Philippine Constitution Preamble

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Questions and Answers

What is the basis of government authority in the Philippines?

The President

The military

The sovereignty of the people (correct)

The Constitution

What is the goal of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?

To serve the people

To secure the sovereignty of the State and the integrity of the national territory (correct)

To protect the Government

To maintain peace and order

What is the form of government in the Philippines?

Monarchy

Autocracy

Democratic and republican (correct)

Dictatorship

What is the prime duty of the Government?

To serve and protect the people Signup and view all the answers

What is the Philippines' stance on war?

The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between civilian authority and the military?

Civilian authority is supreme over the military Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the national territory?

The Philippine archipelago, with all the islands and waters embraced therein Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of international law in the Philippines?

The Philippines adopts the generally accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land Signup and view all the answers

What is the paramount consideration in the Philippines' relations with other states?

National sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interest, and the right to self-determination Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the State's social order policy?

To ensure the prosperity and independence of the nation Signup and view all the answers

What is the State's policy on nuclear weapons?

To pursue a policy of freedom from nuclear weapons in its territory Signup and view all the answers

What is the State's role in promoting the welfare of the people?

To promote full employment and a rising standard of living Signup and view all the answers

What is the State's commitment to human rights?

To guarantee full respect for human rights Signup and view all the answers

What is the State's role in promoting the family as a social institution?

To protect and strengthen the family as a basic autonomous social institution Signup and view all the answers

What is the State's policy on the youth's role in nation-building?

To recognize the vital role of the youth in nation-building Signup and view all the answers

What is the State's responsibility to parents in the rearing of their children?

To support the natural and primary right and duty of parents in the rearing of the youth Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines

The Constitution is divided into sections, with Article I focusing on the national territory
The national territory includes the Philippine archipelago, islands, waters, and all territories over which the Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdiction
The waters around, between, and connecting the islands of the archipelago are part of the internal waters of the Philippines

Declaration of Principles and State Policies

The Philippines is a democratic and republican State, with sovereignty residing in the people
The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy and adopts international law as part of the law of the land
Civilian authority is supreme over the military, with the Armed Forces as the protector of the people and the State
The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people, and citizens may be required to render personal military or civil service under certain conditions
The maintenance of peace and order, protection of life, liberty, and property, and promotion of general welfare are essential for the enjoyment of democracy
The separation of Church and State is inviolable

State Policies

The State pursues an independent foreign policy, prioritizing national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interest, and the right to self-determination
The Philippines adopts a policy of freedom from nuclear weapons in its territory
The State promotes a just and dynamic social order, ensuring national prosperity and independence, and freeing people from poverty
The State promotes social justice in all phases of national development, values human dignity, and guarantees full respect for human rights
The State recognizes the sanctity of family life, protecting and strengthening the family as a basic autonomous social institution
The State supports the natural and primary right and duty of parents in rearing the youth for civic efficiency and moral character development