Charter Change Flashcards
The process of amending or revising the 1987 Philippine Comstitution.
Charter Change
Changes specific parts or adds withput overhovising the entire constitution.
Amendment
A broader process that alters significant portions of the constitution.
Revision
Congress, senate and house proposes amendments criticized for potential self-serving changes, like extending officials’ terms.
Constituent Assembly
Elected and apppointed delegates draft amendments for a new constitution.
Constitutional Convention
A petition with 12% of voters can propose amendments.
● Only allows amendments, not full revisions
People’s initiative
This refers to legitimizing proposed changes, ensuring they reflect the people’s will and uphold democracy.
Ratification
vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler.
Plebiscite