16 Questions
What does Article II Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution state?
The supremacy of civilian authority over the military
In what situation would Article II Section 3 be applicable?
The President ordering the military to suppress lawless violence
What does Article III Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution guarantee?
Protection from arbitrary deprivation of life, liberty, or property
When would Article III Section 1 be applicable?
An unjust imprisonment without legal proceedings
What is the right that Mr. E can invoke as a defense in the given scenario?
Right to non-imprisonment for debt
What does the inherent authority of the sovereign state to levy taxes on individuals and properties serve as?
Taxation as a means of raising revenue for state expenses
What is the primary objective of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law in the Philippines?
To reduce the tax burden on owners and middle-income earners
What historical event significantly impacted the taxation system in the Philippines during the colonial period?
The implementation of the Tribute System
Which kind of tax is only put on things that are manufactured, like gasoline, alcoholic drinks, cigarettes, etc.?
Specific Tax
What was the main objective of the 'Reform Taxation with Representation' movement during the Philippine revolution?
To demand fair and equal representation in taxation policies
Which tax in the Philippines is imposed on the transfer of real property?
Capital Gains Tax
How shall the state gear for development and progress while minimizing tax?
The state cannot do away with development and progress without maximizing taxation
What is the function of the New People's Army (NPA)?
To wage armed struggle against the government
Which executive order by President Rodrigo Duterte institutionalized the Whole Approach In Attaining Inclusive And Sustainable Peace?
E.O. #70
Which of the following does NOT belong to the five principles of cultural studies?
'Reality is a Social Construction'
What refers to land occupied and possessed by individuals, families, and clans who are members of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples since time immemorial?
'Ancestral Domain'
Study Notes
Constitutional Provisions
- Article II Section 3 of the 1987 Constitution states that the Philippines is a democratic and republican state, and the sovereignty resides in the people.
- Article III Section 1 of the 1987 Constitution guarantees that no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.
Taxation
- The inherent authority of the sovereign state to levy taxes on individuals and properties serves as a means of generating revenue for the government.
- The primary objective of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law in the Philippines is to create a more equitable tax system.
- The Spanish colonization of the Philippines significantly impacted the taxation system in the country during the colonial period.
- Excise tax is a type of tax that is only imposed on certain goods, such as gasoline, alcoholic drinks, and cigarettes, that are manufactured.
- The Documentary Stamp Tax is a type of tax in the Philippines that is imposed on the transfer of real property.
Historical Events
- The 'Reform Taxation with Representation' movement during the Philippine revolution aimed to reform the taxation system and provide representation to the Filipino people.
Development and Progress
- To gear for development and progress while minimizing tax, the state should aim to create a more efficient and equitable tax system.
Government and Politics
- The New People's Army (NPA) is a communist rebel group that operates in the Philippines.
- Executive Order No. 79, signed by President Rodrigo Duterte, institutionalized the Whole Approach In Attaining Inclusive And Sustainable Peace.
Cultural Studies
- The five principles of cultural studies do not include the concept of 'hegemony'.
Indigenous Peoples
- Ancestral domain refers to land occupied and possessed by individuals, families, and clans who are members of Indigenous Cultural Communities/Indigenous Peoples since time immemorial.
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