Topic 9: PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION Flashcards
The document outlining how a country is governed, distributing powers and defining citizen rights.
Constitution
The first republican constitution in Asia.
Malolos Constitution
The main author of the Malolos Constitution.
Felipe Calderon
The agreement that exiled Emilio Aguinaldo to Hong Kong in exchange for ₱800,000.
Biak-na-Bato Agreement
The charter of laws and morals written by Emilio Jacinto that influenced the Malolos Constitution.
Kartilya and Sangguniang Hukuman
The number of articles in the Malolos Constitution, including titles and transitory provisions.
39 articles and 8 transitory provisions
The article in the Malolos Constitution that emphasizes the separation of Church and State.
Title III, Article 5
The Constitution that served as a transitional charter under President Corazon Aquino.
1986 Freedom Constitution
The body created to draft the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
Constitutional Commission
The system restored by the 1987 Constitution to allocate powers among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches.
Democratic republican government
The maximum number of terms a senator can serve under the 1987 Constitution.
Two consecutive six-year terms
The party-list system in the 1987 Constitution is meant for these groups.
Underrepresented community sectors or groups
The legislative district representatives serve this term length under the 1987 Constitution.
Three years
The constitutional body that provides the list of nominees for Supreme Court justices.
Judicial and Bar Council
The number of Supreme Court justices in the Philippines as established by the 1987 Constitution.
15
The voting threshold required for Congress to override a presidential veto.
Two-thirds vote in both houses
The provision limiting the president’s power to declare martial law under the 1987 Constitution.
Martial law may not exceed 60 days without Congressional approval.
The constitution drafted as a response to the abuses of martial law during Marcos’ regime.
1987 Philippine Constitution
The number of legislative districts represented in the House of Representatives under the 1987 Constitution.
234
The provision ensuring equality of all beliefs in the Malolos Constitution.
Freedom of religion
TRUE or FALSE
The 1987 Philippine Constitution allows the president to declare martial law indefinitely.
False (It is limited to 60 days without Congressional approval.)
TRUE or FALSE
The Biak-na-Bato Agreement fulfilled its promise of reforms for self-rule.
False (The promises were largely unfulfilled.)
TRUE or FALSE
The Malolos Constitution was influenced by democratic ideas from Europe and Latin America.
True
TRUE or FALSE
The 1987 Constitution prevents the president from vetoing laws.
False (The president retains the veto power.)
TRUE or FALSE
Party-list representatives may fill up to 50% of the seats in the House of Representatives.
False (They may fill up to 20%.)
TRUE or FALSE
Supreme Court justices are appointed by the president with Congressional confirmation.
False (Congressional confirmation is not required.)
TRUE or FALSE
The Malolos Constitution declared the Philippines a sovereign and independent nation.
True
TRUE or FALSE
The 1987 Constitution includes mechanisms to prevent a repeat of martial law abuses.
True
TRUE or FALSE
The legislative branch under the 1987 Constitution is unicameral.
False (It is bicameral.)
TRUE or FALSE
The Senate has 24 members elected by geographic districts.
False (Senators are elected nationwide.)
TRUE or FALSE
Under the Malolos Constitution, sovereignty resides with the people.
True
TRUE or FALSE
The Freedom Constitution maintained the presidential right to rule by decree.
True
TRUE or FALSE
The House of Representatives members under the 1987 Constitution serve six-year terms.
False (They serve three-year terms.)
TRUE or FALSE
The Malolos Constitution is known as the first democratic constitution in Asia.
True
TRUE or FALSE
Congress may declare war by a simple majority vote under the 1987 Constitution.
False (It requires a two-thirds vote.)
TRUE or FALSE
The 1987 Constitution emphasizes checks and balances among government branches.
True
TRUE or FALSE
The judicial branch under the 1987 Constitution includes the Supreme Court and lower courts.
True
TRUE or FALSE
The 1986 Freedom Constitution was officially adopted on February 2, 1987.
False (The 1987 Philippine Constitution was adopted on this date.)