Philippine Judicial System under the 1987: Freedom Constitution Quiz
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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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1946</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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