Philippine Constitution and Government
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What was the main purpose of the Tejeros Convention in 1897?

  • To approve the establishment of a Revolutionary Government headed by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo (correct)
  • To negotiate for peace with the Spanish colonizers
  • To establish a new government under the Spanish colonial rule
  • To create a new constitution for the Philippines

What is notable about the UST Main Building?

  • It is the tallest building in the Philippines
  • It is the largest building in the Philippines
  • It is the oldest building in the Philippines
  • It is the first earthquake-resistant building in the Philippines (correct)

What is the significance of the Basilica de Santo Niño in Cebu?

  • It is the oldest church in the Philippines
  • It is the first church built by the Spanish colonizers
  • It is the largest church in the Philippines
  • It houses the statuette of Christ that dates to Magellan's time (correct)

What is notable about the Bahay Nakpil?

<p>It has a unique feature of a mirror propped on the ceiling to see if there's someone standing outside (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are most of the historical sites and landmarks in the Philippines churches, schools, and/or houses?

<p>The answer is not mentioned in the text (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Dr. Ariston Bautista?

<p>He invented the first medicine for cholera (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a plebiscite and a referendum?

<p>The source of the revisions being voted on (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the constitution describes the framework of government and its power?

<p>Constitution of Government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who wrote the draft of the 1899 Malolos Constitution?

<p>Felipe Calderon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant feature of the 1935 Constitution?

<p>It was the first constitution to include women's suffrage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the creation of the 1899 Malolos Constitution?

<p>The defeat of Spain by the United States in the Spanish-American war (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the only dissenter to the 1935 Constitution?

<p>Tomas Cabili (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the 1935 constitution a condensed version of?

<p>A previous, unmentioned constitution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Legislative Department?

<p>To pass, amend, and repeal laws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the highest tier of the judicial hierarchy in the Philippines?

<p>Supreme Court (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which historical site was the first Philippine Republic established?

<p>Barasoain Church (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When do the terms of the President and Vice President of the Philippines start?

<p>At noon of the 30th day of June (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the bell tower of Paoay Church during the Philippine Revolution?

<p>An observatory post (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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