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1MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS: OMNIBUS ELECTION CODE AND RELATED LAWS

ARTICLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

1) What law provides for synchronized national and local elections?

a. R.A 7188

b. R.A 7166

c. R.A 7186

d. R.A 7168

2) When does the election period commence?

a. On the date fixed by COMELEC

b. 90 days before the day of election

c. After the candidates have filed their COC

d. None of the above

3) The campaign period for Barangay Election is ______.

a. 10 days

b. 20 days

c. At least 15 days


4) The campaign periods shall include:

a. The day before and the day of the election.

b. The day before the election.

c. The Election Day itself.

d. None of the above.

5) The Omnibus Election Code governs:

a. All election issues and controversies.

b. All election of public officers and, to the extent appropriate, all

referenda and plebiscites.

c. All election of public officers only.

d. Whatever the COMELEC provides.

6) An election may be postponed due to _______.

a. Any serious cause.b. Violence or any force majeure.

c. Loss of election records.

d. All of the above.

7) In case a vacancy arises in Congress, who shall call for a special election?

a. The President

b. The COMELEC

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c. The people through referendum


8) The period of campaign for Vice-Presidential Election is _____.

a. 90 days

b. 45 daysc. 30 days

d. 70 days

9) Z, a citizen of the Philippines, qualified to vote, goes to Atty. X and posits

that due to a sudden change of mind, he has decided never to register nor

cast his vote for ever. He further contends that the right of suffrage is a free

act and that he is a free man. Is he still obliged by law to register and cast his

vote?

a. No.

b. Yes, they are 2 obligations imposed by law pursuant to Article 1,

Section 4, of the Election Code.

c. Yes, because he might have another change of mind someday.

d. No, a voter has the right to vote and an equal right not to vote.

10) Just one day before the election, Romeo, an excellent candidate for

councilor, visits his family and relatives. Juliet, another candidate for the

same position, contends that he should be disqualified because the campaign

period excludes the day before the election. Is the contention of Juliet

correct?

a. No. A candidate for public office is allowed to visit his family and

relatives before and/or during the day of election.

b. Yes, said act of Romeo is considered a part of his campaign.

c. No. Due to the conflict of interest, she cannot validly raise such

contention.

d. Yes. A candidate is not allowed to leave his house before and during

the day of election.

11) In case of a failure of election, the COMELEC shall call for the continuation

of electionnot held on the basis of ________.a. A verified petition by any interested party and after due notice

and hearing.

b. A verified petition.

c. A notice and hearing.


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12)The funds needed by COMELEC to defray the expenses for the holding of

regular and special elections shall be provided in the _________.

a. Special appropriations of COMELEC

b. Regular appropriations of COMELEC

c. Senate bill

d. Budget approved by Congress.

13)X, a public officer in the performance of his election duties, is about to send

some documents connected to election and which are required by the

Election Code. How is he supposed to send said documents?

a. By ordinary mail

b. By e-mail

c. By registered mail

d. By registered special delivery mail

14) In what language should a printed copy of the Election Code be available in

polling places?

a. In English and in the national language

b. In any language most understood by the people

c. In the national language or in English

d. In English

15)Can the COMELEC, for a serious cause, postpone an electionmotu proprio?

a. No. A verified petition must first be filed by a proper party.

b. No. There must be due notice and a fair hearing.

c. Yes. It is allowed.

d. Yes, but it cannot do not throughmotu proprio.

16)A day before the election, Marie, a charming woman and a candidate for

mayor, visited all her closest friends and begged them to vote for her. Is this

allowed?

a. Yes, because they are her closest friends.

b. No. She cant campaign for herself anymore.

c. Yes, said act is not considered a part of her campaign.d. No, she should have just contacted their mobile phones.

17)A failure of election may be called for on account of ________.

a. Violence

b. Fraud

c. Force majeure

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d. All of the above

18)The Omnibus Election Code.

a. Batas Pambansa Blg. 881

b. Batas Pambansa Blg. 888

c. Batas Pambansa Blg. 886

d. Batas Pambansa Blg. 889

19)Petitions for postponement or for declaration of failure of elections come

within the original jurisdiction of the COMELEC en banc.

a. True, in fact this is an exception to the general rule that election cases

be filed first with and decided by the COMELEC indivision.

b. True, the COMELEC is an independent constitutional body. It may

decide whatever cases whether in division or in en banc.

c. False, the COMELECs duty is only to show itself during Election

Day. Beyond that, it can no longer exercise any function.

d. False, the COMELEC should not decide any case. Its not even a

part of the judicial branch of the government.

20)The power of the people under a system of initiative and referendum to

directly propose, enact, approve or reject, in whole or in part, the

Constitution, laws, ordinances, or resolutions passed by any legislative body

is embodied in

a. RA No. 6735

b. RA No. 6835

c. RA No. 6935

d. RA No. 6736

21)The remedy where for any serious cause, the holding of free, orderly and

honest election should become impossible in any political subdivision is to

a. file a petition to declare a failure of election

b. file a petition to postpone the election

c. file an election protest

d. file a pre-proclamation case

22) The remedy if on account of force majeure, terrorism, or fraud, theelection in any polling place has not been held on the date fixed is to

a. file a petition to declare a failure of election

b. file a petition to postpone the election

c. file an election protest

d. file a pre-proclamation case

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23)The following are Grounds for postponement/ failure of election, except

a. Force majeure

b. Violence/Terrorism

c. Loss or destruction of election paraphernalia or recordsd. Disqualification of a local candidate

24)Which is correct with respect to the term any election as used in the

Constitution or the Election Code?

a. It includes all elections in the country

b. It includes any election then provided in the laws or the Constitution

c. It includes any election which may thereafter be required to be held

pursuant to law

d. It includes all elections in the country and refers not only to any

election then provided in the laws or in the Constitution but to any

election which may thereafter be required to be held pursuant to law

25)This is the power of the people to propose amendments to the Constitution

or to propose and enact legislations through an election called for the

purpose

a. Plebiscite

b. Proposition

c. Referendum

d. Initiative

26)This refer to a petition to approve or reject an act or law, or part thereof,

passed by Congress

a. Initiative on Statutes

b. Referendum on Statutes

c. Referendum on Local Law

d. Initiative on Local Legislation

27)This is an electoral process by which an initiative on the Constitution is

approved or rejected by the peoplea. Plebiscite

b. Referendum

c. Initiative

d. Proposition

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28)The following are true with respect to the national initiative and referendum,

except

a. The Commission shall call and supervise the conduct of initiative and

referendumb. The proposition for the enactment, approval, amendment or

rejection of a national law shall be submitted and approved by

majority of the votes cast by all the registered voters in the

Philippines

c. The proposition in an initiative on the Constitution approved by a

majority of votes cast in the plebiscite shall become effective as of

the day of the plebiscite

d. A national or local initiative proposition approved by majority of the

votes cast in an election called for the purpose shall become effective

15 days after certification and proclamation by the Commission.

29)This is the legal process whereby the registered voters of a local government

unit may directly propose, enact or amend ordinance

a. Local initiative

b. Local referendum

c. National initiative

d. National referendum

30)This is a limitation on recall

a. No recall shall take place within 1 year from the date of official

assumption to office of the official concerned

b. Any elective local official may be the subject of recall once during his

term of office for loss of confidence

c. No recall shall take place within 1 year immediately preceding a

regular local election

d. All of the above

31)What is the stand-by power of the COMELEC?

a. If it should no longer be reasonably possible to observe the periodsand dates prescribed by law for certain pre-election acts, the

Commission shall fix the other periods and dates in order to ensure

accomplishment of the activities so voters shall not be deprived of

their right of suffrage

b. Prescribe the forms to be used in the election plebiscite or

referendum

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c. Enforce and execute its decisions, directives, orders and instructions

which shall have precedence over those emanating from any

authority, except the Supreme Court and those issued in habeas

corpus proceedings.


