CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES Flashcards by Ma. Clariza Luna

Foundation of the system of government of the Philippines

Constitution

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TOF. It is conceivable how a state could exist or survive without a constitution of some form.

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TOF. The state refers to the “body of rules and principles in accordance with which the powers of sovereignty is regularly exercised.”

F (consti)

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The Etymology: Constituo means?

fixed, established or settled

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it is a written instrument (document) by which the fundamental powers of government are established, limited, and defined, and by which these powers are distributed among several departments for their safe and useful exercise for the benefit of the body politic.

Constitution

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TOF. The consitution is the law to which it must conform to all other laws.

F (all other laws must conform to this)

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It is the test of the legality of all governmental actions.

Consti

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TOF. The supreme law is a Charter creating the government.

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Among this establishes the basic framework and underlying principles of government, except:
A. It is binding to all individual citizens and all organs of the government.
B. Prescribes the permanent framework of the system of government
C. Assigns to the different department or branches, their respective powers and duties
D. Designed to preserve and protect the rights of the citizen against the powers of the state
E. NOTA

A (Serves as the supreme or fundamental law)

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All of this serves as the supreme or fundamental law, except:
A. Test of the legality of all governmental actions.
B. Binding to all individual citizens and all organs of the government
C. Identied as the Charter creating the government.
D. Establish certain basic principles on which the government is founded
E. NOTA

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Arrange this chronologically
A. Philippine Organic Act or Philippine Bill
B. Jones Law
C. The 1935 Constitution
D.Constitution of Biak na Bato
E. Malolos Constitution

DEABC

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Promulgated when

Constitution of Biak na Bato

1 November 1897

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Arrange chronologically:
A. American Era
B. Declaration of Martial law
C. Philippine Autonomy Act
D. Constitutional Authoritarianism
E. Tydings-Mcduffie

ACEBD

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Arrange Chronologically
A. The 1987 Constitution
B. The Freedom Constitution
C. Executive Department had Greater power
D. Suspension of the Bill of Rights
E. Official date of Martial Law

EDCBA

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TOF

The Constitution of Biak na Bato was fully implemented.

F (‘di natuloy because of the Philippine revolution)

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Constitution of Biak na Bato

make decisions and affirm or disapprove the sentences rendered by other courts and to dictate rules

Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia

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Constitution of Biak na Bato

was vested on the Republic

Supreme Council

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Constitution of Biak na Bato

TOF. The republic was headed by 5 departments.

T (President and four department secretaries: the interior, foreign affairs, treasury, and war)

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Malolos Constitution

Promulgated?

January 21, 1899

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Malolos Constitution

Who promulgated the final version of the Constitution named as Malolos Constitution?

Tropang Aguinalds

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acknowledged as the first republican constitution in Asia because it was fully implemented

Malolos Constitution

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Malolos Constitution

form of government

parliamentary republic

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Malolos Constitution

president was elected for a term of?

4 years

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Malolos Constitution

TOF. There was basic civil rights, separated the Church and State.

may assembly of representatives pa

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# Malolos Constitution TOF. first important state document that the Filipino people, speaking through their representatives, had ever produced

# Malolos Constitution TOF. Provided for individual rights only of Filipinos, foreigners excluded.

F (foreigners also have rights)

# Malolos Constitution Safeguards against abuses were provided According to the Constitution, the government that was established was? | 3 answers

“popular, representative, and responsible”

# Malolos Constitution TOF. Three branches was also indicated.

→ fundamental political principles and established the structure, procedures and powers and duties of the Philippine Government → abides the american Constitution ## Footnote American Era

Acts of the United States Congress ## Footnote after Malolos 'to

What bill/act was implemented in 1902?

