Test your mastery of the competencies.
Choose the letter that corresponds to the best answer.
- Which
statement is TRUE of the pre-Spanish Filipino government?
A. The datu exercised all power of government.
B. Laws were formulated by a law making body
elected by the datu.
C. Laws were formulated by a law making body
elected by the community.
D. There was a
court created by the datu to hear complaints.
2. What
characteristic/s of government is establish by the 1987 Constitution ?
- Presidential
system of government with three branches
- Parliamentary
system of government
- The
three branches of government are separate and independent of one another
- The
three branches of government have a check and balance over one another
A. I only
B. II only
C. II, III and IV
D. I, III ,
and IV
- If
our present government is a democracy, where does power reside?
A. In the
Filipino People
B. In Congress
C. In the President
D. In the Supreme Court
4. In President
Quezon’s time, the country had the Philippine Commonwealth. What is TRUE about
Philippine Commonwealth?
The Filipino
people ________.
A. Were fully independent
B. Were
partially independent
C. Were granted
total freedom to course
their destiny
only in matters of
education
D. Were citizens of the United States
5. In the decade
of the 70’s , one clamor of the activists who staged street demonstration on
the streets was “Down with the oligarchs!”
What did they
accuse government of as suggested by the underlined word?
Government was
_________________.
A. A rule of
the few rich
B. A form of dictatorship
C. Anti-poor
D. Elitist
6. With the
BatasangPambansa performing legislative and executive powers in the Marcos
regime, which form of government was implemented?
A. Parliamentary
B. Dictatorial
C. Monarchial
D. Presidential
7. What form of
government is characterized by the separation of powers?
A. Parliamentary
B. Presidential
C. Aristocracy
D. Monarchical
8. To which type
of political system do we belong?
A. Colonialism
B. Totalitarianism
C. Democracy
D. Capitalism
9. In which form
of government does power or authority reside in a few persons who govern for
their interest?
A. Oligarchy
B. Monarchy
C. Democracy
D. Parliamentary
10. Which of the
following represents the smallest sub-unit of government in the Philippines at
present?
A. Purok
B. Barangay
C. Sitio
D. Zone
11. The
Philippine government is divided into three branches : executive , legislative
and judiciary. Which among the following doctrines best describes the model of
governance in the Philippines?
A. Tricameralism
B. Separation
of powers
C. Emancipation of state
D. Division of labor
12. The
Philippine legislature is divided into two major bodies, the Senate and the
House of Representative. Which among the following best describes the division
of the legislative body of the country?
A. Bipartisanism
B. Co-Legislative power
C. Unicameralism
D. Bicameralism
- Which
type of governance is characterized by a union of partially self-
governing states or region united by a central government ?
A. Federalism
B. Socialism
C. Democracy
D. Totalitariansm
14. In England,
Queen Elizabeth acts as head of state. This country also has a parliament and a
Prime Minister. Which among the following best describes the form of government
in this country ?
A. Absolute Monarchy
B. Constitutional
Monarchy
C. Oligarchy
D. Aristocracy
15. In Which
form of government are all citizen treated as equals on certain
dimensions such as religion , politics, economics, social status and culture?
A. Totalitarianism
B. Democracy
C. Socialism
D. Egalitarianism
16. What human
right is violated when one opens a letter without permission from the addressee?
A. Right to
privacy of communication
and correspondence
B. Right to read the letter
C. Right to open the envelope without
permission
D. Right to private affairs
17. When an
individual is imprisoned without proper investigation what right is violated?
A. Right to
due process of law
B. Right to secure persons
C. Right to process paper
D. Right to protection
18. What law was
passed by Philippine Congress in 1995 which affirms the total integration of
persons with disabilities into the mainstream of society?
A. Republic
Act No. 7277
B. Republic Act No. 7784
C. Republic Act No. 7722
D. Republic Act No. 7776
19. Which is the
best definition of inclusive education endorsed by DepEd?
A. It is
flexible and individualized
support system for children and youth with special
education needs.
B. It is a mandate to include all children
and
youth in community activities.
C. It is a system to support children and
youth
in exclusive schools.
D. It is a special support for children and
youth
who cannot attend school.
Read the text
below then answer item #20
Inclusion is a
basic right of every Filipino child with special needs to education,
rehabilitation, support services, work training and employment opportunities,
community participation and independent living .
- To
prepare teachers to handle inclusive education what specialization is
offered in teacher education institutions?
A. Special
Education
B. Special Course
C. Kindergarten Courses
D. Pre School Education
Read the text
below then answer items 21- 22 .
Article XIV
Section of the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates that the “State shall protect and promote the right of
all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate
steps to make such educations accessible to all.”
21. Which of the
goals of EFA 2015 aims to achieve the above mentioned constitutional mandate?
A. Universal completion of full cycle of
basic education schooling with satisfactory achievement
levels by all at every grade or year.
B. Universal
completion of primary
education with
satisfactory achievement levels at every grade level.
C. Universal
completion of secondary
education with
satisfactory achievement levels at every year level.
D. Universal
elimination of drop outs and
repetition by
all at every grade or year including satisfactory achievement levels.
22. What is the
best indicator of “quality education” as
invoked in the Constitution?
A. Generation of reliable measurements
on
dropout rate
B. Generation of reliable measurements
on
cohort Survival rate
C. Generation
of reliable measurements
of education outcomes
D. Generation of reliable measurements
on
participation rate
23. An
individual has the right to file writ of amparo before the investigation of an
administrative case filed against him/her. What fundamental right is invoked by
the individual?
A. Right to
life , liberty and security
B. Right to due process
C. Right to be
defended by a public
attorney
D. Right to self defense
24. What is the
writ of habeas data?
A. Right to
information privacy
B. Right to accumulate data
C. Right to transmit data
D. Right to search for private information
25. The Code of
Ethics of Professional Teachers Provides that a“ Teacher has the right and duty
to determine the academic marks and the promotion of learners. What is the
obligation of the teacher in relation to the aforementioned right as mandated
in the Education Act of 1982?
A.
Refrain from
making deductions in
students’ scholastics ratings for acts not of poor
scholarship.
B. Refrain from
discriminating high and
low achievers in
the classes he/she handles.
C. Refrain from
inflecting corporal
punishment and
make it a basic for deductions in scholastic ratings
D. Refrain from segrating the fast and slow
learners for convenience in rating them.