32)This is held when there is failure of election on the scheduled date of regularelection in a particular place or which is conducted to fill up certain

vacancies, as provided by law

a. Regular Election

b. Special Election

c. Failure of Election

d. Postponement of Election

33)The following are preconditions for declaring a failure of election, except

a. No voting has been held in any precinct or precincts because of

violence, terrorism, loss or destruction of election paraphernalia or

records

b. No voting has been held in any precinct or precincts because of force

majeure, violence, terrorism, fraud or other analogous causes

c. The votes not cast therein are sufficient to affect the results of the

elections

d. The causes for the declaration of the failure of election may occur

before or after the casting of the votes or on the day of the election

34)Distinguish Initiative from Indirect Initiative.

a. Initiative is the power of the people to propose amendments to the

Constitution or to propose and enact legislations through an election

called for the purpose. Whereas, Indirect Initiative is exercise of

initiativeby the people through a proposition sent to Congress or the

local legislative body for action.

b. Indirect Initiative is the power of the people to propose

amendments to the Constitution or to propose and enact legislations

through an election called for the purpose. Whereas, Initiative is

exercise of initiative by the people through a proposition sent to

Congress or the local legislative body for action.c. None of the above.

d. Both a and b are incorrect.

35) The power of initiative and referendum may be exercised by all

registered and non-registered voters of the country, autonomous regions,

provinces, cities, municipalities and barangays.

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a. The provision is entirely correct.

b. The provision is insufficient therein.

c. The provision is partly incorrect. It shall only be exercised by all

registered voters of the country, autonomous regions, provinces,

cities, municipalities and barangays.

d. The provision does not exist.36)Preconditions necessary for declaring a failure of election

a. No voting has been held in any precinct or precincts because of force

majeure, violence, terrorism, fraud or other analogous causes

b. The votes not cast therein suffice to affect the results of the elections

c. Proof of criminal intent is present

d. A and B only

e. All of the above

37)A low turnout of voters can be a ground for failure of election and as a

result, a re-election may be held.

a. True

b. True, with exceptions

c. False

d. False with exceptions

38)A recall election was ordered by the COMELEC. A who has been mayor for

3 consecutive terms prior to the election in which the incumbent mayor was

elected ran for the mayoralty position. Is he allowed?

a. Yes, because the three-term limit rule applies only to three

consecutive terms.

b. Yes, because the prohibited election refers to the next regular

election for the same office following the end of the 3rd term

c. No, because the recall election would be As 4th election

d. No, because A is deemed to have already fully served the 3rd term

before the recall election is held

ARTICLE II: ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENT

39) In case a vacancy occurs for the office of the President and Vice-President,the Congress will convene in accordance with its rules without need of a call

and enact a law calling for special election for the said vacancy within?

a. 8 days

b. 6 days

c. 7 days

d. 3 days

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40)The special election shall be held not earlier than 45 days nor later than?

a. 60 days

b. 90 days

c. 120 days

d. 180 days

41)The sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns and

qualifications of the President or Vice-President?

a. COMELEC sitting en banc

b. NLRC Sitting en banc

c. Supreme Court Sitting en banc

d. HRET

42)Age requirement for President on the day of election?

a. 35 years old

b. 25 years old

c. 40 years old

d. 45 years old

43)Presidents term of office

a. 7 years

b. 6 years

c. 5 years

d. 4 years

44)A person may be elected for president provided that he is a resident of the

Philippines for?

a. 5 years immediately preceding such election

b. 10 years immediately preceding such election

c. 15 years immediately preceding such election


45)The President of the Philippines shall be elected by?

a. The vote of Congress

b. The vote of Senatec. The vote of Supreme Court sitting en banc

d. The direct vote of the people

46)Does the Vice-President have the same age qualification as the President?

a. No, he must be 35 years old

b. No, he must be 45 years old

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c. Yes, he must be 40 years old correct

d. yes, he must be 25 years old

47)After the election but not later than 30 days, the certificates shall be opened

in the presence of?

a. Congressb. Senate

c. Both Congress and Senate in joint public session

d. COMELEC

48)In case of a tie for the position of the President and Vice-President who will

determine the winner?

a. Majority vote of the Congress

b. Majority vote of the Senate

c. Majority vote of the Congress and Senate voting separately

d. Majority vote of the Congress and Senatevoting jointly

49) In the above quoted statement in case there will be a deadlock who will be

the acting President until the deadlock is broken?

a. Chief Justice

b. Senate President

c. Speaker of the House


50)The Vice-President shall serve for 7 years, B. The Vice-President shall not

serve more than 2 terms

a. A and B is correct

b. A is Correct and B is incorrect

c. A is incorrect and B is correct

d. Both are incorrect

51) In case the President-elect fails to qualify who will be the acting President

until the President-elect shall have qualified

a. Senate President

b. Chief Justicec. Speaker of the House

d. Vice-President-elect

52)Unless otherwise provided by law, the regular election for President and

Vice-President shall be held on?

a. Second Monday of June

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b. Second Monday of July

c. Second Monday of September

d. Second Monday of May

53)The convening of the Batasang Pambansa cannot be suspended nor the

special election postponed. In the event vacancy occurs, no special electionsshall be done for how many days?

a. Sixty five days before the date of Presidential Election of 1987

b. Seventy five days before the date of Presidential Election of 1987

c. Seventy days before the date of Presidential Election of 1987

d. Sixty days before the date of Presidential Election of 1987

54) In case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation of

the President, what process shall we follow?

a. Conduct a special election 24 hours after the misfortunate event.

b. The Vice President shall become the President to serve the

unfinished term.

c. The Senate will vote for the new President.

d. The Congress will elect a new President.

55) In case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation of

both the President and Vice President, who shall serve the unexpired term?

a. The Senate President

b. Speaker of the House of Representative

c. Spouse of the President

d. Will conduct a special election after 24 hours of the misfortunate

event.

56)The convening of the Congress cannot be suspended nor the special election

postponed. No special election shall be called if the vacancy occurs within

how long before the date of the next presidential election?

a. Twenty four months.b. Eighteen months

c. Thirty months

d. Forty five days

57)A President or acting President shall not make appointments months 60 days

before Presidential Elections up to the end of his term except:

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a. temporary appointments to executive positions when continued

vacancies therein will prejudice public service or endanger public

safety

b. temporary appointments to executive positions regarding finishing

projects of the recent administration

c. temporary appointments to executive positions when continuedvacancies will affect the next administration

d. no exemption

58)The President and the Vice President elected by the direct vote of the people

for a term of 6 years shall begin at:

a. 12nn on the 30thday of June next following the day of the election

and shall end at noon of the same date, six years thereafter.

b. 12am on the 30thday of June next following the day of the election

and shall end at noon of the same date, six years thereafter. 12nn on

the 30thday of June next following the day of the election and shall

end at noon of the same date, six years thereafter.

c. 12nn on the 30thday of July next following the day of the election


d. 12am on the 30thday of July next following the day of the election


59)The Vice President shall serve to a max of how many successive terms?

a. 3

b. 2

c. 1

d. 4

60)Which of the following shall not be considered as an interruption in the

continuity of the service for the full term the Vice President is elected?

a. Voluntary renunciation of the office for any length of time

b. Involuntary renunciation of the office for any length of time

c. Involuntary renunciation of the office for a period of 6 months

d. Voluntary renunciation of the office for a period of 6 months

61)Election returns for the President andVice President shall be directed to

what body that will do all the opening and examination of the authenticity of

the certificates of canvass.

a. Congress of the Philippines

b. COMELEC en banc

c. Supreme Court En Banc

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d. Both are false

ARTICLE III: ELECTION OF MEMBERS OFTHE BATASANG PAMBANSA

67)Who determined the DATE of the FIRST Local Election?

a. President of the Philippines

b. Chairman of the Commission on Elections

c. Senate of the Philippines

d. House of Representative of the Philippines

e. Concurrent decision of the Senate and the House of Representatives .

