General Information Practice Set 1
Philippine Constitution, Code of Conduct, and general knowledge for Civil Service Exam
1. What is the official name of the Philippines as stated in the 1987 Constitution?
A.Philippine Islands
B.Republic of the Philippines
C.Filipino Nation
D.Philippine Republic
2. What is the term of office of the President of the Philippines?
A.Four years with re-election
B.Six years without re-election
C.Six years with one re-election
D.Five years without re-election
3. Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?
A.The Secretary of National Defense
B.The President
C.The Chief of Staff
D.The Senate President
4. What does RA 6713 primarily cover?
A.Anti-Corruption Law
B.Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials
C.Government Procurement Law
D.Civil Service Law
5. How many regions are there currently in the Philippines?
A.15
B.16
C.17
D.18
6. What is the minimum voting age in the Philippines?
A.16 years old
B.18 years old
C.21 years old
D.25 years old
7. What branch of government has the power to declare war?
A.Executive
B.Legislative (Congress)
C.Judicial
D.Military
8. What is the highest court in the Philippines?
A.Court of Appeals
B.Sandiganbayan
C.Supreme Court
D.Regional Trial Court
9. Under RA 6713, what is the deadline for filing the Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN)?
A.January 31
B.March 31
C.April 30
D.December 31
10. What is the capital city of the Philippines?
A.Quezon City
B.Manila
C.Makati
D.Davao
11. How many senators compose the Philippine Senate?
A.12
B.24
C.50
D.100
12. What does GSIS stand for?
A.Government Social Insurance System
B.Government Service Insurance System
C.General Service Insurance System
D.Government Security Insurance System
13. What is the term of office of a Senator?
A.Three years
B.Four years
C.Six years
D.Nine years
14. Who has the power to grant amnesty?
A.The President with concurrence of Congress
B.The President alone
C.Congress alone
D.The Supreme Court
15. What is the primary function of the Commission on Audit (COA)?
A.Approve government contracts
B.Examine and audit government revenues and expenditures
C.Prosecute corrupt officials
D.Manage government funds
16. Philippine Independence Day is celebrated on:
A.June 19
B.June 12
C.July 4
D.August 21
17. What is the Bill of Rights found in the 1987 Constitution?
A.Article III
B.Article I
C.Article II
D.Article IV
18. The phrase "public office is a public trust" is found in what article of the Constitution?
A.Article II
B.Article VI
C.Article VII
D.Article XI
19. What is the Philippine national flower?
A.Rose
B.Sampaguita
C.Orchid
D.Ylang-ylang
20. How many justices compose the Supreme Court?
A.9
B.12
C.15
D.21