Philippine Constitution (Preamble) Flashcards
The Constitution of the Philippines (Filipino: Saligang Batas ng Pilipinas or Konstitusyon ng Pilipinas) is the supreme law of the Philippines.
Its final draft was completed by the Constitutional Commission on ______________ and ratified by a nationwide plebiscite on
October 12, 1986, February 2, 1987.
what is the purpose of the Philippine constitution?
To establish law and order, organize society, and promote democratic principles.
What is the objective of the Constitution
organizing public service and settling disputes. To do this, the constitution must distribute powers, duties and responsibilities between various branches of the government (executive, legislature and judiciary) and regulate relationships between them.
Enumerate the Parts of the 1987 Constitution
Article I (1) - National Territory
Article II (2) - Declaration of Principles and State Policies
Article III (3) - Bill of Rights
Article IV (4) - Citizenship
Article V (5) - Suffrage
Article VI (6) - Legislative Department
Article VII (7) - Executive Department
Article VII (8) - Judicial Department
Article IX (9) - Constitutional Commission
Article X (10) - Local Government
Article XI (11) - Accountability of Public Officers
Article XII (12) - National Economy and Patrimony
Article XIII (13) - Social Justice and Human Rights
Article XIV (14) - Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports
Article XV (15) - The Family
Article XVI (16) - General Provisions
Article XVII (17) - Amendments or Revisions
Article XVIII (18) - Transitory Provisions
The term preamble is derived from what Latin term? and what does it mean
preambulare, “to walk before.”
It is an invocation or the opening prayer in any activity or the prologue of the constitution, invoking the highest sovereign God Almighty to bless this instrument. It sets the stage for the Constitution. introduction to the highest law of the land; it is not the law.
The Preamble
Enumerate the 8 Duties and Obligation of a Citizen?
- To be loyal to the Republic
- To defend the State.
- To contribute to the development and welfare of the State.
- To uphold the constitution and obey the laws
- To cooperate with the duly constituted authorities
- To exercise rights responsibly and with due regard for the rights of others
- To engage in gainful work
- To register and vote
What are the five (5) Scope of Suffrage
- Election
- Plebiscite
- Referendum
- Initiative
- Recall
A political exercise whereby the sovereign people choose a candidate to fill up an elective government position
Election
Election
A political exercise whereby the sovereign people choose a candidate to fill up an elective government position
A political right of sovereign people to ratify or reject constitutional amendments or proposed laws
Plebiscite
Plebiscite
A political right of sovereign people to ratify or reject constitutional amendments or proposed laws
The right reserved to the people to adopt or reject any act of measure which has been passed by a legislative body and which in most cases would , without action on the part of the electors , becomes a law
Referendum
Referendum
The right reserved to the people to adopt or reject any act of measure which has been passed by a legislative body and which in most cases would , without action on the part of the electors , becomes a law
The power of the people to propose bills and laws and to enact or reject them at the polls , independent of the legislative assembly
Initiative
