Philippine Local Government Quiz

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Who will conduct the plebiscite?

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) (correct)
The President
The congressional representatives
The provincial government

What happens to the current representatives of original districts after the creation of new legislative districts?

They will continue to represent until new representatives are elected. (correct)
They will lose their positions entirely.
They will only serve for one year after the plebiscite.
They will be replaced immediately.

What will happen if there are vacancies due to expiring terms after the plebiscite?

The President will appoint officials to fill these positions. (correct)
Local officials will be elected immediately.
Only the Governor can fill these vacancies.
The positions will remain vacant until the next election.

When will elected officials of the sub-provinces cease their term after conversion?

On June 30, 1992. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if no governor has been appointed after the conversion?

The President will appoint a governor and other officials. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How will career service employees in the sub-provinces be affected by the conversion?

They will continue in their positions according to civil service laws. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a mandatory official each province must have?

Chief Financial Officer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What role is responsible for the province's health services?

Provincial Health Officer (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the powers of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan?

Establish additional offices as necessary (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to appoint the Provincial Population Officer?

The Provincial Governor (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is required for the appointment of department heads in the provincial government?

Concurrence of the majority of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan members (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one responsibility of the provincial governor as the chief executive?

Exercise powers as outlined by local laws (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following roles is NOT appointed by the governor according to the content provided?

Chairperson of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (A) Signup and view all the answers

What action can the Sangguniang Panlalawigan take to improve efficiency?

Merge the functions of any office with another (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a role that the governor typically fulfills?

Leader of the provincial legislative body (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the responsibilities of the provincial governor regarding program oversight?

Oversee all programs, projects, services, and activities of the provincial government (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does the Sangguniang Panlalawigan maintain existing offices?

By continuing operations not mentioned in relevant subsections (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who does the provincial governor report to when determining provincial policies?

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

What must the provincial governor do at the start of each regular session?

Propose policies and projects to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which body assists the provincial governor in creating the provincial development plan?

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

What financial responsibility does the provincial governor hold?

Prepare and submit executive and supplemental budgets for approval (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario can the provincial governor initiate legislative measures?

At any time to propose new laws to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role does the provincial governor play regarding the appointments of officials?

Appoints officials and employees paid from provincial funds (D) Signup and view all the answers

What action should the provincial governor take against officials who fail to perform their duties legally?

Institute administrative or judicial proceedings against them (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary responsibility of property management in the province?

Safeguarding and properly utilizing provincial funds and properties (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility related to public safety?

Establishing a provincial police force (B) Signup and view all the answers

What measure is proposed to aid in public safety regarding water supply?

Establishing and maintaining a waterworks system (C) Signup and view all the answers

What specific measures are to be adopted to control drug addiction in the province?

Eradicating drug addiction in provincial jails and youth detention centers (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which group serves as a member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan?

The president of the provincial chapter of the Liga ng mga Barangay (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions relates to preventing and controlling the proliferation of squatters?

Adopting measures to manage squatter communities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of legislative composition is highlighted for the Sangguniang Panlalawigan?

It includes sectoral representatives alongside regular members (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the primary objectives related to the construction of roads and highways?

Adhering to standards set by the Department of Public Works and Highways (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of sectoral representatives elected for the Sangguniang Panlalawigan?

Three (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which province has the largest land area in the Philippines?

Palawan (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for implementing provincial policies in the executive branch?

Governor (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following provinces is listed as the poorest in the Philippines?

Zamboanga del Norte (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many regular members are elected for the Sangguniang Panlalawigan?

Depends on the income class of the province (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which province has the highest population among the listed populous provinces?

Cavite (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum requirement for determining the representative from industrial workers?

Determined by the concerned sanggunian (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the provincial government is responsible for creating laws and policies?

Legislative Branch (C) Signup and view all the answers

Plebiscite conductor

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) conducts the plebiscite.

Original district representatives

They continue to represent until new representatives are elected after new districts are created.