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ARTICLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS1) What law provides for synchronized national and local elections? a. R.A 7188
2) When does the election period commence? b. 90 days before the day of election
3) The campaign period for Barangay Election is ______. d. None of the above
4) The campaign periods shall include: d. None of the above.
5) The Omnibus Election Code governs:
b. All election of public officers and, to the extent appropriate, all referenda and plebiscites.6) An election may be postponed due to _______. d. All of the above.
7) In case a vacancy arises in Congress, who shall call for a special election? b. The COMELEC
8) The period of campaign for Vice-Presidential Election is _____. a. 90 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?
b. Yes, they are 2 obligations imposed by law pursuant to Article 1, Section 4, of the Election Code.
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 & during the day of election.
11) In case of a failure of election, the COMELEC shall call for the continuation of election not held on the basis of
________. a. A verified petition by any interested party and after due notice and hearing.
12) The funds needed by COMELEC to defray the expenses for the holding of regular and special elections shall be
provided in the___ b. Regular appropriations of COMELEC
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?
d. By registered special delivery mail
14) In what language should a printed copy of the Election Code be available in polling places?
c. In the national language or in English
15) Can the COMELEC, for a serious cause, postpone an election motu proprio? c. Yes. It is allowed.
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? b. No. She cant campaign for herself anymore.
17) A failure of election may be called for on account of ________. d. All of the above
18) The Omnibus Election Code. a. Batas Pambansa Blg. 88119) 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 in division.
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
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 b. file a petition to postpone the election
22) The remedy if on account of force majeure, terrorism, or fraud, the election in any polling place has not been
held on the date fixed is to a. file a petition to declare a failure of election
23) The following are Grounds for postponement/failure of election, except
d. 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?
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 d. Initiative
26) This refer to a petition to approve or reject an act or law, or part thereof, passed by Congress
b. Referendum on Statutes
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27) This is an electoral process by which an initiative on the Constitution is approved or rejected by the people
a. Plebiscite
28) The following are true with respect to the national initiative and referendum, except
b. 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
29) This is the legal process whereby the registered voters of a local government unit may directly propose, enact
or amend ordinance a. Local initiative30) This is a limitation on recall 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
periods and 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
32) This is held when there is failure of election on the scheduled date of regular election in a particular place or
which is conducted to fill up certain vacancies, as provided by law b. Special 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
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 initiative by the
people through a proposition sent to Congress or the local legislative body for action.
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.
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.
36) Preconditions necessary for declaring a failure of election d. A and B only
37) A low turnout of voters can be a ground for failure of election and as a result, a re-election may be held.
c. False
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?
b. Yes, because the prohibited election refers to the next regular election for the same office following the end of
the 3rd term
ARTICLE II: ELECTION OF PRESIDENT AND VICE- PRESIDENT39) 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? c. 7 days
40) The special election shall be held not earlier than 45 days nor later than? a. 60 days
41) The sole judge of all contest relating to the election, returns and qualifications of the President or Vice-
President? c. SC Sitting en banc
42) Age requirement for President on the day of election? c. 40 years old
43) Presidents term of office b. 6 years
44) A person may be elected for president provided that he is a resident of the Philippines for?
b. 10 years immediately preceding such election
45) The President of the Philippines shall be elected by? d. The direct vote of the people
46) Does the Vice-President has the same age qualification as the President?
c. Yes, he must be 40 years old correct
47) After the election but not later than 30 days, the certificates shall be opened in the presence of?
c. Both Congress and Senate in joint public session
48) In case of a tie for the position of the President and Vice-President who will determine the winner?
c. Majority vote of the Congress and Senate voting separately
49) In the above quoted statement in case there will be a deadlock who will be the acting President until the
deadlock is broken?
b. Senate President
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50) The Vice-President shall serve for 7 years, B. The Vice-President shall not serve more than 2 terms
c. A is incorrect and B is correct
51) In case the President-elect fails to qualify who will be the acting President until the President-elect shall have
qualified d. VP-elect
52) Unless otherwise provided by law, the regular election for President and Vice-President shall be held on?
d. Second Monday of May
53) The convening of the Batasang Pambansa cannot be suspended nor the special election postponed. In theevent vacancy occurs, no special elections shall be done for how many days?
c. Seventy 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? b. The Vice President shall become the President to serve the unfinished term.
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
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?
b. Eighteen months
57) A President or acting President shall not make appointments months 60 days before Presidential Elections up
to the end of his term except:
a. temporary appointments to executive positions when continued vacancies therein will prejudice public service
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 30th day of June next following the day of the election and shall end at noon of the same date, six
years thereafter.
59) The Vice President shall serve to a max of how many successive terms? b. 2
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
61) Election returns for the President and Vice 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
62) Which of the following events cannot be changed by any ordinary law enacted by the Congress?
c. Date of regular election of the President and Vice President correct
63) If the President-elect fails to qualify, whom shall act as President until the President-elect shall have qualified?
a. Speaker of the House correct64) Tom Sawyer is natural-born Filipino. His mother is a Filipina and his father is an American. He obtained a
degree March 2017 at Harvard University at the age of 39. He has been a resident of the Philippines since January
2011. Is he qualified to run as President of the Philippines in May 2018 elections?
a. No because he is not a resident of the Philippines for 10years
65) The following qualifications are the requirements to be eligible to be the Vice President except:
d. An alumna of any local educational institution correct
66) 1st Statement. Rulings of Board of Canvassers (BOC) are appealable to the COMELEC within 3 days from
issuance of the ruling. 2nd Statement. Rulings of Board of Canvassers (BOC) are not appealable to the COMELEC
within 3 days from issuance of the ruling. a. 1st statement is true
ARTICLE III: ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE BATASANG PAMBANSA67) Who determined the DATE of the FIRST Local Election? a. President of the Philippines
68) The following are the qualifications for Senator , except: c. At least 40 years of age on the day of the election.
69) The following qualifications of Members of Batasang Pambansa, except:
e. 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 e.
All of the above
71) The following classes of citizens of the Philippines are possible to possess dual citizenship, which is the
exception? d. None of the above.
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ARTICLE IV: ELECTION OF LOCAL OFFICIALS72) The candidates for the position of Governor, Vice Governor or Member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan or
Mayor, Vice Mayor or Member of the Sangguniang Panlunsod of highly urbanized cities must be:
a. At least 23 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: b. At least 21 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. C A B F E D G
75) Contests involving elective barangay officials decided by trial courts of limited jurisdiction, is within the
COMELECs: c. exclusive appellate jurisdiction
76) Who has the jurisdiction over petitions for disqualification of municipal, provincial, city and congressional
elective officials filed before the elections? a. COMELEC
77) The following persons are disqualified from running for any elective local position, except
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 Kabataan is also a regular election even if participated by youth.
