- Who was the first Prime Minister of the Philippines?
- A) Ferdinand Marcos
- B) Carlos P. Garcia
- C) Sergio Osmeña
- D) José P. Laurel
- Answer: D) José P. Laurel
- During which period did José P. Laurel serve as Prime Minister?
- A) 1941-1942
- B) 1943-1945
- C) 1946-1948
- D) 1953-1957
- Answer: B) 1943-1945
- Which Philippine President appointed the first Prime Minister of the country?
- A) Manuel L. Quezon
- B) Ferdinand Marcos
- C) Emilio Aguinaldo
- D) Sergio Osmeña
- Answer: C) Emilio Aguinaldo
- Which constitution established the role of Prime Minister in the Philippines?
- A) 1935 Constitution
- B) 1943 Constitution
- C) 1973 Constitution
- D) 1987 Constitution
- Answer: B) 1943 Constitution
- Which Prime Minister served under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos?
- A) Carlos P. Garcia
- B) Benigno Aquino III
- C) Cesar Virata
- D) Corazon Aquino
- Answer: C) Cesar Virata
- Who was the last person to hold the title of Prime Minister before it was abolished in the 1987 Constitution?
- A) José P. Laurel
- B) Ferdinand Marcos
- C) Cesar Virata
- D) Sergio Osmeña
- Answer: C) Cesar Virata
- Which Prime Minister is known for the policy of “Philippine First” during his term?
- A) Carlos P. Garcia
- B) José P. Laurel
- C) Benigno Aquino III
- D) Ferdinand Marcos
- Answer: A) Carlos P. Garcia
- Under which President did the Philippines transition from a parliamentary to a presidential system?
- A) Ferdinand Marcos
- B) Corazon Aquino
- C) Emilio Aguinaldo
- D) José P. Laurel
- Answer: B) Corazon Aquino
- Which Prime Minister was also a prominent businessman and economist?
- A) Carlos P. Garcia
- B) Cesar Virata
- C) José P. Laurel
- D) Sergio Osmeña
- Answer: B) Cesar Virata
- Which Philippine Constitution does not include the position of Prime Minister?
- A) 1935 Constitution
- B) 1943 Constitution
- C) 1973 Constitution
- D) 1987 Constitution
- Answer: D) 1987 Constitution
- Who was the Prime Minister of the Philippines during World War II?
- A) Manuel L. Quezon
- B) José P. Laurel
- C) Carlos P. Garcia
- D) Ferdinand Marcos
- Answer: B) José P. Laurel
- Which Prime Minister was known for his economic reforms during his tenure?
- A) José P. Laurel
- B) Carlos P. Garcia
- C) Cesar Virata
- D) Sergio Osmeña
- Answer: C) Cesar Virata
- Who was appointed as Prime Minister by President Ferdinand Marcos in 1978?
- A) Carlos P. Garcia
- B) Cesar Virata
- C) José P. Laurel
- D) Corazon Aquino
- Answer: B) Cesar Virata
- Which President abolished the position of Prime Minister?
- A) Manuel Roxas
- B) Ferdinand Marcos
- C) Corazon Aquino
- D) Joseph Estrada
- Answer: C) Corazon Aquino
- Who was the Prime Minister of the Philippines prior to the declaration of Martial Law in 1972?
- A) José P. Laurel
- B) Carlos P. Garcia
- C) Ferdinand Marcos
- D) Cesar Virata
- Answer: C) Ferdinand Marcos
- Which Philippine Constitution introduced the Prime Minister role for the first time?
- A) 1935 Constitution
- B) 1943 Constitution
- C) 1973 Constitution
- D) 1987 Constitution
- Answer: B) 1943 Constitution
- Who served as Prime Minister during the regime of President Ferdinand Marcos?
- A) José P. Laurel
- B) Carlos P. Garcia
- C) Cesar Virata
- D) Sergio Osmeña
- Answer: C) Cesar Virata
- Which of the following was not a Prime Minister of the Philippines?
- A) José P. Laurel
- B) Carlos P. Garcia
- C) Benigno Aquino III
- D) Cesar Virata
- Answer: C) Benigno Aquino III
- Who succeeded José P. Laurel as Prime Minister of the Philippines?
- A) Carlos P. Garcia
- B) Manuel Roxas
- C) Sergio Osmeña
- D) Ferdinand Marcos
- Answer: B) Manuel Roxas
- Which Prime Minister was in office during the declaration of Martial Law?
- A) Carlos P. Garcia
- B) José P. Laurel
- C) Ferdinand Marcos
- D) Cesar Virata
- Answer: C) Ferdinand Marcos
- Who was the Prime Minister of the Philippines from 1978 to 1986?
- A) José P. Laurel
- B) Carlos P. Garcia
- C) Ferdinand Marcos
- D) Cesar Virata
- Answer: D) Cesar Virata
- Which of the following was a key political figure during the regime of Ferdinand Marcos but was not a Prime Minister?
- A) Ferdinand Marcos
- B) Corazon Aquino
- C) José P. Laurel
- D) Carlos P. Garcia
- Answer: B) Corazon Aquino
- The position of Prime Minister in the Philippines was part of which governmental system?
- A) Federal
- B) Parliamentary
- C) Presidential
- D) Hybrid
- Answer: B) Parliamentary
- Which constitution re-established the presidential system, thereby removing the position of Prime Minister?
- A) 1935 Constitution
- B) 1943 Constitution
- C) 1973 Constitution
- D) 1987 Constitution
- Answer: D) 1987 Constitution
- Which Prime Minister had a notable background in law and business?
- A) Carlos P. Garcia
- B) José P. Laurel
- C) Cesar Virata
- D) Sergio Osmeña
- Answer: C) Cesar Virata
- What significant event led to the end of the Prime Ministership in the Philippines?
- A) The signing of the Treaty of Paris
- B) The People Power Revolution
- C) The establishment of the Commonwealth
- D) The end of World War II
- Answer: B) The People Power Revolution
- Which of the following was not a policy associated with the office of Prime Minister during its existence?
- A) Martial Law enforcement
- B) Economic stabilization
- C) Parliamentary reform
- D) Presidential succession
- Answer: D) Presidential succession
- Which leader was known for implementing the “Filipino First Policy”?
- A) José P. Laurel
- B) Carlos P. Garcia
- C) Ferdinand Marcos
- D) Cesar Virata
- Answer: B) Carlos P. Garcia
- Who served as the Prime Minister before the 1986 People Power Revolution?
- A) Ferdinand Marcos
- B) Cesar Virata
- C) José P. Laurel
- D) Carlos P. Garcia
- Answer: B) Cesar Virata
- Which Prime Minister was part of the transition from the parliamentary to the presidential system?
- A) Ferdinand Marcos
- B) Corazon Aquino
- C) José P. Laurel
- D) Carlos P. Garcia
- Answer: B) Corazon Aquino
| Prime Minister | Term | President | Notable Contributions |
| José P. Laurel | 1943-1945 | Japanese Occupation | Led the Japanese-occupied government during WWII. |
| Manuel Roxas | 1946 | Manuel Roxas | First President of the independent Third Republic. |
| Carlos P. Garcia | 1957-1961 | Carlos P. Garcia | Known for “Filipino First” policy. |
| Ferdinand Marcos | 1965-1986 | Ferdinand Marcos | Extended term through Martial Law; declared 1972. |
| Cesar Virata | 1978-1986 | Ferdinand Marcos | Focused on economic reforms during Martial Law. |