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Which country has the strongest claim on the Spratly Islands?
Which country has the strongest claim on the Spratly Islands?
What distance separates the Spratly Islands from Palawan?
What distance separates the Spratly Islands from Palawan?
According to the Declaration of Principles, sovereignty resides in whom?
According to the Declaration of Principles, sovereignty resides in whom?
What does the Philippines renounce as an instrument of national policy?
What does the Philippines renounce as an instrument of national policy?
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According to Section 3, what should be supreme over the military in the Philippines?
According to Section 3, what should be supreme over the military in the Philippines?
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What is the prime duty of the Government as stated in Section 4?
What is the prime duty of the Government as stated in Section 4?
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Which section of the Declaration of Principles addresses the role of civilian authority?
Which section of the Declaration of Principles addresses the role of civilian authority?
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What is a core principle reflected in the declaration regarding international relations?
What is a core principle reflected in the declaration regarding international relations?
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What can the Government call upon its citizens to provide under certain conditions?
What can the Government call upon its citizens to provide under certain conditions?
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Which of the following is not a guideline for the policies of the state?
Which of the following is not a guideline for the policies of the state?
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What is the definition of the territorial sea of the Philippines?
What is the definition of the territorial sea of the Philippines?
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Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of national territory?
Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of national territory?
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What is the maximum extent of the contiguous zone from the baselines?
What is the maximum extent of the contiguous zone from the baselines?
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Which of the following best describes the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)?
Which of the following best describes the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)?
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What is the primary purpose of establishing the rule of law in government?
What is the primary purpose of establishing the rule of law in government?
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What comprises the aerial domain in national territory?
What comprises the aerial domain in national territory?
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Which type of land is specifically included in the terrestrial domain?
Which type of land is specifically included in the terrestrial domain?
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The internal waters of the Philippines include which of the following?
The internal waters of the Philippines include which of the following?
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What is considered essential for enjoying the blessings of democracy?
What is considered essential for enjoying the blessings of democracy?
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Which principle emphasizes the need for separation between Church and State?
Which principle emphasizes the need for separation between Church and State?
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What primary consideration shall guide the State's foreign relations?
What primary consideration shall guide the State's foreign relations?
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How does the State intend to address poverty?
How does the State intend to address poverty?
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What does the State guarantee for every human person?
What does the State guarantee for every human person?
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What role does the State recognize for the family?
What role does the State recognize for the family?
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Which group is highlighted as vital for nation-building?
Which group is highlighted as vital for nation-building?
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What does the State promote to ensure quality of life for all?
What does the State promote to ensure quality of life for all?
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What is the goal of promoting a just and dynamic social order?
What is the goal of promoting a just and dynamic social order?
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Which of the following is NOT a focus of the State according to the principles?
Which of the following is NOT a focus of the State according to the principles?
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What is the largest type of political unit in the Philippines?
What is the largest type of political unit in the Philippines?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of the provincial government?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the provincial government?
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Who is considered the chief executive officer of a municipality?
Who is considered the chief executive officer of a municipality?
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What defines the powers and duties of a municipality in the Philippines?
What defines the powers and duties of a municipality in the Philippines?
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Which local government unit is the smallest in the Philippines?
Which local government unit is the smallest in the Philippines?
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What does the State recognize and promote regarding indigenous cultural communities?
What does the State recognize and promote regarding indigenous cultural communities?
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What role does the State assign to non-governmental organizations?
What role does the State assign to non-governmental organizations?
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What is stated about local governments?
What is stated about local governments?
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What is the State's position on public service opportunities?
What is the State's position on public service opportunities?
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What measures does the State take against corruption?
What measures does the State take against corruption?
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What does the State adopt regarding public disclosure of its transactions?
What does the State adopt regarding public disclosure of its transactions?
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What is a fundamental characteristic of the Bill of Rights?
What is a fundamental characteristic of the Bill of Rights?
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What classification of rights is mentioned as universally acknowledged?
What classification of rights is mentioned as universally acknowledged?
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Which of the following statements is true about the role of communication in nation-building?
Which of the following statements is true about the role of communication in nation-building?
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What foundation does the State establish for local governments?
What foundation does the State establish for local governments?
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What does the term 'territorial sea' refer to in the context of the Philippines?
What does the term 'territorial sea' refer to in the context of the Philippines?
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The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Philippines extends up to 200 nautical miles from its coastline.
The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Philippines extends up to 200 nautical miles from its coastline.
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What kind of lands are included in the terrestrial domain of the Philippines?
What kind of lands are included in the terrestrial domain of the Philippines?
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The contiguous zone may not extend beyond _____ nautical miles from the baselines.
The contiguous zone may not extend beyond _____ nautical miles from the baselines.
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Match the following terms with their definitions.
Match the following terms with their definitions.
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Which of the following domains specifically includes the seabed and subsoil?
Which of the following domains specifically includes the seabed and subsoil?
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Internal waters of the Philippines include only the seas outside of the archipelago.
Internal waters of the Philippines include only the seas outside of the archipelago.
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The national territory of the Philippines comprises the archipelago and all other territories over which it has _____ or jurisdiction.
