Preamble

Question 1

Preamble

Answer 1

(I quote) We, the members of the University of the Philippines Variates, in the desire of establishing a student organization that would promote the development of the academe and the national community, do hereby ordain and promulgate this constitution (end of quote)

Question 2

Where is the preamble stated?

Answer 2

in the first part of the constitution

Question 3

Significance of the Preamble

Answer 3

States the origin, scope, and purpose of constitution

Question 4

How does the preamble state the origin of the constitution?

Answer 4

articles are based on the preamble

Question 5

How does the preamble state the scope of the constitution?

Answer 5

it shows limits of the power of the constitution

Question 6

How does the preamble state the purpose of the constitution?

Answer 6

summarizes core values of constitution

Question 7

Constitution: Body
Preamble: ____

Answer 7

Heart

Question 8

What does “ordain” and “promulgate” mean in the last part of the preamble?

Answer 8

Ordain - formally proclaim or declare
Promulgate - to put into effect

Question 9

Explain the preamble in a nutshell

Answer 9

we , the members, know what is within this constitution, believe that it must be followed and considered for every action we make in relation to the organization, and at the same time, we have the right to change its content as long as it’s still aligned to its purpose