Philippine History: Marcos and the Judiciary during Martial Law

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What was the purpose of the major reshuffle in the military leadership under Marcos as mentioned in the text?

  • To retire all flag officers
  • To decrease the number of Armed Forces personnel
  • To appoint only Ilocano commanders
  • To elevate a defense leadership willing and able to execute Martial Law (correct)

Who did Marcos appoint to the post of Defense Chief after Plaza Miranda bombing?

  • Victor Osias
  • Juan Ponce Enrile (correct)
  • Gerry Roxas
  • General Mata

What percentage of Armed Forces personnel were categorized as 'Genuine Ilocano' according to the text?

  • 20%
  • 40% (correct)
  • 90%
  • 50%

What event prompted Marcos to assume the role of defense secretary for the second time?

<p>Plaza Miranda bombing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main impact of Marcos's military reshuffle in 1972?

<p>To prepare for the declaration of Martial Law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who stated that the purpose of the military reshuffle was to prepare for the execution of Martial Law?

<p>Stephen Bosworth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Marcos keep the judiciary intact and working during Martial Law?

<p>To give a semblance of legality to his regime (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who made the testimony about Marcos keeping the judiciary intact?

<p>Stephen Bosworth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who provided the transcript of Stephen Bosworth's testimony for a book?

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

In the civil damage suit against Marcos, who successfully represented some 10,000 Filipino human rights victims?

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

Who was revealed to be behind the Plaza Miranda bombing according to Victor Corpus?

<p>Jose Maria Sison (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose behind hatching the idea of the Plaza Miranda bombing according to Victor Corpus?

<p>To force Marcos to implement more repressive measures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event became known as the First Quarter Storm in Manila?

<p>A series of violent rallies and demonstrations against the government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did Marcos view the violent rallies and demonstrations against his government?

<p>As acts of rebellion that proved the need for a strong despotic hand (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What strategy did Marcos employ to justify the declaration of Martial Law?

<p>Assigning psy-war experts to incite violence and plant bombs, then blaming Communists (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Stephen Bosworth's testimony about?

<p>The human rights violations under Martial Law in the Philippines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Plaza Miranda known for in relation to the history of the Philippines?

<p>The site of a deadly bombing during an opposition political campaign rally (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did violent explosions, including one that killed people in a department store, rock Manila?

<p>1972 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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