.
Q#3 (Module II) Governments of the Philippines: History& Evolution

1. State the type/s of government during the following periods. 15
(a) Pre-Spanish (b) Japanese Occupation
Period
(c) Spanish Period (d) Martial Law
(e) Revolutionary (f) Aquino C. Administration to
Era the present administration
(g) American
Regime
2. State the first three (3) republic governments established in 9
the Philippines as well as the “event/circumstance with which”
or the “period when such government was constituted.”
3. What form of government was the “barangay” during the Pre- 3
Spanish Period? Explain.
4. What were the powers of the Governor-General during the 4
Spanish Period?
5. What is a revolutionary government? 3
6. What law allowed for the establishment of a Commonwealth 1
government during the American Regime?
7. What was the effect of the declaration of Martial Law on the 2
then government structure of the Phils.?
8. What is the nature/form of our present government? 3
9. Define the following concepts 10
(a) De Jure Government (b) A government under
Martial Law
(c) De (d) Puppet Government
Facto Government
(e) Republican
Government
Total 50
Passing 30
Bonus:
What does the acronym “KKK” mean? 1
When was Martial Law declared by Pres. Ferdinand Marcos? 1
Q#4 (Module III) The Philippine Constitution: Introduction

1. State all the Constitutions that were enforced in the Philippines. 6
2. Describe the Constitution of the Philippines. 3
3. What is the purpose of a Constitution? 2
4. State an advantage and disadvantage of a written constitution. 2
5. Distinguish a “conventional or enacted” from a “cumulative or 3
evolved” constitution.
6. What law allowed for the establishment of a Commonwealth 1
government during the American Regime?
7. Describe the 1987 Constitution according to the manner with 2
which its provisions can be amended.
8. State three (3) requisites of a good written constitution. 3
9. State the three (3) sets of provisions which are required in a 3
good written constitution.
10. State two (2) distinctions between a Constitution and a State. 2
11. Who can interpret the Constitution? 2
12. What is the purpose of interpreting the Constitution? 2
13. Briefly explain the principle of “the rule of the majority.” 2
14. Briefly explain the principle of “government of men.” 2
15. Fill-out the blanks. 15
“We, the ___________ Filipino people, imploring

the aid of ___________ ___________, in order to build a
__________ and __________ society, and establish a
_________that shall embody our ideals and aspirations,
___________ the _________ ___________, conserve and
develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our
posterity, the blessings of ___________ and _________
under the _________ of ___________ and a regime of
truth, ___________, freedom, love, ___________, and
peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.” (1987
Constitution, Preamble)
Total 50
Passing 12
Bonus:
What does the Latin term “preambulare” mean? 3
(3) basic principles underlying the1987 Constitution. 3-5

Q#1 (Open Notes) Introduction: Passing 12

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Q#1 (Open Notes) Introduction: Passing 12

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Q#1 (Open Notes) Introduction: Passing 12

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Q#1 (Open Notes) Introduction

No. Question/Item Points

Q#3 (Module II) Governments of the Philippines: History& Evolution

Q#4 (Module III) The Philippine Constitution: Introduction

“We, the ___________ Filipino people, imploring

You might also like