26. When a teacher is charged with an
administrative case committed in the lawful discharge of professional duties,
what right may the teacher invoke for her defense?
A. Right to receive
compensation in the
duration of the
case
B. Right to be
given the due process of
law
C. Right to be
defended by the
organization of
teachers to which he/she is a member
D.
Right to be
provided with free legal
service by the appropriate office
27. What is the teacher’s
accountability in the achievement of quality education?
A. Be accountable
for the grading
performance of
learners
B.
Be accountable
for the effective
attainment of specified learning objectives and outcomes
C. Be accountable
for reporting the
performance of
learners to parents
D. Be accountable
for reporting the
performance to
the school head and stakeholders.
28. Which is the
overriding aim of the constitutional mandate on social justice?
A.
To bridge the
gap between the rich
and the poor
B. To protect the
squatter in the
possession
of the premises occupied by him because he is poor
C. To authorize the
taking of what is in
excess
of one’s personal needs and the giving it to another
D. To work for social equality
29. Which
principle states that no man in this country is above the law and that law must
be obeyed by all and applied to everyone- rich or poor, lowly or powerful-
without fear or favor?
A. Rule of
law
B. Rule of the majority
C. Separation of Church and state
D. Social justice
30. In
connection with government transactions involving public interest, which policy
is adopted in the Constitution to assure the public of accountability and
transparency?
A. Full
public disclosure
B. Balanced and healthful ecology
C. Private enterprise and incentives to
needed
investments
D. Rural development and agrarian reform
31. Filipino
citizens have the power to participate in the establishment or administration
of government such as right to vote and be voted upon as an exercise of
_____________.
A. Political
rights
B. Civil rights
C. Social rights
D. Economic rights
32. Can the
accused waive his right to remain silent and to have competent and independent
counsel?
A.
No, except in
writing and in the
presence of counsel
B. Yes, if there is
no counsel offering his
services
C. No, it cannot be waived
D. Yes, if he voluntary does so.
33. Which is
right violated by wiretapping?
A. Freedom of expression
B. The right of private property
C. The right
of privacy of
communication
D. The right to information on matters of
public
concerns
34. Which act is a deprivation of life
without due process?
A. Killing in self-defense
B. Salvaging
C. Imposition of the death penalty
D. Death resulting from illness
35. Is land
grabbing an act of deprivation of property without due process?
A. Yes
B. No
C. Yes, if the land grabber is rich
D. No, if the land grabber is landless
36. Can you be
arrested without warrant of arrest?
A. No, if you are a minor
B. No, if you are more than 60 years old
C. Yes, if you
were reported to have
committed
a crime
D.
Yes, if you are
in the act of
committing a crime
37. Can
religious instruction be taught in public school?
- Yes,
if given free.
- Yes,
if given outside class hours.
- Yes,
only to those children whose parents give their consent in writing.
A. I and III
B. II and III
C. I , II , and III
D. III only
38. Can an
accused avail of free legal assistance?
A. No, there is no such thing as free
lunch.
B.
Yes, provided he
is classified as
poor litigant by the court.
C. Yes , of the act
committed is a minor
offense.
D. No, if the offense is grave.
39. My right is
another man’s duty. Which one CORRECTLY illustrates this?
A.
My right to my
private property
requires my neighbor’s duty not to trespass the same.
B. I have freedom
of speech but I see to
it that I speak
only what is true.
C. Suffrage is both a right and a duty.
D. I exercise my right in such a way that it
does not violate another person’s right.
- Every
right has a built in duty. Which of the following illustrates this
CORRECTLY?
A. I have the right
to vote, and it is the
duty
of the COMELEC to allow me to vote.
B. My right to
privacy requires my
neighbor
to respect it.
C. I have the right to sell you my cellphone
but it is your
duty to pay for it.
D. I have the right to drive my car but
I
must see it to that I obey traffic rules.
41. Can a person be imprisoned
for debt?
A. No, if he can’t
he pay the interest of his
debt.
B. Yes, if he has
no property with which to
pay his debt.
C. No
D. Yes, if he stubbornly refuses to pay.
42. What does “presumption
of innocence’’ mean in so far as human rights is concerned ?
A. A suspect is considered guilty until
proven
otherwise
B. A suspect has the right remain silent
C. A suspect has
the right to a legal
counsel.
D.A suspect remains innocent until
proven
guilty
43. No person
may be elected as President of the Philippines unless he/she is a _________.
A. Natural
born citizen
B. Resident of the Philippines for at least
2
years
C. At least 21 years old.
D. Professional
44. Who does the
canvassing of votes for President and Vice President in every election?
A. Comelec and Chief Justice
B. Senate and Congress
C. Supreme Court and Congress
D. Joint Committee
of Congress
45. All appropriations,
revenue or tariff bills shall originate exclusively from the __________.
A. Senate
B. SangguniangPanlalawigan
C. House of
Representatives
D. Department of Budget
46. Which department
has the authority to make laws and to alter them when needed?
A. Executive
B. Legislative
C. Judicial
D. Administrative
47. A bill becomes a law even if not
signed by the President after ______ days.
A. 60
B. 40
C. 20
D. 30
48. Which refers to the act of the
President to stay the execution of a convict?
A. Commutation
B. Amnesty
C. Pardon
D. Reprieve
49. Who has the
power to declare the existence of a state of war?
A. Chief Justice
B. President
C. Senate President
D. Congress
50. A losing senatorial candidate my
file a protest against the winner. What body will assume jurisdiction over the
case?
A. Supreme Court
B. Electoral
Tribunal
C. COMELEC
D. Regional Trial Court
50. How is the crime
of rape classified?
A. Heinous
B. Homicide
C. Slander
D. Malicious Mischief
52. All Filipino citizens have the right
to vote and to be voted upon as a government official. What is this
constitutional right called?
A. Passive right to vote
B. Political Franchise
C. Suffrage
D. Electoral right
53. Any individual has the right to
question why he is being arrested, and to summon his accusers to court so that
due process may be performed. This right is embodied in which of the following?
A. Reclusion perpetua
B. Res ipsa loquitur
C. Prison mayor
D. Habeas
corpus
54. Which among the following represents
the political process involved in amending or revising the Philippine
Constitution to adapt to the present Philippine situation?
A. Constitutional Convention
B. Citizen’s assembly
C. Charter
change
D. Constitutional correction
2. PHILIPPINE HISTORY
2. 1 Trace the history of the Philippines
from pre-colonial to contemporary periods.
