The Philippine Constitution

Question 1

The highest expression of law. It is the fundamental law of a nation or state. It is a written document that forms the fundamental rules and principles by which the government is managed.

It makes clear the rights of the individual and creates limits to government power.

Answer 1

Constitution

Question 2

Purposes of a Constitution:

Answer 2

• Prescribes the state’s kind of government
• Creates the different departments and specifies their respective functions
• The source of sovereign powers by the establishment of principles
• Promotes public welfare and establishes the rights of people that are obligated to be protected

Question 3

They are the assembled body that either:

• write the constitution,
• revise the existing one, or
• propose amendments

Answer 3

Constitutional Convention

Question 4

They receive the drafted/amended constitution for ratification. The people will decide whether it is acceptable, and the results are considered and followed by the government.

Answer 4

Plebiscite

Question 5

This occurs when the people vote upon a passed law, but the results may or may not be considered by the state.

Answer 5

Referendum

Question 6

At least 7 Philippine Constitutions have been framed in history. They are:

Answer 6

• The Biak-na-Bato Republic Commission of 1897
• The Malolos Republic Constitutionof 1899
• The 1935 Constitution and the Commonwealth Government
• The Japanese Occupation and the Second Philippine Republic (1943 Constitution)
• The 1973 Constituion and the Marcos Dictatorship
• The Freedom Constituion of 1986
• The 1987 Constitution