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the whole number of people or inhabitants in a country or region

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POPULATION

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is the system to govern a state or community

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GOVERNMENT

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a geographic area belonging to or under
the jurisdiction of a governmental authority

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TERRITORY

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authority, in the decision-making process of the state

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SOVEREIGNTY

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The power of the State to regulate Liberty, and
property for the promotion of the general welfare.

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POLICE POWER

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“salus populi est suprema lex” –

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The welfare of the people is the supreme law.

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to forcibly acquire private property, upon payment of just compensation, for some intended public use.

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POWER OF EMINENT DOMAIN

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to demand from the members of the society their proportionate share or contribution in the maintenance of the government. It is a mode of raising revenue for public purposes.

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POWER OF TAXATION

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mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the
costs of general government services, goods, and activities.

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TAX

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practice of collecting taxes (money) from citizens based on their earnings and property.

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TAXATION

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a tax on the production, sale or consumption of a commodity in a country.

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Excise Tax

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a percentage of the total cost of a good or service.

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Value Added Tax

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Taxes on imported goods; imposed with the aim of strengthening domestic businesses.

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Tariff or Import Duty

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tax paid on property owned by an individual or other legal entity, such as a corporation.

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Property Tax

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paid in place of residence of the individual or in the place where the principal office of the juridical entity is located.

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Community Tax

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percentage of generated income that is relinquished

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Income Tax

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person legally authorized to practice his profession shall pay the professional tax to the province where he practices his/her profession

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Professional Tax

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signed in to law by Former President Duterte on December 19, 2017 in Malacañang.

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RA 10963

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due to failure or refusal to pay

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CIVIL LIABILITY

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PURPOSE OF TAXATION

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  1. Reduction of Social Inequality
  2. Encourage the Growth of Local Industries
  3. Protection of Local Industries Against Unfair competition Implementation of the Police Power
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s to generate revenue while license fees are imposed for regulatory purposes.

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TAXING POWER

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a demand of proprietorship, an amount charged for the maintenance of the property used

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Toll

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demand of sovereignty for the purpose of raising revenue.

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tax

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punishment for the commission of a crime.

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penalty

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is an immunity from civil liability only. It is an immunity or privilege, a freedom from charge or burden of which others are subjected.

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TAX EXEMPTION

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is an immunity from all criminal and civil obligations arising from non-payment of taxes.

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TAX AMNESTY

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“CONGRESS SHALL EVOLVE A
PROGRESSIVE SYSTEM OF TAXATION.”

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ART. 6 SEC. 28 (1) PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

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“NO LAW GRANTING ANY TAX EXEMPTION SHALL BE PASSED WITHOUT THE CONCURRENCE OF A MAJORITY OF ALL MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.”

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ART. 6 SEC. 28 (4) PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

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“CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS, CHURCHES, AND PARSONAGES OR CONVENTS APPURTENANT THERETO, MOSQUES, NON- PROFIT CEMETERIES, AND ALL LANDS, BUILDINGS, AND IMPROVEMENTS ACTUALLY, DIRECTLY, AND EXCLUSIVELY USED FOR RELIGIOUS, CHARITABLE, OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES SHALL BE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION.”

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ART. 6 SEC. 28 (3) PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

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a set of rules that guide a country, state, or other political organization works.

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CONSTITUTION

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Responsibilities

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Power

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Rights of the People

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Branches

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  1. Popular Representative Government
  2. Unicameral Legislator
  3. Separation of Church and State
  4. Bill of Rights
  5. Compulsory and Free Basic Education
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Malolos (1899) Constitution

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  1. Bicameral Legislator
  2. 4 year term of President and Vice 3. President without re-election
  3. Right to Vote 21+ male citizens Extended to Woman
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Commonwealth (1935) Constitution

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Strong Executive Powers Unicameral National Assembly

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1943 Constitution

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Strong Executive Powers Unicameral National Assembly

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1943 Constitution

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  1. Parliamentary Government
  2. Legislative powers was vested in unicameral National Assembly elected by the people.
  3. Legalized all decree, proclamation, and orders of President.
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1973 AMENDMENTS

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1.The National Assembly was replaced by the Interim Batasang Pambansa.

  1. President would became the Prime Minister exercised legi
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1976 AMENDMENTS

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  1. The verbatim copy of 1973 Constitutions minus the provision on the Batasang Pambansa
  2. Aquino vested herself both executive and legislative powers
  3. A transitional constitution that lasted for a year
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FREEDOM CONSTITUTION

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The national territory comprises the Philippine archipelago, with all the islands and waters embraced therein, and all other territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdiction, consisting of its terrestrial, fluvial, and aerial domains, including its territorial sea, the seabed, the subsoil, the insular shelves, and other submarine areas.

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Article I: National Territory

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Article lays out basic social and political creed of the Philippines, particularly the implementation of the constitution and sets forth the objectives of the government.

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Article II: Declaration of Principles and State Policies

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enumerates specific protections against the abuse of state power, most of which are similar to the provisions of the U.S. Constitutions.