2.2 Draw the
implications of the historical evolution of the Philippines to its present
socio-political condition.
55. Which is TRUE of the historical
development of the Philippines ?
A. Its has never been an independent nation.
B. It has been an independent nation ever
since.
C. It has
evolved from a colony to a fully independent nation.
D. It has not achieved full independence from
the very beginning.
56. Which problem is common from the presidency
of Marcos, Aquino, Ramon, Estrada, Macapagal-Arroyo and Benigno Aquino III?
A. Social injustice
B. Peace and
security
C. Poor governance
D. Moral degeneration
57. Basically, the Philippine agrarian
problem is a question of ____________.
A. Land
distribution
B. Nepotism and corruption
C. Graft and corruption
D. Environmental degradation
58.Every elected President of the
Philippines delivers SONA. What does SONA mean ?
A. Speech of the Nation Assembly
B. Speech of the Nation Address
C. State of
the Nation Address
D. State of the Nation Advocacy
59. Rizal founded the La Liga Filipina
to ___________.
I. Unite the whole country
II. Fight the violence and injustice
III. Revolt against the Spaniards
A. I and III
B. II only
C. I and II
D. II and III
60. Which is TRUE of the Philippines ?
A. It was colonized by Spanish , Portugal,
America and Japan.
B. It has been part of the world’s economy since the
Spanish colonial rule.
C. It is one of the least populated countries of
the world.
D. It has two autonomous region – ARMM and CAR.
61. Which is TRUE of the Philippines?
A. It was
colonized by two European
colonial
powers.
B. It has never been united as nation.
C. There
have been attempts to change
its government to a parliamentary form.
D. It is the only Christian country in Asia.
- As
a result of EDSA I, the Philippines _________.
A.
became known
worldwide for its
People Power Revolution
B. changed its form
of government to
parliamentary
C. saw the
impeachment of Joseph
Estrada as
President
D. intensified its
participation in
international
affairs.
63. Which is TRUE of former –president
Corazon Aquino?
I. The first female president of the
Philippines.
II.
The first female president in Asia.
III.
Describe as the “ Icon of democracy “
A. I, II and
III
B. I and II
C. I and III
D. I only
64. A year ago “Cha-Cha” and “con ass” were
popular words in the Philippines. With which were the words “Cha-Cha” and “con
ass” associated ?
A. Imposition of
Martial law
B. Return to
Dictatorial form of government
C. Amendment of the Present
Constitution
E. Division between
Senate and House of
representatives
65. The Philippine revolts against
Spanish, the Philippine–American War, the Muslim rebellion, the NPA, the MILF,
and Abu Sayyaf movement point to the reality of ____ in the Philippines.
A. Multi-ethnicity
B. Poverty
C. Poor quality of education
D. Insurgency
66. Which of the following was the first
to happen?
A. Aguinaldo was captured
B. Aguinaldo declare Philippine
independence
C. Guerilla warfare a us was initiated.
D. The
Philippines was ceded to the US
by the Treaty of Paris.
67. With whom is the “Strong Republic”
associated?
A. Fidel V. Ramos
B. Joseph Estrada
C. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
D. Corazon Aquino
68. Which of the four pillars of
education for the 21st Century in the light of conflicts between
Israel and Palestine ?
A. Learning to do
B. Learning to be
C. Learning
to live together
D. Learning to Know
69. Who is the general who said , “I
shall return !”? A Monument in his honor stands in Corregidor by the Bay.
A. Wiliam H. Taft
B. Douglas
McArthur
C. John Dewey
D. Schurmann
70. In 1565 Legaspi concluded a blood
compact with the chief of Bohol. Who is referred to?
A. Raja Sulayman
B. Sikatuna
C. Lakandula
D. Rajah Tupas
71. The Japanese successful invasion was
climaxed by the surrender of the joint Filipino American forces on May 6, 1942.
Where did this happen?
A. Bataan
B. Corregidor
C. Capas
D. Manila
72. The Philippines objected to the
advisory on travels to Mindanao by the Australian Government. What should
government do?
A. Declare war against the country
B. File
diplomatic protest
C. Recall all nationals
D. Arrest their nationals
73. Foreign investors are discouraged in
doing business in our country. To what condition/s can this be attributed?
- Deteriorating
peace and order
- Poor
technology
- High
tariffs
- Poor
standards
A. I and II
B. I, II and III
C. II only
D. IV only
74. Who is the President who is known
for his “Filipino First Policy” and Austerity Program?
A. DiosdadoMacapagal
B. Carlos
P. Garcia
C. Manuel Roxas
D. Ramon Magsaysay
75. Pre–Colonial Trade in Philippines
was prosperous. What system did they use for their business transactions?
A. Money
B. Barter
C. Credit
D. Banking
76. After Negritos, what was the second
group of people who migrated by sea to the Philippines?
A. Indonesians
B. Arabs
C. Indians
D. Malays
77. Foreign influences are evident on
most aspects of Filipino culture including Philippine Languages. Form which
Asian language do these words come :alam, hukom, salamat?
A. Malayo-Polynesian
B. Sanskrit
C. Arabic
D. Mandarin
78. What is considered the earliest form
of writing in the Philippines ?
A. Abakada
B. Roman Alphabet
C. Alibata
D. Balitaw
79. Who was the American president who
proclaimed the Benevolent Assimilation policy during the American colonial
years of the Philippines ?
A. William
Mckinley
B. Franklin Roosevelt
C. Woodrow Wilson
D. Theodore Roosevelt
80. Who first introduced the Islamic
Religion to the Philippines ?
A. Rajah
Baguinda
B. Idi Amin
C. Mukdum
D. Abu Bakr
81. The following were aong the five
ships involved in Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage EXCEPT _______________.
A. Concepcion
B.
Cartagena
C. Trinidad
D. Victoria
82. Who was among the last generals who
fought the Americans and established the so-called “Tagalog Republic”?
A. Gregorio delPilar
B. Miguel Malvar
C. MacarioSakay
D. Manuel Tinio
83. In Philippine History, who was known
“The Great Dissenter”?
A. CamiloOsias
B. Manuel Roxas
C.
Claro M. Recto
D. Eulogio Rodriguez
84. During the Spanish Era, who was the
revolutionary leader who waged a long war against the government because it did
not allow proper burial for his brother?
