Philippine Constitution

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a collection of fundamental principles or established precedents that guide how a state or organization is governed.

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Constitution

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A basic law of the land

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Constitution

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Classifications of Constitutions

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As to origin and history
As to form
As to manner of amending

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As to origin and history

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• Enacted by a constitutional assembly or enacted by a monarch
• Cumulative or evolved

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As to form

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Written or unwritten

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As to manner of amending

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Rigid or inelastic

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Basic Composition: Three provisions

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Constitution of the Government
Constitution of Liberty
Constitution of Sovereignty

Question 8

Biak na Bato
• The government includes:

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1. Supreme Council
2. Supreme Council of Grace
   and Justice (Consejo Supremo de Gracia y
   Justicia)
3. Assembly of Representatives (Asamblea de Representantes)

Question 9

The Political Constitution of 1899, known as the _____

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Malolos Constitution

Question 10

President of the Commonwealth.

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Manuel L. Quezon

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The constitutional draft (commonwealth) was approved on February 8, 1935, and ratified by U.S. President _____ on March 25, 1935.

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Franklin Roosevelt

Question 12

The 1973 Constitution underwent numerous
amendments, all designed to consolidate power in the presidency.

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Marcos 1973

Question 13

President Corazon Aquino’s administration adopted a_____ , a transitional charter that retained provisions of the 1973 Constitution while allowing governance through presidential decrees.

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Freedom Constitution

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We, the sovereign Filipino people, imploring the aid of Almighty God, in order to build a just and humane society, and establish a Government that shall embody our ideals and aspirations, promote the common good, conserve and develop our patrimony, and secure to ourselves and our posterity, the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law and a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this Constitution.

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The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 15

is vested in a bicameral Congress consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

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Legislative Department

Question 16

The Senate has __ members elected nationwide, serving up to two consecutive six-year terms.

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24

Question 17

The _____ is headed by the president, who serves as both head of state and chief executive, alongside a cabinet of officials appointed by the president.

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executive department

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It has appellate jurisdiction over cases involving constitutional questions, government treaties or decrees, and serious penalties. It also oversees the lower courts, ensuring efficient judicial operations

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Judicial Department

Question 19

The Constitution created three independent commissions:

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1. The Civil Service Commission (CSC), responsible for government personnel administration.
2. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC), tasked with managing elections and enforcing electoral laws.
3. The Commission on Audit (COA), which monitors government financial transactions.