1987 Philippine Constitution Flashcards
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of ______________________,…
Almighty God
We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a _______ and _________ society…
Just, humane
What is the title of Article II of the 1987 Constitution?
Declaration of Principles and State Policies Principles
“Sec. 2. The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy, adopts the _____________________________ principles of international law as part…”
a. generally acceptable
b. generally accepted
c. mandatory
d. voluntary
b. generally accepted
True or false: The military is supreme over civilian authority at all times under Art. II, Sec. 3 of the 1987 Constitution.
False.
Civilian authority is, at all times, supreme over the military.
Who has the goal to secure the sovereignty of the State and the integrity of the national territory?
a. PNP
b. AFP
c. Supreme Court
d. None of the choices
b.
Under Art. II, Sec. 4, can the Government make all citizens required to defend the state under conditions set by the law?
Yes.
Section 4. The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people. The Government may call upon the people to defend the State and, in the fulfillment thereof, all citizens may be required, under conditions provided by law, to render personal, military or civil service.
The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty and property, and promotion of the general welfare are _____________ for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy.
a. Implied
b. Inherent
c. Inviolable
d. Essential
d. Essential
The separation of which shall be inviolable?
a. Military and State
b. State and People
c. Church and State
d. None of the choices
c. Church and State
Section 7. The State shall pursue an _____________________ ____________ policy.
a. Dependent foreign
b. Independent foreign
c. Independent local
d. Dependent local
b. Independent foreign
Art. II, Sec. 7: “… the paramount consideration shall be (NS), (TI), (NI), and the (RTSD)”.
National Sovereignty, Territorial Integrity, National Interest, and the Right to Self-Determination
Consistent with the national interest, the Philippines adopts and pursues a policy of freedom from _________ weapons in its territory.
a. Nuclear
b. Atomic
c. Kinetic
d. Biological
a. Nuclear
The State shall promote a just and dynamic social order that will ensure the (P) and (I) of the nation.
prosperity; independence
The State shall promote (S) justice in all phases of national development
Social
The State values the (D) of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights.
Dignity
The State recognizes the (S) of family life and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic (A) social institution
Sanctity; Autonomous
The State shall equally protect the life of which two entities under Art II, Sec. 12 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution?
a. President and Vice President
b. Father and life of the unborn from conception
c. Mother and Father
d. Mother and life of the unborn from conception
d. Mother and life of the unborn from conception
The (N) and (P) right and duty of parents in the rearing of the youth for civic efficiency and the development of moral character shall receive the support of the Government.
Natural; Primary