A. MacarioSakay
B. Andres Bonifacio
C. Diego Silang
D.
Francisco Dagohoy
85. The late president Ferdinand Marcos place the Philippines under
Martial Law through which of the following laws?
- Article 6
Section 14 of the 1973 Constitution
- R.A 274
- Proclamation 1081
- KautusangTagapagpaganapBlg.
25 S.1974
86. What building was the only one left intact after the destruction of
Intramuros during the Battle of Manila?
- Manila Post
Office
- San Agustin Church
- Manila
Cathedral
- Quiapo Church
87. What was the first book published in the Philippines?
- Del Superior
Goveirno
- Doctrina Christiana
- PasiongMahal
- BarlaameJosaphat
88. The world of nation is suffering from recession and so nations are
experiencing the following EXCEPT____________.
- people are
losing their jobs
- businesses are raking bigger profits
- there is a
drop total spending
- Production is
slowing down
89. When one company controls the supply of sugar, which term applies?
- Monopoly
- Inflation
- Economic
stability
- Equilibrium
90. Tomatoes are off season and so price for tomatoes is up. Which law/
principle in Economics explain it?
- Substitution
effect
- Law of cause
and effect
- Principle of marginal
utility
- Law of supply and demand
91. Which explains GNP?
- The total value in pesos of goods and services produced during the
year
- The total
value in pesos of goods produced during the year
- The total
value in pesos of the services produced during the year
- The total
value in pesos of goods and services produced for 2 quarters
92. How can the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program bring about social
equity economic prosperity in the country?
I.
By distributing the
agricultural lands to landless farmers free of charge
II.
By transferring the
ownership of land to farmers for a value
III.
By helping the affected
landowners land compensation in viable business activities
IV.
By providing support
services to farmer-beneficiaries
- II, III, and IV
- I, II and IV
- I, II, and III
- I, III and IV
93. While in the capitalist system, “to the strongest goes the spoil”,
what happens in the cooperative system.
- All benefits
are shared to the member’s proportion to the shared capital.
- Goods are
distributed among the members but benefiting mostly the policy-making
body.
- Goods are distributed among the members.
- Goods are
distributed among the members but elected and appointed officials get more
to compensate their service.
94. The comprehensive Agrarian reform and cooperatives are meant to ___________.
- eradicate
poverty in the country
- bridge the gap between the rich and the poor
- to make all
citizens equal
- to improve on
the country’s literacy rate
95. When parents decide to send their children to private school and pay
their tuition fee instead of sending them to the public school, they don’t get
their share in the benefit derived from the taxes they pay. This is a case of
__________.
- social
injustice
- double
jeopardy
- double taxation
- social
inequity
96. Which one CORRECTLY applies to Philippine foreign trade?
- Philippine
expenditure exports and earning from imports fluctuate.
- The
Philippines spends less on imports than it earns from exports.
- The Philippine
expenditure on imports is balanced with its earnings from exports.
- The Philippines spends more on imports than it earns from exports.
97. The ultimate objective of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform is to
____________.
- ensure the
cultivation of all idle lands
- abolish share tenancy in favour of lease tenancy
- distribute
arable lands to landless
- established
owner-cultivated farms
98. What is true of progressive system of taxation?
- The rate of tax increases as the income tax base or income bracket
increases.
- The tax is
equal regardless of class and place
- The rate of
tax decreases as the income tax base increases.
- The rate of
tax increases as the income tax base decreases.
99. I rent out for P 10,000
per month my only building and lot to the Jesus is Lord Group uses it
exclusively for religious purposes. I am exempt from payments of ________.
- property tax
- professional
tax
- income tax
- community tax
100. You are member of a cooperative which operates taxis tricycles and
buses. Of which type of a cooperative are you a member?
- Service cooperative
- Multipurpose
cooperative
- Marketing
cooperative
- Producers
cooperative
101. You have a property worth
P 500, 000. The tax is 1% he pays P5000. If his property is worth P 1, 000,000
he pays P 10, 000. Which does this illustrate?
- Progressive
taxation
- Uniformity in taxation
- Equity in taxation
- Equality in taxation
102. Which is an unlawful act
of escaping from payment of taxes?
- Evasion
- Avoidance
- Exemption
- Shifting
103. Which is required of
cooperative members for the operation of their cooperative?
- Share capital
- Interest
on share capital
- Net
surplus
- Patronage
refund
104. The primary purpose of
taxation is to _____.
- raise revenue for the
support of government
- reduce
inequalities in wealth and incomes
- fortify
the government against invaders
- make
the country a leading industrialized country in the world
105. Which is/are essential for
the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program to truly succeed?
- Granting
the beneficiaries the right to sell the piece of land awarded to them
- Change
of heart of the landlords and lawmakers
- Education
of the beneficiaries
- II and III
- I,
II and III
- II
only
- III
only
106. Which is/ are TRUE of
cooperatives and the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform?
- Intended
to eliminate poverty in Philippine society
- Meant
to alleviate poverty
- Are
programs for empowerment
- II and III
- III
only
- II
only
- I
and III
107. Which assumption underlies
the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program?
- People are more productive
if they own what they cultivate.
- Our
country has very few landed people and very many landlines.
- The
wealth of the country is concentrated in the lands of a few.
- There
is so much poverty in the country because of overpopulation.
108. What does “capital” in
economics refer to?
- Investment
and loss computed
- Outcome
of a business transaction
- Money/machines invested to
transact business
- Profit
and labor spent for the business
109. What results when the
government spends more than what it collects in the form of taxes?
- Excessive
allotment
- Fiscal
overspending
- Fiscal deficit
- Erroneous
appropriations
110. What is the type of
cooperative which promotes thrift among members and creates funds in order to
be able to grant loans?
- Service
- Producers
- Consumers
- Credit
111. One of the major functions
of taxes is to finance real government expenditures. This function can simply
be stated as to ______.
- promote
development
- secure
price stability
- raise revenues
- raise
national security
112. Which term refers the
measures undertaken by the government which would remove anything that hinders
the entry of foreign products, services and capital between countries?
- Liberalization
- Globalization
- Privatization
- Internalization
113. What do we call the sum of
money collected for our use of a road, bridge and highway?
- Tax
- Assessment
- Penalty
- Toll
114. Which term refers to
duties payable on goods, whether imported or exported?