68)The following are the qualifications for Senator , except:

a. Must be a natural citizen.

b. Able to read and write.

c. At least 40 years of age on the day of the election.

d. A registered voter

69)The following qualifications of Members of Batasang Pambansa, except:

a. A natural born citizen of the Philippines

b. Able to read and write

c. At least twenty five years old on the day of the election

d. A registered voter in the constituency in which he shall be electede. A resident of the constituency for a period not less than 1-year

immediately preceding the day of the election

70)A Filipino citizen who lost his natural born Filipino citizenship abroad may

acquire his Filipino citizenship by

a. Naturalization

b. Repatriation

c. Direct act of Congress

d. a and b only

e. All of the above

71) The following classes of citizens of the Philippines are possible to

possess dual citizenship, which is the exception?

a. Those born of Filipino fathers and/ or mothers in foreign countries

which follows the principle of jus soli

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b. Those born in the Philippines of Filipino mothers and alien fathers if

by laws of their fathers country, such children are citizens of that

country

c. Those who marry aliens if by the laws of the latters country the

former are considered citizens unless by their act or omission, they

are deemed to have renounced Philippine citizenship.d. None of the above.

ARTICLE IV:ELECTION OF LOCAL OFFICIALS

(*** and Pertinent Provision of Local Government Code)

72)The candidates for the position of Governor, Vice Governor or Member of

the Sangguniang Panlalawiganor Mayor, Vice Mayor or Member of the

Sangguniang Panlungsodof highly urbanized cities must be:

a. At least 23 years of age on the Election Day.

b. At least 21 years of age on the Election Day.

c. At least 25 years of age on the Election Day.

d. At least 22 years of age on the Election Day.

73)The Candidates for the position of mayor or vice mayor of independent

component cities, component cities, or municipalities must be:



c. At least 25 years of age on the Election Day.d. At least 22 years of age on the Election Day.

74)What is the proper order of the distribution of election returns in the election

of local officials?

A to the commission on elections

B to the provincial board of canvassers

C to the city or municipal board of canvassers

D to the citizens arm authorized by the Commission to

conduct an

unofficial countE to the dominant minority party as determined by the

Commission

F to the dominant majority party as determined by the

Commission

G to be deposited inside the compartment of the ballot box for

valid ballots

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a. C A B F E D G

b. F A B C E D G

c. D E A C B F G

d. A B C D E F G

75)Contests involving electivebarangayofficials decided by trial courts of limited

jurisdiction, is within the COMELECs:

a. appellate jurisdiction

b. appellate jurisdiction, with concurrence to the jurisdiction of the

Court of Appeals

c. exclusive appellate jurisdiction

d. appellate jurisdiction, with concurrence to the jurisdiction of the

Supreme Court

76)Who has the jurisdiction over petitions for disqualification of municipal,

provincial, city and congressional elective officials filed before the elections?

a. COMELEC

b. Municipal or Metropolitan Trial Court

c. Regional Trial Court

d. Court of Appeals

77)The following persons are disqualified from running for any elective local

position, except

a. Those removed from office as a result of an administrative case

b. Those convicted by final judgment for violating the oath of allegiance

to the Republic

c. Those with dual citizenship

d. Those sentenced by final judgment for an offense involving moral

turpitude or for an offense punishable by 1 year or more of

imprisonment, within two years after serving sentence

e. None of the above

78)A regular election, whether national or local, refers to an election participated

in by those who possess the right of suffrage, are not otherwise disqualified

by law, and who are registered voters. The election for Sangguniang Kabataanis

also a regular election even if participated by youth.

a. The statement is correct and sufficient thereof.

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b. The statement is incorrect. A regular election, whether national or

local, refers to an election participated in by those who possess the

right of suffrage, are not otherwise disqualified by law, and who are

registered voters. The election for Sangguniang Kabataan is not a

regular election because the latter is participated by those who are not

qualified by law.c. The election for Sangguniang Kabataanmay or may not be participated

whom are not qualified by law.

d. Both b and c are correct.

e. Both a and c are correct.

79)X, is the current governor of Quezon Province. He committed a crime and

has been sentenced to a penalty for 7 months therein. However, he has been

given a plenary pardon or granted amnesty. The question is, is he disqualified

or not? Decide the case.

a. Yes, he shall be disqualified because although he has been given or

granted amnesty he is still been convicted under the law.

b. Yes, he shall be disqualified because a public office is a public trust.

c. No, unless he has been imprisoned.

d. No, because the provision provides or mentioned unless he has

been given a plenary pardon or granted amnesty. Hence, the

absence of such will absolutely result to a disqualification of a public

officer as provided by the law.

80)This is the legal process whereby the registered voters of a local government

unit may directly propose, enact or amend ordinance

a. Local initiative

b. Local referendum

c. National initiative

d. National referendum

81) Which of the following is not a function of the Board of Election Tellers

a. To conduct the registration of Barangay voters

b. Authentication of the Barangay ballots

c. To hear and decide cases relating to the qualification of a voter

d. Shall declare postponement or Failure of Election

82) The following persons are disqualified from running for any elective local

position, except

a. Those removed from office as a result of an administrative case

b. Those convicted by final judgment for violating the oath of allegiance

to the Republic

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c. Those with dual citizenship

d. Those sentenced by final judgment for an offense involving moral

turpitude or for an offense punishable by 1 year or more of

imprisonment, within two years after serving sentence

e. None of the above

ARTICLE V: ELECTION OF REGIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE

AUTONOMOUS REGIONS

(*** REPEALED BY 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION)

83)Who exercises GENERAL supervision over Autonomous Regions to ensure

that the laws are faithfully executed?

a. Chieftain of the Autonomous Region

b. Executive Department of the Philippines

c. Congress of the Philippines

d. Chairperson of the Autonomous Region

84)Autonomous Regions have certain independent legislative powers, the

following are TRUE except:

a. Laws regarding defense and security

b. Administrative Organizationc. Creation of sources of revenues

d. Ancestral domain and natural resources

85) The defense and security of the regions is under the responsibility of the

National Government. The preservation of peace and order within the

regions shall be the responsibility of the _____________.

a. Armed Forces of the Philippines

b. Department of Interior and Local Government

c. Department of Justice

d. Philippines National Police

86)The ACT enacted by the Congress for each autonomous region that will

govern the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao

a. Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao Act

b. United Interdependent Region of Muslim Mindanao Act

c. Organic Act

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d. Integrated Muslim Mindanao Act.

