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Which type of state is the Philippines according to the 1987 Constitution?
Which type of state is the Philippines according to the 1987 Constitution?
What is the source of government authority in the Philippines?
What is the source of government authority in the Philippines?
What does the State renounce as an instrument of national policy?
What does the State renounce as an instrument of national policy?
How can international law become part of the sphere of domestic law in the Philippines?
How can international law become part of the sphere of domestic law in the Philippines?
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What does incorporation of international law mean in the Philippines?
What does incorporation of international law mean in the Philippines?
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Study Notes
Philippine Government and International Law
- The Philippines is a democratic and republican state according to the 1987 Constitution.
- The source of government authority in the Philippines is the people and the sovereign will of the nation.
- The State renounces war as an instrument of national policy, adhering to the policy of settling international disputes through peaceful means and diplomacy.
- International law becomes part of the sphere of domestic law in the Philippines through incorporation or transformation, which involves the process of adopting international law into the domestic legal system.
- Incorporation of international law in the Philippines means that treaties, conventions, and agreements are directly applicable and enforceable in the country, without the need for implementing legislation, provided they are ratified or approved by the Philippine government.
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Test your knowledge on the basic concepts in the Philippine administrative system. This quiz covers topics such as the declaration of state policies and principles, the republican state, sovereignty, and the renunciation of war. Challenge yourself and see how well you understand these fundamental concepts in the Philippine government.
