MCQ in Philippine Constitution Part 2 | Civil Service Exam (CSE)

(Last Updated On: July 9, 2022)

This is the Multiple Choice Questions Part 2 of the Series in Philippine Constitution as one of the reviewer for the Civil Service Exam (CSE) for both Professional and Sub-Professional levels. The ability to familiarize, memorize and understand the highest law of the land which is essential to be a good citizen of this country. In Preparation for the Civil Service Exam (CSE) make sure to expose yourself and familiarize in each and every questions compiled here taken from various sources.

Overview of the Civil Service Exam (CSE)

CSE is utilized at every level of government—local or national. The objective of the exam is to establish a Register of Eligible (RoE) which will make successful examinees civil service eligible.

Professional Level

The professional level of the civil service exam has 170 multiple-choice questions that need to be completed within 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Here are the topics that may be included in the CSE Professional Level:

• Vocabulary
• Grammar and correct word usage
• Organization of ideas
• Analysis/Synthesis
• Reading comprehension
• Word Analogy
• Data interpretation
• Logic and abstract reasoning
• Numerical reasoning
• General information on the Philippine Constitution, code of conduct, peace and human rights issues, and environmental management

Sub-Professional Level

The sub-professional level of the civil service exam has 165 multiple-choice items that need to be completed within 2 hours and 40 minutes. Familiarize yourself with the following topics:

• Vocabulary
• Grammar and correct word usage
• Organization of ideas
• Analysis/Synthesis
• Clerical Ability
• Spelling
• Numeral reasoning
• General information on the Philippine Constitution, code of conduct, peace and human rights issues, and environmental management

Continue Practice Exam Test Questions Part 2 of the Series

⇐ MCQ in Philippine Constitution Part 1 | Civil Service Exam (CSE)

Choose the letter of the best answer in each questions.

31. What are the 3 main branches of the Government of the Philippines?

a. Senate, Supreme Court, Congress

b. Presidential, Unicameral-Parliamentary, Bicameral-Parliamentary

c. Legislative, Executive, Judicial

d. The Legislative, The Senate, The Supreme Court

32. The Supreme Court is composed of a Chief Justice and how many Associate Justices?

a. 12

b. 13

c. 14

d. 15

33. The Commander-in-Chief of all armed forces of the Philippines is _____.

a. Air Force Commander

b. The President of the Philippines

c. Chief Justice

d. AFP Chief Lieutenant General

34. The executive power shall be vested in the _____.

a. The President of the Philippines

b. House of Representatives

c. The Supreme Court

d. The Congress

35. The legislative power shall be vested in the _____ which shall consist of the Senate and House of Representatives.

a. Congress of the Philippines

b. House of Ombudsman

c. The Supreme Court

d. Bureau of Internal Revenue

36. The Senate shall be composed of how many senators?

a. 21

b. 22

c. 23

d. 24

37. How long shall the term of office of the senators be commended?

a. 3 years

b. 4 years

c. 5 years

d. 6 years

38. The term of office of the President and Vice-President of the Philippines shall be up to how many years?

a. 3 years

b. 4 years

c. 5 years

d. 6 years

39. The members of the House of Representatives shall be elected for a term of _____.

a. 3 years

b. 4 years

c. 5 years

d. 6 years

40. The following shall be exempted from taxation except:

a. Lands and buildings

b. Churches and convents

c. Charitable institutions

d. Non-profit cemeteries

41. The Congress, by a vote of _____ of both Houses in joint session assembled, voting separately, shall have the sole power to declare a state of war.

a. two-thirds

b. one-half

c. three quarters

d. minority

42. It states that “no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.”

a. Article VI

b. Bill of Rights

c. Republic Act

d. Court Order

43. All of the following are TRUE except:

a. No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself.

b. No person shall be imprisoned for non-payment of debt or poll tax.

c. No ex post facto law or bill of attainder shall not be enacted.

d. No person shall be detained solely by reason of his political beliefs and aspirations.

44. The following are citizens of the Philippines except:

a. Those fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines.

b. Those who are born before January 17, 1973, to Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority.

c. Those who are naturalized citizens of the Philippines in accordance with the law.

d. All of the above is true.

45. It is the right and obligation of all citizens, who are at least 18 years of age, and qualified by law, to vote in the election of national and local officials of the government without literacy, property, or other substantive requirements.

a. Suffrage

b. Election

c. Voting power

d. Civil right

46. The three inherent powers of the state are the following except:

a. Police Power

b. Power of Eminent Domain

c. Power of Taxation

d. Power to Impeach

47. It is the power of the State to promote the public welfare by restraining the use of both liberty and property of all people.

a. Police Power

b. Power of Eminent Domain

c. Power of Taxation

d. Power to Impeach

48. It is the power of the state to take properties for the purpose of public use upon payment of just compensation.

a. Police Power

b. Power of Eminent Domain

c. Power of Taxation

d. Power to Impeach

49. It is the power of the State to impose charges or burdens on persons and properties, and property rights for the purpose of raising revenues to protect the people and extend public projects and services.

a. Police Power

b. Power of Eminent Domain

c. Power of Taxation

d. Power to Impeach

50. The following are members of the Constitutional Commission except:

a. Commission on Civil Rights

b. Commission on Elections

c. Civil Service Commission

d. Commission on Audit

51. It states that public office is a public trust, and that public officers and employees must, at all times, be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency; act with patriotism and justice and lead most lives.

a. Public Trust

b. Constitution Rights

c. Accountability

d. Responsibility

52. Who shall have the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment?

a. House of Blue-Ribbon Committee

b. House of Representatives

c. House of the Senate

d. Speaker of the House

53. R.A. 6713 is an act to uphold the time-honored principle of public office being a public trust, granting incentives and rewards for exemplary service, enumerating prohibited acts, and providing penalties for violations thereof and for other purposes.

a. Preamble

b. Code of Ethics

c. Code of Government Officials

d. Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees.

54. The following are the duties and responsibilities of Public Officials and Employees except:

a. Act promptly on letters, inquiries, and calls for any other form of communications sent by the public.

b. Submit performance reports of the agency or office regularly.

c. Accept gifts from the public upon prioritizing their queries.

d. Process documents and papers expeditiously.

55. It is a written instrument containing the proposition and required number of signatories and shall be in a form determined by and submitted to the Commission on Elections.

a. Bill

b. Law

c. Proposition

d. Petition

56. It is the electoral process by which an initiative on the Constitution is either approved or rejected by the people.

a. Referendum

b. Plebiscite

c. Petition

d. Initiative

57. It is the power of the electorate to approve or reject legislation through an election called for the purpose.

a. Referendum

b. Plebiscite

c. Petition

d. Initiative

58. This law promotes responsible family planning and the proper use of reproductive methods to eliminate over-population growth.

a. RH Bill

b. Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Heal Law

c. Reproductive Law

d. Family Planning

59. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations that concerns international public health.

a. Department of Health

b. World Health Organization

c. International Health Organization

d. All of the above

60. It is the law in the Philippines that aims to address legal issues concerning online interactions and harmful internet behavior.

a. Cybersquatting

b. Cybercrime act

c. Cybercrime Prevention Act

d. Cyber Identity Theft Act