87)The ACT enacted by the Congress for Autonomous Region of Muslim

Mindanao and Cordilleras provided for special courts with personal family,

and property law jurisdiction consistent with the provision of the

Constitution and National laws.a. FALSE, such is unconstitutional because it provides the Muslim

Mindanao an absolute separate executive, legislative and judiciary

department.

b. FALSE, such is unconstitutional because it go against the mandate of

the Constitution that Philippines is 1 archipelago

c. TRUE, such ACT is constitutional because it recognizes the

separation of the Muslim Mindanao Regions among the other

Regions of the Philippines

d. TRUE, such Act is constitutional because it is expressly provided by

the Constitution.

ARTICLE VI: ELECTION OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS

(*** and Pertinent Provisions of Local Government Code)

88)First statement:The barangay election shall be non-partisan.

Second statement: The barangay election shall be conducted in an

expeditious and inexpensive manner.

a. Both statements are correct.

b. Both statements are wrong.c. Only the first statement is correct.

d. Only the second statement is correct.

89)In the election for barangay officials, the certificate of candidacy for the

position of punong barangay or kagawad ng sanggunian shall be filed:

a. With the secretary of the sangguniang barangay.

b. With the office of the City Mayor.

c. With the office of the City Assessor.

d. With the regional office of the COMELEC.

90)The Board of Election Tellers shall be composed of:

a. 1 public elementary school teacher and 2 members who are registered

voters.

b. 3 public elementary school teachers and 2 members who are

registered voters.

c. 2 public elementary school teachersand the principal.

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d. 2 public elementary school teachers and 1 registered voter.

91)The board of election tellers shall meet in every barangay polling place to

conduct the registration of barangay voters and to prepare the list of voters

not later than:

a. 7 days before the election.b. 10 days before the election.

c. 9 days before the election.

d. 14 day before the election.

92) Inclusion and exclusion cases in barangay election shall be decided:

a. Not later than 7 days before the date of election.

b. Not later than 15 days before the date of election.

c. Not later than 14 days before the date of the election.

d. Not later than 2 days before the date of the election.

93) Inclusion and exclusion cases in Barangay election shall be within the

exclusive jurisdiction of:

a. The municipal or metropolitan trial court.

b. The regional trial court.

c. The COMELEC.

d. The Barangay Lupon ng Tagapamayapa.

94)The barangay board of canvassers shall be composed of:

a. The senior public elementary school teacher and 2 public elementary

school teachers.

b. The head of the senior citizens group and the principal of the public

elementary school.

c. The senior public elementary school teacher and 3 public elementary

teachers.

d. The president of the PTA and the principal of the public elementary

school.

95) The barangay board of canvassers shall be constituted:

a. At least 7 days before the election in each barangay.

b. At least 10 days before the election in each barangay.

c. At least 9 days before the election in each barangay.

d. At least 15 days before the election in each barangay.

96) Candidates for the position of punong barangay must be:

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97) Candidates for the position of member of the sangguniang barangay

must be:





98)The Barangay elections shall be conducted in:

a. A .expeditious manner

b. B .inexpensive manner

c. expeditious and inexpensive manner

d. none of the above

99)The following can support the campaign of one of the candidate for

barangay elections except:

a. Members of thefamily of a candidate within fourth civil degree of

consanguinity or affinity

b. Personal campaign staff of the candidate which shall not be more

than one for every one hundred registered voters in his barangay

c. Political party of the candidate


100) Can a candidate for barangay elections hold a public meeting

a. No, it is prohibited by the law

b. Yes, Provided ,however ,That without prejudice to any liability that

may be incurred

c. All of the above

d. Neither a or b

101) Certificate of candidacy must be file on

a. any day from the commencement of the election period but not later

than the day before the beginning of the campaign period.

b. Any day from the beginning of the campaign period

c. the day before the election day

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d. all of the above

102) The following are responsible in consolidating the list of all the

candidates and post the said list in the barangay hall and in other

conspicuous places in the barangay except:

a. Secretary of the sangguniang barangayb. Election Registrar

c. Chairman of the Board of the canvasser

d. Both A and C

103) Atty. Marcos won as Barangay captain in Las Pinas, He was Treasurer of

the Las Pinas before running as barangay captain .Two days after the

proclamation, Mr. Aquino, protest that Atty. Marcos must be disqualified for

failure to file a letter of resignation before the proclamation. May the protest

disqualify Atty. Marcos?

a. Yes, formal resignation is necessary

b. No, Candidate shall be considered automatically resigned upon the

filing of certificate of candidacy

c. Yes, candidate must resigned before the campaign period


104) Board of Election Tellers must composed of the following

a. Public elementary teacher as chairman

b. Two person who are registered voters of the polling place concerned

c. Neither A or B

d. Both A and B

105) In case no public elementary teachers are available ,can a commission

designate any registered voters in the polling place as a chairman of the board

of election tellers

a. No, Chairman must be a public elementary teacher

b. Yes, Provided that the person is not an incumbent barangay official

c. Yes, provided that the person is not related to any candidate for any

position in that barangay within fourth civil degree of affinity or

consanguinity.d. Both B and C

106) The Board of Election tellers shall

a. Supervise and conduct the election in their respective polling places

b. Count the votes

c. Prepare report in triplicate on the form prescribed by the commission

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d. All of the above

107) The Finalist of Voters shall be posted in the polling places at least

a. 10 days before the election day

b. 20 days before the election day

c. 3 days before the election dayd. None of the above

108) Who can designate the public school or any other public building within

the barangay to be used as polling place in case the barangay has one election

precinct

a. a. chairman of the board of Canvassers

b. one of the member of board of canvassers

c. One of the member if board of election tellers

d. d. chairman of board of election tellers

109) Who will provide the official barangay ballots

a. Commission

b. Board of canvasser

c. City or municipality concerned

d. Board of election tellers

110) Who will provide the ballot boxes for each barangay polling place

a. Commission

b. Board of canvasser

c. City of municipality concerned

d. Board of election Tellers

111) The official ballots must be authenticated in the presence of

a. The voter

b. authorized representative of the candidates

c. chairman and members of the election tellers

d. all of the above

112) The Commission shall constitute a board of canvassers at leasta. 10 days before the election in each barangay

b. 20 days before the election in each barangay

c. 5 days before the election in each barangay

d. 7 days before the election in each barangay

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113) How many watchers in every polling place may appoint by each

candidates

a. Three

b. Four

c. Two

d. One

114) After Canvassing the results from various polling places within the

barangay, Who will proclaim the winners

a. Commission

b. Mayor

c. Board of election tellers

d. Board of canvassers

115) Who is responsible in authenticating the official barangay ballots

a. Authorized representative of the candidates and chairman and

members of the board of election tellers

b. . Authorized representative of the candidates and chairman and

members of the board of Canvasser.

c. Commission

d. Mayor

116) The registration of any voter shall not be transferred without written

notice at least

a. Two days before the date of election

b. Three days before the date of election

c. Five days before the date of election

d. Eight days before the date of election

117) COMELEC shall resume the holding of the Barangay election within

________ after the verification that the cause for postponement or

suspension has in fact ceased

a. 30 days (Article VI, Section 45, OEC)b. 10 days

c. 20 days

d. 45 days

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118) COMELEC shall resume the holding of the Barangay election within

________ after the verification that the cause for postponement or

suspension has in fact ceased

a. 30 days

b. 10 days

c. 20 daysd. 45 days

ARTICLE VII: THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS

(*** and Pertinent Provisions in the Constitution)

119) The Commission on Election shall be composed of

a. 1 chairman and 6 commissioners

b. 1 chairman and 3 commissioners

c. 1 supervisor and 8 commissioners

d. 12 commissioners

120) First statement: Majority of the members of the COMELEC should be

members of the Philippine Bar.

