ARTICLE 2 - State Policies

Question 1

The Philippines is a democratic and republican state. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emenates drom them.

Answer 1

Article 2 Sec1

Question 2

a democratic government by representatives chosen by the people at large. Its essence is indirect rule.

Answer 2

republican government

Question 3

The philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy, adopts the generally accepted principles of international law as part of th law of the land and adheres to the policy of peace, equality, justice, freedom, cooperation, and amity with all nations.

Answer 3

Article 2 Sec 2

Question 4

Refers to the body of rules and principles which governs the relations of nations and their perspective peoples in their intercourse with one another.

Answer 4

International Law

Question 5

An automatic adaptation of of international law as part of the law of the Philippines

Answer 5

Doctrine of Incorporation

Question 6

Civillian authority is, at all times, supreme over the military. The Armed Forces of the Philippines is the protector of the people and the state. Its goal is to secure the sovereignty of the State and the integrity of the national territory.

Answer 6

Article 2 Sec 3

Question 7

The idea of the supremacy of civilian authority, the highest of such authority being the President, over the military has always been recognized in our jurisdiction by implication from express provisions og1935 Constitution and by practice.

Answer 7

Inherent in a Republican State

Question 8

A civillian, the President is the commander in chief of all armed forces of the Philippines

Answer 8

A safeguard against military dictatorship

Question 9

The prime duty of the government is to serve an protect th 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.

Answer 9

Article 2 Sec 4

Question 10

True or False

Philippines can engage in a defensive war

Answer 10

True

Question 11

The maintanance of peace and order, the protection of life,liberty, and property, and the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessings of democracy.

Answer 11

Article 2 Sec 5

Question 12

The separation of church and the state shall be inviolable.

Answer 12

Article 2 Sec 6