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Article III: Bill of Rights

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Article: Provides for a presidential form of government where the executive power is vested on the President. It provides for the qualification, terms of office, election, and power and functions of the President. It also provides for a Vice President and for the presidential line of succession.

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Article VII: Executive Department

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  1. It enumerates the kinds of Citizens: Natural-born citizen and Naturalized Citizens.
  • Jus sanguinis
  • Jus soli
  1. Natural-born citizenship forms an important part of political system since they are eligible to hold high offices.
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Article IV: Citizenship

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Article:
- Provides for a bicameral legislature called Congress composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

  • It vests upon Congress, among others, the power of investigation and inquiry in aid of legislation, the power to declare the existence of state of war, the power of the pursue, the power of taxation, and the power eminent of domain.
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Article VI: Legislative Department

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Article: mandates various age and residence qualifications to vote and a system of secret ballots and absentee voting. It also mandates a procedure for overseas and disabled and illiterate Filipinos to vote.

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Article V: Suffrage

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Article:
- Provides the judicial power upon the Supreme Court and other lower courts as may be established by law (by Congress). the President may only appoint nominees pre-selected by the Judicial and Bar Council, a body composed of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Secretary of Justice, the Chairs of the Senate and House Committees on Justice, and representatives from the legal profession.

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Article VIII: Judicial Department

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Articles: It pursues for local autonomy and mandates Congress to enact a law for the local government, now currently the Local Government Code.

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Article X: Local Government

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Article: It establishes three constitutional commissions: the Civil Service Commission, the Commission on Elections, and the Commission of Audit.

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Article IX: Constitutional Commissions

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Article: Section 1. Public office is a public trust. Public officers and employees must, at all times, be accountable to the people, serve them with utmost responsibility, integrity, loyalty, and efficiency; act with patriotism and justice, and lead modest lives.

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Article XI: Accountability of public officers

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Article: Section 1. The Congress shall give highest priority to the enactment of measures that protect and enhance the right of all the people to human dignity, reduce social, economic, and political inequalities, and remove cultural inequities by equitably diffusing wealth and political power for the common good.

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Article XIII: Social Justice and Human Rights

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Article: Section 1. The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all.

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Article XIV: Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports

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Article: Section 1. The State recognized the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation. Accordingly, it shall strengthen its solidarity and actively promote its total development.

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Article XV: Family

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Article: Section 1. The Flag of the Philippines shall be red, white, and blue, with a sun and three stars, as consecrated and honored by the people and recognized by law.

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Article XVI: General Provisions

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article:
- Section 1. Any amendment to, or revision of,this Constitutions may be proposed by:

(1) The Congress, upon a vote of three- fourths of all its Members; or
(2) A Constitutional Convention

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Article XVII: Amendments or Revisions

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article:

  • Section 1. The first elections of Members of the Congress under this Constitution shall be held on the second Monday of May, 1987.
  • The first local elections shall be held on a date to be determined by the President, which may simultaneous with the election of the Members of the Congress. It shall include the election of all Members of the city or municipal councils in the Metrolitan Manila area.
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Article XVIII: Transitory Provisions

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ARTICLE III:

The privacy of communication and correspondence shall be inviolable.

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SEC 3

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ARTICLE III: No law shall be passed abridging the freedom of speech, of expression, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and petition the government for redress of grievances.

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SEC 4

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article III:

Rights against Unreasonable searches and seizures.

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SEC 2

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ARTICLE III: Freedom of Religion

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SEC 5

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ARTICLE III: The liberty of abode & the right to travel

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SEC 6

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ARTICLE III: The right to form associations

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Section 8

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ARTICLE III: The right to information.

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SEC 7

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ARTICLE III: The right to just compensation

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SEC 9

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ARTICLE III: NON IMPAIRMENT CLAUSE

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SEC 10

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ARTICLE III: FREE ACCESS TO COURT

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SEC 11

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ARTICLE III: RIGHTS OF PERSON UNDER CUSTODIAL INVESTIGATION (MIRANDA RIGHTS)

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SEC 12

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ARC. III: THE RIGHT TO BAIL AND EXCESSIVE BAIL

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SEC 13

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ARC III: THE RIGJT TO POLITICAL BELIEFS AND ASPIRATION

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SEC 18

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ARC III: THE RIGHTS OF ACCUSED

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SEC 14

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ARC III: RIGHTS AGAINST SELF-INCRIMINATION

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SEC 17

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ARC III: RIGHT TO SPEEDY DISPOSITION OF CASE

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SEC 16

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ARC: WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS

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SEC 15

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ARC III: Rights against double jeopardy

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SEC 21

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ARC III: The prohibition against cruel, degrading or inhuman punishment.

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Section 19.

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ARC: Non-Imprisonment of Debts

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Section 20.

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ARC III: Ex-post facto law and bill of attainer

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SEC 22

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Article:
Section 1. The goals of the national economy are a more equitable distribution of opportunities, income, and wealth; a sustained increase in the amount of goods and services produces by the nation for the benefit of the people; and an expanding productivity as the key to raising the quality of life for all, especially the underprivileged.

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Article XII: National economy and patrimony

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