History: 1987 Philippine Constitution
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What did the Freedom Constitution establish the Philippines as?

  • A socialist State
  • A theocratic State
  • A democratic republican State (correct)
  • An autocratic State

    • How long is the term for the President and the Vice President as per the new constitution?

  • Eight years
  • Six years (correct)
  • Ten years
  • Four years

    • Where does the legislative power reside as per the new constitution?

  • In the Judicial branch
  • In the Executive branch
  • In the Civil Service Commission
  • In Congress divided into two Houses (correct)

    • Which branch is vested in the Philippine Supreme Court as per the new constitution?

    <p>Judicial branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) as per the new constitution?

    <p>Mandated to enforce and administer election laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the new constitution establish to examine all funds, transactions, and property accounts of the government and its agencies?

    <p>Commission on Audit (COA)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three methods to change the Constitution?

    <p>Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass), Constitutional Convention (Con-Con), and People’s Initiative (PI)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who supported federalism in the Philippines during the 2016 presidential elections?

    <p>President Duterte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'preamble' mean?

    <p>The prologue of the Constitution introducing the main subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the preamble of a Constitution confer?

    <p>No right nor imposes any obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which President hoped to change the constitution through People’s Initiative (PI)?

    <p>Joseph Ejercito Estrada</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Federalism in the Philippines entail?

    <p>Breaking down the country into autonomous regions with shared sovereignty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who endorsed constitutional change through a Constituent Assembly?

    <p>Jose de Venecia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass)' refer to?

    <p>A method to propose amendments or revision to the Constitution with a two-thirds vote of the House</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a preamble serve as according to the text?

    <p>An aid in interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term length for the President and the Vice President as per the new constitution?

    <p>6-year term</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the new constitution, where does the legislative power reside?

    <p>Congress divided into two Houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is mandated to enforce and administer all election laws and regulations as per the new constitution?

    <p>Commission on Elections (COMELEC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term length for the transitional constitution, called the Freedom Constitution?

    <p>1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the new constitution, where does sovereignty reside?

    <p>The people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which branch is vested in the Philippine Supreme Court as per the new constitution?

    <p>Judicial branch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main subject of the Preamble in a Constitution?

    <p>It introduces the main principles and purposes of the Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who drafted a constitution in 1995 that was exposed to the media but never prospered?

    <p>Jose Almonte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group hoped to gather signatures from voters to change the constitution through People’s Initiative (PI) in 1997?

    <p>PIRMA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did President Duterte hope to achieve by supporting federalism in the Philippines during the 2016 presidential elections?

    <p>Dividing the country into autonomous regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term 'preamble' derived from and what does it mean?

    <p>Derived from Latin, meaning 'to walk before', introducing the main subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did then House Speaker Jose de Venecia endorse constitutional change through a Constituent Assembly?

    <p>2016</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Federalism in the Philippines entail?

    <p>Dividing the country into autonomous regions with shared sovereignty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of People’s Initiative (PI) in changing the Constitution?

    <p>Allows for direct amendment of the Constitution by a majority vote of citizens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Joseph Ejercito Estrada form to investigate issues surrounding charter-change focusing on economic and judiciary provisions of the Constitution?

    <p>A study commission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Preamble confer according to the text?

    <p>No specific rights nor imposes any obligation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Establishment and Structure

    • The Freedom Constitution established the Philippines as a democratic state.
    • The term for both the President and the Vice President under the new constitution is six years.
    • Legislative power is vested in a bicameral Congress.
    • The Philippine Supreme Court is vested with the judicial branch of government.
    • Sovereignty resides with the people according to the new constitution.

    Commission and Oversight

    • The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is responsible for enforcing and administering all election laws and regulations.
    • A Commission on Audit was established to examine all funds, transactions, and property accounts of the government and its agencies.

    Constitutional Change

    • Three methods to change the Constitution include People’s Initiative, Constituent Assembly, and National Referendum.
    • Federalism in the Philippines refers to the division of power between the national government and local government units.
    • President Duterte was a significant supporter of federalism during the 2016 presidential elections.
    • Then House Speaker Jose de Venecia endorsed constitutional changes through a Constituent Assembly in 1995.

    Preamble Insights

    • The term 'preamble' means an introductory statement that sets the context for a legal document.
    • A preamble confers the intentions and aims of the Constitution.
    • The main subject of the Preamble is to articulate the purposes of the Constitution.
    • The Preamble serves as a guiding principle for interpretation of the Constitution.

    Attempts and Initiatives

    • The People’s Initiative (PI) aims to gather signatures from voters to propose amendments to the Constitution.
    • In 1997, a group led by advocates of federalism hoped to gather signatures through People’s Initiative to change the Constitution.
    • Joseph Ejercito Estrada formed a committee to investigate issues surrounding charter-change, particularly focusing on economic and judiciary provisions.

    Additional Context

    • The transitional constitution, known as the Freedom Constitution, had a term length of a fixed period until the new constitution was ratified.
    • The concept of federalism entails decentralizing authority and empowering local governments while maintaining a central governing body.

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    Test your knowledge of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, which was established as a result of the transition from martial law to democracy. Explore the key provisions and principles outlined in this significant constitutional document.

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