CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Election Laws

January 15, 2011

COLLEGE OF LAW
MCQ CARD

(based on the Fundamentals of Election Law by Rudyard A. Avila III, pages 113
– 133)

Question: Which of the following is a statement of fact with regard to

authorized expenses of candidate and political parties?
A. A candidate with a political party and without support from any political
party may be allowed to spend Php. 5.00 for every voter.
B. Generally, for other candidates except for President and Vice President,
Php. 5.00 may be spent for every voter currently registered in the
constituency where he filed his certificate of candidacy.
C. The amount of Php. 10.00 for every voter may be allocated by
candidates for Senators.
D. Candidates for President and Vice President may spend Php. 10.00 for
every voter.

Submitted to: ATTY. EUGENIO HAUTEA

 Submitted by: BELLOGA, GRACE ANNE
ADORACION J.D. 1

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Legal Ethics

January 15, 2011
COLLEGE OF LAW
MCQ CARD

(based on Legal Ethics Annotated by Ernesto L. Pineda, pages 134 – 169)

Question: A lawyer is considered as the minister of truth. He must always

characterize his conduct with candor and fairness. He is expected to act in
good faith especially in his dealings with the court. Which of the following
lawyer committed falsehood which may merit discipline?

A. Lawyer encashing a check payable to a former partner

B. Lawyer refusing to accept a case
C. Lawyer making it to appear that a person, long dead, executed a deed
of sale in his favor
D. Lawyer advertising his expertise at the back of his calling card
 Submitted to: ATTY. EUGENIO HAUTEA
Submitted by: BELLOGA, GRACE ANNE
ADORACION J.D. 1

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Election Laws

January 22, 2011
COLLEGE OF LAW
MCQ CARD

(based on the Fundamentals of Election Law by Rudyard A. Avila III, pages 136
– 155)

Question: 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 3rd copy of the election returns
 D. To have one watcher in every polling place

Submitted to: ATTY. EUGENIO HAUTEA

Submitted by: BELLOGA, GRACE ANNE
ADORACION J.D. 1

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Legal Ethics

January 22, 2011
COLLEGE OF LAW
MCQ CARD

(based on Legal Ethics Annotated by Ernesto L. Pineda, pages 170 – 204)

Question: The Revised Rules of Evidence provides for the rights and
obligations of a witness. Which of the following is an example of the said
right?
 A. Not to give an answer which will not subject him to a penalty for an
offense
B. To give an answer which can develop his reputation
C. Not to be detained at any time
D. Not to be examined except only as to matters pertinent to the issue

Submitted to: ATTY. EUGENIO HAUTEA

Submitted by: BELLOGA, GRACE ANNE
ADORACION J.D. 1

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Election Laws

January 29, 2011
COLLEGE OF LAW
MCQ CARD

(based on the Fundamentals of Election Law by Rudyard A. Avila III, pages 160
– 180)

Question: Which of the following instances is false as regards to the Personal

Overseas Absentee Registration?
A. Qualified citizens of the Philippines abroad who failed to register in R.A.
No. 8189 cannot apply for registration with the Election Registration
Board.
B. The Commission shall provide a special mechanism of personal
registration in case of seafarers.
C. The Commission is authorized to prescribe additional procedures for
overseas absentee registration.
D. The Commission shall provide for a period within which applications to
register must be filed for the succeeding elections after the May, 2004
elections.

Submitted to: ATTY. EUGENIO HAUTEA

Submitted by: BELLOGA, GRACE ANNE
ADORACION J.D. 1

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Legal Ethics

January 29, 2011
COLLEGE OF LAW

MCQ CARD

(based on Legal Ethics Annotated by Ernesto L. Pineda, pages 205 – 229)

Question: The lawyer should not decline an appointment as amicus curiae.
However, as a friend of the court, there are limitations as to the extent of his
involvement in a court procedure. Which of the following does not belong to
the limitations?

A. He may petition the court for permission to file a brief.

B. He has no right to control the condition of the record.
C. He cannot assume the functions of a party.
D. He cannot file a pleading in a cause.

Submitted to: ATTY. EUGENIO HAUTEA

Submitted by: BELLOGA, GRACE ANNE
ADORACION J.D. 1

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Election Laws

February 5, 2011
COLLEGE OF LAW
MCQ CARD
(based on the Fundamentals of Election Law by Rudyard A. Avila III, pages 192
– 227)

Question: A pre – proclamation controversy refers to any question pertaining

to or affecting the proceedings of the board of canvassers which may be
raised by _________________.

