State vs Nation

Question 1

What is the difference between state and nation?

Answer 1

State has sovereignty (absolute power), is political in nature
Nation has identity (ethnic, cultural, etc.), is cultural in nature

Question 2

What are the 4 elements of state?

Answer 2

1. People
2. Territory
3. Government
4. Sovereignty
   (Ranked by importance too)

Question 3

This refers to inhabitants of the state

Answer 3

People
(No strict requirement on number, as long as its self sufficient)

Question 4

This is a system of social control under which has the rights to make laws and the right to enforce them and is vested on a particular group of society. It’s also the institution through which society makes and enforces its public policies

Answer 4

Government

Question 5

This is the land which is controlled by a particular country

Answer 5

Territory

Question 6

What are the 3 inherent powers of the state?

Answer 6

1. Police Power
2. Eminent Domain
3. Taxation

Question 7

What are the 2 dimensions of sovereignty?

Answer 7

Internal-Ruling over your people
External-Being able to be autonomous independent of other states

Question 8

This power of the state allows it to enact and enforce the law for the regulation of public order and welfare.

Answer 8

Police Power

Question 9

This power of the state allows it to acquire private property upon payment of just compensation for some intended public use.

Answer 9

Eminent Domain

Question 10

Differentiate these forms of government
1. Anarchy
2. Monarchy
3. Oligarchy
4. Republic
5. Direct Democracy
6. Tyranny
7. Totalitarianism

Answer 10

so uh
1. No government/order
2. 1 dude is ruling, usually hereditary
3. Some elites are in control
4. Limited governmental rule
5. Citizens Rule
6. Citizens have to listen, cuz military control/authoritarianism
7. Total government control

Question 10

This power of the state allows it to impose and collect revenue for the operation of the government and the people

Answer 10

Taxation

Question 10

What are the 3 branches of the government

Answer 10

Executive Branch (Lawexecuter) (President)
Legislative Branch (Lawmaker) (Senate)
Judicial Branch (I will have order) (Judge)

Question 10

This commission in the Philippines is another independent body created to ensure fair and honest elections and protecting the will of the people

Answer 10

Commission on Elections (COMELEC)

Question 11

This type of government has the power concentrated at the national level

Answer 11

Unitary Government

Question 12

This system of government has powers divided and shared by a central government and its subdivisions

Answer 12

Federalism

Question 12

This government has the rulers limited by the constitution

Answer 12

Constitutional

Question 13

What is Article 6 section 29 of the Philippine Constitution?

Answer 13

(Legislative Government) This gives congress the power to grant tax exemptions, it is also only for a “limited period”

Question 13

What is the difference between de facto and de jure

Answer 13

De Facto is temporary cuz someone is trying to be the leader but is unrecognized
De Jure has a claim and is either permanent or has full legal range

Question 13

This commission in the Philippines is the central personnel agency where they establish careers and adopt measures that promote all that goodness.

Answer 13

Civil Service Commission

Question 13

What is the 1987 Philippine Constitution Preamble?

Answer 13

We, the sovereign Filipino People, imploring the aid of the 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 ourselves and our posterity the blessings of independence and democracy under the rule of law a regime of truth, justice, freedom, love, equality, and peace, do ordain and promulgate this constitution.

Question 14

This document contains provisions related to taxation. These provisions outline the principles and guidelines for the Philippine taxation system

Answer 14

The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

Question 14

What is Article 12 section 4 of the Philippine Constitution?

Answer 14

Still national Economy, it dealt with natural resources and their distribution, in that sense it says it opportunity, wealth, and etc. must be distributed equally, and calls for a self reliant national economy

Question 14

When was the 1987 constitution enacted?

Answer 14

February 2, 1987, following the ousting of President Ferdinand Marcos and the end of martial law.

Question 14

What is Article 6 section 28 of the Philippine constitution?

Answer 14

(Legislative Government) It contained the provision to let congress impose taxes “it should be uniform and equitable”, and “progressive”

Question 15

What do Articles 1-5 outline in the Philippine Constitution?

Answer 15

Article 1: National territory
Article 2: Declaration of principles and state policy
Article 3: Bill of Rights
(Right to Life, liberty, property freedom of speech, religion, and protection)
Article 4: Citizenship (How it can be acquired/lost)
Article 5: Suffrage (Outlines qualifications for voting and elections)

Question 15

What is article 10 of the Philippine Constitution?

Answer 15

(Local Government) This discusses their authority to create sources of revenue and to levy taxes. However they are not allowed to be “unjust, excessive, oppressive, confiscatory”

Question 16

What is Article 12 section 2 of the Philippine Constitution?

Answer 16

(National Economy) It discusses the principle of an economy controlled by the Filipinos, it specifies that the participation of foreign investors is limited to 40%

Question 16

What do Articles 6-10 outline in the Philippine Constitution

Answer 16

Article 6: The Legislative Department (Outlines powers of congress like laws)
Article 7: The Executive Department (Outlines responsibilities for pres, and also how to become pres)
Article 8: The Judicial Department (Jurisdiction and Independence of the jury)
Article 9: Constitutional Commission (COMELEC). COA (Audit), CSC (Civil Service)
Article 10: Local Government discusses principles of local autonomy

Question 17

What do Articles 11-15, outline in the Philippine Constitution

Answer 17

Article 11: Accountability of Public Officers
Article 12: National Economy
Article 13: Social Justice and Human Rights
Article 14: Education, and other stuff
Article 15: The Family (marriage, family planning, protection of children)

Question 18

What do Articles 16-18 outline in the Philippine Constitution?

Answer 18

Article 16: General Provisions (National Language, symbols, regions)
Article 17: Amendments or Revisions (Basically allows the constitution to be changed)
Article 18: Transitory Provisions (transitional arrangements and the
continuity of government following the adoption of the 1987 Constitution)

Question 19

This the law that regulates the flow of goods and services between and across states, regional areas, and refers to the legal framework governing these activities in the Philippines

Answer 19

Trade Law

Question 19

Trade law in the Philippines is influenced by what?

Answer 19

Domestic legislation and International agreements

Question 20

What are some traits of Tariffs in the Philippines?

Answer 20

It varies based on type, origin, and classification of product
Our country uses the Harmonized System
It can be ad valorem (% of the product’s value) or specific (fixed)

Question 20

Who is responsible for collecting tariffs?

Answer 20

Bureau of Customs (BOC)