The Philippine Constitution

Question 1

Known as the fundamental law of the land and the basis of government.

Answer 1

Constitution

Question 2

Registered voters to the voting precincts and cast their direct votes “Yes” or “No” to the amendment or revision of the constitution.

Answer 2

Plebiscite

Question 3

Are written. They become rigid, fixed and are not subjected to constant change and original interpretation by top public officials.

Answer 3

Written Constitution

Question 4

This constitution is usually “a product of political evolution, consisting largely of a mass of customs, usages, and judicial decisions together with a smaller body of statutory enactments of a fundamental character, usually bearing different dates.”

Answer 4

Unwritten Constitution

Question 5

A Type of land enacted/created by a lawmaking body like the Philippine Congress.

Answer 5

Statute

Question 6

Statute during Commonwealth Period?

Answer 6

Commonwealth Acts

Question 7

Statute during Marcos era?

Answer 7

Batas Pambansa

Question 8

Statute during 1987 Constitution?

Answer 8

Republic Acts

Question 9

Constitutional changes can be done in two ways, such as?

Answer 9

• Amendment
• Revision

Question 10

Process to change the constitution begins with a proposal from a legislative body like our Philippine Congress or directly by the people to amend or revise it.

Answer 10

The Proposal

Question 10

Process to change the constitution begins with a proposal from a legislative body like our Philippine Congress or directly by the people to amend or revise it.

Answer 10

The Proposal

Question 11

3 methods which a proposal can be made.

Answer 11

• By Constitutional Convention (ConCon)
• By Congress, as a Constituent Assembly (ConAss)
• By the people directly through initiative upon petition of the required number of voters.

Question 12

Direct approval by the people, i.e., by registered voters of the amendment or revision of the constitution.

Answer 12

Ratification