PhilGov Reviewer: 1987 Philippine Constitution
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What is the primary purpose of a constitution?

  • To establish a monarch as the supreme authority
  • To recognize the territory of a state
  • To provide a framework for government (correct)
  • To define the characteristics of a state

    • What is a characteristic of a 'Rigid' constitution?

  • It is difficult to amend due to its systematic process (correct)
  • It is easily amended
  • It is a product of political evolution
  • It is found in an unwritten constitution

    • What is the primary function of the government?

  • To establish a system of justice
  • To promote the welfare of the people (correct)
  • To provide for the common defense
  • To regulate commerce

    • What is a characteristic of a 'Cumulative/Evolved' constitution?

    <p>It is a product of political evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a government function that ensures peace and order?

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

    What is the characteristics of the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

    <p>It is the fundamental law of the land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for laws enacted by Congress?

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

    What is the first part of the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

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

    What is the term for the first constitution of the Philippines?

    <p>Malolos Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the law that declared the intention of the US to grant the Philippines autonomy and provide a more autonomous government?

    <p>Jones Law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Constitution of the Philippines

    • Enacted on February 2, 1987, it is the law of the land, basic, and fundamental
    • Consists of 18 articles covering various aspects of the country's governance and citizens' rights

    Articles of the 1987 Constitution

    • Article 1: National Territory
    • Article 2: Declaration of Principles and Policy
    • Article 3: Bill of Rights
    • Article 4: Citizenship
    • Article 5: Suffrage
    • Article 6: Legislative Department
    • Article 7: Executive Department
    • Article 8: Judicial Department
    • Article 9: Constitutional Commissions
    • Article 10: Local Government
    • Article 11: Accountability of Public Officers
    • Article 12: National Economy and Patrimony
    • Article 13: Social Justice and Human Rights
    • Article 14: Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture, and Sports
    • Article 15: The Family
    • Article 16: General Provisions
    • Article 17: Amendments and Revisions
    • Article 18: Transitory Provisions

    Laws and Statutes

    • Laws enacted by Congress are called Statutes (RA #)
    • Statutes are a source of law, the foundation, and basic law of the land

    Private Agreements and Ordinances

    • A private agreement between two parties is called a Contract
    • Ordinances are laws that apply only within a specific jurisdiction (e.g., city, province, municipality)

    History of the Philippine Constitution

    • Spanish Colonization: No constitution
    • Malolos Government (First Constitution): First constitution, not recognized by European powers
    • Jones Law 1916: Declared the intention of the US to grant the Philippines independence and provide more autonomous government
    • 1935 Constitution: Commonwealth government, transition government before granting independence
    • 1943 Constitution: During Japanese colonization
    • 1975 Constitution: Used during 1975-1986
    • 1987 Constitution: The current constitution

    Constitutional Characteristics

    • By Form: Written (compiled document) or Unwritten (not compiled, seen in various sources)
    • By Origin: Conventional (constructed at a definite time and place) or Cumulative/Evolved (product of political evolution)
    • By Amendment: Rigid (difficult to amend due to systematic process) or Elastic (easily amended)

    Elements of a State

    • People: Inhabitants of the state, no legal requirement, must be female and male to perpetuate
    • Territory: Fixed portion of land, with advantages and disadvantages depending on size
    • Government: Agency through which the will of the people is carried out, with the mandate to promote the welfare of the people
    • Sovereignty: Independent government organized for political purposes

    Government Functions

    • Constituent (Mandatory): Government function that constitutes the bond of society (peace and order)
    • Ministrant (Optional): Intended to ensure that the members of the state meet their basic needs

    Forms of Government

    • Monarchy: Supreme authority is in the hands of a single person
    • Absolute Monarchy: Ruler rules by divine right
    • Limited Monarchy: Ruler governs in accordance with the law and the will of the people

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    Review the 1987 Philippine Constitution, its articles, and principles. Learn about the national territory, bill of rights, citizenship, and government departments.

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