Second statement: However, the Chairman need not be a lawyer.

a. The first statement is correct, the second statement is wrong.

b. Both statements are correct.c. Both statements are wrong.

d. The first statement is wrong, the second statement is correct.

121) How long a member of the COMELEC should be engaged in the

practice of law in order for him to qualify as member thereof?

a. 15 years

b. 10 years

c. 5 years

d. 7 years

122) The Chairman and the Commissioners of the COMELEC shall be

appointed by whom?

a. By the President with the consent of the Supreme Court

b. By the President with the consent of the Senate

c. By the President with the consent of the Commission on

Appointment

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d. By the President with the consent of the people through an election

held for such purpose.

123) First statement: The President has the power to designate a temporary

Chairman of the COMELEC.

Second Statement: The members of the COMELEC themselves shouldnot interfere with such power of the President to designate a temporary

Chairman pending the appointment of a permanent one.

a. Both statements are wrong.

b. Both statements are correct.

c. Only the first statement is correct.


124) Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a. The COMELEC is an independent constitutional body.

b. As a central repository of the governments manpower, the

COMELEC may provide qualified public officials during vacancies in

Congress.

c. The COMELEC is the guardian of the peoples votes.

d. The Constitution instituted a rotational plan in the appointment to

the COMELEC.

125) First statement: The members of the COMELEC may engage in

practice of any profession or in the management of any business, being an

independent constitutional body.

Second statement: However, their salaries may be decreased anytime due

to such privilege.


b. Only the first statement is correct.

c. Both statements are wrong.


126) The powers of the COMELEC are as follows, except:

a. To exercise its jurisdiction over protests involving the original set-up

of the Katipunan ng Barangay.b. To subpoena and to grant immunity from suit.

c. To enforce and administer election laws.

d. To adopt means to insure free, honest and orderly election.

127) In the exercise of its powers, the COMELEC has the authority to grant

immunity from criminal prosecution.

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a. True. But it still depends upon the desire of the President to grant

such immunity.

b. True. However such immunity shall not exempt the witness from

criminal prosecution for perjury or false testimony.

c. False. The COMELEC has no such authority.

d. False. They should focus themselves on guarding the ballots duringelections only.

128) The original jurisdiction of the COMELEC is composed of

a. All contest relating to the elections, returns and qualifications of all

elective officials.

b. All contest relating to the elections, returns and qualifications of all

elective regional, provincial and city officials.

c. Both a and b


129) The appellate jurisdiction of the COMELEC embraces

a. All contests among elective municipal officials decided by trial courts

of general jurisdiction or elective barangay officials decided by trial

courts of limited jurisdiction.

b. All contests relating to election returns and qualifications of elective

officials.

c. All contest relating to election returns and qualifications of elective

regional, provincial and city officials

d. All contests among elective officials decided by the Supreme Court.

130) First statement: The COMELEC sitting en banc does not have the

authority to hear and decide election cases.

Second statement: But it may decide pre-proclamation controversies in

the first instance

a. Bothstatements are correct.

b. The first statement is correct while the second statement is wrong.

Both statements are wrong.

c. The first statement is wrong while the second statement is correct.d. The Second statement is wrong.

131) First statement:The COMELEC shall decide by a majority vote of all

its members any case or matter brought before it.

Second statement:Such case or matter must be brought before it within

120 days from the date of its submission for decision or resolution.

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b. The first statement is wrong while the second statement is correct.

c. The first statement is correct while the second statement is wrong.

d. Both statements are wrong.

132) In the conduct of initiative, the power of the COMELEC extends notonly to the counting and canvassing of votes but also to seeing to it that the

matter or act submitted to the people must be:

a. According to the caprice of the legislatures

b. In the proper form and language so it may be easily understood and

voted upon by the electorate.

c. Voted upon firstby the Senate and House of Representatives.

d. Lengthy and complicated so that the people may be forced to study

the law.

133) Which of the following statements is wrong:

a. The Chairman and members of the COMELEC shall not be subject

to the canons of judicial ethics in the discharge of their functions.

b. No chairman or commissioner shall sit in any case in which he has

manifested bias or prejudice for or against or antagonism against any

party thereto in connection to such case.

c. The party raising the disqualification of a chairman or commissioner

may file his objection in writing to the Commission stating the

grounds therefore.

d. The decision with regard to the disqualification of a chairman or

commissioner should also be made in writing.

134) The following are the powers and functions of the COMELEC except:

a. Enforce and administer all laws and regulations relative to the

conduct of an election.

b. To initiate plebiscite, initiative, referendum and recall.

c. Decide matters affecting elections including determination of the

number and location of polling places, registration of voters and

appointment of election officials and inspectors.

d. Deputize with the concurrence of the President, law enforcementagencies and instrumentalities for ensuring free, orderly and honest

election.

135) First statement: The COMELEC may recommend to the Congress

effective measures to minimize election spending.

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Second statement: Such recommendation may include limitation of places

where propaganda materials shall be posted.

a. Only the first statement is correct.

b. Only the second statement is correct.

c. Both statements are correct.


136) Pardon, amnesty, parole or suspension of sentence for violation of the

election laws, rules and regulations may not be granted by the President

unless:

a. There is a favorable recommendation by the COMELEC.

b. There is a majority vote by the Congress.

c. An action is filed before the Supreme Court for such grant.


137) First statement:The election period shall commence ninety days before

the day of election and shall end thirty days thereafter.

Second statement:But the COMELEC may fix such period in special

cases

a. Both statements are wrong.




138) Which of the following is incorrect:

a. In case of conflict between rules, regulations, orders or directives of

the COMELEC and those of other agencies of the government, that

of the COMELEC shall prevail.

b. Rules and regulations issued by the COMELEC shall take effect after

publication in the official gazette or in two newspapers of general

circulation.

c. Such publication shall be for a period of ninety days.

d. Orders and directives issued pursuant to such rules and regulations

shall be furnished by personal delivery to accredited political parties

within 48 hours of issuance and shall take immediately upon receipt.

139) In order to summon the parties to a controversy pending before it the

COMELEC may:

a. Issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum.

b. Demand a written comment of the parties in a form duly accredited

by the COMELEC.

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c. Investigate matters on the basis of such comments filed by the parties

within a period of five days.

d. File a separatecomplaint to the parties alleged to be involved to such

controversy.

140) The following are the powers and functions of the COMELEC except:a. Enforce and administer all laws and regulations relative to the

conduct of an election.

b. To initiate plebiscite, initiative, referendum and recall.

c. Decide matters affecting elections including determination of the

number and location of polling places, registration of voters and

appointment of election officials and inspectors.

d. Deputize with the concurrence of the President, law enforcement

agencies and instrumentalities for ensuring free, orderly and honest

election.

141) First statement:The COMELEC may recommend to the Congress

effective measures to minimize election spending.

Second statement:Such recommendation may include limitation of places

where propaganda materials shall be posted.

a. Only the first statement is correct.

b. Only the second statement is correct.

c. Both statements are correct.


142) 1st Statement. COMELEC and other prosecuting arms of the

government have concurrent power to conduct preliminary investigationof all

election offenses.

