1897 Constitution of Biak-na-Bato: Organs of Government Quiz and Flashcards

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What does the term 'constitution' mean?

The physical structure of a state or organization

The process of decision-making within a group

A set of fundamental rules governing a state or organization (correct)

The collection of historical documents about a state or organization

When did the Constitution of the Philippines come into effect?

1986

1987 (correct)

1935

1973

How many other constitutions effectively governed the Philippines before the 1987 Constitution?

3 (correct)

Which constitution was the provisionary Constitution of the Philippine Republic during the Philippine Revolution?

Biak-na-Bato Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the Biak-na-Bato Constitution?

Isabelo Artacho and Félix Ferrer Signup and view all the answers

What was the source of inspiration for the Biak-na-Bato Constitution?

Cuba Signup and view all the answers

What were the organs of the government under the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato?

The Supreme Council, Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia, and Asamblea de Representantes Signup and view all the answers

Who headed the Supreme Council under the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato?

The President Signup and view all the answers

What was the authority of the Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia under the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato?

Make decisions, affirm or disprove sentences, and dictate rules for the administration of justice Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Asamblea de Representantes under the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato?

To create a new Constitution and elect new council members Signup and view all the answers

Why was the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato never fully implemented?

A truce, the Pact of Biak-na-Bato, was signed between the Spanish and the Philippine Revolutionary Army Signup and view all the answers

After signing the truce, where did the Filipino revolutionary leaders accept a payment from and go to exile?

Spain Signup and view all the answers

When was the Philippine Declaration of Independence issued?

12 June 1898 Signup and view all the answers

What was the title of the constitution drafted by a commission formed by the Malolos Congress?

'The Political Constitution of 1899' Signup and view all the answers

When was 'The Political Constitution of 1899' promulgated by Aguinaldo?

21 January 1899 Signup and view all the answers

When did Aguinaldo transport back to Philippines?

1 May 1898 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definitions and Background

A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or other organization is governed.
The Constitution of the Philippines came into effect in 1987.
There were four other constitutions that governed the Philippines before the 1987 Constitution.

Philippine Revolution

The Provisional Constitution of the Philippine Republic during the Philippine Revolution was the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato.
The Biak-na-Bato Constitution was written by Emilio Aguinaldo and Felipe Calderón.
The Biak-na-Bato Constitution was inspired by the Cuban Constitution of 1895.

Government Structure under Biak-na-Bato Constitution

The organs of government under the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato were the Supreme Council, the Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia, and the Asamblea de Representantes.
The Supreme Council was headed by Emilio Aguinaldo.
The Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia was the highest advisory body of the government.
The Asamblea de Representantes was tasked to pass laws.

Failure of Biak-na-Bato Constitution

The Constitution of Biak-na-Bato was never fully implemented due to the Pact of Biak-na-Bato, a truce between the Spanish and the Filipino revolutionaries.

Exile and Philippine Declaration of Independence

After signing the truce, the Filipino revolutionary leaders accepted a payment from Spain and went to exile in Hong Kong.
The Philippine Declaration of Independence was issued in 1898.

Malolos Constitution

The Malolos Constitution, drafted by a commission formed by the Malolos Congress, was titled the "Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines".
The Political Constitution of 1899 was promulgated by Aguinaldo on January 23, 1899.
Aguinaldo returned to the Philippines on May 19, 1899.

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Test your knowledge of the organs of the government under the 1897 Constitution of Biak-na-Bato, including the Supreme Council and the Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia. Understand the power structure and roles of key departments under this historical constitution.