1899 Philippine Constitution Overview

<p>It inspired future independence movements. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By asserting control, leading to the Philippine-American War (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The fostering of independence and justice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unicameral representative government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Freedom of religion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It marked the first self-governing Filipino republic. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1940 Amendments allowing re-election. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Japanese Occupation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Modified parliamentary system with close executive-legislative collaboration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To build a just and humane society. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a roadmap toward full independence in 1946. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Batasang Pambansa. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To provide a framework for Philippine policy and governance. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To redistribute agricultural land to landless farmers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Landless farmers and agricultural workers. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Resistance from landowners. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spanish colonization. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The death of several workers during a protest. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Department of Agrarian Reform. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To raise revenue for government operations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Retain up to 5 hectares, plus 3 hectares per child managing the land. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Taxation must be uniform and equitable. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To simplify the tax system and improve revenue generation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Real Property Tax (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>LGUs administer and collect local taxes subject to national laws. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Income Tax (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tax rates increase as income rises. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Income earned by individuals and entities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Donor's Tax (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alcohol, tobacco, and petroleum products (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The nature of the document (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Withholding Tax (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using the taxpayer's net income (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The donor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Percentage Tax (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Filipino fight for independence from Spain, starting in 1896.

First Philippine Republic's constitution, established a representative government and civil liberties.

Philippine assembly that met in 1898 to draft their new constitution.

Barasoain Church, Malolos, Bulacan.

A legislature, or congress, with one house

Conflict sparked by US assertion of control over Philippines.

First president of the Philippine Republic

First democratic republic in Asia

1934 Law that set in motion the process for the Philippines to achieve self-governance, ultimately leading to the 1935 constitution.

The interim period of self-governance in the Philippines, established by the 1935 Constitution. It was a transition phase towards full independence.

The legislative body set up under the 1973 Philippine constitution.

A gathering of delegates to draft the new constitution of a country.

The period when the Japanese occupied the Philippines during World War II, thereby suspending the 1935 constitution.

A law that redistributes agricultural land to landless farmers and farmworkers in the Philippines to promote social justice and industrialization.

Part of CARL, covering public and private agricultural lands to qualified beneficiaries like farmers and farmworkers in the Philippines.

Landless farmers, agricultural workers, and regular farm laborers who directly work or manage the land are primary recipients of land under CARL.

Landowners are allowed to retain a maximum of 5 hectares, with additional allowance for children, with the condition that they directly manage the land under CARL.

The Filipino government uses taxation to raise revenue, regulate activities, and promote general welfare, as per the concepts of taxation.

A violent clash between police and striking workers at a sugar plantation that resulted in deaths and injuries in 2004, Philippines.

Pre-colonial system of taxation in the Philippines where Filipinos paid taxes to local rulers in the form of crops, goods or labor.

Early Filipinos paid tributes or taxes to datus in pre-colonial times, such as crops, gold, or labor.

The Constitution mandates a uniform and equitable taxation system, with a progressive tax structure. This means that wealthier individuals pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is responsible for collecting national taxes like income tax, VAT, excise taxes, and others.

Local Government Units (LGUs) collect local taxes, like real property tax, professional tax, and business tax.

The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law is designed to simplify the tax system, make it fairer, and raise revenue for government projects.

A progressive tax system means that people with higher income pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes.

This tax is based on the income earned by individuals. Rates vary based on income level.

Taxes are categorized into various types including income tax, value-added tax (VAT), excise taxes, and others. Each type has a specific purpose and application.

Taxes are collected by the government to fund services and infrastructural projects that benefit the public, such as healthcare, education, and transportation.

A tax on the sale of goods and services in the Philippines. The current VAT rate is 12%.

A tax on specific goods like alcohol, tobacco, and petroleum products. The amount of tax varies based on the product type and quantity.

Tax on profits made from selling assets like property, stocks, or bonds in the Philippines.

Tax on legal documents like contracts, deeds, and other legal documents.

Tax on businesses selling goods or services, whose annual sales don't exceed PHP 3 million and are not VAT registered.

Corporate tax withheld from employee salaries as advance payment for income taxes.

Tax on gifts and donations, paid by the giver.

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