2nd Statement. COMELEC and other prosecuting arms of the

government do not have concurrent power to conduct preliminary investigation

of all election offenses.

a. 1st statement is true

b. 2nd statement is true

c. Neither are trued. Both are false

143) 1st Statement. Pre-Proclamation Controversies are raised before the

Board of Canvassers (BOC) or the COMELEC as soon as the illegality arises

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2nd Statement. Pre-Proclamation Controversies are not raised before the

Board of Canvassers (BOC) or the COMELEC as soon as the illegality

arises.

a. 1st statement is true

b. 2nd statement is true

c. Neither are trued. Both are false

144) The chairman and members of the Commission shall be subject to

_______ in the discharge of their functions.

a. Canons of Judicial Ethics

b. Civil Code of the Philippines

c. Natural Law

d. Human Rights Law

145) Which is not a duty and responsibility of the Commission in ensuring

enforcement of an election?

a. To issue search warrants after examination under oath or affirmation

of the complainant and the witnesses.

b. To stop any illegal election activity, or confiscate, tear down, and stop

any unlawful, libelous, misleading or false election propaganda, after

due notice and hearing.

c. To inquire into the financial records of candidates and any

organization or group of persons, motu proprio or upon written

representation for probable cause by any candidate or group of

persons or qualified voter, after due notice and hearing.

d. To arrest, detain any suspected violators including candidates and

their respective supporters

146) To ensure enforcement of elections the Commission can ask for the

assistance of the following except:

a. Central Bank

b. Commission on Audit

c. Bureau of Internal Revenue

d. None of the Above

147) A party contesting the competency of the Chairman or a Commissioner

may:

a. File his complaint to the chairman

b. File his objection in writing with the Commission stating the ground

therefor.

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c. File his objection to the ombudsman stating the ground therefor.

d. File his objection to the Court of Appeals stating the grounds

therefor.

148) How can the Commission delegate its powers?

a. Through its Volunteersb. Through its Commissioners

c. Through its Watchers

d. Through the Heads of its field offices

149) Provincial Election Office is headed by?

a. Provincial Election Canvasser

b. Candidate Appointee

c. Provincial Election Supervisor

d. Provincial Election Director

150) The Commission shall have exclusive charge of

a. Enforcement of administrative laws

b. Enforcement of Checkpoints the whole year before the elections

c. Enforcement and administration of all laws relative to the conduct of

elections

d. All of the above

151) What can the Commission do to any officer or employee who violates

election law?

a. relieve him

b. Promote him

c. Sanction Him

d. do nothing

152) Who can deputize for the Commission to ensure the holding of free,

orderly and honestelections?

a. NBI

b. AFP

c. Bothd. Neither

153) In case of conflict between rules, regulations, orders or directives of the

Commission in the exercise of its constitutional powers and those issued by

any other administrative office or agency of the government concerning the

same matter relative to elections. Which shall prevail?

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a. Constitutional Powers

b. issued by administrative office

c. Powers issued by Government agency

d. All have equal footing

154) Can the Comelec conduct hearings like courts?a. Yes

b. No

c. Maybe

d. Neither

155) Which of the following questions affecting election does not fall under

COMELEC jurisdiction

a. pre-proclamation case

b. election protest and quo warranto

c. resolving issues involving right to vote

d. determination of the number and location of polling places

156) The following are powers granted to COMELEC, except

a. Power to include and exclude voters

b. Power to conduct initiative and plebiscite

c. Power to annul or suspend proclamation of elected candidates

d. Rule making power

157) A Controversy submitted to the Commission shall, after compliance

with the requirements of due process, be immediately heard and

decided by it within how many days?

a. 30 days from submission thereof

b. 60 days from submission thereof

c. 90 days from submission thereof

d. 120 days from submission thereof

158) The enforcement of the election law and the inquiry into and

resolution of dispute or controversy dealing with elections, other than

what is expressly withheld are entrusted toa. Civil Service Commission

b. Commission on Audit

c. Commission on Appointments

d. Commission on Elections

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159) The Chairman and Commissioners can be removed from office on

impeachment for conviction of the following, except

a. Culpable violation of the Constitution

b. Bribery

c. Murder

d. Treason

160) The following cases involve COMELECs administrative supervision

and control, except

a. Corrections of errors in the tabulation or tally of results by the board of

canvassers

b. The registration of voters

c. Questions whether election have been held or whether certain returns

were falsified or manufactured and therefore should be excluded from

the canvass

d. Questions on whether or not a candidate is entitled to use a particular

name

161) Decisions or final orders in election cases cognizable by the

COMELEC in division at the first instance become final and

executory unless a motion for reconsideration thereof is filed within

a. 30 days from notice thereof

b. 5 days from notice thereof

c. 15 days from notice thereof

d. 10 daysfrom notice thereof

162) Who has the jurisdiction over petitions for disqualification of

municipal, provincial, city and congressional elective officials filed

before the elections?

a. COMELEC

b. Municipal or Metropolitan Trial Court

c. Regional Trial Court

d. Court of Appeals

163) Which of the following statements is false in connection with the

exclusive authority of the Commission to investigate and to prosecuteelection offenses before the regular courts, whether committed by

public officers or private persons if warranted?

a. Election offenses committed by election officials in relation to their

office can only be investigated and prosecuted by the Commission

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b. Election offenses committed by election officials in relation to their

office can be investigated and prosecuted by the Commission and the

Ombudsman

c. Election offenses committed by election officials in relation to their

office can only be tried before the regular courts

d. Election offenses committed by election officials in relation to theiroffice cannot be tried before the Sandigandbayan

164) Book of voters may be annulled

a. When the book of voters is not prepared in accordance with the

provisions of RA 8189

b. When the book of voters was prepared through fraud, bribery,

forgery, impersonation, force or any similar irregularity

c. When the book of voters contains data that are statistically

improbable

d. All of the above

165) The following are the requisites for the filing of quo warranto, except

a. Must be filed within ten days from the proclamation of the results of

the election

b. Filed on the grounds of eligibility or loyalty to the Republic of the

Philippines

c. Filed by any registered voter in the constituency


166) The following are requirements for the members of the COMELEC,

except

a. Natural born citizens of the Philippines

b. At the time of their appointment, at least thirty years of age

c. Holders of a college degree

d. Must not have been candidates for any elective position in the

immediately preceding elections

ARTICLE VIII: POLITICAL PARTIES

167) Which of the following is not qualified tobe a political party?

a. foreign organization

b. organization with unlawful purpose

c. non-believer of the Constitution

d. religious sect

e. all of the above

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168) Once a political party is duly registered, the following are its advantages

except:

a. It acquires juridical personality to acquire subsequent accreditation.

b. It is entitled to such rights and privileges granted to it by law.

c. It shall have the right to hold office in the House of Representativesafter registration.

d. It shall be allowed to participate in the election.

169) First statement: Religious sect may be allowed to register as a political

party.

Second statement:Such right to register is allowed as a means of the

exercise of equal protection clause as guaranteed by the Constitution.

a. Both statements arewrong.




170) The following shall not be allowed to register as political parties except:

a. Those supported by foreign government.

b. Those organized group with social personality promoting the welfare

of the Filipinos.

c. Those which seek to achieve violence

d. Those which are founded primarily to the vocation of priesthood and

other divine calling.

171) What is a coalition?

a. It refers to an aggrupation of duly registerednational, regional, sectoral

parties or organizations for political or electoral purposes.

b. It is an organized group of citizens advocating an ideology or platform,

principles and policies for the general conduct of government and

which, as the most immediate means of securing their adoption,

regularly nominates some of its leaders and members as candidates for

public officec. It refers to organized group of citizens belonging to the sectors whose

principal advocacy pertains to the special interest and concerns of their

sectors


172) Political party as used in the Omnibus Election Code means?

