Philippine Constitutions Overview

<p>Establishment of independence negotiations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Filipinos took over most positions in the government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sergio Osmeña and Manuel Quezon (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provided resident commissioners to the US (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Barasoain Church oath of office event (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emilio Aguinaldo (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Separation from the Spanish monarchy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tagalog (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>President, Vice President, and Secretaries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fundamental law and principles of governance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A presidential republic with three branches of government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Articles XXII to XXV (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spanish-American War (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To assemble for framing or amending a constitution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It defines individual rights and limits government powers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Isabelo Artacho and Félix Ferrer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Citizens have the authority to elect and influence their government (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Establishing rights of citizens for government protection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Seven (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Article 2, Section 1 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Philippine Independence was declared (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Apolinario Mabini (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Separation of powers with checks and balances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The establishment of a state religion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Four years (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ratifying the Independence declaration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The U.S. Constitution (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Felipe Calderon (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Creation of the Tydings – McDuffie Law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The constitution was ratified by Filipinos through a plebiscite. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Legalization of political parties (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tomas Cabili (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transformation into the Republic of the Philippines. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1935 to 1972 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Development of the national language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To facilitate the transfer of power (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The fundamental law of the Philippines, establishing the government's structure and principles, and protecting individual rights.

Establishes a nation's government type, duties of branches, and citizens' rights.

A gathering to write, revise, or propose amendments to a constitution.

The Philippines is a democratic and republican state, with citizens having a say in government decisions, and a presidential form of government.

Drafting the constitution, presenting it to the people (plebiscite) for approval, and accepting the results.

The authority of government comes from the people.

The Philippines has had seven constitutions throughout its history.

The supreme law of a nation or state.

A provisional revolutionary government established in the Philippines in 1897, during the fight for independence from Spain.

The constitution that governed the Biak-na-Bato Republic (1897) setting up a republican form of government, based on the Cuban Constitution.

A temporary constitution or government setup until a more permanent system is put in place.

The governing body, which held sweeping powers within the Biak-na-Bato Republic during its existence.

The government set up during the fight to overthrow Spanish colonial power.

Tagalog during the Biak-na-Bato Republic.

Conflict resulting in the defeat of Spain, marking the shift toward Philippine independence.

The constitution that succeeded the Biak-na-Bato Constitution, used after the Spanish-American War.

Philippine revolutionary government body that drafted the 1899 Malolos Constitution.

A key principle in the Malolos Constitution; the state is not controlled by religion, and religion isn't involved in state affairs.

Governmental structure in the Malolos Constitution where the President is elected for a term.

Protects fundamental rights of citizens and foreigners; found in Articles XIX- XXIII of the Malolos Constitution.

Adviser to the President of the Malolos Congress, opposed the premature creation of a constitution

Declared on June 12th, followed by the formation of the Malolos Congress.

The Malolos Constitution placed supreme power in the legislative body (Congress) to select the president and other officials.

The first democratic government in the Philippines, established in 1899 under Emilio Aguinaldo, lasting until the beginning of the Philippine-American War.

A US law granting the Philippines greater autonomy, providing an all-Filipino legislature and a pathway to independence.

An advisory body for the American governor-general in the Philippines, established under the Jones Law.

The US initiative to gradually transfer government power to Filipinos, replacing American officials with Filipino counterparts.

The first Filipino legislature established by the US, marking the initial step towards Filipino participation in government.

Another name for the Jones Law, emphasizing its goal of granting the Philippines more self-governance.

Two Filipino representatives sent to the US Congress under the Jones Law, allowing observation of American political processes.

A US law passed in 1934 that outlined a 10-year transition period for the Philippines towards independence from American rule.

The constitution that established the Commonwealth of the Philippines, setting the framework for a self-governing nation. It was in effect from 1935 to 1972.

The period between 1935 and 1946 when the Philippines was transitioning to independence, with a self-governing government under American supervision.

The 1935 Constitution defined the powers and duties of the three branches of government, established the General Auditing Office, and laid down the framework for a national civil service system.

It included a Bill of Rights, provisions for women's suffrage, and provisions for their participation in politics.

The 1935 Constitution established the Philippine Armed Forces for the purpose of national defense.

The 1935 Constitution focused on the development of the national language, which is Filipino.

Tomas Cabili was the only delegate who voiced his concern that the constitution did not adequately address the needs of the people of Mindanao.