History of Constitution Flashcards
Contribution
- Felix Ferrer and Isabelo Artacho copied the Cuban Constitution of Jimaguayu
- Tagalog to be the official language
Biak na Bato Constitution
Person
Biak na Bato Constitution
Emilio Aguinaldo
Contribution
- Constitution of the 1st Ph. Republic
- Established a unicameral legislature
- Legislative branch is more powerful than executive and judiciary
The Malolos Constitution
Person
The Malolos Constitution
Emilio Aguinaldo
Contribution
- Passed by the U.S. Congress
- Ph. Assembly composed of Filipinos
- Bill of rights which guaranteed Filipinos rights
- Filipinos can send 2 rep. to the US Congress to discuss Ph. matters but not vote
Philippine Organic Act of 1902 (Cooper Law)
Person
Philippine Organic Act of 1902 (Cooper Law)
Civil governor: William Howard Taft
- Approved by the U.S. Congress
- 1st pledge of PH independence
- Used along with Philippine Bill of 1902 until 1935
- Gov. patterned after the U.S: Executive, Legislative, Judicial
- Bill of Rights
Philippine autonomy act of 1916 (Jones Law)
Person
Philippine autonomy act of 1916 (Jones Law)
Governor General: Francis Burton Harrison
Contribution
- Set the parameters for the creation of a Ph. constitution
- Constitutional convention for the Commonwealth Constitution
Philippine independence act (Tydings-McDuffe Law)
Roosevelt
Philippine independence act (Tydings-McDuffe Law)
Signed by U.S. Pres.: Franklin D. Roosevelt
Contribution
- Inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Ph.
- Condition: Remain the constitution of the Ph. until granting of Independence (July 4, 1946), will become the Republic of the Ph.
- Influenced by the earlier organic acts and the US. Constitution
Ratification of the 1935 Constitution
Person
Ratification of the 1935 Constitution
Pres. of the Commonwealth: Manuel L. Quezon
Contribution
- By the National Assembly of the Ph.
- From unicameral to bicameral
- Term limit for pres. of Ph: from 6 yrs.
w/o reelection to 4 yrs. with possibility of a 2nd term reelect
Amendment of the 1935 constitution
Contribution
- 2nd Republic lasted until 1945 after the liberation of the Ph.
- 1935 Constitution was again in effect
1943 Constitution under the Japanese sponsored government
Person
1943 Constitution under the Japanese sponsored government
Pres. of the 2nd Republic: Jose P. Laurel
Person
July 4, 1946 Philippine Independence from the Americans
Pres. of the 3rd Republic: Manuel A. Roxas
Contribution
- Parity amendment: US citizens have equal rights with Filipino citizens to operate public utilities and develop the country’s natural resources
- The 1935 constitution remained until the Sept. 23 1972 (Declaration of Martial Law)
Amendment of the 1935 constitution through Commonwealth Act No.733
Contribution
- Incumbent Pres. became the regular President and Prime Minister
- Modified parliamentary form of government
Ratification of the 1973 Constitution
Person
Ratification of the 1973 Constitution
Pres. Ferdinand Marcos
Person
Inauguration of the Fourth Republic
Pres. Ferdinand Marcos
Contribution
- Creation of a Constitutional Commission
Proclamation No. 3 - Transitory constitution or “Freedom Constitution”
Contribution
- The start of Fifth Republic
- Post-EDSA Revolution
- Basic Principles of the 1987 Constitution
Ratification of the 1987 Constitution