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a. An organized group of persons pursuing the same ideology, political

ideas or platforms of government and includes its branches and

divisions.

b. An organized group of persons running for positions in the

Philippine Government, both national and local public office.

c. Parties created by virtue of its registration in the Comission ofElection.

d. A registered group of persons pursuing the same ideology, and

political ideas for the welfare of the Philippine Government and its

people.

173) A political party shall first be duly registered with the commission so

that?

a. Its creation shall have a legal binding effect.

b. It may acquire juridical personality.

c. It may be recognized and protected by the Omnibus Election Code

of the Philippines.

d. Its members can legally run in the election for whatever position it

may pursue.

174) How many percentage of the votes cast in the constituency is required in

order that a registered political party may avoid forfeiture of its status as a

registered political party?

a. Atleast 12%

b. Atleast 20%

c. Atleast 15%

d. Atleast 10%

175) The petition for registration or accreditation shall be published in:

a. Atleast Three newspapers as it may deemed necessary.

b. Atleast Three newspapers of general circulation.c. The official gazette of the philippines

d. A conspicuous area in the office of the COMELEC

176) A petition for registration or accreditation after its required publication

shall be resolve for how many days from the date it is submitted for

decision?

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a. 10 days

b. 15 days

c. 20 days

d. 30 days

177) Which sector is expressly prohibited by the Omnibus Election Code tobe registered as a political party?

a. Marginalized Sect

b. Kilusang Bagong Lipunan as founded by former Pres. Marcos

c. Religous sect

d. Indigenous sect

178) What must be attached in a verified petition for the registration of a

political party?

a. A parties constitution and by-laws

b. a parties platforms or program of government

c. Both


179) Which organized group of persons may be registered before the

COMELEC?

a. National political party

b. Regional political party

c. Both A&B

d. None of the Above

180) A registered political party is entitled:

a. To great weight in the election contest

b. To first choice in the selection of election nominees

c. Tothe rights and privileges granted to political parties

d. To all the benefits and emoluments as provided in B.P. 881

181) In a resolution of a petition submitted for decision, the Commission

mustobserve:

a. Extraordinary Diligence

b. Due Notice and Hearing

c. Probable Cause

d. The Rules of Court

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182) A political party which seeks to achieve its goal through violence shall

not be registered because it is contrary to:

a. Law

b. Morals

c. Public Policy

d. All of the Above

183) Registration of Political parties must be filed with:

a. The Commission on Appointments

b. The Commission on Human Rights

c. The Commission on Elections

d. The Commission on Consumission

184) A registered political party may sue or be sued because:

a. It has a juridical personality

b. It is everybodys right to sue or be sued

c. It has passed the publication


185) Does Comelec has the power over all the decisions in connection with

the registration of political parties?

a. Yes

b. No

c. Call me

d. Maybe

186) Only members of a duly registered or accredited political parties has a

right to holdan elected public position?

a. Yes

b. No

c. Maybe

d. All of the Above

187) The following qualifications are true for a Sectoral Representative, excepta. A natural born citizen of the Philippines

b. Able to read and write

c. A bona fide member of the sector he seeks to represent

d. At least twenty five years old on the day of the election

e. A resident of the constituency for a period of not less than 1 year


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188) Which of the following can be a ground for cancellation of registration of

any national, regional, sectoral party, organization or coalition

a. It is a religious sect or denomination, organization or association

organized for religious purposes

b. It advocates violence or unlawful means to seek its goalc. It is a foreign party organization


e. All of the above

189) Which of the following statements is incorrect?

a. A sectoral organization refers to a group of citizens or a coalition of

groups of citizens who share similar physical attributes or

characteristics, employment, interests or concerns

b. A coalition refers to an aggrupation of duly registered national,

regional, sectoral parties or organizations for political and/or election

purposes

c. A political party refers to an organized group of citizens belonging to

any of the following: labor, peasant, fisherfolk, urban poor,

indigenous cultural communities, elderly, handicapped, women,

youth, veterans, etc. whose principal advocacy pertains to the special

interest and concerns of their sector

d. A party means either a political party or a sectoral party or a coalition

of parties

190) The following are the rights and privileges of a political party except for:

a. To be voted upon as a party

b. To have watchers who shall verify the contents of the election

paraphernalia

c. To receive the 2nd or 3rdcopy of the election returns

d. To have one watcher in every polling place

191) Party-list representatives shall constitute _________ of the total number

of representatives including those under the party-list

a. thirty per centum

b. twenty five per centum

c. fifteen per centum

d. twenty per centum (Article VI, Section 5, 1987 Constitution)

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192) Party-list shall include the following sectors except

a. Labor Groups

b. Religious Groups (Article VI, Section 5, 1987 Constitution)

c. Urban Poor

d. Youth and Womene. Indigenous cultural communities

ARTICLE IX: ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES AND

CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDACY

193) What should be the age of a candidate if he will going to run as the Vice

President of the Philippines?

a. 30 years old

b. 35 years old

c. 40 years old

d. 45 years old

194) Which of the following candidates can be qualified as member of the

Batasang Pambansa as provincial representative?

a. 40 year-old Filipino Citizen, a registered voter and a resident of

Malolos, Bulacan for 3 months

b. 30 years old, Filipino Citizen, a registered voter and a resident of

Pasay City for 6 years.c. 25 years old, Filipino Citizen, a registered voter and a resident of

Trece Martires, Cavite for 11 months.

d. 21 years old, Filipino Citizen, a registered voter and a resident of

Trece Martires, Cavite for 3 years.

195) Which of the following arenot qualifications of a Sectoral

Representative?

a. A resident of the Philippines for a period of not less than one year


b. A bona fide member of the sector he seeks to representc. Shall be a registered voter, and on the day of the election is at least

twenty-one years of age.

d. Able to read and write

196) What should a candidate holding a public appointive office do when he

files his certificate of candidacy?

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a. A person holding a public office should retain his position upon the

filing of his certificate of candidacy

b. A person holding a public office should inform the head of the

government owned or controlled corporations upon the filing of his

certificate of candidacy

c. A person holding a public office should have resigned from his officeupon the filing of his certificate of candidacy

d. A person holding a public office should transfer to another

government-owned or controlled corporation upon the filing of

his certificate of candidacy

197) Which of the following are not disqualifications of running for any

elective office?

a. Any candidate who gives money or other material consideration to

influence, induce or corrupt the voters or public officials performing

electoral functions

b. Any candidate who violated regulation of election propaganda

through mass media.

c. Any candidate who spent in his election campaign an amount in

excess of that allowed by this Code

d. Any candidate who was sponsored by a non-profit organization

during his election campaign period.

198) Which of the following are not nuisance candidates?

a. Those whose certificate has been filed for the purposes of creating a

mockery or disrepute on the election process

b. Those persons whose acts clearly demonstrate that he has no bona

fide intention to run

c. Those candidates that uses screen names or aliases

d. Those whose certificate has been to cause confusion among the

voters by the similarity of names of the registered candidates

199) Which of the following circumstances in filing of Certificate of candidacy

is not true?

a. No person shall be eligible for any elective public office unless he

files a sworn certificate of candidacy within the period fixed hereinb. A person who has filed a certificate of candidacy may not, prior to

the election, withdraw the same by submitting to the office

concerned a written declaration under oath.

c. No person shall be eligible for more than one office to be filled in the

same election otherwise he shall not be eligible for any of them.

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d. The filing or withdrawal of a certificate of candidacy shall not affect

whatever civil, criminal or administrative liabilities which a candidate

may have incurred.

