Philippine Judicial System under the 1987: Freedom Constitution Quiz

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Who authored the bill that replaced the Philippine Organic Act of 1902?

  • William Jones (correct)
  • Sergio Osmena
  • John McDuffie
  • Millard Tydings

In which year was the Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act passed by the United States Congress?

  • 1934
  • 1946
  • 1932 (correct)
  • 1935

Who led the Filipino mission that played a crucial role in the passing of the Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act?

  • Sergio Osmena (correct)
  • John McDuffie
  • Manuel Roxas
  • Millard Tydings

Which two individuals coauthored the Tydings-Mcduffie Act of 1934?

<p>Millard Tydings and John McDuffie (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did the 1935 Constitution of the Philippines govern the country until?

<p>1946 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of legislative body did the original 1935 Constitution provide for?

<p>Unicameral National Assembly (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the Supreme Council established in the 1897 Constitution of Biak-na-Bato?

<p>Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which department secretary was NOT part of the Supreme Council established in the 1897 Constitution of Biak-na-Bato?

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

When was the Political Constitution of 1899 promulgated by Emilio Aguinaldo?

<p>January 21, 1899 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did Filipino revolutionaries sign the Pact of Biak-na-Bato?

<p>Biak-na-Bato (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event prompted the establishment of the United States Navy transporting Emilio Aguinaldo back to the Philippines?

<p>Defeat of the Spanish in the Battle of Manila Bay (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which body transformed from a dictatorial government to a revolutionary government in June 1898?

<p>Philippine Revolutionary Army (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which act of the United States Congress established a bicameral legislature for the Philippine Islands?

<p>Philippine Organic Act of 1902 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the author of the Philippine Organic Act of 1902?

<p>Henry Allen Cooper (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the key provision in the Philippine Organic Act of 1902 that represented Filipinos in the United States House of Representatives?

<p>Appointment of two non-voting Filipino Resident Commissioners (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916 modify in the structure of the Philippine government?

<p>Replaced the legislative upper house with a Senate elected by Filipino voters (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which act is commonly referred to as the 'Jones Law'?

<p>Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the Philippine Organic Act of 1902 provide for in terms of representation in its legislature?

<p>Bicameral legislature composed of Philippine Commission and Philippine Assembly (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is the head of the executive branch according to the 1987 Freedom Constitution?

<p>The President and the Cabinet (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many members make up the Senate in the legislative branch according to the 1987 Freedom Constitution?

<p>24 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term limit for serving as a Senator according to the 1987 Freedom Constitution?

<p>Two consecutive six-year terms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which commission was one of the independent constitutional commissions mentioned in the text?

<p>Civil Service Commission (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the party-list system created by the 1987 Constitution?

<p>To provide spaces for under-represented community sectors or groups (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which branch of government has the power vested in Congress according to the 1987 Freedom Constitution?

<p>The Legislative Branch (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many members make up the Supreme Court in the Philippines?

<p>15 members (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a member of the Judicial and Bar Council in the Philippines?

<p>The President of the Philippines (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does the private sector representative serve on the Judicial and Bar Council?

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

What types of cases may the Supreme Court Justices hear on appeal?

<p>Cases about constitutionality of laws and jurisdiction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many members are on the Judicial and Bar Council in the Philippines?

<p>7 members (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which branch of government does the Supreme Court reside in the Philippines?

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

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