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.
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. 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 disqual ification 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
81) Which of the following is not a function of the Board of Election Tellers
d. Shall declare postponement or Failure of Election
82) The following persons are disqualified from running for any elective local position, except
e. None of the above
ARTICLE V: ELECTION OF REGIONAL ASSEMBLY OF THE AUTONOMOUS REGIONS83) Who exercises GENERAL supervision over Autonomous Regions to ensure that the laws are faithfully executed?
b. Executive Department of the Philippines
84) Autonomous Regions have certain independent legislative powers, the following are TRUE except:
a. Laws regarding defense and security
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 _____________.
d. Philippines National Police
86) The ACT enacted by the Congress for each autonomous region that will govern the Autonomous Region of
Muslim Mindanao.
c. Organic Act87) 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.
d. TRUE, such Act is constitutional because it is expressly provided by the Constitution.
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ARTICLE VI: ELECTION OF BARANGAY OFFICIALS88) 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.
89) In the election for barangay officials, the certificate of candidacy for the position of punong barangay or
kagawad ng sangunian shall be filed: a. With the secretary of the sangguniang barangay.
90) The Board of Election Tellers shall be composed of:a. 1 public elementary school teacher and 2 members who are registered voters.
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.
92) Inclusion and exclusion cases in barangay election shall be decided:
a. Not later than 7 days before the date of election.
93) Inclusion and exclusion cases in Barangay election shall be w/n the exclusive jurisdiction of:
a. The municipal or metropolitan trial court.
94) The barangay board of canvassers shall be composed of:
a. The senior public elementary school teacher and 2 public elementary school teachers.
95) The barangay board of canvassers shall be constituted: a. At least 7 days before the election in each barangay.
96) Candidates for the position of punong barangay must be: c. At least 18 years of age on the Election Day.
97) Candidates for the position of member of the sangguniang barangay must be:
a. At least 18 years of age on the Election Day.
98) The Barangay elections shall be conducted in: c. expeditious and inexpensive manner
99) The following can support the campaign of one of the candidate for barangay elections except
c. Political party of the candidate
100) Can a candidate for barangay elections hold a public meeting
b. Yes, Provided ,however ,That without prejudice to any liability that may be incurred
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.
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: c. Chairman of the Board of the canvasser
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 disqualify forfailure to file a letter of resignation before the proclamation. May the protest disqualify atty marcos
b. No, Candidate shall be considered automatically resigned upon the filing of certificate of candidacy
104) Board of Election Tellers must composed of the following 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 d. Both B and C
106) The Board of Election tellers shall d. All of the above
107) The Finalist of Voters shall be posted in the polling places at least d. None of the above
108) Who can designate the public school or any other punlic building within the barangay to be used as polling
place in case the barangay has one election precinct d.chairman of board of election tellers
109) Who will provide the official barangay ballots c. City or municipality concerned
110) Who will provide the ballot boxes for each barangay polling place a. Commission
111) The official ballots must be authenticated in the presence ofa. The voter
112) The Commission shall constitute a board of canvassers at least
d. 7 days before the election in each barangay
113) How many watchers in every polling place may appoint by each candidates c. Two
114) After Canvassing the results from various polling places within the barangay, Who will proclaim the winners 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
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116) The registration of any voter shall not be transferred without written notice at least
a. Two 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)
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
ARTICLE VII: THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS119) The Commission on Election shall be composed ofa. 1 chairman and 6 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.
121) How long should a member of the COMELEC be engaged in the practice of law in order for him to qualify as
member? b. 10 years
122) The Chairman and the Commissioners of the COMELEC shall be appointed by whom?
c. By the President with the consent of the Commission on Appointment
123) First statement: The President has the power to designate a temporary Chairman of the COMELEC.
Second Statement: The members of the COMELEC themselves should not interfere with such power of the
President to designate a temporary Chairman pending the appointment of a permanent one.a. Both statements are wrong.
124) Which of the following statements is incorrect?
b. As a central repository of the governments manpower, the COMELEC may provide qualified public officials
during vacancies in Congress.
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.
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.
127) In the exercise of its powers, the COMELEC has the authority to grant immunity from criminal prosecution.
b. True. However such immunity shall not exempt the witness from criminal prosecution for perjury or false
testimony.
128) The original jurisdiction of the COMELEC is composed of
b. All contest relating to the elections, returns and qualifications of all elective regional, provincial and city officials.
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.
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
b. The first statement is correct while the second statement is wrong. Both statements are 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. c. The first statement is correct while the second statement is wrong.
132) In the conduct of initiative, the power of the COMELEC extends not only to the counting and canvassing ofvotes but also to seeing to it that the matter or act submitted to the people must be:
b. In the proper form and language so it may be easily understood and voted upon by the electorate.
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.
134) The following are the powers and functions of the COMELEC except:
b. To initiate plebiscite, initiative, referendum and recall.
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135) 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. 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.
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 casesb. Both statements are correct.
138) Which of the following is incorrect: c. Such publication shall be for a period of ninety days.
139) In order to summon the parties to a controversy pending before it the COMELEC may:
a. Issue subpoena and subpoena duces tecum.
140) The following are the powers and functions of the COMELEC except:
b. To initiate plebiscite, initiative, referendum and recall.
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. c. Both statements are correct.
142) 1st Statement. COMELEC and other prosecuting arms of the government have concurrent power to conduct
preliminary investigation of all election offenses.
2nd Statement. COMELEC and other prosecuting arms of the government does not have concurrent power to
conduct preliminary investigation of all election offenses. a. 1st statement is true
143) 1st Statement. Pre-Proclamation Controversies are raised before the Board of Canvassers (BOC) or the
COMELEC as soon as the illegality arises 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
144) The chairman and members of the Commission shall be subject to _______ in the discharge of their functions.
a. Canons of Judicial Ethics
145) Which is not a duty and responsibility of the Commission in ensuring enforcement of an election?
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:
b. Commission on Audit
147) A party contesting the competency of the Chairman or a Commissioner may:
d. File his objection to the Court of Appeals stating the grounds therefor.
