Podcast
Questions and Answers
What is the primary purpose of a constitution?
What is the primary purpose of a constitution?
Which type of constitution is characterized by its evolution from custom and common law principles?
Which type of constitution is characterized by its evolution from custom and common law principles?
What is a key characteristic of a rigid constitution?
What is a key characteristic of a rigid constitution?
Which country has the longest written constitution?
Which country has the longest written constitution?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a desirable quality of a constitution according to the text?
What is a desirable quality of a constitution according to the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What is a key difference between a flexible and rigid constitution?
What is a key difference between a flexible and rigid constitution?
Signup and view all the answers
What is unique about the 1935 constitution mentioned in the text?
What is unique about the 1935 constitution mentioned in the text?
Signup and view all the answers
What happened at Barasoain Church in January 23, 1899?
What happened at Barasoain Church in January 23, 1899?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main difference between a plebiscite and a referendum?
What is the main difference between a plebiscite and a referendum?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main purpose of the Constitution of Government?
What is the main purpose of the Constitution of Government?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the main function of the Legislative Department?
What is the main function of the Legislative Department?
Signup and view all the answers
When do the terms of the President and Vice President start?
When do the terms of the President and Vice President start?
Signup and view all the answers
Who was tasked to write the 1897 Biak-na-Bato Constitution?
Who was tasked to write the 1897 Biak-na-Bato Constitution?
Signup and view all the answers
What was one of the first acts of the 1899 Malolos Constitution?
What was one of the first acts of the 1899 Malolos Constitution?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Tax Appeals?
What is the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Tax Appeals?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the use of the bell tower of Paoay Church during the Philippine Revolution?
What was the use of the bell tower of Paoay Church during the Philippine Revolution?
Signup and view all the answers
What was a significant feature of the 1935 Constitution?
What was a significant feature of the 1935 Constitution?
Signup and view all the answers
Who was the only dissenter to the 1935 Constitution?
Who was the only dissenter to the 1935 Constitution?
Signup and view all the answers
Who initiated the foundation of the Holy Parish Church?
Who initiated the foundation of the Holy Parish Church?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the original purpose of the Malinta Tunnel?
What was the original purpose of the Malinta Tunnel?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the name of the church where the Philippine flag was first waved?
What was the name of the church where the Philippine flag was first waved?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the meaning of the name 'Corregidor'?
What is the meaning of the name 'Corregidor'?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the purpose of the Polo y Servicio Labor System?
What was the purpose of the Polo y Servicio Labor System?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the amount of money burned by Col. Leroy M. Edwards on Corregidor in 1942?
What was the amount of money burned by Col. Leroy M. Edwards on Corregidor in 1942?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the purpose of the Tejeros Convention in 1897?
What was the purpose of the Tejeros Convention in 1897?
Signup and view all the answers
What is significant about the Basilica de Santo Niño in Cebu?
What is significant about the Basilica de Santo Niño in Cebu?
Signup and view all the answers
What is unique about the design of the Bahay Nakpil?
What is unique about the design of the Bahay Nakpil?
Signup and view all the answers
Who invented the medicine for cholera?
Who invented the medicine for cholera?
Signup and view all the answers
What is significant about the UST Main Building?
What is significant about the UST Main Building?
Signup and view all the answers
Why are most historical sites and landmarks in the Philippines churches, schools, and/or houses?
Why are most historical sites and landmarks in the Philippines churches, schools, and/or houses?
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Philippine Constitutions
- The 1935 Constitution was temporary and only active during wartime.
- The 1973 Constitution established a parliamentary form of government, but its drafting faced significant controversy.
- The 1987 Constitution is the current framework, recognized for its emphasis on human rights and the welfare of the people.
- The Legislative Department holds the authority to create, modify, and revoke laws.
- Presidential and vice-presidential terms start at noon (12:00nn) on June 30, following elections.
- The Supreme Court functions as the highest authority in the judicial system.
- The Court of Tax Appeals exclusively reviews appeals regarding internal revenue laws and tax disputes.
Historical Sites and Landmarks in the Philippines
- Paoay Church's bell tower served as an observation point during the Philippine Revolution.
- Barasoain Church, meaning "dungeon of the defiant," was where the first Philippine Constitution was established on January 23, 1899.
- Fray F. Arriola was the inaugural parish priest of Barasoain Church.
- The Pamintuan House functioned as the headquarters of the Philippine Republic in May 1899 and was built by Don Florentino Torres Pamintuan.
- Holy Parish Church, known as “Pisambang Maragul,” was commissioned by Don Mariano V. Henson and used for executions of Filipino rebels during the Spanish occupation.
- Aguinaldo Shrine is known for its secret passageways; the balcony was added in 1919 for flag-waving during independence declaration.
- Corregidor Island, named for its role in inspecting shipping, was the site of significant military actions, including the burning of $20 million by Col. Leroy M. Edwards to hide from the Japanese.
- Malinta Tunnel was a multi-functional facility serving as a military storage, bomb shelter, and makeshift hospital.
- Middleside Barracks is recognized as the most photographed ruin on Corregidor Island.
- The Tejeros Convention on March 22, 1897, aimed at establishing a Revolutionary Government led by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo.
- The Provincial Capitol of Negros served as a Japanese headquarters during WWII.
- Basilica de Santo Niño in Cebu houses a historical statuette dating back to Magellan's era.
- Bahay Nakpil features a mirror used to detect outsiders, akin to modern-day surveillance.
- Dr. Ariston Bautista, a pioneering professor, created a cholera vaccine.
- The UST Main Building is the Philippines' first earthquake-resistant structure and hosted three papal visits, including Pope Francis.
- Doctrina Christiana is recognized as the first printed book in the Philippines.
Constitution Overview
- A constitution is the foundational law of a state, outlining government functions and public welfare.
- India holds the record for the longest written constitution, and Monaco has the shortest.
- Constitutions evolve from customs, laws, and historical decisions rather than formal enactment.
- Amendments to constitutions can differ; rigid constitutions require a lengthy process, while flexible ones can be easily modified.
- A constitution should be brief, clear, and well-defined to avoid ambiguity that could result in chaos.
- In a plebiscite, public opinion on constitutional amendments is decisive; in a referendum, legislative body decisions may not be binding.
- The Constitution of Government outlines the structure and authority of the government.
- The Constitution of Liberty enumerates citizens' rights guaranteed under the constitution.
- The Constitution of Sovereignty specifies amendment procedures.
Notable Constitutions
- The 1897 Biak-na-Bato Constitution was drafted by Isabelo Artacho and Felix Ferrer, based on a Cuban model.
- The 1899 Malolos Constitution was established after the Spanish-American War, ratifying Philippine Independence and authored by Felipe Calderon.
- The 1935 Constitution, with dissent from Tomas Cabili, was approved by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and was the first to grant women's suffrage.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
This quiz covers the fundamentals of a constitution, including its purpose and characteristics, with examples from around the world.
