Philippine Constitution Basics

What is the primary purpose of a constitution?

To promote public welfare and specify functions of government

Which type of constitution is characterized by its evolution from custom and common law principles?

Cumulative or evolved constitution

What is a key characteristic of a rigid constitution?

It is difficult to amend

Which country has the longest written constitution?

India Signup and view all the answers

What is a desirable quality of a constitution according to the text?

Brief and definite Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between a flexible and rigid constitution?

A flexible constitution can be altered by the same body that created it Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the 1935 constitution mentioned in the text?

It was only effective during the duration of war Signup and view all the answers

What happened at Barasoain Church in January 23, 1899?

The first Philippine Republic was established Signup and view all the answers

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

In a plebiscite, the results are considered and followed by the government, whereas in a referendum, the results may or may not be considered by the state. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Constitution of Government?

To describe the framework of government and its power, and to define the electorate. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Legislative Department?

To pass, amend, and repeal laws Signup and view all the answers

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

At noon of the 30th day of June after the election Signup and view all the answers

Who was tasked to write the 1897 Biak-na-Bato Constitution?

Isabelo Artacho and Felix Ferrer Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the first acts of the 1899 Malolos Constitution?

To ratify the declaration of Philippine Independence in Kawit Signup and view all the answers

What is the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Tax Appeals?

Review of decisions in cases involving disputed assessments, refunds of internal revenue taxes, fees, or other charges Signup and view all the answers

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

As an observatory post for Filipinos Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant feature of the 1935 Constitution?

It included women's suffrage for the first time Signup and view all the answers

Who was the only dissenter to the 1935 Constitution?

Tomas Cabili Signup and view all the answers

Who initiated the foundation of the Holy Parish Church?

Don Mariano V. Henson Signup and view all the answers

What was the original purpose of the Malinta Tunnel?

Military storage hub, bomb shelter, quarter, and living space as well as 1000 bed hospital Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the church where the Philippine flag was first waved?

Aguinaldo Shrine Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the name 'Corregidor'?

Island of Corrector Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Polo y Servicio Labor System?

To construct the Holy Parish Church Signup and view all the answers

What was the amount of money burned by Col. Leroy M. Edwards on Corregidor in 1942?

$20,000,000 Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Tejeros Convention in 1897?

To settle the dispute between the Magdiwang and Magdalo factions of Katipunan Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the Basilica de Santo Niño in Cebu?

It houses the statuette of Christ that dates back to Magellan’s time Signup and view all the answers

What is unique about the design of the Bahay Nakpil?

It has a mirror propped on the ceiling to see outside Signup and view all the answers

Who invented the medicine for cholera?

Dr. Ariston Bautista Signup and view all the answers

What is significant about the UST Main Building?

It is the first earthquake-resistant building in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

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

Because these structures were the only ones that survived natural disasters and wars Signup and view all the answers

Philippine Constitution Basics

Questions and Answers

What is the primary purpose of a constitution?

Which type of constitution is characterized by its evolution from custom and common law principles?

What is a key characteristic of a rigid constitution?

Which country has the longest written constitution?

What is a desirable quality of a constitution according to the text?

What is a key difference between a flexible and rigid constitution?

What is unique about the 1935 constitution mentioned in the text?

What happened at Barasoain Church in January 23, 1899?

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

What is the main purpose of the Constitution of Government?

What is the main function of the Legislative Department?

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

Who was tasked to write the 1897 Biak-na-Bato Constitution?

What was one of the first acts of the 1899 Malolos Constitution?

What is the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Tax Appeals?

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

What was a significant feature of the 1935 Constitution?

Who was the only dissenter to the 1935 Constitution?

Who initiated the foundation of the Holy Parish Church?

What was the original purpose of the Malinta Tunnel?

What was the name of the church where the Philippine flag was first waved?

What is the meaning of the name 'Corregidor'?

What was the purpose of the Polo y Servicio Labor System?

What was the amount of money burned by Col. Leroy M. Edwards on Corregidor in 1942?

What was the purpose of the Tejeros Convention in 1897?

What is significant about the Basilica de Santo Niño in Cebu?

What is unique about the design of the Bahay Nakpil?

Who invented the medicine for cholera?

What is significant about the UST Main Building?

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

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