148) How can the Commission delegate its powers? c. Through its Watchers149) Provincial Election Office is headed by? c. Provincial Election Supervisor
150) The Commission shall have exclusive charge of a. Enforcement of administrative laws
151) What can the Commission do to any officer or employee who violates election law? c. Sanction Him
152) Who can deputize for the Commission to ensure the holding of free, orderly and honest elections? a. NBI
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? a. Constitutional Powers
154) Can the Comelec conduct hearings like courts? a. Yes
155) Which of the following questions affecting election does not fall under COMELEC jurisdiction
c. resolving issues involving right to vote
156) The following are powers granted to COMELEC, except a. Power to include and exclude voters
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? b. 60 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 to d. Commission on Elections
159) The Chairman and Commissioners can be removed from office on impeachment for conviction of the
following, except c. Murder
160) The following cases involve COMELECs administrative supervision and control, except
d. Questions on whether or not a candidate is entitled to use a particular name
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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
b. 5 days from 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
163) Which of the following statements is false in connection with the exclusive authority of the Commission to
investigate and to prosecute election offenses before the regular courts, whether committed by public officers orprivate persons if warranted? b. Election offenses committed by election officials in relation to their office can be
investigated and prosecuted by the Commission and the Ombudsman
164) Book of voters may be annulled d. All of the above
165) The following are the requisites for the filing of quo warranto, except
b. Filed on the grounds of eligibility or loyalty to the Republic of the Philippines
166) The following are requirements for the members of the COMELEC, except
b. At the time of their appointment, at least thirty years of age
ARTICLE VIII: POLITICAL PARTIES167) Which of the following is not qualified to be a political party? e. all of the above
168) Once a political party is duly registered, the following are its advantages except:
c. It shall have the right to hold office in the House of Representatives after registration.
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 are wrong.
170) The following shall not be allowed to register as political parties except:
b. Those organized group with social personality promoting the welfare of the Filipinos.
171) What is a coalition? a. It refers to an aggrupation of duly registered national, regional, sectoral parties or
organizations for political or electoral purposes.
172) Political party as used in the Omnibus Election Code means? a. An organized group of persons pursuing the
same ideology, political ideas or platforms of government and includes its branches and divisions.
173) A political party shall first be duly registered with the commission so that?
b. It may acquire juridical personality.
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? d. Atleast 10%175) The petition for registration or accreditation shall be published in:
b. Atleast Three newspapers of general circulation.
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? b. 15 days
177) Which sector is expressly prohibited by the Omnibus Election Code to be registered as a political party?
c. Religous sect
178) What must be attached in a verified petition for the registration of a political party? c. Both
179) Which organized group of persons may be registered before the COMELEC? c. Both A&B
180) A registered political party is entitled: c. To the rights and privileges granted to political parties
181) In a resolution of a petition submitted for decision, the Commission must observe:
b. Due Notice and Hearing
182) A political party which seeks to achieve its goal through violence shall not be registered because it is contrary
to: d. All of the Above
183) Registration of Political parties must be filed with: c. The Commission on Elections
184) A registered political party may sue or be sued because: a. It has a juridical personality
185) Does Comelec has the power over all the decisions in connection with the registration of political parties? a.
Yes
186) Only members of a duly registered or accredited political parties has a right to hold an elected public
position? b. No
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187) The following qualifications are true for a Sectoral Representative, except
e. A resident of the constituency for a period of not less than 1 year immediately preceding the day of the election
188) Which of the following can be a ground for cancellation of registration of any national, regional, sectoral
party, organization or coalition e. All of the above
189) Which of the following statements is incorrect?
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
190) The following are the rights and privileges of a political party except for: a. To be voted upon as a party
191) Party-list representatives shall constitute _________ of the total number of representatives including those
under the party-list d. twenty per centum (Article VI, Section 5, 1987 Constitution)
192) Party-list shall include the following sectors except
b. Religious Groups (Article VI, Section 5, 1987 Constitution)
ARTICLE IX: ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES AND CERTIFICATE OF CANDIDACY193) What should be the age of a candidate if he will going to run as the Vice President of the Philippines?
c. 40 years old
194) Which of the following candidates can be qualified as member of the Batasang Pambansa as provincial
representative?
c. 25 years old, Filipino Citizen, a registered voter and a resident of Trece Martires, Cavite for 11 months.
195) Which of the following are not qualifications of a Sectoral Representative?
c. Shall be a registered voter, and on the day of the election is at least twenty-one years of age.
196) What should a candidate holding a public appointive office do when he files his certificate of candidacy?
c. A person holding a public office should have resigned from his office upon the filing of his certificate of
candidacy
197) Which of the following are not disqualifications of running for any elective office?
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?
c. Those candidates that uses screen names or aliases
199) Which of the following circumstances in filing of Certificate of candidacy is not true?
b. 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.200) What should not be included in the contents of certificate of candidacy?
d. Baccalaureate degree, Schools/ Universities Attended and Achievements/Awards
201) What should a candidate do if there is another candidate with the same name?
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.
202) Where should the certificates of candidacy for punong barangay or kagawad ng sangguniang barangay should
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
203) Who may not receive and acknowledge receipt of the Certificate of Candidacy?
b. The City Election Supervisor
204) In case of death of the preceding candidate of a certain political party, when can the substitute of the same
political party can file his certificate of candidacy?
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
205) What does COC stand for? b. Certificate of Candidacy
206) Which of the following is not a procedure for filing of Certificate of Candidacy?
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?
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.
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? c. Guest Candidate
209) How many days are the posting of certified consolidated list of candidates?
c. At least ten (10) days before the Election Day210) What is not an Independent Candidate?
c. A person whose nomination has been submitted by a registered political party
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.
c. CLOSED
212) Where do the Members of the House of Representatives for legislative districts in the National Capital Region
file their certificate of candidacy? c. Regional Election Director, NCR
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. c. The provisions of the election law which
candidates for office are required to comply are generally regarded as mandatory.
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: c. 5.
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.
216) The certificate of candidacy for President, Vice-President and Senators shall be filed in:
b. The main office of the COMELEC in Manila.
217) The certificate of candidacy for provincial offices shall be filed with: c. The provincial election supervisor.
