DILG Pre-Qualifying Examination (PQE) Practice Test

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• In the 2025 Philippine Budget, which sector received the largest allocation?
• What is the purpose of the Freedom of Information (FOI) in local governance?
• What is the theme of the 2025 Philippine Independence Day celebration?
• What is the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO)?
• The LPDO coordinates with other agencies to ensure development plans align with which two major local planning frameworks?
• Which law governs competitive bidding and contract enforcement for government procurement?
• Which law mandates mandatory ROTC for college students (as of 2025 proposal)?
• The Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) is between the Philippines and which country?
• What does EDSA stand for in Philippine history?
• Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws and resolving disputes?
• According to the Article VIII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, the judicial power is vested to the
• Which of the following is a constitutional commission among the list?
• The Supreme Court comprises a Chief Justice and how many Associate Justices?
• The Internal Affairs Service (IAS) of the PNP is mandated to:
• Which term best describes rights that enable individuals to engage in daily activities?
• Name the three levels of local government units created by RA 7160.
• In the 2025 national budget, which sector received the largest allocation?
• Which acronym refers to Epifanio de Santos Avenue?
• Which branch is responsible for interpreting laws in the Philippines?
• NCUNPO stands for which organization?
• The bicameral legislature of the Philippines is composed of which two houses?
• Public officials and employees shall perform and discharge their duties with the highest degree of
• The right to vote is also called
• Which term is used to refer to the foundation of the nation according to the State?
• FOI is implemented under which office?
• What is the primary legislative function of the sanggunian in a city or municipality?
• Which country chaired the ASEAN Summit on May 26, 2025?
• It is an electoral process reserved to the people to adopt or reject any act or measure which has been passed by a legislative body
• What are the general eligibility requirements for appointive local officials under Civil Service rules?
• What is the term limit of the Chief of the PNP according to RA 6975 as amended?
• Which official presides over the municipal council in local government units?
• How do ordinances differ from resolutions?
• Name two major local tax instruments available to LGUs.
• Under the Barangay Election Law, what is the term of office for a barangay captain?
• BARMM's predecessor region is ARMM. Which option correctly names this predecessor?
• Which units are covered by RA 7160?
• Who is the Secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government in 2025?
• Who has the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment?
• What is the typical sequence after bid evaluation in RA 9184 procurement?
• RA 7160 defines local autonomy as
• Environmental planning is integrated into which planning instruments?
• The SIM Card Registration Act is intended to address which issue?
• What does BJMP stand for?
• The Local Development Council (LDC) primarily serves as what kind of body in development planning?
• Who has the power to declare the existence of a state of war?
• NAPOLCOM stands for which organization?
• The Constitution mandates that the State must promote a just and dynamic what?
• Which two houses make up the Legislative Branch of the Philippines?
• What is the basic local budget cycle?
• The power to appoint members of the Cabinet is vested in the:
• RA 8551 amended RA 6975 to create which of the following offices within the PNP?
• Which law prescribes ethical standards and prohibits conflicts of interest for public officials?
• IRA allocation under RA 7160 is based on which mechanism?
• The power of the president as the commander-in-chief of all armed forces of the country.
• What are the main responsibilities of the Sanggunian at the LGU level?
• Name the two chambers that make up the Philippines' bicameral legislature.
• Which agency manages the Philippines' participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations?
• Which entity is the central personnel agency of the Government?
• BARMM is the successor to ARMM. Which statement correctly expresses this relationship?
• In the Plan-Budget-Implement cycle, which sequence best describes the process?
• What is the relationship between the CDP and the LGP?
• No bill passed by either House shall become a law unless it has passed ______ readings on separate days.
• The Legislative Branch of the Philippines consists of which bodies?
• Who is the Commander-in-Chief of all armed forces of the Philippines?
• Which article of the Constitution outlines the principles and state policies?
• What is the primary goal of the Build, Better, More program?
• What does ASEAN stand for?
• Which of the following mechanisms promote accountability in LGU budgeting?
• What is the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) and why is it significant?
• What principle in the Constitution means that no one is above the law?
• RA 9263 (Bureau of Fire Protection and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Professionalization Act of 2004) was enacted to professionalize which agencies?
• Besides IRA, which funding source is explicitly described as 'subject to rules and approvals'?
• What is the basic process for enacting a local ordinance?
• Which body shall be the sole judge of all contests relating to the election, returns, and qualifications of the President or Vice-President?
• Which body is the final arbiter of election contests involving the President or Vice-President?
• Which law upgraded the rank classification and structure of uniformed personnel in the PNP, BFP, and BJMP?
• The Constitution was ratified through a nationwide plebiscite held on which date?
• Which statement about the Executive Branch is correct?
• Any amendment to, or revision of, the Constitution may be proposed by
• How does RA 6713 affect LGU officials?
• The power of judicial review is held by which branch?
• Who is the local chief executive of a province?
• Who presides over the Sangguniang Bayan?
• In the LGU budget process, which body has the authority to approve the budget or the program expenditure?
• Which body is responsible for auditing government financial transactions?
• The term of office of members of the House of Representatives is:
• The Build, Better, More program is associated with infrastructure improvement.
• How many Associate Justices comprise the Supreme Court, including the Chief Justice?
• The territorial and political subdivisions of the Republic of the Philippines are the following except one; which is not a subdivision?
• RA 6975 created which set of agencies under the DILG?
• Which of the following is a Constitutional Commission?
• The National Service Training Program (NSTP) including ROTC is established by which law?
• Who presides over the sanggunian in a city or municipality?
• What is the primary function of COA in relation to LGUs?
• The President can declare martial law for how many days without Congressional approval?
