18 Questions
Who led the campaign for ratification of the proposed Constitution?
President Aquino
What was the outcome of the plebiscite on the proposed constitution?
76.29% of the electorate voted to ratify the constitution
What is the purpose of the constitution?
To provide a framework for the government
When was the final draft of the constitution approved?
October 15, 1986
What happens if an act conflicts with the constitution?
It is deemed invalid
What is the current Constitution of the Philippines?
The Constitution of 1987
What event led to the proclamation of the Freedom Constitution in 1986?
The People Power Revolution
Why was the deadline for the constitution extended?
To give the people more opportunity to study the constitution
What was the purpose of the Constitutional Commission in 1986?
To frame a new charter to correct the shortcomings of the previous constitutions
Who created the Constitutional Commission in 1986?
President Corazon C. Aquino
When was the deadline for the Constitutional Commission to frame a new charter?
September 2, 1986
What is the primary purpose of the legislature in a society?
To define the rights and duties of citizens and regulate human conduct
How many members were appointed to the Constitutional Commission in 1986?
50 members
What is the result of disregarding the Constitution?
The usurpation of the majesty of law by the pretenders to illegitimate power
How does the legislature regulate human conduct and property use?
Through laws and statutes
What is the main function of the legislature in relation to the laws of a country?
To make, change, or repeal laws
What is the relationship between the three branches of government under the 1987 Constitution?
Blending of powers with checks and balances
What is the purpose of laws enacted by the legislature?
To regulate human conduct and promote the common good
Study Notes
The Constitution
- The Constitution must be upheld as long as it has not been changed by the sovereign people to prevent the usurpation of power by illegitimate forces.
- The 1987 Constitution is the fourth fundamental law to govern the Philippines since its independence in 1946.
The 1987 Constitution
- It was adopted on February 2, 1987, after a plebiscite in which 76.29% of the electorate voted to ratify it.
- It was created by a Constitutional Commission composed of 50 members appointed by President Corazon C. Aquino.
- The Commission was tasked with framing a new charter to correct the shortcomings of previous constitutions and eliminate vestiges of the past regime.
The Supremacy of the Constitution
- The Constitution is the basic and paramount law to which all other laws must conform.
- All persons, including the highest officials, must defer to the Constitution.
- No act is valid if it conflicts with the Constitution, regardless of its intentions.
- The Constitution must remain supreme, and expediency or greed for power must not undermine its authority.
The Legislative Branch
- The legislature is a body of persons empowered to make, change, or repeal the laws of a country or state.
- It has the essential function of determining and prescribing general rules for the government of society.
- The legislature defines the rights and duties of citizens, imposes taxes, appropriates funds, defines crimes and prescribes their punishment, creates and abolishes offices, and determines their jurisdiction and functions.
- Through laws, the legislature regulates human conduct and the use of property for the promotion of the common good and general welfare of the people.
Learn about the historical development of the Legislative branch in the Philippines and its structure and powers, as outlined in the 1987 Constitution. This quiz covers the basics of the Philippine government and its institutions. Test your knowledge of the country's fundamental law and its impact on governance and citizenship.
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