- Assessment
- Tariff
- Subsidiary
- Revenue
115. Which term refers to the
social aspect of sex or to socially defined roles and expectations that are
associated with sex?
- Social
differentiation
- Social
class
- Gender
- Cultural
context
116. Among the developing Asian
nations, which of the following is widely promoted to be the better solution to
poverty and unemployment?
- Privatization
- Urbanization
- Industrialization
- Importation
117. Stagflation occurs when
the economy experiences _____.
- rising
prices and rising output
- rising prices and falling
output
- falling
prices and falling output
- falling
prices and rising output
118. Which among the following is an
example of transfer payment?
A. Profit C. Unemployment benefits
B. Rent D.
Government purchases
119. Which among the following best
describes a recession?
A. A fall in real
GNP over two consecutive
time periods.
B. An increase in real GNP from one period to
the next.
C. Nominal GNP declines from one period to
the next.
D. No change in real GNP from one period to
the next.
120. Gross Domestic Product is the sum of
the market value of the _____.
A. intermediate goods
B. final goods and
services
C. manufactured goods
D. inferior goods and services
121. Which of the following statements is TRUE about a market economy?
A. With a large enough computer, center
planners could guide production more efficiently
than markets.
B. Market
participants act as if guided by an invisible hand to produce outcomes that
maximize social welfare.
C. The strength of a market system is that it tends
to distribute resources evenly across consumers.
D. Taxers help prices communicate costs and
benefits to producers and consumers.
122. In a free-economy the allocation of
resources is determined by _______.
A. votes taken by consumers
B. central planning authority
C. consumer
preferences
D. the level of profits of firms
123. Trade-offs are required because wants
are unlimited and resources are _________.
A. economical C.
scarce
B. unlimited D. marginal
124. Raising taxes and increasing welfare
payments __________.
A. reduce market power
B. prove that there is such a thing as a free
lunch
C. improve efficiency at the expense of equity
D. improve equity
at the expense of
efficiency
125. The burden of a tax falls more heavily on the
sellers in a market when _________.
A. both supply and demand are elastic
B. both supply and demand are inelastic
C. demand is inelastic and supply is elastic
D. demand is
elastic and supply is inelastic
4. SOCIETY AND CULTURE WITH FAMILY PLANNING
4.1 Apply basic concept, theories and perspectives
which relate to society, culture and family planning in life.
4.2 Recognize cultural elements that are distinctly
Filipino.
PRACTICE TEST: Choose the letter that
corresponds to the best answer.
126. Which situation is the BEST example of
a culture shock?
A. A native from
New Zealand is so afraid of the big crowd in malls and along the roads during
rush hours that he remarked “so many people!”
B. The Hippies’ rejected “The Establishment” in the
1960s and sported long hair.
C. The Canadians use forks while the Filipinos use
spoon and fork and sometimes their hands on eating.
D. TheAetas don’t like sardines but like sweet
potatoes.
127. Under which group do the Sunday
churchgoers in a Cathedral fall?
A. Secondary group C.
Tertiary group
B. Primary group D.
Elementary group
128. Which does one portray when he thinks
that what is foreign is best and that what is local is inferior?
A. Xenocentrism C.
Ethnocentrism
B. Relativism
D. Favoritism
129. Upon which is based the claim that
there is no single universal standard to be used to judge any culture-based?
A. Cultural
relativism C. Cultural diversity
B. Cultural shook D.
Ethical relativism
130. You will be in good hands when your
host is a Filipino because one outstanding trait of Filipinos is ____________.
A. hospitality C.
industry
B. thrift D.
cleanliness
131. The Philippines is dominantly a
Christian country in the Orient, yet according to survey it is on the top 5 as
the most corrupt nation in Asia. What does this point to in Philippine Society?
A. Lack of cultural
integration
B. Presence of cultural differences
C. Prevalence of ethnocentrism
D. Prevalence of xenocentrism
132. You have to take extra care when you
critique the work of a Filipino. Your negative comment may be mistaken to be
attack against his/her person. Upon which Filipino trait is this advice based?
A. Extreme
personalism
B. Adaptability
C. “Sakop” mentality
D. “Bayanihan” spirit
133. The expression promdi connotes____.?
A. ethnocentrism C.
favoritism
B. tenocentrism D.
racial discrimination
134. Children learn how to open a coconut
and other common chores in a coconut farm. In this instance culture is transmitted
by ________.
A. immersion C.
enculturation
B. assimilation D.
acculturation
135. When a person shows the ability to understand
and appreciate the similarities and
differences in the customs, values, and beliefs of one’s culture, he/she
is said to ________.
A. possess
multicultural literacy
C. possess global awareness
B. sociocultural aware
D. possess social literacy
136. Which of the following statements accurately
reflects a strong “school culture?”
A. Has definite
organizational core values
B. Has a network rules of communication
C. Has informal rules of behavior
D. Has high standards of performance
137. What are considered major goals of
multicultural education?
I. Catering to diversity of learners
II. Considering social class and ethic groups
III. Providing equal opportunities to education IV.
Helping individuals and groups survive despite differences in culture and
beliefs.
A. I, II, III, and
IV C. II and II
B. I, II, and IV D.
III and IV
138. World history recorded that art became
emotional and dramatic during the Renaissance. What popular painting is part of
the “idyllic golden age” of art?
A. Mona Lisa by Da
Vinci
B. Last Supper by Tintoretto
C. Saint Teresa by Bernini
D. The Calling of St. Matthew by Caravaggio
139. The cultural heritage of Southeast Asia has
been designated by UNESCO as _______.
A. World Heritage
Sites
B. World Tourist Spots
C. World Cultural Heritage
D. World International Center
140. Teachers should be encouraged to teach folk
knowledge because _____.
A. It is crucial in
facing the basics of daily living.
B. It is included in the National Achievement Test.
C. It is mandate of Dep. Ed.
D. It is keeping with curriculum change.
141. What does a Professional Code of Ethics
prescribe for all?
A. Moral standards
and ethical behavior
B. Rules and regulations in practicing the
profession
C. Strict implementation of laws of the land
D. Civic-mindedness and social consciousness
142. “Man is to be hailed as a social being.” What
does this line mean?
A. He necessarily attends social events
B. He must introduce himself in social gatherings.
C. He does not live
only for himself.
D. He does not need other people.
143. Which is at the base of a triangle that shapes
us into what we are?
