constitution Flashcards
it is the principles that govern the nation
constitution
it outlines the national territory, principles, and more
constitution
all laws and policies must be created without contradiction of the __
constitution
the form of government that the Philippines have
presidential
there are 3 branches of the government namely:
executive
legislative
judicial
these tandem work in tandem to govern and manage the nation
executive
legislative
judicial
branch that is composed of supreme court and the lower court
judicial
responsible for setting controversies of rights
judicial
composed of the president, vice president, and the cabinet secretaries
executive
responsible for governing the nation outside the scopes of judicial and legislative branches
executives
composed of the senate and the house of representatives
legislative
responsible for making enabling laws that is in line with the nation’s constitutions
legislative
January 21, 1899
Malolos constitution
This constitution was
drafted by the
Malolos Congress
nearing the end of
the Spanish colonial
period of the
Philippines
Malolos constitution
This “act made legislative
power into a bicameral
system” . Where the
Philippine Commission
would serve as the upper
house and the Philippine
Assembly would serve as the
lower house
the organic act of 1902
This Law set to “abolish
the Philippine
Commission” and hand
over general legislative
power to the Philippine
Legislature
Jones Law of 1916
This constitution
“marked the start of
the Commonwealth
Period” of the
Philippines after the
US withdrew from the
nation
1935 constitution
This “constitution was
created under
Japanese rule” and
was to mimic the
imperialist
government Japan
had at the time
1943 constitution
This constitution was a
reflection of the
government under the
Martial Law and overall
presidency of former
President Ferdinand E.
Marcos.
1973 constitution
This constitution has
made to reform the
government imposed in
the Martial Law era and
served as a “temporary
constitution” until the
1987 constitution was
ratified
1986 constitution
This is our present
constitution and was
made to ensure that
power is properly
separated and
established “rights for
the people in our
nation”
1987 constitution
KKK was established on
1892
the secret society was led Andres Bonifacio, it was later then, that Spanish authorities discovers them year 1896.
KKK
The philippine revolution emerged, March 1897 the ______________ happened to make peace with the factions that were happening inside KKK, where Aguinaldo won the presidency.
tejeros convention
biak na bato was established on november 1987 by
emilio aguinaldo
the spanish-american war occur in this year
1898
the Philippine independence
june 12, 1898
malolos congress was drafted the constitution on this year
september 1898
Ratification of the Philippine
Constitution
January 21, 1899
Inauguration of First
Philippine Republic
January 23, 1899
officially known as the first philippine republic
1899 malolos constitution
he was elected as the first president in the first philippine republic
emilio aguinaldo
The Malolos Congress drafted the Constitution during the fight for independence from centuries of colonial rule. Its main purpose was to ________________ Filipinos
safeguard against the abuses of the
type of government in the malolos constitution
a. dependent
b. independent
independent government
the two people who passed the draft for the malolos constitution
Felipe buencamino and Felipe Calderon y Roca
it was made and drafted during the struggle for the Philippines’ independence and making the constitution was to establish a new government framework after the end of colonial rule
the malolos constitution
effects to the Filipinos of the malolos constitution
bill of rights, sovereignty, government, and independent judiciary
Provided fundamental, civili liberties and essential rights such as freedom of speech, assembly, and religion.
a. sovereignty
b. bill of rights
c. independent judiciary
d. government
b. bill of rights
The constitution asserted the Philippines’ sovereignty and independence from foreign powers. This boosted Filipino nationalism and pride.
a. sovereignty
b. bill of rights
c. independent judiciary
d. government
a. sovereignty
A significant reform that aims to ensure justice and rule of law, helped the Filipinos with legal protections against abuses.
a. sovereignty
b. bill of rights
c. independent judiciary
d. government
c. independent judiciary
Filipinos had the opportunity to elect representatives to the legislative assembly.
a. sovereignty
b. bill of rights
c. independent judiciary
d. government
d. government
Significance of the malolos constitution
Church-state separation and Philippine independence
what are the three constitution that influenced the malolos constitution?
the spanish, the french, and latin-american charter
The______ Constitution is recognized as the one that opened the path to the Filipino people and as having been the first, in absolute terms, to implant a constitutional republic in East Asia.
Malolos
though the constitution was short-lived due to the Philippine-American war, it made an impact on Filipino society, it represented many Filipinos who fought for freedom and democracy. what constitution is this
malolos constitution
He is the US president that signed the Tydings-McDuffie Act on March 1934
President Franklin D. Roosevelt
when was the establishment of the commonwealth of the Philippines?
