LET Elementary Social Sciences Reviewer 2026
12 Social Sciences practice questions for the Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers — Elementary, each with the correct answer and an explanation of why it's right.
Social Sciences Practice Questions with Answers
- 1easy
What does a professional code of ethics prescribe for all?
- A.moral standards and ethical behavior
- B.rules and regulations in practicing one’s profession
- C.strict law implementation
- D.civility and social-consciousness
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Answer: A. moral standards and ethical behavior
A professional code of ethics is fundamentally a set of moral principles and standards that guide ethical behavior in a profession. While codes may reference rules and regulations, their primary purpose is to establish and maintain moral and ethical standards that professionals must uphold.
- 2easy
It is perceived as the most important need and most pressing problem of the Filipino family.
- A.unemployment or financial problem
- B.prone to vice
- C.broken family
- D.double standard on roles
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Answer: A. unemployment or financial problem
Unemployment and financial problems are consistently identified as the most critical challenges facing Filipino families, affecting their ability to meet basic needs and maintain stability. This issue impacts education, health, and overall family well-being more directly than the other options listed.
- 3easy
There are 3 fundamental Human rights according to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. These are:
- A.life, security and self-development
- B.life, economy and self-development
- C.life, dignity and security
- D.life, liberty and security
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Answer: D. life, liberty and security
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), adopted by the UN in 1948, establishes life, liberty, and security as three fundamental human rights in Article 3. These rights form the foundation of human dignity and are considered universal and inalienable.
- 4easy
Government expenses is more than what it earns thru tax collection.
- A.fiscal reforms
- B.taxation
- C.overspending
- D.fiscal deficit
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Answer: D. fiscal deficit
A fiscal deficit occurs when a government's expenditures exceed its revenues from taxation and other sources. This is the precise economic term for the situation described in the question where government spending outpaces tax collection.
- 5easy
What is the main goal of drug abuse education?
- A.arrest
- B.prevention
- C.control
- D.rehabilitation
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Answer: B. prevention
Drug abuse education aims to prevent drug use before it starts by informing people about the dangers and consequences of substance abuse. While arrest, control, and rehabilitation address drug abuse after it occurs, prevention is the primary educational goal—stopping the problem at its source.
- 6easy
The fundamental law of the land.
- A.Republic Acts
- B.Constitution
- C.court decisions
- D.Executive Orders
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Answer: B. Constitution
The Constitution is the fundamental law of the land because it is the supreme law that establishes the structure of government, defines the powers of each branch, and protects citizens' rights. All other laws, including Republic Acts, court decisions, and Executive Orders, must comply with and cannot contradict the Constitution.
- 7easy
It is the power of the State to command and enforce obedience to its’ will from people within its’ jurisdiction and to have freedom from foreign control.
- A.Government
- B.State
- C.Sovereignty
- D.Eminent Domain
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Answer: C. Sovereignty
Sovereignty is the supreme power of a state to govern itself and make decisions within its territory without external interference. The definition provided—the power to command obedience and freedom from foreign control—is the exact definition of sovereignty. While government is the mechanism that exercises this power, sovereignty is the power itself.
- 8easy
The Philippines is a democratic and __________ state. Sovereignty resides in the people and all the government authority emanates from them.
- A.Presidential
- B.Bicameral
- C.Republican
- D.Constitutional
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Answer: C. Republican
A republic is a form of government where sovereignty resides in the people and government authority emanates from them, rather than from a monarch or single ruler. The Philippines is explicitly defined as a republican state in its Constitution, meaning power ultimately derives from the people through democratic processes.
- 9easy
Policy of the State to promote social justice in all phases of national development and give preferential attention to the welfare of the less fortunate members of the society.
- A.Human rights
- B.Democracy
- C.Freedom
- D.Social Justice
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Answer: D. Social Justice
Social Justice is the state policy that explicitly focuses on promoting fairness and equality in national development while prioritizing the welfare of disadvantaged members of society. The question's description directly aligns with the definition and constitutional mandate of social justice as a guiding principle of governance.
- 10easy
It is the declaration and enumeration of the individual rights and privileges which the Constitution is designed to protect against violations by the government, by groups or by individuals.
- A.Civil Rights
- B.Bill of Rights
- C.Political Rights
- D.Constitutional Rights
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Answer: B. Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the Constitution that specifically declare and enumerate individual rights and protections against government violations. While civil rights, political rights, and constitutional rights are related concepts, only the Bill of Rights serves as the formal declaration and enumeration of these protections as described in the question.
- 11easy
It signifies that “all persons subject to legislation shall be treated alike, under like circumstances and conditions both in the privileges conferred and liabilities imposed”
- A.Bill of Rights
- B.Constitutional Rights
- C.Political Rights
- D.“Equal Protection of Law”
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Answer: D. “Equal Protection of Law”
Equal Protection of Law is the constitutional principle that ensures all persons under a jurisdiction must be treated equally and cannot be discriminated against arbitrarily. The quoted definition directly describes this doctrine, which requires that similar individuals in similar circumstances receive similar treatment under the law.
- 12easy
These are the rights of the citizens which give them power to participate, directly or indirectly, in the establishment or administration of the government, suffrage and information in matters of public concern.
- A.Political Rights
- B.Civil Rights
- C.Constitutional Rights
- D.Economic Rights
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Answer: A. Political Rights
Political Rights are specifically designed to enable citizens to participate in government—either directly through voting and referendums or indirectly through representation. The question's mention of 'suffrage' (the right to vote) and participation in government establishment and administration directly defines political rights, distinguishing them from civil rights (personal freedoms), constitutional rights (rights guaranteed by constitution), or economic rights (work and property-related rights).
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