1987 Philippine Constitution Quiz: Section 1 and 2 Practice Test

Study Notes

The speaker is discussing Section 1 of Article 2 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which outlines the country's democratic and republican nature.
Democracy is a form of government where power is vested in the people, and republic is a system where the power rests with the citizens.
The Philippines is a democratic republic, meaning the people hold supreme power and elect officials to represent them.
Initiative and referendum are elements of direct democracy present in the Philippine constitution.
Initiative allows people to propose new laws, and referendum allows for the acceptance or repeal of laws through popular vote.
Section 2 of the article outlines the renunciation of war as a national policy, the adoption of international law, and the pursuit of peace, equality, justice, freedom, cooperation, and amity with all nations.
The supremacy of civilian authority is established in Section 3, which states that civilian authority is always superior to military power, even during martial law.
The President is the head of the civilian government but is also the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, meaning the military must protect the people and the state rather than suppress their liberties.- The government serves and protects the people, with the people being the masters and government officials and employees as servants.
Civil service refers to any service for the defense of the state outside of the military.
Military and civil service are compulsory for the defense of the state, personal, and under the conditions provided by law.
The government has the duty to keep peace and order, protect lives, rights, and properties, and make laws and enforce them when order, security, and life are established and maintained.
The constitution mandates a wall of separation between the church and the state, preventing interference from either party.
The government pursues an independent foreign policy, allowing no other country to dictate how the Philippines behaves in international relations.
The Philippine constitution forbids the possession, storage, manufacturing, protecting of nuclear weapons and their parts in the country, but allows use for medicinal, agricultural, and other beneficial purposes.
The state promotes a just and dynamic social order, ensuring prosperity and independence of the nation while freeing people from poverty.
Social justice is the equal access to wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society, with the state mandated to give preferential attention to the welfare of the less fortunate.
The constitution guarantees full respect for human rights, prohibiting torture and establishing the Commission on Human Rights.
The family is recognized as a basic social institution, with the government protecting and strengthening it.
The constitution recognizes the vital roles of youth and women in nation building, promoting their development.
The right to health and living in a healthy ecology are recognized.
The state encourages free enterprise and gives incentives to investors, promotes comprehensive rural development, and recognizes the rights of indigenous cultural communities.
The constitution encourages non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and people's organizations (POs) and requires their encouragement for promoting the welfare of the people and contributing to political, social, and economic growth.
Communication and information are given constitutional recognition due to the vital role they play in the national progress.
Local governments are given local autonomy to set up their own roles and have an independent impact on their citizens' well-being.
Political dynasties are strongly prohibited due to the potential for corruption.
Honesty and integrity must be maintained in public offices, as they are a public trust.
The state promotes full public disclosure, allowing the people to know where their taxes go.

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Explore the key provisions of Section 1 and 2 of Article 2 in the 1987 Philippine Constitution, highlighting the democratic and republican nature of the country, elements of direct democracy, civilian authority supremacy, separation of church and state, foreign policy, social justice, human rights, and more.