Philippine Constitutions and American Occupation

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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?

Bill of Rights

Proclamation (correct)

Plebiscite

Amendment

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?

Creating or amending the constitution. Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the judiciary in government?

To interpret the law and administer justice. Signup and view all the answers

What does 'enact' mean in the context of law?

To make or pass a law. Signup and view all the answers

What is a plebiscite?

A direct vote on an important public question by all members of an electorate. Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves bringing charges against a high-level public official?

Impeachment Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of acquiring goods and services by a government called?

Procurement Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best defines ratification?

To make something valid through formal approval Signup and view all the answers

What does the rule of law imply?

Everyone is equal before the law, including leaders. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following constitutions was the first republican constitution in Asia?

The Malolos Constitution Signup and view all the answers

The Philippine Independence Act mandated what action regarding the constitution?

Election of delegates for a Constitutional Convention. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1934 Constitutional Convention?

It created the 1935 Constitution that was ratified by the public. Signup and view all the answers

When did the 1935 Constitution come into full effect?

November 15, 1935 Signup and view all the answers

Which act provided for a Philippine Assembly composed of Filipino citizens?

Philippine Organic Act of 1902 Signup and view all the answers

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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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.