Philippine Constitution under Ferdinand Marcos Quiz

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Which branch of government does the Malacañan Palace belong to?

Legislative

Judicial

Executive (correct)

None of the above

Which type of constitution is a product of customs, traditions, and judicial decisions rather than a formal enactment?

Conventional

Rigid

Cumulative (correct)

Unwritten

In what manner does a rigid constitution need to be amended?

Through judicial review

By a special machinery (correct)

By a Constitutional Convention

Through ordinary legislative process

What is the defining characteristic of a written constitution?

Given definite form at a particular time Signup and view all the answers

Which branch is responsible for enacting laws in a bicameral system?

Legislative Branch Signup and view all the answers

Which type of constitution includes a mass of customs, usages, and judicial decisions?

Unwritten Signup and view all the answers

What did Ferdinand Marcos sign on September 21, 1972?

Proclamation No. 1081 Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of the Philippine legislature is composed of the House of Representatives and the Senate?

Bicameral Legislative Signup and view all the answers

What did the 1973 Constitution allow for under Ferdinand Marcos' leadership?

Shifting to a parliamentary system Signup and view all the answers

What does the Bill of Rights dictate in the Philippines?

Relationship between the individual and government Signup and view all the answers

What is Charter Change in the context of the text?

Amendment process for the 1987 Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What are some salient features of the 1973 Constitution under Ferdinand Marcos?

Creation of a parliamentary government Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of taxation according to the text?

To support the government in providing basic needs to its citizens Signup and view all the answers

What was the original meaning of the word 'tax'?

To labor Signup and view all the answers

What does horizontal equity in taxation refer to?

Taxpayers in similar financial conditions should pay similar amounts in taxes Signup and view all the answers

Which country's government is mentioned as extending assistance to its citizens in the text?

Philippines Signup and view all the answers

'Taxation' is defined in the text as what?

An act of imposing tax Signup and view all the answers

What does 'to assess' mean?

To evaluate or determine the value of something Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of the TRAIN Act according to the text?

To eradicate extreme poverty and achieve higher income country status Signup and view all the answers

What does Agrarian Reform entail according to the text?

Redistribution of lands to farmers regardless of crops produced Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the 'Cedula personal' according to the text?

To collect tribute from residents above eighteen years old Signup and view all the answers

What were the Friar Lands in the context of the text?

Private lands owned by religious orders Signup and view all the answers

The main goal of Agrarian Reform is to:

Lift the economic status of beneficiaries Signup and view all the answers

What is the key objective of the Duterte administration for 2022 and 2040?

To eradicate extreme poverty and achieve higher income country status Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when the Constitution is considered as the 'supreme law of the land'?

All laws must comply with it Signup and view all the answers

How is the Constitution different from a statute?

The Constitution is directly from the people Signup and view all the answers

What does the Constitution establish regarding the government?

It assigns powers to different branches of government Signup and view all the answers

Who has the final authority over the Constitution?

The people Signup and view all the answers

What happens to laws that are not in line with the Constitution?

They have no legal force Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Constitution according to the text?

To preserve and protect citizens' rights from government power Signup and view all the answers