A. Environment C.
Training
B. Heredity D.
School attended
144. How do you describe a typical social structure
which describes a pattern through which relationships at work are ordered?
A. Technological C.
Capitalistic
B. Communistic D. Bureaucratic
145. A society cannot exist without a government.
Which word is synonymous with government?
A. Domination C.
Restraint
B. Authority D.
Check-and-balance
146. What does “nuclear family” consist of?
A. Grandfathers and Grandmothers
B. Father, mother,
sons and daughters
C. Sons, daughters and cousins
D. Sons, daughters and in-laws
147. What is the principal means through which
culture is transmitted from generation to generation?
A. Community C.
Family
B. Church D. Language
148. Material culture refers to the tangible and
concrete objects produced by man. Which are examples of material culture?
A. Stone walls of
Tasadays
B. Ceremonies of Ivatans
C. Sinulog celebrations
D. Moriones festival
149. Which human need is considered basic?
A. Pleasure C.
Weather
B. Security D.
Order
150. Which among the following represents a
detrimental aspect of Philippine culture and society?
A. Palabra de honor C.
Amor propio
B. Delicadeza D. Ningas cogon
151. Which among the following
pertains to the passionate Filipino dance that makes use of a fan or
handkerchief to illustrate a couple in romance?
A. Itik-itik C. El Bimbo
B. Pandango D.
Carińosa
152. Which of the following best describes the
concept of society?
A. A political entity
B. the same as culture or
nation
C. Limited by geographical
boundaries
D. Organized interaction of people sharing land and culture
153. The primary biological
limitation of natural family planning is that it is _________?
A. expensive and very
unreliable
B. only suitable for females with
regular periods
C. cannot satisfy people sexual
ages
D. goes against the tenets of
the
Catholic Church
154. Which of the following
types of societies came first during societal evolution?
A. Horticultural
B.
Industrial
C. Agricultural
D. Mass
155. In a sociological sense, earning a
1.0 Grade Weighted Average (GWA) makes you a deviant because____________.
A. You only could have gotten that
GWA by cheating.
B.
A GWA of 1.0 is not a norm
C. It alienates you from your peer
group.
D. It improves your status.
156.
What is the underlying theory of the belief that the DepED and other
stakeholders should exert deliberate efforts to construct a satisfying culture
for education?
A. Cultural Revitalization Theory B. Utopian Theory
C.
Anarchistic Theory
D. Revival Theory
157.
What committee was founded in 1978 to promote effective cooperation and enhance
solidarity among the peoples of ASEAN?
A. Committee on Culture and Information
B. Committee on Regional Cooperation
C. Committee on Culture and Art
D. Committee on Cultural Heritage
158.
Teachers should be encouraged to teach folk knowledge because_____________.
A. it is mandate of DepEd.
B. it is included in the National
Achievement
Test.
C. it is crucial in facing the basics of daily living.
D. it is in keeping with
curriculum change.
159. If
one agrees with Rizal on the best way to redeem our country, what should he do?
A.
Work for quality education for all.
B. Campaign for more foreign
investors.
C. Attract tourists to come to
the
country.
D. Do the
advocacy for health programs to get the biggest share in the national budget.
160.
Based on his work “Sa AkingMgaKababata”, would Rizal favor the use of mother
tongue in the early grades?
A. Yes. B.
No.
C. He did not express it clearly.
D. Tes, but mixed with English.
161.
How did Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere contribute to the development of his
countrymen?
A. It awakened them
to the
oppressive rule of Spain.
B. It exposed to them the
scandals of
the friars.
C. It taught to love their local
language.
D. It pictured for them the ideal
Filipina.
162. If
they were to come back to life, who among the following would be the most vocal
to speak against the country’s foreign policy of close association with
America?
A. Claro M. Recto, Leon Ma.
Guerrero
B. Claro M. Recto, Jose P. Laurel
C. Leon Ma. Guerrero, Jr., Jose P.
Laurel
E. Jose P.
Laurel, ElpidioQuirino
163.
Why was Melchora Aquino arrested and exiled to Guam? Because she _______?
A.
supplied the Katipuneros with food and clothing
B. fought side by side with the
Katipuneros
C. openly disagreed with the encomenderos
D. published an article against the
Spaniards
164. To
stimulate the nation’s economy and increase employment, former President
DiosdadoMacapagal ________.
A.
abolished government repressive controls
B. borrowed money from the World Bank
C. standardized the salaries of
government employees
D. gave incentives to home cottage
industries
165. In
his “La Indolencia del Filipino”, Rizal’s thinking was the rich natural
resources of the Philippines and the favorable climates were not a blessing
after all for the Filipino. Which explains this?
A. encouraged the “get-by” mentality
B. led to disunity
C. made the Filipinos compete against
one another
D. enabled the Filipinos to earn college
degrees
166.
“There are no tyrants where there are no slaves. “Which logically explains
this?
I.
If the
Filipinos were treated as slave by the Spaniards it was because they allowed
themselves to be treated as such.
II.
It was
equally the fault of the Filipinos why the Spaniards treated them as slaves.
III.
The
Spaniards were tyrants and so they treated the Filipino as slaves.
A.
I and II
B. I
C. III
D. II
167. In
what sense is the Filipino linked to a bamboo?
A. He is flexible
B. He is sturdy
C.
He is ambitious
D.
He is versatile
168. The Filipino’s indomitable spirits
is shown in his ____.
- Ability to survive
- Utang-naloob
C.
Friendliness
D. Self-reliance
168. The Filipino’s indomitable
spirit is shown in his _______.
A. Ability to survive
B. Utangnaloob
C.
Friendliness
D.
Self-reliance
169. On which Filipino trait does Gawad Kalinga
build on?
A. Bayanihan spirit
B.
Joy and humor
C.
Adaptability
D.
Extreme personalism
170. Out of used illustration boards, students
came up with a cute and functional bags for school childred. Which Filipino
trait is exhibited?
A. Creativity
B.
Adaptability
C.
Pagkabayani
D.
Family orientedness
171. To which trait are the
organization and success of cooperatives in the country attributed?
A.
Pagsasamahansakabuhayan
B.
Creativity
C.
Pakikisamasakapwa
D.
Adaptability
172. Noli me Tangere was Jose
Rizal’s first novel. Experts consider this work historically significant
because it was instrumental in establishing which of the following?
A. National identity
B.
