GEC 002 - Readings in Philippine History Exam

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What is the primary use of the revenues earmarked from the TRAIN Law during its first five years?

Subsidies for large corporations

Infrastructure and social programs (correct)

Investment in national defense

Environmental protection initiatives

Which program will receive funding from the 70% allocation under the earmarked revenues?

School nutrition programs

Subsidizing agricultural exports

Construction of public transport systems (correct)

Urban beautification projects

What is the corporate income tax rate reduction for MSMEs under the CREATE Act?

From 25% to 20%

From 30% to 20% (correct)

From 15% to 10%

From 30% to 15%

How much estimated tax relief will the CREATE Act provide to private enterprises over the next 10 years?

1 trillion pesos Signup and view all the answers

What portion of the revenues from the TRAIN Law is allocated for social programs?

30% Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the relationship between the legislative and executive branches in a parliamentary system of government?

They are fused together as one body. Signup and view all the answers

Who is traditionally chosen as the head of government in a parliamentary system?

The Prime Minister, selected from among the members of parliament. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes a key role of the executive branch?

It enforces and carries out laws. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the legislative branch in terms of Presidential appointments?

Confirm or reject appointments made by the President. Signup and view all the answers

What percent of the House of Representatives in the Philippines are from party-list representatives?

20% Signup and view all the answers

Which sectors are represented in the parliamentary system according to the provided content?

Labor, peasants, indigenous groups, and youth, among others. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a part of the executive branch?

The House of Representatives Signup and view all the answers

What role does the President play within the executive branch?

The President acts as the head of state and leads the country. Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial amount allocated for the Agrarian Reform Fund?

Php50 billion Signup and view all the answers

Which law instituted a comprehensive agrarian reform program effective June 15, 1988?

Republic Act No. 6657 Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the Land Registration Act of 1902?

To provide comprehensive registration of land titles Signup and view all the answers

Which official action restricted land reform specifically to tenanted rice and corn lands?

Presidential Decree No. 27 Signup and view all the answers

Who benefited from the Tenancy Act of 1933?

Tenants of rice and sugar cane Signup and view all the answers

What does the Constitution under Section 21 of Article II emphasize regarding agriculture?

The need for social justice and industrialization Signup and view all the answers

Which Executive Order accelerated the acquisition and distribution of agricultural lands?

Executive Order No. 407 Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the arrival of the Japanese in the Philippines in 1942 for the peasant population?

Strengthened peasants' and workers' organizations Signup and view all the answers

What social program did President Manuel L. Quezon espouse to address land tenure issues?

Social Justice Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Agrarian Reform Special Account Fund?

To support agrarian reform programs Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for the implementation and coordination of agrarian reform programs according to the laws enacted?

Department of Agrarian Reform Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant change in land ownership following World War II?

The gains acquired by peasants during the war were lost Signup and view all the answers

What did the Public Land Act of 1903 introduce?

The homestead system in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the land reform programs initiated during the administrations mentioned?

Promote social justice and support industrialization Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary issue with the Torrens system for land registration?

High costs and fees prevented many from applying Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Hukbalahap during the Japanese occupation?

To engage in armed resistance against Japanese forces Signup and view all the answers

What was the main objective of President Arroyo's agrarian reform program?

To make the countryside economically viable for Filipino families Signup and view all the answers

Which law was signed into effect on June 15, 1988?

Republic Act No. 6657 Signup and view all the answers

What did Executive Order No. 228 declare?

Ownership of rice and corn lands for qualified beneficiaries Signup and view all the answers

What component is vital to the land tenure improvement mentioned in the agrarian reform?

Implementation of land acquisition and distribution systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT included in the support services provided by CARP?

Tax incentives for urban businesses Signup and view all the answers

What action did the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) take under President Arroyo's administration?

Created an anti-corruption task force Signup and view all the answers

What was a primary method used to gather inputs before enacting the comprehensive agrarian reform law?

48 nationwide consultations Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of land reform does CARP also focus on besides land distribution?

Providing integrated support services Signup and view all the answers

What initiative aimed to improve compliance with the value-added tax (VAT)?

Voluntary Tax Compliance Program Signup and view all the answers

Which tax was introduced as a part of the 1986 Tax Reform Program?

Value-Added Tax Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed Commissioner of the Bureau that led significant changes in tax administration?

Misael Vera Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Blue Master Program?

Curb abuses by taxpayers and BIR personnel Signup and view all the answers

In what year was the Revenue Information Systems Services Inc. (RISSI) abolished?

1988 Signup and view all the answers

What structural reform was introduced in tax administration during the Marcos administration?

Value-Added Tax System Signup and view all the answers

How many Regional Offices was the Bureau subdivided into during Commissioner Vera's administration?

20 Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Voluntary Tax Compliance Program?

Encourage accurate tax reporting Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

GEC 002 - RPH Departmental Exam Reviewer

Exam is for Readings in Philippine History
Course is GEC 002, offered at the Technological Institute of the Philippines, Quezon City
Academic year is SY 2024-2025, 1st Semester

Instructions

Answer on a whole sheet of yellow paper
Do not write on the questionnaire
Use capital letters for multiple-choice questions
Erasures are marked wrong
Do not use pencils or correction tape
Follow the format for name, section, date, and professor's name

Test I: Multiple Choice

Question 1: History is the study of the recorded past.
Question 2: Historiography is the study of history itself. Example aspects include the writing of history, the sources used, the different perspectives involved, and historical evidence.
Question 3: Positivism is a school of thought that requires observable evidence.
Question 4: The Annales School promotes including people and classes not traditionally recorded in history.
Question 5: Examples of primary sources include documents, artifacts, and memorabilia.
Question 6: A secondary source example is Teodoro Agoncillo's 1990 History of the Filipino People.
Question 7: Primary sources include, documents of Katipunan, interviews with veterans, and correspondence among Katipuneros to verify its existence and revolution in 1896.
Question 8: External criticism involves verifying evidence based on its physical characteristics
Question 9: Internal criticism validates the evidence's truthfulness
Question 10: The quality of the paper is not one of the aspects of internal criticism.
Question 11: Magellan and his crew first sighted Samar
Question 12: Magellan rediscovered the Philippines in 1521.
Question 13: European exploration primarily aimed to acquire spices
Question 14: Lapu-Lapu was the chieftain Magellan encountered in Mactan.
Question 15: The establishment of Katipunan was to seek economic and political reforms.
Question 16: Emilio Jacinto wrote the Kartilya in 1897.
Question 17: Jacinto was 17 when he joined Katipunan.
Question 18: Philippine independence was declared on June 12, 1898,.
Question 19: Jose Rizal is considered the brains of the Philippine Revolution and Apolinario Mabini is often considered as a primary intellectual influence in the revolution.
Question 20: Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista read the declaration of Philippine Independence.

Test II: Enumeration

Question 1: 5 Criteria in Analyzing an Online Historical Source:
- Author's background and credentials
- Accuracy of information
- Website credibility
- Bias or perspective
- Currency of information.

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