Philippine Organic Act of 1902 OR Philippine bill of 1902

This is also known as the Jones law

Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916

# Identify evolution of consti unicameral national assembly

Tydings-Mcduffie (1932)

Who was the US president during The 1935 Constitution

Franklin Roosevelt

# The 1935 Constitution ratified when?

25 March 1935

# The 1935 Constitution → president was elected to a five-year term without re-election → independent electoral comission A. First statement is correct B. 2nd statement is correct C. Both D. NOTA

B (6 year)

What constitution established the Commonwealth Government

1935 Constitution

This was established as a preparation for freedom and independence

The 1935 Constitution

# The 1935 Constitution - Provided a Democratic and Republican Government - Inclusion of the Bill of Rights A. First statement is correct B. 2nd statement is correct C. Both D. NOTA

# Consti? → Marcos declaration of Martial law → strong executive power

The 1973 Constitution

# The 1972 Constitution Initial date

9/19/1972

# The 1972 Constitution official date

September 21, 1972

official date that Martial Law was established and the day that the Marcos dictatorship began

September 21, 1972

# Constitutional Authoritarianism ratified?

January 17, 1973

# Constitutional Authoritarianism Which does not belong? A. Establishment of a modified parliamentary government. B. Suspension of the Bill of Rights C. Renunciation of war as a national policy D. Has given greater power to the Executive Department. E. NOTA

C | sa 1987 consti 'yan

What died Corazon C. Aquino issued?

The 1986 Freedom Constitution

# The 1987 Constitution Which does not belong: A. Reinstitution of a Democratic Government B. Separation of Church and State C. Sovereignty of the people D. Renunciation of war as a national policy E. NOTA

# The 1987 Constitution Which does not belong: A. Establishment of a modified parliamentary government B. Separation of 3 branches of government C. Supremacy of Civilian authority over the military D. NOTA

The structure of the Philippine government is divided into three branches:

The Legislative Department (Article VI) The Executive Department (Article VII) The Judicial Department (Article VIII)

# What principle? Under the principle of co-equal and coordinate powers among the three (3) branches, the officers entrusted with each of these powers are not permitted to encroach upon the powers confided to the others.

The Principle of Separation of Powers

# TOF. If one department goes beyond the limits set by the Constitution, its acts are justified and reasonable within the law.

F (acts are null and void)

The adoption of this principle was motivated by the belief that arbitrary rule would result if the same person or body were to exercise all the powers of the government.

The Principle of Separation of Powers

# Principles of checks and balances TOF. The president may may override the veto of the President 2/3 of the actual vote of supreme court.

F (of congress)

# Principles of checks and balances through pardoning power, he may modify or set aside the judgments of courts

President

# Principles of checks and balances TOF. Congress may override the veto of the President unanimously of the actual vote.

F (2/3 lang, not 3/3)

# Principles of checks and balances Reject certain appointments of the President

Congress

# Principles of checks and balances declare final arbiter may declare legislative measures or executive acts unconstitutional

Judiciary or Supreme Court

# Principles of checks and balances Revoke the proclamation of martial law or suspension of the writ of habeas corpus by the President

Congress

# Principles of checks and balances TOF. The Judiciary may only determine whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part of the Congress only.

F (or President)

# Principles of checks and balances Amend or revoke the decision of the Court by the enactment of a new law or by an amendment of the old

Congress

# Principles of checks and balances TOF. The Congress has the power to impeach the President and the members of the Supreme Court.

# Qualifications: Officials of the National Government To become a president or vice president, you must qualify all of the following except: A. At least 35 years of ageon the day of the election B. Registered voter C. Resident of the Philippines for at least ten (10) years immediately preceding the election D. Able to read and write only

A (40)

# Qualifications: Officials of the National Government To become a senator, you must qualify all of the following except: A. a citizen B. At least 35 years of age on the day of the election C. a registered voter D. a resident of the Philippines for not less than 1 year immediately preceding the day of the election

D (2 years)

# Qualifications: Officials of the National Government To become a house representative, you must qualify all of the following except: A. at least 25 years of age on the day of the election B. a registered voter in a new district C. a resident thereof for a period of not less than one (1) year preceding the election D. able to read and write except for a party-list representative

B (registered voter in the district in which he shall be elected)

# Qualifications: Officials of the National Government To become a party-list representative, you must qualify all of the following except: A. Able to read and write B. Bona fide member of the party C. Organization which he seeks to represent for at least ninety (90) days preceding the day of the election

# Qualifications: Officials of the National Government To become a member of the supreme court, you must qualify all of the following except: A. at least forty (40) years of age B. an experience of fifteen (15) years or more as a judge of a high court C. engaged in the practice of law in the Philippines D. competence, integrity, probity and independence

B (lower court)

