Philippine Constitution Basics

It was only effective during the duration of war.

A parliamentary form of government

It is the current constitution of the Philippines and is considered the most people-friendly and considerate of people's rights.

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

<p>At noon (12:00nn) of the 30th day of June after the election.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To review on appeal decisions in cases involving disputed assessments, refunds of internal revenue taxes, fees, or other charges, penalties in relation thereto, or other matters arising under the National Internal Revenue Code.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To promote public welfare, specify functions and duties of the government, and establish the basic principles where the government is founded.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It has its origin mainly in custom, common law principles, and decisions of courts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A rigid constitution usually takes a long process to be amended, while a flexible one can be altered by the same body that created it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>India</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It should be brief and definite.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An enacted constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Don Florentino Torres Pamintuan</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Big Church</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was an execution ground from 1896-1898</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It had many secret passageways and compartments</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It served as a military storage hub, bomb shelter, quarter, and living space as well as a 1000-bed hospital</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In a plebiscite, the people decide whether constitutional amendments are acceptable, and the results are binding, whereas in a referendum, the revisions are passed by a legislative body and brought before the people to vote, but the results may or may not be considered by the state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The framework of government and its power, as well as the definition of the electorate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To enumerate the fundamental rights of the people guaranteed under the constitution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was written by Isabelo Artacho and Felix Ferrer and adopted provisions from the constitution framed in Jimaguaya, Cuba.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The ratification of the declaration of Philippine Independence in Kawit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It was the first Philippine Constitution to include women's suffrage.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To approve the establishment of a Revolutionary Government headed by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo and settle the dispute between the Magdiwang and Magdalo factions of Katipunan.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The statuette of Christ that dates to Magellan's time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A mirror propped on the ceiling near the wooden guide to see if there's someone standing outside.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>He invented the medicine for cholera.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is the first earthquake-resistant building in the Philippines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Churches, schools, and/or houses.</p> Signup and view all the answers