Constitution of the Philippines Quiz

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What is the supreme law of the Republic of the Philippines?

Constitution of the Philippines (correct)

1986 Freedom Constitution

1935 Commonwealth Constitution

1973 Constitution

Who issued Proclamation No. 3 to abrogate provisions in the 1973 Constitution?

President Ferdinand Marcos

The Prime Minister

The Constitutional Commission

President Corazon Aquino (correct)

When was the final draft of the Constitution of the Philippines completed?

1899

March 25, 1986

February 2, 1987

October 12, 1986 (correct)

Which constitution was never fully implemented throughout the Philippines?

1899 Malolos Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What were the three options presented to President Corazon Aquino after the 1986 People Power Revolution?

Restore the 1935 Constitution, retain and reform the 1973 Constitution, or pass a new constitution Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed as the president of the Constitutional Commission?

Cecilia Muñoz-Palma Signup and view all the answers

When was the constitution ratified by a nationwide plebiscite?

February 2, 1987 Signup and view all the answers

How many senators are there in the Senate according to the constitution?

24 senators Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration of martial law declared by the president?

60 days Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the government has the power to hear cases dealing with the constitutionality of law?

Judiciary branch Signup and view all the answers

Who completed the final draft of the Constitution of the Philippines on October 12, 1986?

The Constitutional Commission Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following constitutions was never fully implemented throughout the Philippines?

1899 Malolos Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What did President Corazon Aquino decide to do after the 1986 People Power Revolution?

Pass a new constitution Signup and view all the answers

Which constitution was effectively governing the country before the 1986 People Power Revolution?

1973 Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What did Proclamation No. 3 issued by President Corazon Aquino abrogate?

The office of Prime Minister Signup and view all the answers

Which constitution was ratified by a nationwide plebiscite on February 2, 1987?

Constitution of the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of the 'Freedom Constitution' in the Philippines?

To ensure democracy and freedom of the people during a transitional period Signup and view all the answers

Who was appointed as the president of the Constitutional Commission that drafted the 'Freedom Constitution'?

Cecilia Muñoz-Palma Signup and view all the answers

Which issue was particularly contentious during the sessions of the Constitutional Commission?

The form of government to adopt Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of the Supreme Court according to the 'Freedom Constitution'?

To review whether a declaration of martial law is just Signup and view all the answers

How many members were on the Constitutional Commission that drafted the 'Freedom Constitution'?

48 Signup and view all the answers

What is the maximum duration for which the president can declare martial law, according to the 'Freedom Constitution'?

60 days Signup and view all the answers

Which governmental branch did Lino Brocka, a film director and political activist, belong to during the commission sessions?

None of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of creating three independent Constitutional Commissions under the 'Freedom Constitution'?

To safeguard public service, elections, and government expenditures Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary role of the executive branch according to the 'Freedom Constitution'?

To be headed by the president and his appointed cabinet members Signup and view all the answers