Preamble Flashcards
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Q
Recite the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine 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.
2
Q
What is the purpose of a preamble?
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A preamble is an introductory statement in a document that explains the document’s purpose.