The 1943 Constitution

Question 1

What interrupted the Commonwealth Government?

Answer 1

Second World War, Japanese Occupation, President Quezon’s exile

Question 2

As part of their policy of attraction in their _____, the Japanese offered to grant the Philippines its independence.

Answer 2

Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere program

Question 3

A Filipino political party that served under Japanese orders

Answer 3

Kapisanan ng Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas (KALIBAPI)

Question 4

They were elected to write a new constitution, which they finished and signed on September 4, 1943, and which was ratified by KALIBAPI a few days later.

Answer 4

Philippine Commission for Philippine Independence (PCPI)

Question 5

On October 14, 1943, the Second Philippine Republic was inaugurated. He was the President.

Answer 5

Jose P. Laurel

Question 6

What did the 1943 Constitution consist of?

Answer 6

• Preamble
• 12 articles
• created a Republic with 3 offices, but no legislature was convened during the war
• government powers were concentrated onto President
• Bill of Rights was a summary of citizens’ duties and obligations
• Tagalog was the National language

Question 7

Where was the 1943 Constitution recognized?

Answer 7

Only legitimate and binding in Japanese-controlled areas of the Philippines

Question 8

When was it abolished?

Answer 8

Upon the liberation of the Philippines by the Americans in 1945 and the re-establishment of Commonwealth