22 Questions
What was a key feature of the 1973 Constitution?
A single-chamber National Assembly
What did Ferdinand Marcos do to the Supreme Court?
He packed it with close associates
What was the significance of the Bell Trade Act?
It established free trade relations with the U.S.
What was the U.S.-Philippines Military Bases Agreement about?
It allowed the U.S. to establish military bases in the Philippines
What was the Interim Batasang Pambansa?
A temporary legislative body
What did Ferdinand Marcos sign to make all his decrees 'laws of the land'?
A decree
What is one of the provisions of the new Bill of Rights?
A ban on the death penalty, torture, intimidation, and secret detention of state prisoners
What is the purpose of the Commission on Human Rights?
To safeguard the rights of the people
What is a limitation on the President's power?
The President's right to proclaim martial law or suspend the writ of habeas corpus is limited to 60 days
What is a provision for education in the Constitution?
Free education up to high school level
What is a feature of the presidential system of government?
Checks and balances are built into the system
What is a provision for regional governance?
The creation of autonomous regions for the Cordilleras and Muslim Mindanao
What is a provision for direct democracy?
The people can directly initiate laws and constitutional amendments
What is a limitation on the President's term?
The President can serve a maximum of six years
What was a significant event that occurred before the drafting of a new constitution?
President Aquino issued Proclamation No. 3
What was a principle upheld by the 'FREEDOM CONSTITUTION' declaration?
The sanctity of family life
What was a measure taken by the 'FREEDOM CONSTITUTION' declaration against a societal problem?
Measures against graft and corruption
What was a feature of the economy promoted by the 'FREEDOM CONSTITUTION' declaration?
A Filipino-controlled economy
What was prohibited by the 'FREEDOM CONSTITUTION' declaration?
Political dynasties
Who issued Proclamation No. 3 on March 25, 1986?
Corazon Aquino
What was a social issue addressed by the 'FREEDOM CONSTITUTION' declaration?
Equality for women
What was a sector of the economy promoted by the 'FREEDOM CONSTITUTION' declaration?
Agrarian reform
Study Notes
Philippine Constitutions and Government
- A proposed Bill of Rights bans the death penalty, torture, intimidation, and secret detention of state prisoners.
1986 Freedom Constitution
- Proclamation No. 3 issued by President Aquino on March 25, 1986.
- Declaration of state policies, including:
- Freedom from nuclear weapons
- Sanctity of family life and protection of the unborn
- Equality for women
- Filipino-controlled economy
- Agrarian reform
- Prohibition of political dynasties
- Measures against graft and corruption
1973 Constitution
- Called for a single-chamber National Assembly with a president and prime minister elected by the assembly.
- Marcos packed the Supreme Court with close associates and signed a decree making all decrees "laws of the land".
- He appointed the AFP and Phil Constabulary to civilian agencies.
Other Key Points
- The Third Republic:
- Manuel Roxas: War Rehabilitation (25 million dollars loan)
- U.S.-Philippines Military Bases Agreement
- Bell Trade Act (free trade relations with the U.S.; Parity Amendment gave U.S. rights)
- Autonomous regions for the Cordilleras and Muslim Mindanao
- Provision for laws, constitutional amendments, and impeachment cases initiated directly by the people
- Limitation of the President's term to six years without reelection, with a ban on appointing relatives to public office.
This quiz covers the Bill of Rights in the Philippine Constitution, focusing on the prohibition of the death penalty and mistreatment of state prisoners.
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