Philippine Constitutions and Government: Bill of Rights
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What was a key feature of the 1973 Constitution?

  • A single-chamber National Assembly (correct)
  • A presidential system with a prime minister
  • A bicameral legislature
  • A parliamentary system with a president

    • What did Ferdinand Marcos do to the Supreme Court?

  • He abolished it
  • He reformed it
  • He expanded its powers
  • He packed it with close associates (correct)

    • What was the significance of the Bell Trade Act?

  • It established free trade relations with the U.S. (correct)
  • It established a mutual defense treaty with the U.S.
  • It restricted trade with the U.S.
  • It established diplomatic relations with the U.S.

    • What was the U.S.-Philippines Military Bases Agreement about?

    <p>It allowed the U.S. to establish military bases in the Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Interim Batasang Pambansa?

    <p>A temporary legislative body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Ferdinand Marcos sign to make all his decrees 'laws of the land'?

    <p>A decree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the provisions of the new Bill of Rights?

    <p>A ban on the death penalty, torture, intimidation, and secret detention of state prisoners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Commission on Human Rights?

    <p>To safeguard the rights of the people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation on the President's power?

    <p>The President's right to proclaim martial law or suspend the writ of habeas corpus is limited to 60 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a provision for education in the Constitution?

    <p>Free education up to high school level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a feature of the presidential system of government?

    <p>Checks and balances are built into the system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a provision for regional governance?

    <p>The creation of autonomous regions for the Cordilleras and Muslim Mindanao</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a provision for direct democracy?

    <p>The people can directly initiate laws and constitutional amendments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a limitation on the President's term?

    <p>The President can serve a maximum of six years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant event that occurred before the drafting of a new constitution?

    <p>President Aquino issued Proclamation No. 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a principle upheld by the 'FREEDOM CONSTITUTION' declaration?

    <p>The sanctity of family life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a measure taken by the 'FREEDOM CONSTITUTION' declaration against a societal problem?

    <p>Measures against graft and corruption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a feature of the economy promoted by the 'FREEDOM CONSTITUTION' declaration?

    <p>A Filipino-controlled economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was prohibited by the 'FREEDOM CONSTITUTION' declaration?

    <p>Political dynasties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who issued Proclamation No. 3 on March 25, 1986?

    <p>Corazon Aquino</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a social issue addressed by the 'FREEDOM CONSTITUTION' declaration?

    <p>Equality for women</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a sector of the economy promoted by the 'FREEDOM CONSTITUTION' declaration?

    <p>Agrarian reform</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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    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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