Topic 9: PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

Question 1

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

Answer 1

Constitution

Question 2

The first republican constitution in Asia.

Answer 2

Malolos Constitution

Question 3

The main author of the Malolos Constitution.

Answer 3

Felipe Calderon

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Biak-na-Bato Agreement

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Kartilya and Sangguniang Hukuman

Question 6

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

Answer 6

39 articles and 8 transitory provisions

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Title III, Article 5

Question 8

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

Answer 8

1986 Freedom Constitution

Question 9

The body created to draft the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

Answer 9

Constitutional Commission

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Democratic republican government

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Two consecutive six-year terms

Question 12

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

Answer 12

Underrepresented community sectors or groups

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Three years

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Judicial and Bar Council

Question 15

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

Answer 15

15

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Two-thirds vote in both houses

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Martial law may not exceed 60 days without Congressional approval.

Question 18

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

Answer 18

1987 Philippine Constitution

Question 19

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

Answer 19

234

Question 20

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

Answer 20

Freedom of religion

Question 21

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

Answer 21

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

Question 22

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

Answer 22

False (The promises were largely unfulfilled.)

Question 23

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

Answer 23

True

Question 24

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

Answer 24

False (The president retains the veto power.)

Question 25

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

Answer 25

False (They may fill up to 20%.)

Question 26

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

Answer 26

False (Congressional confirmation is not required.)

Question 27

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

Answer 27

True

Question 28

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

Answer 28

True

Question 29

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

Answer 29

False (It is bicameral.)

Question 30

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

Answer 30

False (Senators are elected nationwide.)

Question 31

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

Answer 31

True

Question 32

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

Answer 32

True

Question 33

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

Answer 33

False (They serve three-year terms.)

Question 34

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

Answer 34

True

Question 35

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

Answer 35

False (It requires a two-thirds vote.)

Question 36

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

Answer 36

True

Question 37

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

Answer 37

True

Question 38

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

Answer 38

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