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? c. No, because he has served for three-consecutive term.219) What is a candidate? 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
220) What is a certificate of candidacy? 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
221) What is the purpose of the law in requiring the filing of the certificate of candidacy and in fixing the time limit
therefor? b. to avoid confusion and inconvenience in the tabulation of votes cast
222) How should a withdrawal of a certificate of candidacy be made?
b. submit to the office concerned a written declaration under oath
223) Who are those considered as ipso facto resigned from office upon filing of a certificate of candidacy?
b. a,d and c
224) If a candidate dies, withdraws or is disqualifed for any cause who may file a certificate of candidacy to replace
him? b. a person belonging to and certified by the same political party
225) What is a petition for voters inclusion/exclusion? b. application to be registered as a voter
226) How can a cancellation of a certificate of candidacy be justified?
b. if the candidate gives false representation
227) What are the instances where a petition questioning the qualifications of a registered candidate to run for
office can be raised under the code? b. a and c
228) What is the remedy if the winning candidate was not eligible to run for the office?
b. contest his election after he has been duly proclaimed
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229) A person is disqualified to be candidate if he has been sentenced to a penalty for more than how many
months for a crime involving moral turpitude? b. 18 months
230) The disqualification of a candidate shall be removed after _____ years from his service of sentence.
b. 5 years
231) What COMELEC Resolution provides the rules on the procedure in dealing with the manner of disposing of
cases of disqualification under the code? b. Comelec resolution 2050
232) What is the effect of a disqualification case? b. after final judgement a candidate shall not be voted for233) What is the purpose of a disqualification proceeding? b. a, c and d
234) Is the filing of a petition for disqualification a ground to suspend the proclamation of a winning candidate?
b. no
235) Is a candidate who obtained the second highest number of votes deemed a winner if the candidate who got
the highest number of votes disqualified? b. no
236) If a duly elected mayor is adjudged to be disqualified what will happen?
b. the duly elected vice mayor will replace him
237) Can A, who wrote in his certificate of candidacy that he is an engineer by profession although he is not, be
held liable for falsity of material representation in his certificate of candidacy?
c. No, because profession is not a qualification for elective office
238) The following are considered nuisance candidates, except
c. Those who committed acts of terrorism to enhance his candidacy Those candidate that has no bona fide
intention to run
239) Which of the following shall have no ministerial duty to receive the Certificate of Candidacy
e. None of the above
240) A petition to deny due course to or cancel a certificate of candidacy may be filed by any person against a
candidate on the ground of false representation at any time not later than how many days?
a. Twenty-five days from the time of the filing of the certificate of candidacy
241) Substitution of Candidates in case of Death, Disqualification or Withdrawal may be done
b. After the last day for the filing of certificates of candidacy
242) X, is the current governor of Napukaw 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.
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 bythe law.
243) A person shall be deemed not to have lost his original residence with these circumstances, except:
d. In cases of overseas Filipino workers staying in the country for less than 6 months every year;
244) When may a petition to deny due course to or to cancel a certificate of candidacy be filed
d. Anytime not later than 25 days from the time of filing of certificate of candidacy
245) Jurisdiction over a petition to cancel a certificate of candidacy lies with the c. COMELEC in division
246) A is a candidate for councilor in Manila. Before the elections, A died and his son B filed his certificate of
candidacy as a replacement for his father A. Come the results of the election the votes are as follows: A 100
votes, B 50 votes and C 130 votes. This is how the votes for A, the deceased, should be considered.
b. Stray votes
247) A in his certificate of candidacy did not indicate on the space provided therein the precinct where he was a
registered voter as a result, he was deemed as a nuisance candidate by the COMELEC and as such was subject to
the prescribed reglementary periods for the same thus, his certificate of candidacy was disqualified. Given the
facts, should A be considered a nuisance candidate? b. No
248) To be elected as President of the Philippines, one must be at least forty (40) years of age on the:
b. Day of the election
249) What is the required age for a Presidential candidate? b. 40 years of age
250) Which of the following functions does not involve the exercise of quasi-judicial power of the COMELEC
d. Determination of the existence of probable cause
251) Which of the following statements is false
c. If a person files for more than one position, he shall be eligible for the first one he filed
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252) The following persons are disqualified from running for any elective local position, except
e. None of the above
253) In changing residence and in order to acquire a new domicile by choice, it is required
f. Concurrence of a, b and c are required
254) What is guest candidacy? a. Nomination or support by a political party of candidates not belonging to it
255) The following statements are true with respect to meeting the residence requirement for an elective position,
except c. In showing compliance with the residence requirement, both intent and actual presence in the placewhere the candidate intends to run is already satisfactory regardless of the length of time prescribed by the
Constitution or by law.
256) Jose was sentenced to a penalty of 20 months imprisonment. Thereafter, he received plenary pardon. Is he
now qualified to run for public office? b. Yes, provided he also possesses all other requirements for eligibility with
respect to the position or office concerned.
257) Sarah, a brilliant woman, has just been declared by competent authority to be insane. However, she is not
really insane, but only misunderstood due to her eccentric ways. Considering the erroneous declaration of insanity,
is she still disqualified to run for public office?
b. Yes, until the declaration of insanity is removed by competent authority.
258) Which of the following is a ground for disqualification of a candidate under the Omnibus Election Code?
d. Sentenced by final judgment for subversion, insurrection, rebellion or any offense for which he has been
sentenced to a penalty of more than 18 months imprisonment
259) The following are disqualified to run for elective position except c. A 30 year old high school dropout
260) In case the person in charge for receiving the certificate of candidacy refuses to receive the same or is not
available, the certificates shall be filed with: a. The election registrar of the city or municipality concerned
ARTICLE X: CAMPAIGN AND ELECTION PROPAGANDA261) An act designed to promote the election or defeat of a particular candidate or candidates to a public office is
called: a. Election campaign.
262) The following are true with respect to election campaign or partisan political activity. Which is the exception?
c. It include public expression of opinions or discussion of probable issues in a forthcoming election or on
attributes on criticisms against probable candidates proposed to be nominated in a forthcoming political party
convention.
263) Any person aspiring for or seeking an elective public office, who has filed a certificate of candidacy by himself
or through an accredited political party, aggroupment, or coalition of parties. b. Candidate264) The term "election campaign" or "partisan political activity" refers to an act designed to promote the election
or defeat of a particular candidate or candidates to a public office which shall include: e. All of the above
265) It shall be unlawful for any person, whether or not a voter or candidate, or for any party, or association of
persons, to engage in an election campaign or partisan political activity except during the campaign period.
Provided, That political parties may hold political conventions or meetings to nominate their official candidates
within ____________ days before the commencement of the campaign period and ___________days for
Presidential and Vice-Presidential election. b. thirty ; forty-five
266) Which of the following are the List of Lawful Election Propaganda: d. All of the above
267) It shall be unlawful for any person during the campaign period: d. A & B
268) The following are prohibited forms of election propaganda except:
d. Any published or printed election propaganda should bear and be identified by the words "paid for by" followed
by name and address of the payor and by the words "printed by" followed by the name and address of the printer.
