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Philippine Constitution Flashcards

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It is created under the article IX of the 1987 Constitution. It is mandated to adopt measures to promote morale, effeincy, integrity, responsiveness, progressiveness and courtesy in the bureaucracy.

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Civil service commission

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It is the power of the state to take properties for the purpose of public use upon payment of just compensation.

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Power of eminent domain

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The supreme court shall be composed of a chief justice and ?

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Fourteen associate justices

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The principle of human rights which explains that rights of every filipino cannot be taken away, mortgage or surrendered is called ________ principle.

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Inalienable

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5
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What is the term of office of the members of the house of representatives?

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3 years

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A basic social institution that our state should strengthen according to the constitution under our declaration of principles.

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Family

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The liberty of abode and of changing the same maybe impaired only upon order of the _______.

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Court

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Refers to those non dominant groups in our country which possesses and which to preserve ethic, religious or linguistic traditions markedly different from the rest.

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Indigenous cultural groups

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The objectives of the agrarian reform program of the government is to.

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Accelerate the agricultural development of the country.
Aechieve dignified existence for the small farmers.
Prevent widespread discontent and untest among our farmers.

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Who shall have control of all the secretaries?

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President

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The following are members of the constitutional commission:

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Commission on audit
Civil service commssion
Commission on elections

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It is the power of the state to promote public welfare by restraining the use of both liberty and property of all people.

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Police power

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13
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Who shall have exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment?

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House of representatives

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All of the following rights are guaranteed to an individual by the constitution

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Have access to official records and documents.
Form unions and associations for purposes not contrary to the law.
Assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.

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All of the following rights are guaranteed to an individual by the constitution

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Have access to official records and documents.
Form unions and associations for purposes not contrary to the law.
Assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.

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It is the power of the state to impose charge or burden to persons and properties , and property rights for the purpose of raising revenues to protect the people and extend public projects and services.

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Power of taxation

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Wanbol university expelled one of its students due to the latters refusal to sing during the flag ceremony. The school authorities rejected the argument of the student that singing the national anthem is against religious beliefs. Are the school authorities correct?

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No because its violates the freedom of religion of the students.

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The commission on human rights has all the following powers and functions

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Exercise visitorial powers over jails and prisons
Recommend measures to promote human rights.
Investigate all forms of human right violations.

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In order for the state to promote social justice to ensure the dignity, welfare, and security of all people, it has to

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Regulate the acquisition of private property.
Regulate the disposition of private property.
Equability diffuse property ownership and right.

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Who shall head the cabinet under the 1987 constitution?

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President

20
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The philippines is a ________ and ____________ state. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emandes from them.

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Democratic-republican.

21
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The senate shall be composed of how many senators elected at large by voters of the philippines?

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24

22
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What part of the constitution that recites the general principle of our government?

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Preamble

23
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The penalty to be imposed upon any person who, unless authorized by law, shall sell, administer, deliver, give away to another, distribute, dispatch in transit or transport any prohibited drugs or shall act as a broker in any such transaction is

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Imprisonment ranging 12 years and 1 day to 20 years and a fine ranging from 12,000 to 20,000 pesos.

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The territorial and political subdivisions of the philippines are the

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Municipalities
Cities
Provinces

24
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The territorial and political subdivisions of the philippines are the

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Municipalities
Cities
Provinces

25
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This constitutional principle is meant that no man in the country, not even the government, is above or beyond the law

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Rule of law.

26
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It is the electoral process by which an initiative on the constitution is either approved or rejected by the people.

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Plebiscite

27
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What are the 3 main branches of the government of the philippines?

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Legislative, executive, judicial.

28
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The 1987 constitution contains at least 3 sets of provisions. Which one of the following provisions in Not included?

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Constitution of universality.

29
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The state under our present constitution recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall

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Promote their physical well being
Intellectual well being
Social well being

30
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It is the power of the electorate to approve or reject a legislation through an election called for the purpose.

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Referendum

31
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It states that “no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor any person be denied the equal protection of the laws”.

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Bill of rights

32
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The three inherent powers of the state are the following

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Police power
Power of eminent domain
Power of taxation

33
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The commander in chief of all the armed forces of the philippines is the:

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President

34
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The composition of the commission on election.

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Chairman and 6 commissioners

35
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Under the 1987 constitution, the term of the president is

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6 years

36
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The congress, by a vote of _____ of both houses in joint session assembled, voting separately, shall have the sole power to declare a state of war.

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Two thirds

37
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Who shall appoint the members of the supreme court and judges of lower courts?

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President

38
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Under the 1987 constitution, who is the head of our government?

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President

39
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What is the form of our government?

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Presidential

40
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The right to just and favorable working conditions guarantees every filipino worker a right to ________.

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Fair remuneration for equal work.

41
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Not included in the three inherent powers of the state

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Power to impeach

42
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It is a written instrument containing the proposition and required number of signatories and shall be in a form determined by and submitted to the commission on elections.

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Petition

43
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This law promotes respomsible family planning amd proper use of reproductive methods to eliminate over-population growth.

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Responsible parenthood and reproductive health law

44
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APEC is a summit that promotes free trade and economic cooperation throughout the asia pacific region countries. APEC stands for ________

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Asia pacific economic cooperation

45
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The current senate president of the 18th congress.

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Vicente sotto

46
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How long shall the term of office of the senators be commerced?

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6 years

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