Philippine Constitution - Citizenship Article IV Quiz

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Questions and Answers

Who are considered natural-born citizens of the Philippines?

Those who are naturalized in accordance with law

Those who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority

Citizens born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers

Citizens from birth without having to perform any act to acquire Philippine citizenship (correct)

According to the Constitution, who can lose or reacquire their Philippine citizenship?

Citizens born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers

Citizens in accordance with law (correct)

Citizens who marry aliens

Natural-born citizens

What type of citizens are those who marry aliens according to the Constitution?

Citizens who marry aliens shall retain their citizenship (correct)

Citizens who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of the Constitution

Natural-born citizens

Those who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority

What is considered inimical to the national interest according to the Constitution?

Dual allegiance of citizens (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people can be considered natural-born citizens under certain conditions according to the Constitution?

Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which individuals are explicitly NOT mentioned as citizens of the Philippines according to the Constitution?

Those born on or after January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Natural-born citizens are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship.' Which provision in the Constitution explicitly states this definition?

Article IV, Section 2 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Natural-born citizen (Philippines)

A citizen of the Philippines from birth, without needing any action to gain citizenship.

Citizenship loss (Philippines)

Citizens can lose citizenship under specific laws.

Citizens marrying aliens (Philippines)

Citizens who marry aliens retain their citizenship.

Dual allegiance

Loyalty to two countries, detrimental to national interest.

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Specific birth condition (citizenship)

Filipino mothers born before 1973, electing citizenship at adulthood.

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Post-1973 birth (Philippine citizenship)

Not explicitly citizens of the Philippines (born post 1973, Filipino mothers).

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Constitutional citizenship provision

Article IV, Section 2 of the Constitution defines natural-born citizens.

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Study Notes

Natural-Born Citizens of the Philippines

Natural-born citizens are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship.

Loss and Reacquisition of Citizenship

The Constitution outlines who can lose or reacquire their Philippine citizenship.

Citizenship and Marriage

Those who marry aliens are considered naturalized citizens according to the Constitution.

Inimical to National Interest

Acts considered inimical to the national interest are outlined in the Constitution.

Conditional Citizenship

Foundlings, under certain conditions, can be considered natural-born citizens according to the Constitution.

Non-Citizens

Foreigners are not explicitly mentioned as citizens of the Philippines according to the Constitution.

Constitutional Definition

The definition of natural-born citizens is explicitly stated in the Constitution, outlining their status from birth without the need for further action.

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Test your knowledge on Article IV of the Philippine Constitution which discusses citizenship. Learn about the criteria for citizenship in the Philippines such as being born to Filipino parents, electing Philippine citizenship, and naturalization.