269) The Commission shall promulgate rules and regulations of Election Propaganda through Mass Media:
e. A & B
270) Any political party or candidate shall notify the election registrar concerned of any public rally said political
party or candidate intends to organize and hold in the city or municipality, and within _______ working days
thereafter submit to the election registrar a statement of expenses incurred in connection therewith. b. Seven
271) It shall be unlawful to give or accept, free of charge, directly or indirectly, transportation, food or drinks or
things of value: c. on the day of the election
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272) Which statement is true:
FIRST STATEMENT: Whenever practicable, the Commission shall also designate and provide for a common poster
are in strategic places in each town wherein candidates can announce and further their candidacy through posters,
said space to be likewise allocated free of charge, equally and impartially by the Commission among all the
candidates concerned
SECOND STATEMENT: The Commission shall procure space in at least one newspaper of general circulation in
every province or city: Provided, however, that in the absence of said newspaper, publication shall be done in anyother magazine or periodical in said province or city, which shall be known as "Comelec Space" wherein candidates
can announce their candidacy. Said space shall be allocated, free of charge, equally and impartially by the
Commission among all candidates within the area in which the newspaper is circulated.
c. BOTH STATEMENTS
273) The following are prohibited intervention of any foreigner in connection with any election campaign except
c. To converse/talk to any candidate during the campaign period
274) The following are lawful election propaganda, except
c. to erect, put up, make use of, attach, float or display any billboard, tinplate-poster, balloons and the like, of
whatever size, shape form or kind, advertising for or against any candidate or political party
275) It shall be unlawful for any person or any party to engage in election campaign or partisan political activity
except: c. during the campaign period
ARTICLE XI: ELECTORAL CONTRIBUTIONS AND EXPENDITURES276) Article XI of the Omnibus Election Code defines "contribution" as: d. All of the above
277) " Expenditures " refer to: d. NONE
278) Persons and entities who are not prohibited to make contributions are: d. NONE
279) Which statement is in accordance with Section 96, Art. XI of the Omnibus Code:
d. That, it is unlawful for any person, entity to solicit in whatever nature.
280) It shall be unlawful for any person, entity to hold a fund raising such as lotteries, dance contests, bingo,
beauty contest. c. From commencement of election period up to and including election day
281) True name if contributor is required. No person shall make any contribution in any name except:
d. His own
282) Every person giving contributions to any candidate, treasurer of the party, or authorized representative of
such candidate or treasurer shall d. Not later than 30 days after the day of election, file with the Commission a
report under oath stating the said contribution, and other info related to it.283) Lawful expenditures which are permissible because of its nature and purposes allowed under this Code are:
a. Travelling expenses of the candidates and campaign personnel in the course of the campaign and for personal
expenses incident thereto.
284) Who are authorized to incur election expenditures?
c. The candidates, treasurer of a political party or any person authorized by such candidate or treasurer.
285) First Statement: No candidate, his or her spouse or any relative within the second civil degree of
consanguinity or affinity, or his campaign manager, agent or representative shall during the campaign period, on
the day before and on the day of the election, directly or indirectly, make any donation, contribution.
Second Statement: However, above statement does not apply to treasurers, agents, or representative of any
political party. c. First statement is true and second is false
286) The procedure of accounting by agents of candidate or treasurer receiving contributions or incurring
expenditures by authority of the candidate shall be:
d. On demand by the candidate or treasurer of the party and in any event within Five Days (5) after receiving
should be reported in detail attached with vouchers or official receipts.
287) The person responsible with the records and expenditures is, are as follows:
d. Every candidate, treasurer of the political party an person acting under the authority if such candidate or
treasurer to issue a receipt for every contribution received
288) Statement of contributions and expenditures shall be filed in duplicate with the respective offices scheduled:
b. Not later than Seven days (7) or earlier than Ten Days (10) before the day of the election
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289) The place for filing statements of contributions and expenditures of those candidates for President and Vice
President shall be with: d. The Commission
290) If statements of contributions and expenditures are sent via mail, the filing date to be considered shall be:
d. The date on which is registered with the post office
291) FIRST STATEMENT: The form and contents of statement shall be in writing, subscribed and sworn to by the
candidate or by the treasurer of the party. SECOND STATEMENT: It shall be complete as of the date next
preceding, the date of filing and shall set forth in details as to the amount of contributions, expendituresb. Both statements are true
292) The preservation and inspection of statements of contributions and expenditures shall be kept and preserved
at the office where they are filed. They shall constitute part of public records thereof for three years after the
election to which they pertain. They shall only be removed when:
d. Upon the order of the Commission or competent court and an officer-in-charge to copy furnish of certified
copies after payment of such prescribed fees.
293) The effect of failure to file statement of contributions and expenditure of a candidate and treasurer of the
political party within (30) days after the day of election, shall constitute:
a. An administrative offense and to pay fine as prescribed as proved in this provision
294) Report of contractor and business firms are not subject to be filed with the Commission within thirty days
after the day of election: b. False
295) Election expenses as may be necessary and reasonable in connection with the elections, referenda, plebiscites
and other similar exercises shall be paid by the Commission. d. The provision is not sufficient. Election expenses
as may be necessary and reasonable in connection with the elections, referenda, plebiscites and other similar
exercises shall be paid by the Commission except in barangay elections.
296) It includes gift, donation, subscription, loan, advance or deposit of money or anything of value, or a contract,
promise or agreement to contribute, whether or not legally enforceable, made for the purpose of influencing the
results of the elections c. Contribution
297) Failure to file the statements or reports in connection with electoral contributions and expenditures as
required shall b. subject the offender to perpetual disqualification to hold public office
298) Every candidate and treasurer of the political party shall file in duplicate with the offices of the Commission,
the full, true and itemized statement of all contributions and expenditures in connection with the election c.
within 30 days
299) Which of the following statements is true? c. It shall be unlawful for any foreigner, whether juridical or
natural person, to directly or indirectly take part in or influence in any manner any election or to contribute ormake any expenditure in connection with any election or partisan political activity
ARTICLE XII: REGISTRATION OF VOTERS300) The following are true regarding qualifications for suffrage, except
d. Literacy, property and other substantive requirement shall also be imposed on the exercise of suffrage
301) What may support a petition for inclusion in the permanent list of voters c. All of the above
302) The petition for inclusion in the list of voters shall be decided b. Within 15 days after its filing
303) Any voter, election registrar, or duly registered political party, organization or coalition of political parties may
file a petition to annul a permanent list of voters with what particular office or officer? d. COMELEC
304) An application for registration duly approved by the Election Registration Board is called
b. Registration Record
305) The following are qualified to register, except
a. Those who have resided in the Philippines for at least 6 months
306) The following are common rules governing judicial proceedings in the matter of inclusion, exclusion, and
correction of names of voters, except b. Petition for inclusion, exclusion or correction of names of voters shall be
filed at any time provided it is during a reasonable hour
307) Who prescribes disqualifications for suffrage? b. Congress
308) Why has the voting age been lowered to eighteen (18) years? d. A and B
309) Who are not qualified to vote under the Election Code? d. All of the above
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310) If eighteen (18) is the minimum voting age, are fifteen (15) years of age allowed to vote?
