Test I.
Instructions: Read each question carefully. Choose the correct answer from the choices and
encircle the letter of your answer.
1.A group of people interacting through an agreed system and rules.
oA. Barangay
oB. Community
oC. State
oD. Society
2.Composed of individuals with similar interests, behaviors, or values in a particular place.
oA. Barangay
oB. Community
oC. State
oD. Society
3.Society is a group of people with:
oA. One goal
oB. Beautiful dreams
oC. Shared beliefs
oD. Connected aspirations
4.The overall condition of society that enables the full development of every member.
oA. Common good
oB. Progress
oC. Peace
oD. Harmony
5.Which is NOT an element of the common good?
oA. Peace
oB. Respect for individual persons
oC. Security
oD. Call for justice or social welfare
6.Which is NOT a hindrance to achieving the common good?
oA. Acting solely on personal desires
oB. Withholding help from those in need
oC. Feeling superior to others
oD. Benefiting from the common good but refusing to contribute
7.Principle showing that each member of society has a role in achieving the common
good.
oA. Consolidation
oB. Sovereignty
oC. Solidarity
oD. Subsidiarity
8.Who is recognized as the true boss in a political society?
oA. Citizens
oB. Church leaders
oC. President
oD. Common good
9.What is a community compared to?
oA. Family
oB. Group of friends
oC. Organization
oD. Couple
10.The way people meet their needs to survive.
oA. Recreation
oB. Livelihood
oC. Rest
oD. Socializing
11.Who is responsible for fair distribution of national resources?
oA. Youth
oB. Capitalists
oC. Government
oD. Citizens
12.“Society is for people” means:
oA. People are for society
oB. Society is made up of people
oC. Society’s goal is for people
oD. Society and people are interconnected
13.What does “common good” mean?
oA. Welfare of one person only
oB. Welfare of the whole community
oC. Having lots of wealth
oD. Following personal desires
14.Why is the common good important in society?
oA. Just to recognize people
oB. To maintain order and peace
oC. For one family’s happiness
oD. For personal interest only
15.Which of the following shows living out the common good?
oA. Fighting with neighbors
oB. Helping typhoon victims
oC. Hoarding food for oneself
oD. Avoiding helping others
16.What happens if society doesn’t value the common good?
oA. Everything will be fine
oB. There will be chaos and misunderstanding
oC. More jobs will appear
oD. Everyone will be happy
17.How can you assess if a barangay project helps the common good?
oA. If only one person benefits
oB. If the whole community benefits
oC. If the project is expensive
oD. If it’s new and modern
18.What is the principle of subsidiarity?
oA. Government should decide everything
oB. Each level of society has its own responsibility before seeking help from higher
levels
oC. No laws in society
oD. Small groups have no rights
19.Why is unity important in a political society?
oA. To make fighting easier
oB. For good governance and peace
oC. For more opposition
oD. For personal gain only
20.How does subsidiarity help the common good?
oA. It allows people to make decisions for personal gain
oB. It strengthens local leadership and community cooperation
oC. It reduces people’s participation
oD. It slows down social projects
21.What does the principle of proportion mean according to St. Thomas Aquinas?
oA. Equal distribution of wealth to all
oB. Appropriate distribution based on ability
oC. Appropriate distribution based on need
oD. Fair distribution based on both ability and need
22.How can you assess a government program that aims to strengthen unity in the
barangay?
oA. If only a few families benefit
oB. If all members participate and benefit
oC. If it has no effect
oD. If money is distributed quickly
23.What is the main goal of an economic society?
oA. To make one person happy
oB. To ensure everyone’s needs and livelihood
oC. To create more problems
oD. To follow personal interests only
24.Why is the economy important in society?
oA. Just for fun
oB. To meet people’s needs and maintain order
oC. For exchanging words
oD. To make society poor
25.What happens if wealth is not properly distributed?
oA. Everyone is happy
oB. Poverty and inequality will occur
oC. More jobs will appear
oD. Everything will be fine
26.How can you assess if an economic program is effective?
oA. If only a few benefit
oB. If most benefit and needs are met
oC. If a few businesses grow fast
oD. If it has no effect
27.What is the right step to help the poor using economic principles?
oA. Create livelihood projects with fair distribution
oB. Only help the rich
oC. Raise prices of goods
oD. Do nothing
28.How is an economic society different from a political society?
oA. Economic society is about production and distribution of wealth, while
political society is about governance and unity
oB. Both are about production
oC. Both are about politics
oD. No difference
29.If you have a livelihood project for the community, what should be prioritized?
oA. Know people’s needs and proper distribution
oB. Give to a few members only
oC. Decide without consultation
oD. Just wait
30.Why is everyone’s participation important in an economic society?
oA. For personal gain only
oB. To ensure equal benefits and better economy
oC. To increase power of a few
oD. So nothing happens in society
31.How can you assess the impact of an economic program on society?
oA. If only a few are affected
oB. If the whole community benefits and goals are met
oC. If money moves quickly
oD. If there’s no benefit
Column A — Match the following
concepts:
1.The goal of society for
everyone to benefit
2.Groups of citizens
collectively owning
businesses and properties
3.Collective action for the
good of all
4.Economic system where
private sector owns
businesses not controlled
by government
Column B — Choices:
Karl Marx
Cooperation
Subsidiarity
Business
Unity
Economy
Common Good
Friedrich Engels
Money
Test III – True or False
Instructions: Write “SOCIETY” if the statement is true, and “LEADER” if false.
1.Ana’s participation in a clean-up drive shows her action contributes to the common good
of the barangay.
2.A barangay requested help after a typhoon. The local government responded with relief
goods. This shows the principle of subsidiarity.
3.In a class, all students decided to do a group project to learn cooperation. This shows the
spirit of unity.
4.A factory produces many products but keeps them for profit and doesn’t sell them in the
market. This shows a good practice in economic society.
5.Marco voted in the election because he believes he has a duty as a citizen to help the
country progress.
Explain the meaning of the saying “Not equal, but fair.” Provide a concrete example from real
life. Write your answer in three (3) to five (5) paragraphs. (5 points).
Column A — Match the following
concepts:
1.The goal of society for
everyone to benefit
2.Groups of citizens
collectively owning
businesses and properties
3.Collective action for the
good of all
4.Economic system where
private sector owns
businesses not controlled
by government
Column B — Choices:
Karl Marx
Cooperation
Subsidiarity
Business
Unity
Economy
Common Good
Friedrich Engels
Money