• Which body is the upper house of the Philippine bicameral legislature?
• Which basic political unit within the territorial subdivisions is listed last among the usual subdivisions?
• Who enforces local ordinances and regulations?
• Through which instrument does the CDP guide annual budget priorities?
• Who is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines as of 2025?
• Where was the ASEAN Summit chaired by Malaysia held on May 26, 2025?
• How is IRA allocated to LGUs under RA 7160?
• In planning, what is the primary role of the Plan component?
• How are the Annual Investment Plan (AIP) and the Annual Budget related in local governance?
• The term that denotes the territory including all internal and external water territory of the Philippines is called what?
• Which statement best describes ASEAN's role?
• Which statement best describes the duration and purpose of the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP)?
• Who exercises supervision over provincial jails?
• Distinguish real property tax from local business tax.
• Which of the following is NOT a function of the Internal Affairs Service (IAS) of the PNP?
• What is the Local Development Council (LDC) function?
• Which government agency is responsible for disaster risk reduction in the Philippines?
• Which body is primarily responsible for enacting ordinances and resolutions at the LGU level?
• Which part of the Constitution outlines the principles and state policies?
• What is the Civil Service Commission’s role in LGUs?
• Which department oversees the PNP, BFP, and BJMP under RA 6975?
• Which principle is required for appointive local officials under Civil Service rules?
• Which body has the power to monitor and review ordinances, resolutions, programs, and use of funds, and may summon officials for inquiries?
• Which branch of government interprets the law?
• What term describes the nationwide vote used to ratify the Constitution in 1987?
• Under RA 6975, the head of the BFP and BJMP holds the rank of:
• What is the role of the Local Planning and Development Office (LPDO)?
• Which statement best describes the Sanggunian's authority to budget adjustments?
• Who may issue a search warrant or warrant of arrest?
• These are rights enjoyed to enable individuals to undertake the everyday business of life. What term describes them?
• What constitutes due process in local disciplinary actions?
• The right of the people to form associations is protected under which freedom?
• What is recognized by the State as the foundation of the nation?
• The amendment may be proposed by
• Which article of the Constitution defines the national territory?
• What is the main purpose of the Local Government Code of 1991 (RA 7160)?
• The EDCA is an agreement with which country?
• What is the legal basis for the NAPOLCOM's power to investigate police anomalies and irregularities?
• Define due process in administrative actions.
• Which agency was formed by merging the Philippine Constabulary and Integrated National Police?
• What does NDRRMC stand for?
• What document translates the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP) into budget priorities?
• Which LGU body is the lead agency for DRRM?
• Which statute governs LGUs' relations with the national government?
• What are two primary powers of the local chief executive under RA 7160?
• Who can authorize supplementary or unprogrammed budgets?
• What is the minimum age requirement to be elected President?
• Who may declare martial law?
• Where is the United Nations Headquarters located?
• The central personnel agency of the Government.
• How many branches of government does the Philippines have?
• RA 6975 amended the term length for the Chief of the PNP to how many years?
• As of 2025, how many regions does the Philippines have?
• Who is primarily responsible for executing LGU programs and projects?
• The present anti-graft court is known as
• RA 9263 is the Professionalization Act of 2004 for which agencies?
• Do barangays have their own budgets under RA 7160 (Local Government Code)?
• The executive power is the power to
• Which office conducts pre-charge investigations within the PNP?
• What does RA 9184 regulate?
• The power to enforce laws is known as
• What is the official motto of ASEAN?
• What is the role of the Local Development Council (LDC)?
• Sanggunian’s authority over local budgets?
• What is the typical procurement process under RA 9184?
• Which statement best reflects LGU funding beyond IRA?
• What is the role of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in LGU governance?
• Under the Local Government Code, how are environmental concerns addressed at the LGU level?
• According to the Constitution, which is considered the primary social economic force?
• Which official presides over the impeachment trial of the President?
• The Senate is composed of 24 elected members.
• A local official's appointment must comply with which rules?
• Which instrument is typically enforceable as a local law within an LGU?
• Which guidelines regulate local staff appointments?
• Alexander G. Gesmundo holds which ordinal number as Chief Justice of the Philippines?
• The 1987 Philippine Constitution is composed of how many articles?
• Which of the following is NOT a typical accountability measure in LGU budgeting?
• Public officials and employees should discharge duties with the highest degree of which attribute?
• What is the LGU's mandate regarding basic services?
• Which statement best describes the relationship between local autonomy and national oversight under RA 7160?
• The right to vote is also called which term?
• What is the process for funding a program through the budget?
• The Philippine National Police (PNP) was created by merging which two former agencies?
• What is the Sanggunian's oversight power?
• The body that investigates anomalies in government transactions is the
• Which constitutional principle establishes that government authority is constrained by the law and that everyone is subject to it?
• In impeachment trials, does the presiding official vote?
• What is the main objective of the DRRM Act (RA 10121)?
• The Executive Branch consists of which of the following?
• Which term best describes rights that are often referred to as civil rights, focusing on daily life?
• What is required for a local ordinance to take effect?
• The Judiciary Branch consists of which entities?
• BARMM replaced which former political entity?
• In RA 7160, devolution means?
• A vote of at least ______ of all the Members of the House shall be necessary to affirm a favorable resolution with the Articles of Impeachment of the Committee, or override its contrary resolution.
• The Local Development Council (LDC) primarily serves as what?
• Which level is NOT a local government unit level created by RA 7160?
• The LGU integrates environmental plans and programs into which documents?
• What is regarded by the State as a 'primary social economic force'?
• Which of the following statements about the COA's role with LGUs is accurate?