Main Topic IV: The Philippine Constitution

Question 1

It is a body of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is acknowledged to be governed.

Answer 1

Constitution

Question 2

It establishes the character and basic principles of the government.

Answer 2

Constitution

Question 3

It is described as the “highest expression of the law.”

Answer 3

Constitution

Question 4

It is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in the world, containing 444 articles in 22 parts, 12 schedules and 118 amendments, with 146, 585 words in its English-language version.

Answer 4

Constitution of India

Question 5

constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in
the world, containing ___ articles in __ parts, __ schedules and __ amendments, with 146, 585 words in its English-language version.

Answer 5

444, 22, 12, 118

Question 6

constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any sovereign country in
the world, containing 444 articles in 22 parts, 12 schedules and 118 amendments, with ___ words in its English-language version.

Answer 6

146, 585

Question 7

It is the shortest written constitution, containing 10 chapters with 97 articles, and a total of 3,814 words.

Answer 7

constitution of Monaco

Question 8

constitution of Monaco is the shortest written constitution, containing __ chapters with __ articles, and a total of 3,814 words.

Answer 8

10, 97

Question 9

Constitution Of Monaco
It is the shortest written constitution, containing 10 chapters with 97 articles, and a total of ___ words.

Answer 9

3,814

Question 10

The constitution is written by a ___ which is a body assembled for the express purpose of framing or writing a constitution, revising an existing one, or proposing amendments to it.

Answer 10

constitutional convention

Question 11

After writing the constitution, the draft constitution or its amendments/revisions are submitted to a __ for ratification in which the peoole will decide whether it is acceptable to become a law of the land.

Answer 11

plebiscite

Question 12

CLASSIFICATION OF A CONSTITUTION:

Answer 12

1. Written and Unwritten
2. Cumulative or Evolved and Conventional or Enacted
3. Rigid and Flexible

Question 13

It is one in which most of its provisions are embodied in a single formal written instrument or instruments.

Answer 13

written constitution

Question 14

It is a work of conscious art and the result of a deliberate effort to lay down a body of fundamental principles under which government shall be organized and conducted (Martin, 1960).

Answer 14

written constitution

Question 15

The classic example of a written constitution is the ___.

Answer 15

United States Constitution

Question 16

It is one which is entirely the product of political evolution, consisting largely of a mass of customs, usages and judicial decisions together with a smaller body of statutory enactments of a fundamental character, usually bearing different dates (Garner, in Cruz, 2002).

Answer 16

unwritten constitution

Question 17

The ___ is an example of an unwritten constitution.

Answer 17

English Constitution

Question 18

A constitution is __ when it has its origin mainly in custom, common law principles; decisions of courts.

Answer 18

cumulative or evolved

Question 19

It is the product of historical evolution and growth rather than of deliberate and formal enactment. It has no formal starting point, is not struck off at a specific date, and it changes by slow gradual accretion rather than by formal legal process.

Answer 19

cumulative or evolved

Question 20

___ is one, which has been formulated usually by a constitutional assembly or promulgated by the King (Garner, in Cruz, 2002).

Answer 20

conventional or enacted

Question 21

It is struck-off at a definite time and place

Answer 21

conventional or enacted

Question 22

__ is one that can be amended only by a formal and usually difficult process

Answer 22

rigid constitution

Question 23

a ___ is one that can be altered by the same body that makes ordinary laws of the state (Since, 1938).

Answer 23

flexible constitution

Question 24

(examples) rigid constitution are those of the __ and __

Answer 24

Philippines, United States

Question 25

(examples) flexible Constitution includes those of __, ___, ___, and ___.

Answer 25

Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, Spain

Question 26

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF A GOOD WRITTEN CONSTITUTION

Answer 26

broad, brief, and definite.

Question 27

Parts of the Philippine Constitution

Answer 27

1. Constitution of Government.
2. Constitution of Liberty.
3. Constitution of sovereignty.

Question 28

This portion of the constitution describes the framework of government and its power; and also defines the electorate.

Answer 28

Constitution of Government.

Question 29

This part enumerates the fundamental rights of the people guaranteed under the constitution.

Answer 29

Constitution of Liberty.

Question 30

This part indicates the manner of amending or revising the constitution

Answer 30

Constitution of sovereignty.

Question 31

Isa sa mga magandang ambag ng United states sa bansa natin ay ang ___.

Answer 31

democracy

Question 32

is based on the idea that everyone should have equal rights and should be involved in making important decisions.

Answer 32

Democratic country