Political Law Quizes

Constitutional Law 1 QUIZ NO. 1 Name: ______________________________________________________

Part. I. Choose the BEST answer from the given choices.
1. Revision of the Constitution may be proposed by:
A. By the Congress, upon a vote of majority of its members B. A Constitutional Convention C. Directly by the people through
initiative. D. By the Congress, upon the vote of 2/3 of its members.
2. Amendment of the constitution may be proposed by:
A. By Congress, upon the 2/3 vote of all its Members. B. The Congress, upon the 3/4 vote of all its Members voting separately. C.
By 2/3 vote of the Constitutional Convention. D. Directly by the people through initiative, provided that the petition is filed by at
least 12% of the total number of registered voters, with each legislative district is represented by at 3% of the registered voters
therein
3. Under the present Constitution, amendment or revision of the Constitution shall be valid when ratified by a majority cast in:
A. General election B. General election or plebiscite C. General election only D. Plebiscite only
4. Which of the following though legislative action, without amending or revising the Constitution?
A. Changing the colors of the Philippine Flag B. Conferring Filipino citizenship to aliens C. Lifting the term limits of local officials
D. Abolishing the Office of the Ombudsman
5. Which of the following statements best encapsulate the doctrine laid down by Supreme Court in Chavez v. JBC (G.R. No.
202242, 17 July 2102), concerning the composition of the Judicial and Bar Council?
A. The Senate and the House, being a separate bodies comprising Congress, can each have a representative in the JBC. B. The
Constitution mandates that the JBC be composed of seven (7) members only. C. Congress, in the context of JBC representation,
should be considered as one body. Hence, the representatives of the Senate and House should only have 1/2 vote each. D.
Congress, in the context of JBC representation, should be considered as one body. Therefore, the representatives of the Senate
and the House should first agree, and such vote shall be considered as one vote.

 6. Which of the following statements best describes the doctrine of state

immunity from suit?
A. State immunity from suit has no basis in the 1987 Constitution. B.
State immunity from suit does not apply when the case is against an
officer or agent of the state. C. When the state waives its immunity from
suit, it also waives its right to interpose any lawful defense. D. State
immunity from suit does not apply when the relief demanded requires no
affirmative official action on the part of the state.
7. Which of the following statements best describes the rule on the
suability of unincorporated entities?
A. An unincorporated entity may be sued, even without the express
consent of the State, if the entity is performing proprietary function. B.
The doctrine of state immunity from suit does not apply to unincorporated
entities. C. An unincorporated entity may not be sued without the States
consent because it has no distinct and separate personality from the State
itself. D. An unincorporated may not be sued at any time.

 8. Which of the following statements best describes the rule on the suability of incorporated entities?
A. An incorporated entity may not be sued without its express consent if it is performing a
governmental function. B. An incorporated entity may be sued only if it is performing proprietary
function. C. An incorporated entity may be sued without its consent while performing governmental
function. D. An incorporated entity may not be sued without its express consent even if it is performing
proprietary functions.
9. Which of the following statements best describes the rule on the liability of the State based on the
actions of its agents, officers and employees.
A. The State is liable for all acts of any of its agents, officers and employees. B. The State may be liable
for the tortious acts of special agents only. C. The State may be liable for the tortious acts of special
agents, but only if the tortuous acts arose from the performance of proprietary functions. D. A municipal
corporation may not be held liable as an ordinary employer, even if it engages in private enterprises.
10. The restrictive theory recognizes the immunity of the sovereign only with regard to public acts or
acts jure imperii of a state, but not with regard to private acts or acts jure gestionis. Which of the
following have been characterized as acts jure gestionis?
A. The lease by a foreign government of apartment buildings for use of its military officer B. The
conduct of public bidding for the repair of a wharf at a United States Naval Station C. The bidding for
the operation of barber shops in Clark Air Base in Angeles City D. Contract involving the physical
maintenance of the premises of the diplomatic mission, such as the upkeep of its furnishings and
equipment.

Part II. Answer briefly and concisely. Cite your sources.

1. Who are considered natural born-citizens? Can a Filipino
who has been naturalized in a foreign country regain
his/her status as a natural-born citizen? Explain. (10 points)

2. When is a case considered a suit against the State? (5

points)
3. What are the legal, theoretical, and practical foundations
of the doctrine of non-suability of the state? (5 points)
4. Who are considered special agents of a State? (5 points)