b. No, because the age requirement is expressly provided for by the Constitution
311) Is registration a condition precedent in order to confer the right to vote?
b. Yes, but a registration is a regulation, not a qualification
312) 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 Board313) Exercises original jurisdiction involving voters exclusion/inclusion cases a. Municipal Trial Court
314) Remedy available to an aggrieved party if the list of voters in precinct is affected by fraud, bribery, forgery or
force is to d. file a case of annulment of list of voters
315) The theory on suffrage prevailing in the Philippines c. Both a and b
316) What are the rights of voters excluded through inadvertence or registered with erroneous or misspelled
name? b. The right to file an application on any date with the proper municipal or metropolitan trial court, for an
order directing that his name be reinstated in the list or that he be registered with his correct name
317) Every citizen who is qualified to vote is obliged to ________. c. Register and cast his vote
ARTICLE XIII: PRECINCTS AND POLLING PLACES318) Election precincts shall have as far as possible ___________ and shall compromise, as far as practicable,
contiguous and compact territory. d. not more than 300 voters
319) The polling place of the original precincts shall be located
a. same building or compound where polling place of the original precincts is located
320) When it appears that election precinct contains more than three hundred votes, the Commission shall:
d. be authorized to divide the precinct not later than 1 week after the last day of registration of voters.
321) (A) An island or group of Islands having one hundred and fifty or more voters shall constitute a precinct.
(B) An island or group of Islands having two hundred and fifty or more voters shall constitute a precinct.
a. Only A is true
322) Publication of maps or precincts shall be a. At least 5 days before the first registration.
323) (A) The maps shall be kept posted until after the election, referendum or plebiscite
(B) This will work to the advantage of the Commission to lessen its burden on the election day and for the speedy
voting and counting c. Both A and B are true
324) Polling place is d. All of the above
325) Location of polling places before regular election can be changed within d. 45 days326) Location of polling places before special election can be changed within a. 30 days
327) No polling place shall be located in d. All of the above
328) Any registered voter, candidate or political party may petition the Commission not later than_______ before
the first registration day for the transfer of the polling place from the prohibited buildings. a. 30 days
329) (A) On the day of voting as well as on any day that the board of election inspectors might meet, every polling
place shall have in front a sign showing the number of the precinct to which it belongs and the Philippine flag shall
be hoisted at the proper height. (B).This is to inform the voters on where to proceed and cast their votes. c. A
and B are both true
330) Which of the following choices is true. b. Any provision of law to the contrary notwithstanding, there shall
be in each polling place at least ten (10) voting booths of such size, specifications and materials as the Commission
may provide to enable the voters to fill out their ballots secretly.
331) Guard Rails should have: d. All of the above.
332) Who shall record the votes received druing election? b. Poll Clerk
333) Who shall furnishing of ballot boxes, forms, stationeries and materials for election.
c. Commission on Election
334) Who shall have custody of the election paraphernalia, supplies and materials that are entrusted under the law
or rules of the Commission and shall be responsible for their preservation and storage, and for any loss,
destruction, impairment or damage of any election equipment, material or document in their possession furnished
under the Election Code d. All of the Above
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335) Before the day of the election, referendum or plebiscite, who shall, through its authorized representatives,
see to it that all polling places are inspected and such omissions and defects as may be found corrected. At the
same time shall keep the reports on these inspections
d. Commission on Election.
336) The commission may
c. Introduce adjustments, changes, or new divisions or abolish election precinct provided that the territory
comprising an election precinct shall not be altered or a new precinct established within 45 days before a regularelection and 30 days before a special election or a referendum or plebiscite
ARTICLE XIV: BOARD OF ELECTIONS337) The following are qualifications for the Board of Election Inspectors, except
c. Must not be related within the 5th civil degree by consanguinity or affinity to any member of the BEI or to any
candidate to be voted for in the polling place
338) In Section 164. In Composition and appointment of board of election inspectors. How many days before the
date when the voters list is to be prepared in accordance with this Code in the case of Regular Election?
d. 30 days
339) How about in a Special Election? a. 15 days
340) In Section 165. After the Oath of the members of the board of election inspectors. The oaths shall be sent
immediately to the What City or Municipal Department? d. City / Municipal Treasurers Office
341) In Section 166. Qualification of members of the board of election inspector - No person shall be appointed
chairman, member or substitute member of the board of election inspectors unless? e. All of the Above
342) In Section 167. Disqualification.-No person shall serve as chairman or member of the board of election
inspectors if he is related within the ___________________________ to any member of the board of election
inspectors or to any candidate to be voted for in the polling place or his spouse.
c. Fourth Civil Degree of Consanguinity or Affinity
343) In Section 168. Powers of the board of election inspectors.- What are the powers and function of the board of
election inspectors? d. A,B & C.
344) In Section 170. Relief and substitution of members of the board of election inspectors.- Who shall not be
relieved nor disqualified from acting as such members, except for cause and after due hearing?
d. Public school teachers who are members of the board of election inspectors.
345) In Section 172. Proceedings of the board of election inspectors.- The meetings of the board of election
inspectors shall be public and shall be held only in? d. The Polling place authorized by the Commission.346) In B.P 881 Sec. 166 No person shall be appointed as chairman, member or substitute member of the BEI
unless he is: e. All of the above.
347) The Board of Election Inspectors (BEI) is composed of: e. All of the Above.
348) Which of the following is not within the powers and functions of the Board of Election Inspector
c. To disqualify a candidate from being elected in the election
349) What is (are) the qualification(s) of a Board of Election Inspector (BEI)
c. able to speak and write English or the local dialect
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ARTICLE XV: WATCHERS350) How many poll watchers are allowed for an independent candidate? b. 1 watcher
351) Which of the following are accredited citizen arm of the Commission as poll watchers? d. A and B
352) The following are qualifications of Watcher except: c. Good Moral Character
353) Which of the following statements are FALSE:
1st statement: The Poll Watcher is obligated to present his appointment to the Chairman of the BEI.
2nd statement: The BEI shall record in the Minutes with a notation that the Poll watcher with the signature thereofthat he is not disqualified to be such.
3rd Statement: The Appointment letter must be signed by the poll watcher himself and the candidate or political
party who appointed him d. None of the Above
354) The FOLLOWING should NOT be done by a Poll Watcher except:
a. To stay in the place or space reserved for them INSIDE the polling precinct.
