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What is the primary purpose of a constitution?
What is the primary purpose of a constitution?
- To determine the fundamental political principles and rights of citizens. (correct)
- To regulate the economic system of a country.
- To provide guidelines for social interactions among citizens.
- To outline the procedures for international trade agreements.
Which term refers to a formal public statement regarding an important issue?
Which term refers to a formal public statement regarding an important issue?
- Bill of Rights
- Proclamation (correct)
- Plebiscite
- Amendment
What does a 'Bill of Rights' protect?
What does a 'Bill of Rights' protect?
- Social issues from external influences.
- Economic policies of the state.
- Fundamental rights and privileges of the citizens against violation by the government. (correct)
- The rights of government officials against citizen actions.
What is a Constituent Assembly tasked with?
What is a Constituent Assembly tasked with?
What is the role of the judiciary in government?
What is the role of the judiciary in government?
What does 'enact' mean in the context of law?
What does 'enact' mean in the context of law?
What is a plebiscite?
What is a plebiscite?
Which process involves bringing charges against a high-level public official?
Which process involves bringing charges against a high-level public official?
What is the process of acquiring goods and services by a government called?
What is the process of acquiring goods and services by a government called?
Which statement best defines ratification?
Which statement best defines ratification?
What does the rule of law imply?
What does the rule of law imply?
Which of the following constitutions was the first republican constitution in Asia?
Which of the following constitutions was the first republican constitution in Asia?
The Philippine Independence Act mandated what action regarding the constitution?
The Philippine Independence Act mandated what action regarding the constitution?
What was the outcome of the 1934 Constitutional Convention?
What was the outcome of the 1934 Constitutional Convention?
When did the 1935 Constitution come into full effect?
When did the 1935 Constitution come into full effect?
Which act provided for a Philippine Assembly composed of Filipino citizens?
Which act provided for a Philippine Assembly composed of Filipino citizens?
Study Notes
Philippine Constitutions
- The Philippines has had six constitutions since 1898
- The Malolos Constitution was the first Philippine constitution, it was drafted and adopted by the First Philippine Republic (1899-1901) and was the first republican constitution in Asia
American Occupation and Organic Acts
- During the American Occupation, the Philippines was governed by US laws
- Two Organic Acts were passed by US Congress:
- The Philippine Organic Act of 1902, which included a Philippine Assembly composed of Filipino citizens
- The Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916, which included the first pledge of Philippine independence
- These acts served as the Philippines’ constitutions from 1902 to 1935
1935 Constitution
- The Philippine Legislature elected delegates to a Constitutional Convention to draft a constitution, which was finished in 1935
- The Constitution was submitted to the US President for certification in 1935
- It was ratified by the Filipino people in a national plebiscite in 1935
- The 1935 Constitution came into effect in 1935, with the inauguration of the Commonwealth of the Philippines
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Description
This quiz explores the history of Philippine constitutions from the Malolos Constitution to the 1935 Constitution during the American occupation. Understand the significance of Organic Acts and their impact on Philippine governance. Test your knowledge on the evolution of laws and independence in the Philippines.
