Philippine Commonwealth History

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What was the name of the Philippines' ten-year transition period before gaining complete independence from the Americans?

  • Puppet Government
  • Commonwealth Government (correct)
  • Revolutionary
  • Third Republic

Which law paved the way for granting the Philippines a ten-year transition period before independence?

  • Parity Rights
  • Tydings-McDuffie Law (correct)
  • Independence Law
  • Hare-Hawes Cutting Bill

Who presided over the 1934 Constitutional Convention in the Philippines?

  • Diosdado Macapagal (correct)
  • Carlos P. Garcia
  • Claro M. Recto
  • Cecilia Muñoz Palma

During the Commonwealth period, who was the first appointed head of the Department of Education?

<p>Sergio Osmena (B)</p>
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Who is recognized as the 'father of social justice' in the Philippines?

<p>Manuel L. Quezon (B)</p>
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Who led the Sakdalista uprising?

<p>Benigno Ramos (C)</p>
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Which department was the last to be turned over by the Americans to the Philippine government?

<p>Department of Education (A)</p>
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What are Filipinos encouraged to do by Rizal Day Celebrations?

<p>Emulating (C)</p>
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According to Section 6, Article XIV, what is the national language of the Philippines?

<p>Filipino (B)</p>
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According to SECTION 3, Article XIV, what study should all educational institutions include as part of their curriculum?

<p>Constitution (A)</p>
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Which branch of the government has the power to declare the existence of a state of war?

<p>Congress (D)</p>
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Which government program supports the constitutional mandate to 'protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels'?

<p>Free elementary and secondary education (B)</p>
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What was the former name of EDSA during the early part of the American occupation?

<p>19 de junio (D)</p>
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Republic Act 9155, is also known as?

<p>Basic Education Act of 2001 (C)</p>
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During President Ramos' term, what was the name of Medium Term Philippines Development Plan (MTPDP)?

<p>Philippines 2000 (D)</p>
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During President Estrada's term, what was the name of Medium Term Philippines Development Plan (MTPDP)?

<p>Angat pinoy 2004 (C)</p>
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According to the 1987 Constitution, what is the maximum number of consecutive terms that an elected President of the Philippines can serve?

<p>One term for 6 years (D)</p>
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What historical basis does the Philippines have for its claim over Sabah?

<p>The Sultan of Sulu, who received the territory as a gift, has given the Philippines Government Power to reclaim his territory. (A)</p>
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What is RA 6713, otherwise known as?

<p>Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Government employees and officials (D)</p>
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Flashcards

Commonwealth Government

The ten-year period before the Philippines gained complete independence from America.

Tydings-McDuffie Law

The law that paved the way for the ten-year transition period before Philippine independence.

Claro M. Recto

Head of Education during the Commonwealth.

Father of Social Justice

Manuel L. Quezon is remembered as the "father of social justice."

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Public Health and Welfare Dept.

The last department relinquished by the Americans to the Philippine government.

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Emulating Heroes

Rizal Day Celebration honors heroes by...

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Filipino

The national language of the Philippines according to the Article XIV

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Curriculum inclusion

According to the constitution, History must be a part of curriculum.

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Declare state of war

According to the constitution, Congress can declare war.

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Free Education

A government program supporting quality education.

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19 de Junio

The old name of EDSA during early American occupation.

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RA 9155

Also known as the Basic Education Act of 2001.

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RA 4670

Also known as The Magna Carta For Public School Teachers.

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Presidential term Philippine

One term for 6 years.

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Sabah claim

The sultan of Sulu owned sabah.

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Code of Conduct

Sets ethical standards for government workers.

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The Battle of Manila Bay

The American ships outnumbered the Spanish.

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Suffrage

The right and duty to vote.

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Highway 54

World War II name for EDSA.

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Manuel Roxas

First president after American independence.

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Study Notes

  • The Philippines experienced a ten-year transition period known as the Commonwealth Government before gaining complete independence from the Americans.
  • The Tydings-McDuffie Law paved the way for the ten-year transition period before Philippine independence.
  • Claro M. Recto served as the Chairman of the 1934 Constitutional Convention.
  • Sergio Osmena was the first appointed head of the Department of Education during the Commonwealth period.
  • Manuel L. Quezon is known as the "father of social justice."
  • Benigno Ramos led the Sakdalista uprising.
  • The Department of Education was the last department turned over by the Americans to be governed by a Filipino.
  • The Rizal Day Celebration serves as a reminder to emulate heroes.
  • Section 6, Article XIV of the Philippine Constitution designates Filipino as the national language.
  • SECTION 3, Article XIV requires all educational institutions to include the study of the Constitution as part of the curriculum.
  • Congress holds the power to declare the existence of a state of war.
  • Free elementary and secondary education supports the constitutional right to quality education at all levels.
  • The old name of EDSA during the early part of American occupation was 19 de junio.
  • RA 9155 is also known as the Basic Education Act of 2001.
  • RA 4670 is also known as The Magna Carta for Public School Teachers.
  • President Ramos' Medium Term Philippines Development Plan (MTPDP) is also known as Philippines 2000.
  • President Estrada's MTPDP is also known as Angat Pinoy 2004.
  • An elected President of the Philippines can serve one term for 6 years under the 1987 Constitution.
  • The Philippines has a claim over Sabah because the sultan of Sulu, who received the territory as a gift, has given the Philippine government power to reclaim it.
  • RA 6713, is known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Government Employees and Officials.
  • In the Battle of Manila Bay, the American ships outnumbered those of the Spaniards.
  • Filipinos exercise the right and duty of suffrage when they participate in ratifying a proposed constitution.
  • During World War II, the old name of EDSA was Highway 54.
  • Manuel Roxas was the first president of the Republic of the Philippines when independence from America was granted on July 4, 1946.
  • President Ferdinand Marcos is known for saying, "...this Nation will be great again...!"
  • President Ramon Magsaysay promised sweeping economic changes, made progress in land reform, and his death in an airplane crash in March 1957 was a serious blow to national morale.
  • Martial law remained in force until 1981 under Proclamation 1081.
  • SONA stands for State of the Nation Address.
  • Republic Act 8049 is the Anti-Hazing Law.
  • Republic Act 9994 is the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2010.
  • Republic Act 9262 protects women and children against all forms of abuses, discrimination, and exploitation.
  • Republic Act 7877 is also known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Law.
  • Section 5 (5), Article XIV of the 1987 Constitution mandates the government to give the highest budgetary allocation to the Department of Education.
  • The chairman of the 1972 Constitutional Convention was Former Presidents Garcia and Roxas.
  • Conflict is NOT included in peace education.
  • Social Justice is the very foundation of genuine peace and reconciliation.
  • Dinky Soliman was the newly appointed secretary of DSWD by President Noynoy Aquino.
  • Rizal's first essay was El Amor Partio.
  • Sa Aking Kabata was written by Sa Aking Kabata.
  • RA 1425 requires the teaching of Rizal and other Filipino patriots in tertiary education.
  • Suffrage advocates for the right of the people to vote and be elected in public office.
  • The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is located in UP Los Banos, Laguna.
  • The Ural mountain separates the continents of Asia and Europe.
  • The old name of Vietnam was Annam.
  • The "Yellow Race" is also known as Hwang-Ho and Yangtze.
  • The major rivers in China are the Hwang-Ho and Yangtze.
  • The world's biggest peninsula is the Arabian Peninsula.
  • Italy is the boot-shaped peninsula.
  • The Visayas are known as the "Isla de Pintados" by the Spaniards.
  • Man's conviction is his/her belief.
  • ASEAN is also known as the Bangkok Declaration of 1967.

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