200) What should not be included in the contents of certificate of candidacy?

a. The candidates date of birthb. That he is not a permanent resident or immigrant to a foreign

country.

c. His Profession or Occupation

d. Baccalaureate degree, Schools/ Universities Attended and

Achievements/Awards

201) What should a candidate do if there is another candidate with the same

name?

a. The candidate should withdraw his certificate of candidacy

b. When there are two or more candidates for an office with the same

name and surname, both of them will be informed or such fact and

shall state his paternal and maternal surname.

c. When there are two or more candidates for an office with the same

name and surname, both of them should provide 2 instrumental

witnesses that they are not related to each other.

d. Each candidate should file an affidavit stating the name of their

parents as well as their brothers or sisters if any.

202) Where should the certificates of candidacyfor punong barangay or kagawad

ng sangguniang barangayshould be filed first?

a. The certificate of candidacy shall be filed with the secretary of the

sangguniang barangay who shall have the ministerial duty to receive

said certificate of candidacy

b. The certificate of candidacy shall be filed with the COMELEC

c. A candidate may file his certificateof candidacywith the election

registrar of the city or municipality concerned.

d. The certificate of candidacy shall be filed with provincial election

supervisor of the province concerned who shall send copies thereof

to all polling places in the province

203) Who may not receive and acknowledge receipt of the Certificate of

Candidacy?

a. The Commission

b. The City Election Supervisor

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c. Election Registrar

d. Officers designated by the Commission or the board of election

inspectors

204) In case of death of the preceding candidate of a certain political party,

when can the substitute of the same political party file his certificate ofcandidacy?

a. The substitute may file his certificate of candidacy for the office

affected not later than the mid-day of the day of the election

b. The substitute may file his certificate of candidacy for the office

affected not later than 3 oclock in the afternoon of the election

c. The substitute may file his certificate of candidacy for the office

affected right after the preceding candidate passed away even without

notice to the commission.

d. The substitute can only file his certificate of candidacy if he will be

allowed by thecommission

205) What does COC stand for?

a. Certificate of Conduct

b. Certificate of Candidacy

c. Commission on Chartering

d. Commission on Candidacy

206) Which of the following is not a procedure for filing of Certificate of

Candidacy?

a. Filing with the Secretary of the Sangguniang Barangay or the Election

Registrar of the City of Municipality concerned a certificate of

candidacy, in triplicate form, stating the barangay office for which he

is a candidate;

b. The CoC shall be filed any day after the commencement of the

election period but not later than the day before the beginning of

campaign period;c. The Secretary of the Sangguniang Barangay shall prepare a list of all

candidates and shall post the same in the barangay hall or other

conspicuous place ten (10) days before election;

d. The Certificate of candidacy should be notarized and filed before the

Commission of Elections not later than the day before the

beginning of campaign period.

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207) When does petition may be filed?

a. It shall be filed at any time not later than twenty (20) days from the

time of the filing of the certificate of candidacy and shall be

decided, after due notice and hearing, not later than fifteendays before the election.

b. It shall be filed at any time not later than twenty-five (25) days from

the time of the filing of the certificate of candidacy and shall be

decided, after due notice and hearing, not later than fifteen days

before the election.

c. It shall be filed at any time not later than fifteen (15) days from the

time of the filing of the certificate of candidacy and shall be

decided, after due notice and hearing, not later than fifteen

days before the election.

d. It shall be filed at any time not later than thirty (30) days from the

time of the filing of the certificate of candidacy and shall be decided,

after due notice and hearing, not later than fifteen days before

the election.

208) What is the kind of candidate that is nominated by a certain political

party to join them and support them but he or she does not belong to the

said political party?

a. Nuisance Candidate

b. Independent Candidate

c. Guest Candidate

d. Elective Candidate

209) How many days are the posting of certified consolidated list of

candidates?

a. At least five (5) days before the Election Day

b. At least seven (7) days before the Election Dayc. At least ten (10) days before the Election Day

d. At least fourteen (14) days before the Election Day

210) What is not an Independent Candidate?

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a. A person who has not been nominated by a registered political party

or its duty authorized representative

b. One who accepts nominations from more than one registered

political party, except in Cases of coalitions of said political parties

c. A person whose nomination has been submitted by a registered

political partyd. A person whose nomination was filed after the last day of filing of

certificate of candidacy.

211) Without delay, after 12:00 oclock midnight of the last day for filing

certificate of candidacy, the receiving officer shall close the record book by

placing a line immediately after the last entry and writing the word

_________. He shall then affix his signature immediately below the word

and indicate the date and exact time of closing.

a. DONE

b. FINISHED

c. CLOSED

d. ENTRY

212) Where do the Members of the House of Representatives for legislative

districts in the National Capital Region file their certificate of candidacy?

a. COMELEC

b. Provincial Election Supervisor concerned

c. Regional Election Director, NCR

d. City Election Officer concerned designated for the purpose by the

Regional Election Director

213) The provisions of the election law which candidates for office are

required to comply are generally regarded as compulsory. Thus, the

provisions prescribing the qualifications of candidates, requiring the filing of

certificates of candidacy, defining election offense, and limiting the period

within which to file election contests, are mandatory and failure to comply

with such provisions are fatal.

a. The provision is correct and sufficient.

b. The provision is correct but insufficient.

c. The provisions of the election law which candidates for office are

required to comply are generally regarded as mandatory.


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214) The number of legible copies of certificates of candidacy to be filed by

any person running for the office of President, Vice-President and Senator

shall be:

a. 3.b. 4.

c. 5.

d. 10.

215) The number of legible copies of certificates of candidacy to be filed by

any person running for member of the House of Representatives shall be:

a. 5.

b. 3.

c. 10.

d. 4.

216) The certificate of candidacy for President, Vice-President and Senators

shall be filed in:

a. The Supreme Court.

b. The main office of the COMELEC in Manila.

c. The main office of the COMELEC where the candidate resides.

d. The Senate.

217) The certificate of candidacy for provincial offices shall be filed with:

a. The main office of the COMELEC in Manila.

b. The provincial registrar concerned.

c. The provincial election supervisor.

d. The incumbent head of the province.

218) Cong. Makisig renounced his office on his fourth month as Congressman

during his third term as an elected representative of District III of Manila

since he needed to leave the country for a major operation in Paris, France.When he went back to Manila after his renunciation of office, the next

national election will be held and his constituents were all delighted and

convinced him to run again in the congressional position. Will the

COMELEC approve his candidacy?

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a. Yes, because his constituents confidence on him as candidate may

favor him.

b. Yes, because he was removed by his voluntary renunciation of office.

c. No, because he has served for three-consecutive term.

d. No, because his health may be at stake once he won the election.

219) What is a candidate?

a. a person seeking to run for public office

b. a person seeking for or seeking an elective public office who has filed

a certificate of candidacy by himself or through an accredited political

party, agroupment or coalition of parties

c. a person who announces his candidacy for the office mentioned

d. a person eligible to run for public office

220) What is a certificate of candidacy?

a. a formal manifestation to the whole world of the candidate's political

creed

b. statement of a person seeking to run for public office certifying that

he announces his candidacy for the office mentioned and that he is

eligible for the office, the name of the political party which he

belongs and his post office address for all election purposes being

well stated

c. a manifestation of a person's intention to run for public office

d. a statement certifying that a person is eligible to run for a public

position

221) What is the purpose of the law in requiring the filing of the certificate of

candidacy and in fixing the time limit therefor?

a. toenable the voters to know at least 30 days before the elections the

candidates among whom they are to make the choice

b. toavoid confusion and inconvenience in the tabulation of votes

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