32 Questions
What is the Constitution's role in a country?
To define the nature and extent of government
When did the current Constitution of the Philippines come into effect?
1987
Which Constitution was borrowed from Cuba during the Philippine Revolution?
Constitution of Biak-na-Bato
Who wrote the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato?
Isabelo Artacho and Felix Ferrer
Which constitution was the provisionary constitution of the Philippine Republic during the Philippine Revolution?
Constitution of Biak-na-Bato
What is the meaning of the word 'Constitution' in relation to a state or organization?
The coming together of distinct entities into one group with the same principles and ideals
Which organs of the government were established under the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato?
Supreme Council, Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia, and Asamblea de Representantes
Who was vested with the power of the Republic under the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato?
The president and four department secretaries
Which entity had the authority to make decisions and affirm or disprove sentences rendered by other courts under the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato?
Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia
What was the purpose of the Asamblea de Representantes according to the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato?
To create a new Constitution and to elect a new Council of Government and Representatives of the people
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
Who had the authority to dictate rules for the administration of justice under the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato?
Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia
What did the Assembly of Representatives aim to do after the Revolution according to the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato?
Create a new Constitution and elect a new Council of Government and Representatives of the people
Which entity was given the authority to affirm or disprove sentences rendered by other courts under the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato?
Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia
Who was responsible for leading the Philippine Revolutionary Army in battles?
The National Revolutionary Army
The Constitution of Biak-na-Bato was the provisionary Constitution of the Philippine Republic during the Philippine Revolution.
True
The Constitution of Biak-na-Bato was borrowed from Cuba during the Philippine Revolution.
False
The Constitution of the Philippines has been in effect since 1987.
True
Who was empowered to declare rules for administration according to the Constitution?
Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia
There were only three other constitutions that have effectively governed the Philippines before the current Constitution.
False
The principles defined in the Constitution define the nature and extent of government.
True
The Philippine Revolutionary Government had the authority to affirm or disprove sentences rendered by other courts under the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato.
True
The Supreme Council under the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato was headed by the president and four department secretaries.
True
The Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia had the authority to make decisions and affirm or disprove the sentences rendered by other courts.
True
The Asamblea de Representantes was to be convened after the Revolution to create a new Constitution and to elect a new Council of Government.
True
The Constitution of Biak-na-Bato was fully implemented without any obstacles or interruptions.
False
The Pact of Biak-na-Bato was signed between the Spanish and the Philippine Revolutionary Army.
True
The Revolution aimed to separate the Philippines from the Spanish monarchy and form an independent state with its own government called the Philippine Republic.
True
A meeting at Biak-na-Bato on November 1, 1897, led to the unanimous adoption of articles for the constitution of the State.
True
The representatives of the Revolution at Biak-na-Bato faithfully interpreted the desires and ambitions of the Filipino people.
True
The Asamblea de Representantes was responsible for electing a new Council of Government and Representatives of the people.
True
The Asamblea de Representantes was responsible for creating a new Constitution after the Revolution.
True
Explore the evolution and key principles of the Philippine Constitution, the supreme law governing the Republic of the Philippines. Understand the development and significance of this fundamental document.
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