Fight against graft and corruption
C.
Inciting the seeds of revolution
D.
Love for education
173. Which among the following
is NOT a Filipino quality emphasized in the Noli Me Tangere of Dr. Jose Rizal?
- Devotion
of a Filipina
- Deep
sense of gratitude
- Common
sense of Filipinos
- Innate subversiveness
174. In Rizal’s time, which
among the following were pressing issues in the Philippine society that were
presented in the El Filibusterismo?
- Educational
reform
- Superstition
masquerading as religion
- Abuses
of friars
- II
and III
- I, II and III
- I
and II
- I
and III
175. Which among the following
is the main theme of the El Filibusterismo?
- Ideal means of achieving
social reform
- Rizal’s
hope for a revolution
- Curing
the social cancer
- Abuses
and indecency of friars
176. ApolinarioMabini was known
as the “sublime paralytic”. Which among the following represents his most
significant contribution to the development of the Filipino nation?
- Peaceful
social reform
- Resilience despite
affliction
- Revolutionarism
- Freemasonry
177. Marcelo H. Del Pilar
demonstrated a militant and progressive outlook derived from the classic Enlightenment tradition of the
French philosophers and the scientific empiricism of the European bourgeoisie.
Which of the following represents the
tenets of his ideology?
- Truth
- Fairness
- Impartiality
- II
and III
- I, II and III
- I
and II
- I
and II
178. Your honor, how can the
persecution dare try to send this poor, defenseless child to jail for the
murder of his father and mother? Have a heart! The boy is an orphan. Is this argument
valid?
- No, this is a fallacy, an
appeal to pity.
- No,
this is faulty reasoning.
- Yes,
nobody can disagree.
- No,
this violates the rules of logic.
179. “All the laws are the
product of legislative activity.” “Newton discovered several products of legislatve
activity.” Is this argument logical?
- No, the error is due to
the equivocal use of the word “law”
- Yes,
they are logical
- No,
unless “laws” in the first premise is changed with “some laws”.
- Partially
logical.
180. Let’s assume that
universities will be required to offer education programs at the graduate
rather than at the undergraduate level. Based on this information, how should
you respond?
- Improbable
- Agree
- Disagree
- Neutral
181. One reason why the NCEE
was abolished was because it was anti-poor. Which explanation logically
supports this reasoning?
- Most of those who did not
pass the NCEE were graduates of deprived schools.
- It’s
good that the NCEE was abolished because that would mean only those fit
for college would go to college.
- The
NCEE served as a measure to counteract the “diploma mill” mentality of the
Filipinos
- College
education liberates the poor from the bondage of poverty.
182. Which philosophical
premise does NOT support scientific inquiry?
- Reality
is objective
- Group awareness is an
integral part of knowledge
- Human
perceptual systems correctly perceive reality.
- Rational
explanations exist for real-world phenomena.
183. The expressionist painters
at the turn of the century tried to depict a state of mind rather than to make
a realistic copy of some object. In other words, expressionist paintings
______.
- give the feeling rather
than the appearance of things
- resemble
camera snapshots
- are
all about people
- are
all done in oils.
184. Those who have deep
appreciation of the beautiful tend to ______ the good and the beautiful.
- preserve
- discard
- spoil
- hide
185. Art and music are
necessary ingredients to a child’s education. Which statement/s supports the
idea of this sentence?
- Music
and art intensify a child’s imagination
- Music
teaches discipline, team work, math and poetry through rhythm.
- Painting
helps a kinesthetic learner express abstract concepts in concrete forms.
- I, II, III
- III
only
- I
and II
- I
only
186. Art and music are
essential ingredients to a child’s education, yet ironically both subjects are
the first disciplines to be eliminated when budget is inadequate. In an effort
of streamline school budget and teach only the basics, we usually reduce
curriculum to a lifeless routine of issues that lack color, shapes, sounds and
rhythm. What does the paragraph confirm?
- The importance of the arts in the
education to children
- The meaninglessness of school
curriculum
- The insignificance of the arts in
the school curriculum
- I
- III
- II
- I and II
187. Is it moral to suppress
workers’ right to form unions in times of national emergency and why?
- No.
Suppression of rights will always be a violation of human rights.
- Yes.
The nation’s security takes precedence over the rights of any private
association
- Yes.
Public safety must be thought of before private gain.
- II and III
- II
- I
- III
188. In times of war, soldiers must be ready to
give up their lives in defense of the nation. Which normative relationship
applies in this case?
- Greater
urgency – saving the living before burying the dead
- Wide
social order – the family before the individual
- More common good – public
safety before private gain
- Higher
law – inalienable rights vs. alienable
189. Your classmate had been
sick and so had been absent from class. To help him pass, you allow him to copy
your answer. Was allowing him to copy your answer morally justified?
- Yes.
The end justifies the means.
- No. The end does not
justify the means.
- It
depends on how sincere you were.
- It
depends on how much assistance you gave to your classmate.
190. A wife who loves her
husband dearly becomes so jealous that in a moment of savage age, kills him. Is
the wife morally responsible and why?
- No. Antecedent passion may
completely destroy freedom and consequently moral responsibility.
- Yes.
She killed her husband simply because of jealousy.
- It
depends of the mental health of the wife.
- It
depends on the cause of the wife’s jealousy.
191. You failed the LET twice.
You heard of someone processing fake professional teachers’ license for failed
LET examinees for a fee of 50, 000. You approach her and got a fake license for
a fee. Are you morally responsible?
- No,
while I know it is wrong, it is my only way to redeem myself.
- Yes,
but my desperate need for a license will lessen my moral responsibility.
- No,
I’m not the only one doing it.
- Yes, I acted with full
knowledge and consent.
192. Who has greater moral
responsibility and why? The lazy master teacher who does not teach well or the
beginning teacher who is groping while she teaches and so does not teach well
either.
- The
master teacher, who is older and more experienced.
- The master teacher, who is
expected to have more knowledge and freedom.
- Cannot
be determined, age and experience do not necessarily make one more
knowledgeable and free.
- Both
are equally morally responsible; they both professional teachers.
193. I happen to have
unknowingly received counterfeit money from someone. At the earliest
opportunity, I pass it on to someone who is not aware. Am I morally
responsible?
- No,
you are only passing on to another the burden that you unknowingly
received.
- No,
the counterfeit money did not originally come from you.