355) Which is a qualification of a watcher? a. good reputation
356) Who are entitled to be watchers? d. All of the above
ARTIVCLE XVI: OFFICIAL BALLOTS AND ELECTIONS RETURNS357) How many days before an election can the Commission can publish in a newspaper of general circulation
certified data on the number of official ballots and election returns and the names and addresses of the printersand the number printed by each. a. at least ten days
358) Which of the following are NOT true: 1- A Ballot indicates the Voters will 2- Every ballot is presumed valid
3- In appreciation of ballots what is necessary is to ascertain and carry into effect the intention of the voter
d. None of the Above
359) Mr. Defeated filed an election protest against Mayor Winner, alleging Mayor Winner won because of
tampering the ballots. To acquire evidence of such allegation, Mr. Defeated wrote a letter to the COMELEC to
surrender to him all the ballots containing the Mayor election of their place. COMELEC refused because Ballots are
sacred and vested with secrecy that NO ballot should photocopied even if it is for election protest cases. Is the
statement of the COMELEC tenable? d. NO because producing ballots to the election protest cases is an
allowed practice by the Commission there is no rule prohibiting to such.
360) In PCOS election, Ballots may be rejected by the PCOS during the scanning. There will be 3 different types of
messages when the PCOS rejects a ballot, the following are: c. Ambiguous Mark, Misread Ballot, Invalid Ballot
361) What will the BEI Chairman do when the VOTER returned to him a Ballot that was rejected by the PCOS?
c. Require all BEI members in the precinct to sign at the back ofthe ballot and mark the ballot Rejected
ARTICLE XVII: CASTING OF VOTES362) What is the mandated Voting Hours as provided by the Election Code?
b. 7:00 am 3:00 pm, allowed to be extended upon certain allowable conditions
363) During the voting hour, Mr. Citizen already voted but still stayed in the precinct in which he voted. PPCRV poll
watcher talked to Mr. Citizen requesting him to go outside the precinct because he is not allowed to stay. Mr.
Citizen refused to do so. He talked to BEI Chairman and demanded that he be allowed to stay inside the precinct.
What decision should BEI Chairman be?
c. He should not allow Mr. Citizen to stay inside the precinct because he is not a watcher
364) Can a Poll watcher challenge any person offering to vote for not being a registered voter, from using the
name of another or is suffering from civil interdiction?a. Yes, as provided by the Election Code the Poll watcher may do so.
365) Any Voter may challenge any voter offering to vote on the following ground for Illegal Acts, except:
b. The voter is not a registered voter of the municipality that he intends to vote
366) This is the Law enacted by the Congress that was first implemented during 2010 Presidential Elections and
that allowed Automated election. c. R.A. 9369
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ARTICLE XVIII: COUNTING OF VOTES367) Can the board of election inspectors publicly count the votes in any other place aside from the polling place?
c. YES, but only in the interest of free, orderly and honest elections
368) Which requisite is NOT required for the validity of the transfer of counting to a safer place?
a. The fact of transfer shall be posted outside of the polling place
369) Can a ballot erroneously placed in a spoiled ballot box still be valid? d. YES, if it was placed by mistake.
370) Can the COMELEC conduct manual count when automated counting system fails?c. YES, because the COMELEC is not precluded from conducting a manual count.
371) What is the presumption in appreciating the ballot? b. All doubts must be in favor of the legality of the ballot
372) Can the Board count in favor of a candidate a ballot which bears his nickname? a. NO, it cannot be counted
373) What is a stray vote?
c. the writing of names of non- candidates which is not for the purpose of identification of the ballot.
374) Which is considered a stray vote? a. an illegible vote.
375) When the nickname of a candidate is a derivative or contraction of his Christian surname or name and if he is
popularly or commonly known by that nickname, a ballot where only such nickname appears is d. valid
376) Names are idem sonans
c. if the attentive ear finds no difficulty in distinguishing them when pronounced, or common and long continued
usage has by corruption or abbreviation made them identical in pronunciation.
377) What is the effect of a stray vote? c. it shall not invalidate the ballot.
378) When in a space in the ballot there appears the name of a candidate that is erased and another clearly
written, the vote b. is valid for the latter.
379) Circles, crosses or lines put on the spaces on which the voter has not voted shall be considered as signs to
indicate his desistance d. and will not invalidate the ballot. (CORRECT)
380) Can a ballot contain prefixes or suffixes? c. YES, they are valid.
381) When can the Board of Election Supervisors deemed to pass upon the qualifications of a voter?
a. When the voters presented themselves for registration.
382) The purpose of an immediate, public and continuous counting of votes is
c. to afford no opportunity for evil- disposed persons to tamper with the box and their contents.
383) Which is NOT a duty of an election inspector? b. entertaining election
384) When words written in the ballots are patently irrelevant or impertinent and appear to have been written for
no other reason than to identify the votes, the ballots are c. are to be rejected.
385) The following are rules for appreciation of ballots, except:b. Ballots which contain prefixes such as Sr., Mr., Datu, Ginoo, etc. shall not be valid
ARTICLE XIX: CANVASS AND PROCLAMATIONS386) How far from the canvassing room those prohibited persons under Sec. 232 of B.P. 881 are not allowed to
enter? d. Within a radius of 50 meters
387) What is the standard number of board of canvassers for the province, city, municipality, and district of Metro
Manila? c. Four or more - Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Provincial/City/District Superintendent of Schools and One
representative from each of the ruling party and the dominant opposition political party.
388) The chairman and the members of the board of canvassers shall not be related to any of the candidates
whose votes will be canvassed by said board, or to any member of the same board, up to what civil degree?
d. 4th degree of consanguinity or affinity
389) As per Sec. 223, in which period do members or substitute members will not allowed to leave their assignedstation or be transferred outside his official station without prior authority from the Commissions?
c. During the period beginning Election Day until the proclamation of the winning candidates.
390) In case of non-availability, absence, disqualification due to relationship, or incapacity for any cause of the
Chairman, who will replace him? a. Provincial or City fiscal/Vice-Chairman
391) Who has the direct control and supervision over the board of canvassers? b. Commission on Election
392) In rendering a decision, how much of the vote from the board of canvassers is required for it to be valid?
c. Majority of the vote
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393) How will the election returns for the provincial and district board of canvassers be delivered and transmitted?
b. The copy of the election returns of a polling place shall be personally delivered by the members of the board of
election inspectors to the election registrar for transmittal to the proper board of canvassers under proper receipt
to be signed by all the members thereof.
394) Who holds the keys to the padlocks of the ballot box where all the returns are placed?
c. Chairman of the COMELEC
395) When will the board of canvassers meet to receive the election returns for immediate canvassing?c. Not later than 6 pm of the Election Day
396) In only what purpose can the board of canvassers adjourn from canvassing the votes?
a. Awaiting the other election returns from other polling places within its jurisdiction.
