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1. During an election campaign, a candidate made unsubstantiated claims about their opponent. What is the best course of action under the Fair Election Act?
A. Report to the Comelec.
B. Demand a public apology.
C. File a complaint for libel.
D. Seek a court order to stop further statements.
2. A voter was unable to vote on election day due to illness. What is their best legal remedy under Philippine election laws?
A. Avail of absentee voting.
B. Request for special voting.
C. File for emergency election service.
D. Petition for a declaration of failure of elections.
3. A public official was accused of using government resources for their campaign. What action should be taken under the Omnibus Election Code?
A. File a disqualification case.
B. Report to the Comelec.
C. Seek suspension of the official.
D. Request an audit of government resources.
4. A barangay captain refuses to resign despite winning as a municipal councilor. What is the appropriate step under the Local Government Code?
A. File a quo warranto petition.
B. Report to the DILG.
C. Request the Comelec to intervene.
D. Submit a complaint to the Office of the Ombudsman.
5. A candidate is accused of vote-buying. What is the best way to address this under the Omnibus Election Code?
A. File an election offense case.
B. Submit evidence to Comelec.
C. Notify the local election officer.
D. Document the incident for future reference.
6. A newly elected official fails to submit their Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) on time. What is the consequence under the Fair Election Act?
A. Fine for late submission.
B. Disqualification from office.
C. Prohibition from assuming office.
D. Issuance of a show-cause order.
7. A political party plans to conduct a rally during the campaign period. What must they secure under the Public Assembly Act?
A. A permit from the local government.
B. Approval from the police.
C. Coordination with barangay officials.
D. Notification to the Comelec.
8. A voter claims that their name is missing from the voters’ list on election day. What should they do under the Omnibus Election Code?
A. Verify with the election officer.
B. File a protest.
C. Request inclusion in the voters’ list.
D. Petition for a manual count of votes.
9. A candidate was declared ineligible after the election results were released. What is the best remedy for affected voters?
A. File a petition for annulment of election results.
B. Request a special election.
C. File an electoral protest.
D. Submit a complaint to the Electoral Tribunal.
10. A senator is facing an investigation for graft and corruption. What is the proper process under the Philippine Constitution?
A. Senate Ethics Committee review.
B. Ombudsman investigation.
C. Impeachment proceedings.
D. Filing of criminal charges.
11. A local official was removed from office due to administrative charges. What is their best recourse under the Local Government Code?
A. File a motion for reconsideration.
B. Appeal to the Civil Service Commission.
C. Seek judicial review.
D. File a case with the Court of Appeals.
12. A political candidate wishes to challenge the results of an election. What is their best option under Philippine election laws?
A. File an election protest.
B. Request a recount of votes.
C. Submit evidence of fraud.
D. Petition the Electoral Tribunal.
13. A mayor declares a state of calamity in their municipality. What action should be taken to legitimize this under Philippine laws?
A. Secure council approval.
B. Coordinate with the NDRRMC.
C. Notify the DILG.
D. Announce it publicly.
14. A barangay captain is facing allegations of abuse of authority. What is the proper legal process under the Local Government Code?
A. File a complaint with the Sangguniang Bayan.
B. Request an investigation by the DILG.
C. Seek administrative sanctions.
D. Elevate the matter to the Ombudsman.
15. An election-related violence incident occurred. What should be prioritized under election laws?
A. Notify law enforcement.
B. Secure the area.
C. File a police report.
D. Inform the Comelec immediately.
16. A candidate refuses to concede despite losing. What legal step can be taken under election laws?
A. File an election protest.
B. Request a manual recount.
C. Seek intervention from Comelec.
D. Submit evidence of discrepancies.
17. A public officer’s term is ending, and they wish to run for a higher office. What must they comply with under election laws?
A. File a Certificate of Candidacy.
B. Resign from current position.
C. Announce their candidacy.
D. Secure clearance from the Civil Service.
18. An electoral candidate suspects poll irregularities in certain precincts. What should they prioritize?
A. File a protest.
B. Request an audit.
C. Notify the Comelec.
D. Present evidence to the Election Officer.
19. A voter wants to change their registered precinct. What is the correct procedure under election laws?
A. File an application for transfer of registration.
B. Notify the barangay.
C. Coordinate with the election officer.
D. Submit proof of residency.
20. A losing candidate wants to file a protest but missed the deadline. What can they do?
A. Request a reconsideration.
B. Seek extension from the Comelec.
C. File for exceptional circumstances.
D. Appeal to the Electoral Tribunal.
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