- Yes, your act is a perfect
voluntary one.
- Yes,
you commit another wrong.
194. Can children who have not
reached the age of reason and have acquired foul language be held responsible?
- No, the bad habit has been
contracted involuntary and unintentionally.
- Yes,
while they have not reached the age of reason, they already have a sense
of what if good and bad.
- Yes,
from their parents they have come to know that it is bad habit.
- We
cannot say yes nor no; we don’t know what is inside the children’s mind
and heart.
195. A Boy Scout leaps into the
sea to save a companion in danger of being drowned, though he may lose his
life. Is he morally justified to risk his life?
- No.
- It
depends on whether the Boy Scout can swim or not.
- Yes.
- No,
if the boy being drowned did it to commit suicide.
196. Which one goes with this
principle: “The end does not justify the means”
- An
objective evil act can never become good in spite of the good motive.
- An
objectively good act may become morally evil because of a bad motive.
- An
indifferent act may become morally good or evil depending on the movie.
- Both
are equally morally responsible; they are both professional teachers.
197. I get P5, 000 pesos from
the funds raised during Valentine’s Day without the knowledge of committee and
donate it to a foundation serving a group of handicap. Is my act of getting P
5,000 from the funds justified?
- Yes,
the means justifies the end.
- Yes,
the end justifies the means.
- No, the end does not
justify the means.
- Yes,
if you intend to tell the committee afterwards.
198. Which illustrates this
principle: “Circumstances may change a good or as indifferent act into a
punishable one”.
- Yes,
the teacher, insulting a student is worse than a student belittling a
classmate.
- To
steal money from a poor classmate is worse than to steal from a rich
classmate.
- Slapping
someone at a moment of rage is not as worse as slapping someone for
thrill.
- You sleep seated on a
chair at the back while you make your class copy notes from the board.
199. I don’t like to read the
bulletin board, for I suspect that the deadline for grades is posted there.
Which type of ignorance do I possess?
- Affected ignorance
- Vincible
ignorance
- Invincible
ignorance
- Crass
ignorance
200. I pretend not to be able
to play several musical instruments. I may get tied as an instrumentalist of
the Church choir. Which type of ignorance do I have?
- Invincible
ignorance
- Supine
ignorance
- Affected ignorance
- Vincible
ignorance
201. Which illustrate/s this principle:
“Antecedent passion may completely destroy freedom and consequently moral
responsibility.”
A. A teacher harbors a grudge against a
colleague and builds himself up to a state of frenzy and strikes his colleague.
B. A man broods over an insult received
from an enemy, goes drinking and finally attacks his enemy.
C.
A person in danger of being drowned goes into panic and holds on to a companion
who also drowns.
D. B and C
202. When can we say that a person has
values?
A.
Lives a life of integrity, sincerity and commitment.
B. Enjoys life of leisure and pleasure.
C. Works towards self-aggrandizement.
D. Lives a life of merriment in the
company of others.
203. What does the term “chiaroscuro”
refer to?
A.
An exaggeratedly dark background and light foreground creating the effect of
space.
B. Exaggerated shadows making colours
more intense.
C. A dark-shaped pigment created from a
mixture of water and egg yolk.
D. A style of brush work which created
shading.
204. What is the purpose of an
underpainting?
A. It prevents the paint from seeping
through the canvass.
B. It helps date the painting.
C.
To create a rough sketch directly on the work surface.
D. It avoids over painting.
205. What is a glaze?
A. Paint diluted with water.
B. A color diluted with white.
C. Paint diluted with olive oil.
D.
Paint diluted with linseed oil.
206. What a student can do differs from
what he will do. What does this prove?
A. Motivation and ability always go
together.
B. Students of today are hardly
motivated.
C. Ability is the opposite of
motivation.
D.
Motivation differs from ability.
207. You are often told: “Poverty is not
a hindrance to success.” What does this imply?
A. The “promdi” student does not succeed
because of his/her origin.
B.
What a person becomes in life is a product of his/her environment.
C. A person is totally conditioned by
his/her environment.
D. It is other people that hinder people
succeed.
208. Pedro easily carried the television
by himself when his neighbor’s house was on fire. But when the fire was over,
he could not bring it back to the house alone. This is on account of the
hormone ________________.
A. pancreatin C. adrenalin
B. insulin D. ptyalin
209. Stimulation is good for the brain.
Which action is a logical application for this?
A. Train your child to obey orders
blindly.
B. Retire early so you will be spared of
the challenges of work.
C. Avoid giving challenging tasks to
teenagers for they get easily discouraged.
D.
Give to children toys that they can manipulate.
210. A biology teacher asked each one in
the class to introduce himself/herself using biological concepts. Four students
introduced themselves as follows:
I have XX chromosomes.
I have XY chromosomes.
I have so much testosterone in my blood
stream.
I have much estrogen circulating within me.
What is true of the four students?
A.
Two are girls.
B. Two are “tomboys”.
C. Two are effeminate.
D. The four have identity problems.
211. A Biology teacher described herself
biologically: “My estrogen level is decreasing and I have signs of
osteoporosis.” What is TRUE of the biology teacher?
A. She is a spinster.
B. She is in her late adolescence.
C.
She is in her post-menopausal period.
D. She is a chain smoker.
212. What statement of human
intelligence is CORRECT?
A.
It consists of multiple intelligences.
B. It is reliably measured by a verbal
test.
C. It is verbal ability and abstract
reasoning.
D. It is fixed at birth.
213. Which idea contradicts the concept
of free will?
A. Evolutionary theory
B. Creationism
C. Memetics
D.
Biological determinism
214. Behavioral psychologist would
probably say that _________________.
A. Introspection is a useful way to
study mental processes.
B. The mind is most important when
analyzing behavior.
C.
We act based on rewards and punishments received.
D. The unconscious stimulates our
behavior.
215. Which among the following are
qualities of an authoritarian parent?
A. High level of both control and
warmth.
B.
High level of control, and a low level of warmth.
C. Low level of both control and warmth
D. Low level of control, and a high
level of warmth.
216. Individual who can find minute
differences between small objects possesses which of the following?
A. A good long-term memory
B. A high difference threshold
C.
A low difference threshold
D. A good short-term memory
217. The method of classical
conditioning begins with _______________.
A. the conditioned stimulus and response
B. the unconditioned stimulus and
conditioned response
C.
the unconditioned stimulus and response