397) How many hours does the board of canvassers have to complete their canvass in the municipalities?
b. 36 hours
398) How many hours does the board of canvassers have to complete their canvass in cities?
c. 48 hours
399) How many hours does the board of canvassers have to complete their canvass in provinces?
d. 72 hours
400) How many copies of a certificate of canvass supported by a statement of votes received by each candidate in
each polling place does the provincial and city boards of canvassers need to prepare with respect to the election
for President and Vice-President?
d. Five copies - For the Speaker of the Batasang Pambansa, for the COMELEC, for the provincial election supervisor,
city Election Registrar, and each for the two accredited political parties.
401) Who are the persons not allowed inside the canvassing room? d. All of the above
402) In what instances can the board of canvassers use the authentic copies or certified copy of election returns?
b. When the election returns are lost or destroyed
403) How will the board of canvassers decide who will be proclaimed as the winner if two or more candidates have
received an equal and highest number of votes, or in cases where two or more candidates are to be elected for the
same position and two or more candidates received the same number of votes for the last place in the number to
be elected?
c. The board of canvassers will draw lots and whoever was picked shall be proclaimed the winner
404) In what cases will the proclamation of elected candidates be hindered? d. All of the above
405) Who will be assigned as a Chairman for the provincial or city board of canvassers?
b. Provincial election supervisor/city election registrar or a lawyer of the Commission406) Board of Canvassers are consist of: e. All of the Above
407) Are members or substitute member of the different boards of canvassers shall be transferred, assigned or
detailed outside of his official station, nor shall he leave said station without prior authority of the Commission.
b. No they are not allowed
408) Any member of the board of canvassers feigning illness in order to be substituted on election day until the
proclamation of the winning candidates shall be guilty of an: a. Election Offense
409) _______ vote of all the members of the board of canvassers shall be necessary to render a decision
d. Majority
410) How many days shall be the Notice of meeting of the board? b. 5
411) Who shall be in charged of safe keeping of the Election returns: c. Board of Canvassers
412) The board of canvassers shall meet not later than _______ in the afternoon of election day at the place
designated by the Commission to receive the election returns and to immediately canvass those that may have
already been received: d. 6 pm
413) X run as candidate and was able to win the election. However, he fails to take his oath. Decide his case.
b. The proclamation of X is considered as vacant. Provided, that such failure is for a cause/s beyond his control.
414) A proclamation based on incomplete returns is d. void
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ARTICLE XX: PRE- PROCLAMATION CONTROVERSIES415) Which of the following may be raised in a pre-proclamation controversy? d. Only b and c
416) This refers to the proceedings of the board of canvassers which may be raised by any candidates or by any
registered political party or coalition of political parties, or by any accredited and participating party list group,
before the board or directly with the Commission. b. Pre-Proclamation Controversy
417) It is one which is visible to the eye or obvious to the understanding; that which is open , palpable,
incontrovertible, needing no evidence to make it more clear. a. Manifest Error418) Which issue is covered by a pre-proclamation controversy? d. Illegal Composition of the Board of Canvassers
419) Which is not an example of an illegal proceeding of the Board of Canvassers?
d. Solicitation of advice from the BOC
420) Who may raise a pre-proclamation controversy? d. all of the above
421) Before which tribunal can a pre-proclamation controversy be raised?
a. Before the BOC or directly with the Commission
422) Parties adversely affected by a ruling of the board of canvassers on questions affecting its compositions or
proceedings may appeal within how many days? b. 3 days
423) What is the time table for deciding a pre-proclamation controversy?
b. Shall be disposed of summarily by the Commission within 7 days from receipt thereof
424) The jurisdiction over pre-proclamation cases lies with the
d. exclusive and appellate jurisdiction of the COMELEC
425) This is the proper action to correct mathematical and mechanical errors with respect to contesting a
proclaimed winner. d. Annulment of proclamation
426) A pre-proclamation controversy can be filed by a losing candidate if:
d. the votes reflected in the election returns exceed the number of registered voters
427) The effect upon his elective office, of the failure of a proclaimed winning candidate to assume his office,
without justifiable cause. a. His office is deemed vacated
428) When does recall takes effect? c. Upon the election and proclamation of the successor who received the
highest number of votes cast during the election recall
ARTICLE XXI: ELECTON CONTEST429) What is an election protest?
b. It is a contest between the defeated and winning candidates based on grounds of election frauds or
irregularities, as to who actually obtained the majority of the legal votes and therefore is entitled to hold office
430) What are the requisites to be able to file a petition for quo warranto? f. a, b and d
431) 1st Statement. Election Contest is the procedure to contest the election or return of an elective official
2nd Statement. Election Contest is not the procedure to contest the election or return of an elective official.
a. 1st statement is true
432) 1st Statement. In an Election Contest, Jurisdiction depends on the elective contest involved
2nd Statement. In an Election Contest, Jurisdiction does not depend on the elective contest involved.
a. 1st statement is true
433) Who has the Original Jurisdiction to hear Election Contest involving President?
a. Supreme Court Presidential Electoral Tribunal
434) Who has the Original Jurisdiction to hear Election Contest involving Senators
a. Senate Electoral Tribunal
435) Who has the Original Jurisdiction to hear Election Contest involving House of Representatives?a. House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal
436) Who has the Original Jurisdiction to hear Election Contest involving Regional, Provincial/City Officials?
a. COMELEC
437) Who has the Original Jurisdiction to hear Election Contest involving Municipal Officials?
a. Regional Trial Court
438) The following can be Respondents in an Election Contest, a) election offenders; b) appointive and/or elective
officials. a. The Statement is Correct
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439) The following can be Adjudicators in an Election Contest, COMELEC/ RTC/ SUPREME COURT.
a. The Statement is Correct
440) Ordinary Actions shall refer to Election Protests, Quo warranto, and Appeals from decisions of courts in
election protest cases. a. The Statement is Correct
441) Special Actions shall refer to Petitions to deny course to certificate of candidacy, to declare a candidate as a
nuisance candidate, to disqualify a candidate or to postpone or suspend an election a. The Statement is Correct
442) Special Cases shall refer to Pre-proclamation cases. a. The Statement is Correct443) Special Reliefs shall refer to Certiorari, Prohibition, Mandamus and Contempt. a. The Statement is Correct
444) Provisional Remedies shall refer to injunction and/or restraining order. a. The Statement is Correct
445) Special Proceedings shall refer to annulment of permanent list of voters, registration of political parties and
accreditation of citizens' arms of the Co