SDEAS DPHIGOV FINAL EXAMINATION

ATTY. JOHN EVAN C. MIGUEL. MBA.

I.

TRUE OR FALSE

Write TAMA if the statement is True and MALI if the statement is FALSE
1. The Power of Eminent Domain is the Power of the State to take private
property for public use after paying the owner of the property Just
Compensation.
2. Police Power is the power of the state to enact or make laws to regulate
personal and property relations, promote public health, good morals, public
safety and the general welfare.
3. The power to tax is for the State to have money to fund the government
expenses.
4. The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy
5. Civilian authority is, at all times, supreme over the military.
6. The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable (unbreakable).
7. The Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts and pursues a
policy of freedom from nuclear weapons in its territory.
8. The State shall equally protect the life of the mother and the life of the
unborn from conception.
9. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty and property without due process
of law.
10.Any person can be jailed for a criminal offense by order of a judge even if
there was no witness.
11. Congress can make a law shall to stop the freedom of speech and
expression.
12.Christianity is the official religion of the Philippines.
13.The government is allowed to read and open the email and text messages of
every Filipino.
14. American tourists who has stayed in the Philippines for already 10 years are
already Filipino Citizens.
15.The right to vote may be exercised by all citizens of the Philippines who are at
least (16 y.o.) sixteen years of age.
II.

Classify if the office or function is under the Legislative, Executive

or Judicial Department.
1. Making of Laws
2. Implementing Laws
3. Executing Laws
4. Office of the Mayor
5. Office of the Congressman
6. Office of the Vice President
7. Commission on Audit
8. Commission of Election
9. Commission of Human Rights
10.Civil Service Commission

III.

CASE PROBLEM
A. CITIZENSHIP GRACE POE

Grace Poe was born in Philippines, Island of Visayas, She was abandoned in front of
a house and was adopted by Fernando Poe Jr. and Susan Roces. She grew up to be
an intelligent woman and pursued her college studies in the United States of
America. While in the USA, Grace Poe was granted an American Visa.
Question: Is Grace Poe a Filipino Citizen?
B. BILL OF RIGHTS
The Philippine National Police is currently having an operation against the sale of
Illegal drugs (SHABU and Marijuana) in your barangay. A police officer knocked in
your door as told you that they would enter your house and check if you have in
your possession any illegal drugs.
Question: Is the police officer allowed under the Bill of Rights to enter your house
without your permission and approval?
C. STATE PRINCIPLES SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
The Philippine government is a predominantly Christian Country. When the new
Congress was elected and established they made allow making all other religions as
illegal in the entire country. All the other religions like the Muslims, Buddhist, Hindus
and Jews were ordered by Congress to demolish their churches and convert to
Christianity.
Question: Was the law enacted by Congress regarding the ban on other religions
correct under the State Principles.
D. MAGNA CARTA IMPROVEMENTS
Give at least 3 improvements that you would like to change under the Magna Carta
for Persons with disabilities.