# Composition Executive Department

President–Chief Executive Vice President Cabinet Officials

# Composition: Legislative Department Senate A. 24 members B. 250 members C. 293 members D. 58 members

24 members

# Legislative Department District representative A. 24 members B. 250 members C. 293 members D. 58 members

C ## Footnote dami districts eh

# Legislative department House of representatives A. 24 members B. 250 members C. 293 members D. 58 members

# Legislative Department Sectoral Representatives A. 24 members B. 250 members C. 293 members D. 58 members

# Composition Supreme Court

1 chief justice 14 associate justice

# Term 1 term of 6 years without re-election | Whose?

Pres

# Term Vice President

2 consecutive yrs per terms allowed with 6 years per term

# Term 2 consecutive yrs per terms allowed with 6 years per term

Senate (congress) and Vice Pres (executive)

# Term House of Representatives

3 consecutive terms allowed with 3 years per term

# Term Chief justice

No term limit–but mandated to hold office during good behavior until they reach the age of 70 or become incapacitated to discharge the duties of their office.

# Term Associate Justice

No term limit–but mandated to hold office during good behavior until they reach the age of 70 or become incapacitated to discharge the duties of their office.

# Powers of the Government Which does not belong in the powers of Legislative Branch: A. to enact laws B. police power C. of Eminent Domain D. of Taxation E. to appoint government officials

E (executive)

# Powers of the Government Which does not belong in the powers of Legislative Branch: A. to declare the existence of war B. to act as a constituent assembly C. to confirm the appointments of government officials D. to determine the validity and constitutionality of the laws E. to impose death penalty

D (judiciary)

# Powers of the Government Which does not belong in the powers of Legislative Branch: A. power to appropriate money B. to suspend the privilege of writ of habeas corpus C. to ratify treaty D. to conduct investigation E. to give Immunity from arrest for offenses

B (executive)

# Powers of the Government TOF. The congress has the power to offer immunity from arrest for offenses punishable by not more than 10 years imprisonment.

F (6 years)

# Powers of the Government Which does not belong in the powers of Executive Branch (president): A. to implement laws B. to enact laws C. Administrative Power and control over the agencies of the governments D. to commute sentence, grant pardon, reprieve and amnesty E. supervision and control over the local government

B (congress)

# Powers of the Government Which does not belong in the powers of Executive Branch (president): A. to conduct treaty and international agreement with other states B. to impose death penalty C. to veto a law D. to declare martial law

B (congress)

# Powers of the Government TOF. The executive broadly deal with the: * Making * Deliberating * Enactment * Amending * Repealing of laws

F (congress)

# Powers of the Government Which does not belong in the powers of Judicial Branch (The Supreme Court): A. to interpret laws B. to determine whether there has been a grave abuse of discretion C. to determine the validity and constitutionality of the laws of the State D. to conduct treaty and international agreement with other states E. to do a review

D (pres)

# Powers of the Government Which does not belong in the powers of Judicial Branch (The Supreme Court): A. to act as a constituent assembly B. appoints all officials and employees of the Judiciary C. assign temporarily judges of lower courts to other stations as public interest may require D. order the change of venue or place of trial to avoid a miscarriage of justice E. adjudicatory

A (legis) ## Footnote + to settle actual controversies involving rights which are legally demandable and enforceable

method of national inquest into the conduct of public men

IMPEaCHment

it is essentially in the nature of a criminal prosecution before a quasi-political court, instituted by a written accusation called?

articles of impeachment

The purpose of amendment is to protect the people from official delinquencies or malfeasances

impeachment

TOF. impeachment is primarily intended for the protection of the state, not for the punishment of the offender.

The penalties attached to impeachment are merely incidental to the primary intention of protecting the people as a??

body politic

Officials that are Removable by Impeachment, except: A. Vice President and President B. Members of the CSC C. Ombudsman D. Members of the Supreme Court E. NOTA

E ## Footnote + members of the Constitutional Commissions (COMELEC, CSC, COA)

# Executive limitation Which is incorrect: 1. Hold any office other office or enjoy other form of employment 2. Make appointments five months prior to the next election 3. Make appointments within the 4th civil degree of consanguinity 4. NOTA

2 (2 months)

# Executive limitation 1. Increase his salary or that of the VP during his term 2. Ratify foreign treaties 3. Grant clemency in cases of impeachment 4. NOTA