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Topic 9: PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION Flashcards

1
Q

The document outlining how a country is governed, distributing powers and defining citizen rights.

A

Constitution

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The first republican constitution in Asia.

A

Malolos Constitution

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The main author of the Malolos Constitution.

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Felipe Calderon

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4
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The agreement that exiled Emilio Aguinaldo to Hong Kong in exchange for ₱800,000.

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Biak-na-Bato Agreement

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5
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The charter of laws and morals written by Emilio Jacinto that influenced the Malolos Constitution.

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Kartilya and Sangguniang Hukuman

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6
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The number of articles in the Malolos Constitution, including titles and transitory provisions.

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39 articles and 8 transitory provisions

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The article in the Malolos Constitution that emphasizes the separation of Church and State.

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Title III, Article 5

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The Constitution that served as a transitional charter under President Corazon Aquino.

A

1986 Freedom Constitution

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The body created to draft the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

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Constitutional Commission

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The system restored by the 1987 Constitution to allocate powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.

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Democratic republican government

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The maximum number of terms a senator can serve under the 1987 Constitution.

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Two consecutive six-year terms

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12
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The party-list system in the 1987 Constitution is meant for these groups.

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Underrepresented community sectors or groups

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13
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The legislative district representatives serve this term length under the 1987 Constitution.

A

Three years

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14
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The constitutional body that provides the list of nominees for Supreme Court justices.

A

Judicial and Bar Council

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15
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The number of Supreme Court justices in the Philippines as established by the 1987 Constitution.

A

15

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16
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The voting threshold required for Congress to override a presidential veto.

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Two-thirds vote in both houses

17
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The provision limiting the president’s power to declare martial law under the 1987 Constitution.

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Martial law may not exceed 60 days without Congressional approval.

18
Q

The constitution drafted as a response to the abuses of martial law during Marcos’ regime.

A

1987 Philippine Constitution

19
Q

The number of legislative districts represented in the House of Representatives under the 1987 Constitution.

A

234

20
Q

The provision ensuring equality of all beliefs in the Malolos Constitution.

A

Freedom of religion

21
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The 1987 Philippine Constitution allows the president to declare martial law indefinitely.

A

False (It is limited to 60 days without Congressional approval.)

22
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The Biak-na-Bato Agreement fulfilled its promise of reforms for self-rule.

A

False (The promises were largely unfulfilled.)

23
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The Malolos Constitution was influenced by democratic ideas from Europe and Latin America.

A

True

24
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The 1987 Constitution prevents the president from vetoing laws.

A

False (The president retains the veto power.)

25
Q

TRUE or FALSE
Party-list representatives may fill up to 50% of the seats in the House of Representatives.

A

False (They may fill up to 20%.)

26
Q

TRUE or FALSE
Supreme Court justices are appointed by the president with Congressional confirmation.

A

False (Congressional confirmation is not required.)

27
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The Malolos Constitution declared the Philippines a sovereign and independent nation.

A

True

28
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The 1987 Constitution includes mechanisms to prevent a repeat of martial law abuses.

A

True

29
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The legislative branch under the 1987 Constitution is unicameral.

A

False (It is bicameral.)

30
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The Senate has 24 members elected by geographic districts.

A

False (Senators are elected nationwide.)

31
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TRUE or FALSE
Under the Malolos Constitution, sovereignty resides with the people.

A

True

32
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The Freedom Constitution maintained the presidential right to rule by decree.

A

True

33
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The House of Representatives members under the 1987 Constitution serve six-year terms.

A

False (They serve three-year terms.)

34
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The Malolos Constitution is known as the first democratic constitution in Asia.

A

True

35
Q

TRUE or FALSE
Congress may declare war by a simple majority vote under the 1987 Constitution.

A

False (It requires a two-thirds vote.)

36
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The 1987 Constitution emphasizes checks and balances among government branches.

A

True

37
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The judicial branch under the 1987 Constitution includes the Supreme Court and lower courts.

A

True

38
Q

TRUE or FALSE
The 1986 Freedom Constitution was officially adopted on February 2, 1987.

A

False (The 1987 Philippine Constitution was adopted on this date.)

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