March 1935
the years Philippines was under the commonwealth status
1935-1946
the date united states officially withdrew from its sovereignty over the Philippines
July 4, 1946
the draft of the 1935 Constitution was approved by the convention on
February 8, 1935
the 1935 constitution was ratified by president franklin d. roosevelt on
march 25, 1935
this act outlined the path to independence
tydings-mcduffie act
the 1935 constitution established a unicameral national assembly, but in 1940, a _______ congress was created
bicameral congress
it is officially the Philippine independence act or the
tydings-mcduffie act
he fought for the passage of the Tydings-Mcduffie Act and became the president of the new commonwealth on September 17, 1935 up until 1944
Manuel L. Quezon
he led the Philippines for self-rule and independence
manuel l. quezon
he was involved in the 1935 constitution drafting process and he also served as the PRESIDENT of the CONVECTION
Claro M. Recto
this act maintained several restrictions such as:
the exchange rate of 2 peso to 1 US dollar and prevented the Philippines from altering the value of its currency.
tydings-mcduffie act
the loss of this market impacted the agriculture of the Philippines about Philippine independence
duty-free american market
statute announcing the intention of the United States government to “withdraw their sovereignty over the Philippine Islands as soon as a stable government can be established therein.”
a. treaty of paris
b. jones act
b. jones act
The Philippines’ Spanish colonial era came to a formal end with the Treaty of Paris, which also gave the US possession of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. It also mandated that the US recompense the Spanish government for $20 million USD.
a. treaty of paris
b. jones act
a. treaty of paris
this constitution was primarily influenced by American culture, unwritten English constitution, the German, Spanish, Mexican, and Malolos constitutions and numerous South American constitutions.
1935 constitution
A new constitution in 1943 was ratified by Filipino
collaborators known as the KALIBAPI means
Kapisanan sa Paglilingkod ng Bagong Pilipinas
1943 Constitution was enacted at the time of the
________ government
“Puppet Government”
Shortest Philippine Constitution consisting of
only 12 articles.
1943 constitution
Marcos won and was Inaugurated on ______________________
December 30, 1965
he was the first Philippine president to serve a second term
ferdinand marcos sr
ra 6132 also known as
the 1971 constitutional convention act
the constitutional convection during marcos time was compose of ______ deligates
320
proclamation 1081 or the promulgation of
martial law
Marcos claimed that Martial Law was intended to build a _____
New Society
J.J questioned the President’s
power to call for citizen assemblies and their
power to ratify the constitution
Josue Javellana
this date, he proclaimed the
birth of the Fourth Republic under the New
Constitution, as amended accordingly.
june 30, 1981
In total, Marcos served a total of ____ years from
1965 to 1986
21 YEARS
the total term of Marcos from the time the 1973 Constitution took full effect ____ years
= 13 years
this amendment where the powers of the President and Prime Minister were merged
Amendment No. 3
how many articles are there in the 1973 constitution?
17 articles
the Eleventh President of the Philippines.
Maria Corazon Cojuangco Aquino
the branch that Make, alter, and repeal LAWS
a. executive
b. legislative
c. judicial
b. legislative
> Under the Bicameral System
Composed of senators and house of representatives
legislative branch
composed of 24 senators; term of senators is sex years
senate
not more 250 members; congressmen or HOR is 3 years
house of representative
Composed of president, vice presidents, and cabinet secretaries and headed by the president
executive branch
this branch, the President and Vice president is elected by a direct vote of the people and the term of office is 6 years
executive branch
he is the Chief Executive and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines
a. president
b. vice president
President
this branch, the Constitution grants the President authority to appoint his cabinet
executive branch
Has the authority to administer the law primarily by bringing lawbreakers to trial and to appoint officials and oversee the administration of government responsibilities
executive branch
Holds the power to settle controversies involving rights that are legally demandable and enforceable
judicial branch
This branch determines whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part and instrumentality of the government.
judicial branch
Composed of supreme court, court of appeals, court of tax appeals, Sandiganbayan, and other lower courts
judicial branch
The constitution expressly grants the supreme court the power of Judicial Review as the power to declare a treaty, international or executive agreement, law, presidential decree, proclamation, order, instruction, ordinance, or regulation unconstitutional.
Judicial branch
