Local Government Units Creation Authority Quiz

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What is one of the responsibilities that local government units are expected to fulfill within their territorial jurisdictions?

Foster global diplomatic relations

Support professional sports leagues

Encourage the development of self-reliant scientific capabilities (correct)

Promote the exploration of outer space

In addition to economic prosperity, which other aspect are local government units expected to enhance within their jurisdiction?

Cultural preservation (correct)

Military dominance

Agricultural exports

Technological surveillance

What is one of the roles local government units should play in relation to public morals?

Regulating international trade

Improving public morals (correct)

Enhancing public transportation systems

Setting global education standards

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of local government units as stated in the text?

Preserve national parks (C) Signup and view all the answers

Local government units are required to maintain which of the following within their territorial jurisdictions?

Peace and order (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the things that local government units are NOT expected to do within their territorial jurisdictions?

Promote global economic policies (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary authority for creating a local government unit in the case of a province, city, or municipality?

Congress (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors is NOT a verifiable indicator for the creation or conversion of a local government unit?

Cultural significance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which authority is responsible for creating a Barangay located within the territorial jurisdiction of a Sangguniang Panlalawigan or Sangguniang Panlungsod?

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the creation or conversion of a local government unit?

It requires a law enacted by Congress (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of 'acceptable standards' in determining the viability of a local government unit?

They establish the required income level (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the alteration of boundaries of a local government unit?

It requires an ordinance passed by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan or Sangguniang Panlungsod (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which level of government may provide or enhance basic services and facilities for a lower level of local government unit?

National government (D) Signup and view all the answers

What source of funding is mentioned in the text as being used for basic services and facilities of local government units?

Proceeds of national taxes and other local revenues (D) Signup and view all the answers

What must funds available for local government units be allocated for first?

Basic services and facilities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is required to phase out Regional offices of national agencies whose functions are devolved to local government units?

Approval from the President (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which entities may establish field units for monitoring and technical assistance after devolving functions to local government units?

Regional offices of national agencies (B) Signup and view all the answers

What funding support may be provided to local government units according to the text?

National government, its instrumentalities, and government-owned corporations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the governing body responsible for issuing rules and regulations regarding the distribution of assets to local government units?

The oversight committee (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the personnel of national agencies or offices not absorbed by local government units?

They are retained by the national government (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the provision for the transfer of records, equipment, and other assets to local government units?

To transfer the powers, functions, and responsibilities of national agencies to local government units (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the civil service law, rules, and regulations in the devolution process?

To protect the rights of personnel of national agencies or offices (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of allowing local government units to sell, lease, encumber, or otherwise dispose of public economic enterprises owned by them?

To ensure the active participation of the private sector in local governance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who can determine the administrative viability of absorbing personnel of national agencies or offices by local government units?

The oversight committee (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for candidates running for the position of governor, vice-governor, or member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan?

Twenty-three (23) years (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the power to exercise recall for loss of confidence in a local government unit?

The registered voters of the local government unit (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum age requirement for candidates running for the position of Punong Barangay or member of the Sangguniang Barangay?

Eighteen (18) years (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following positions has the youngest minimum age requirement for candidates?

Punong Barangay or member of the Sangguniang Barangay (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the upper age limit for candidates running for the Sangguniang kabataan?

Twenty-one (21) years (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which body is responsible for initiating a comprehensive multi-sectoral development plan for a local government unit?

The development council (C) Signup and view all the answers