A. Any qualified citizens of the Philippines

B. The Board of Election Inspectors
C. The Municipal Election Officer
D. Any registered political party

Submitted to: ATTY. EUGENIO HAUTEA

Submitted by: BELLOGA, GRACE ANNE
ADORACION J.D. 1

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Legal Ethics

February 5, 2011
COLLEGE OF LAW
 MCQ CARD

(based on Legal Ethics Annotated by Ernesto L. Pineda, pages 246 – 275)

Question: A lawyer may appear against his client only on condition that the
client has given ________________________ thereto.

A. verbal approval
B. notarized approval
C. written consent
D. verbal consent

Submitted to: ATTY. EUGENIO HAUTEA

Submitted by: BELLOGA, GRACE ANNE
ADORACION J.D. 1

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Election Laws

February 12, 2011
COLLEGE OF LAW
 MCQ CARD

(based on the Fundamentals of Election Law by Rudyard A. Avila III, pages 218
– 233)

Question: The following instances or controversies may be brought to the

COMELEC en banc, except for ______________________.
A. petition for correction of manifest errors in the statement of votes
B. pre-proclamation controversy
C. illegal composition of proceedings of the board of canvassers
D. when the canvassing has been a mere ceremony that was pre-
determined and manipulated.

Submitted to: ATTY. EUGENIO HAUTEA

Submitted by: BELLOGA, GRACE ANNE
ADORACION J.D. 1

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Legal Ethics

February 12, 2011
 COLLEGE OF LAW

MCQ CARD

(based on Legal Ethics Annotated by Ernesto L. Pineda, pages 283 – 313)

Question: The following factors guide a lawyer in determining his fees except
for ____________.

A. The importance of the subject matter

B. The professional standing of the lawyer
C. The contingency or certainty of compensation
D. The social standing of the client

Submitted to: ATTY. EUGENIO HAUTEA

Submitted by: BELLOGA, GRACE ANNE
ADORACION J.D. 1
 CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Election Laws
February 12, 2011
COLLEGE OF LAW

MCQ CARD

(based on the Fundamentals of Election Law by Rudyard A. Avila III, pages 244
– 270)

Question: _________________ is the sole judge of all contests relating to the

election, returns and qualifications of the President, Vice – President, and may
promulgate rules for this purpose.
A. COMELEC En Banc
B. Regional Trial Court
C. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal
D. Supreme Court En Banc

Submitted to: ATTY. EUGENIO HAUTEA

Submitted by: BELLOGA, GRACE ANNE
ADORACION J.D. 1
 CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Legal Ethics
February 12, 2011
COLLEGE OF LAW

MCQ CARD

(based on Legal Ethics Annotated by Ernesto L. Pineda, pages 320 – 350)

Question: When lawyers jointly represent a common client for a given fee
without any express agreement on how each will receive, they will
_________________________ as they are considered as special partners for a
special purpose.

A. share according to the legal service rendered

B. share equally
C. share according to the skill demanded
D. share according to professional standing of the lawyer

Submitted to: ATTY. EUGENIO HAUTEA

 Submitted by: BELLOGA, GRACE ANNE
ADORACION J.D. 1

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Election Laws

March 5, 2011
COLLEGE OF LAW

MCQ CARD

(based on the Fundamentals of Election Law by Rudyard A. Avila III, pages 277
– 309)

Question: A regular member or officer of the PNP, the AFP and other law
enforcement agencies of the Government is authorized to bear, carry or
transport firearms or other deadly weapons during election period provided
that ______________________.
A. He is receiving regular compensation for the services rendered in said
agencies.
B. He is in the agency – prescribed uniform or in civilian clothes as a secret
agent.
C. He is carrying the license of the firearms at all times.
 D. He is active in service.

Submitted to: ATTY. EUGENIO HAUTEA

Submitted by: BELLOGA, GRACE ANNE
ADORACION J.D. 1

CENTRAL PHILIPPINE UNIVERSITY Legal Ethics

March 5, 2011
COLLEGE OF LAW

MCQ CARD

(based on Legal Ethics Annotated by Ernesto L. Pineda, pages 388 - 448)

Question: The only officers authorized to investigate cases of disbarment of

lawyers are the Supreme Court, IBP through its Commission On Bar Discipline
or authorized investigators, and the __________________________.

A. Department of Justice
B. Regional Trial Courts
C. National Labor Relations Commission
D. Office of the Solicitor General

Submitted to: ATTY. EUGENIO HAUTEA

Submitted by: BELLOGA, GRACE ANNE
ADORACION J.D. 1