The national territory of the Philippines comprises the archipelago and all other territories over which it has _____ or jurisdiction.
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Which section recognizes the sanctity of family life?
Which section recognizes the sanctity of family life?
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The State guarantees full respect for human rights.
The State guarantees full respect for human rights.
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What is the role of youth in nation-building as recognized by the State?
What is the role of youth in nation-building as recognized by the State?
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The State shall pursue an independent __________ policy.
The State shall pursue an independent __________ policy.
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Match the following sections with their main focus:
Match the following sections with their main focus:
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What does the State promote to ensure a rising standard of living?
What does the State promote to ensure a rising standard of living?
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The State protects only the life of the mother and not the unborn.
The State protects only the life of the mother and not the unborn.
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What is considered essential for the enjoyment of democracy?
What is considered essential for the enjoyment of democracy?
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The State shall promote __________ justice in all phases of national development.
The State shall promote __________ justice in all phases of national development.
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What is a primary consideration in the State's foreign relations?
What is a primary consideration in the State's foreign relations?
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Which of the following is a method of losing Philippine citizenship?
Which of the following is a method of losing Philippine citizenship?
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Citizens of the Philippines who marry foreign nationals are required to renounce their Philippine citizenship.
Citizens of the Philippines who marry foreign nationals are required to renounce their Philippine citizenship.
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What is the term for citizens who are Filipinos by birth without any action required to acquire citizenship?
What is the term for citizens who are Filipinos by birth without any action required to acquire citizenship?
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The agency responsible for local governance and public safety in the Philippines is the ______.
The agency responsible for local governance and public safety in the Philippines is the ______.
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Match the following types of citizenship with their descriptions:
Match the following types of citizenship with their descriptions:
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What right does an accused person have regarding their defense during a trial?
What right does an accused person have regarding their defense during a trial?
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A person can be held in detention solely for their political beliefs.
A person can be held in detention solely for their political beliefs.
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What is the privilege that shall not be suspended except in cases of invasion or rebellion?
What is the privilege that shall not be suspended except in cases of invasion or rebellion?
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No person shall be imprisoned for ______ or non-payment of a poll tax.
No person shall be imprisoned for ______ or non-payment of a poll tax.
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What prohibits the imposition of excessive fines or cruel punishments?
What prohibits the imposition of excessive fines or cruel punishments?
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A person who has been convicted of a crime may serve involuntary servitude as a punishment.
A person who has been convicted of a crime may serve involuntary servitude as a punishment.
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Match the following rights with their descriptions:
Match the following rights with their descriptions:
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What does the term 'double jeopardy' refer to?
What does the term 'double jeopardy' refer to?
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No ex post facto law or ______ shall be enacted.
No ex post facto law or ______ shall be enacted.
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What is a requirement for a trial to proceed in the absence of the accused?
What is a requirement for a trial to proceed in the absence of the accused?
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What is required for a search warrant to be issued?
What is required for a search warrant to be issued?
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The right of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures can be violated in any circumstance.
The right of the people to be secure against unreasonable searches and seizures can be violated in any circumstance.
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What term describes the process when officers take possession of items during a search?
What term describes the process when officers take possession of items during a search?
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A __________ is an official document signed by a judge that allows police to arrest a named individual.
A __________ is an official document signed by a judge that allows police to arrest a named individual.
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Match the following rights with their corresponding sections in the Bill of Rights:
Match the following rights with their corresponding sections in the Bill of Rights:
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Under what condition can the privacy of communications be violated?
Under what condition can the privacy of communications be violated?
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The right to travel can be limited for reasons of national security as prescribed by law.
The right to travel can be limited for reasons of national security as prescribed by law.
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What right allows individuals to gather peacefully and petition the government?
What right allows individuals to gather peacefully and petition the government?
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No law shall be made respecting an establishment of __________.
No law shall be made respecting an establishment of __________.
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Which of the following is NOT a condition when the right to privacy may be set aside?
Which of the following is NOT a condition when the right to privacy may be set aside?
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Study Notes
National Territory
- Territorial - Includes the Philippine archipelago, all its islands, waters, terrestrial, fluvial, and aerial domains
- Seabed, Subsoil, Insular Shelves - All of these are part of the national territory
- Internal Waters - Waters surrounding, between, and connecting the archipelago islands
- Other Territories - Philippines has sovereignty or jurisdiction over other territories
- Territorial Sea - Extending 12 nautical miles from baseline
- Contiguous Zone - Extending 24 nautical miles from baseline
- Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) - Area within a certain distance of a country's coastline, for exclusive fishing, drilling, and economic activities
- Spratly Islands - Geographically part of the Philippines, approximately 54 nautical miles from Palawan Island
Declaration of Principles and State Policies
- Principles - Binding rules observed by the government, represented in sections 1-6
- Policies - Guidelines for the state's orientation, represented in sections 7-28
- Sovereignty - Resides in the people, and all government authority emanates from them
- Renouncement of War - Adopted as a national policy, along with the generally accepted principles of international law
- Civilian Authority - Supreme over the military
- Military's Role - Protection of the people and the state, securing its sovereignty and national territory
- Government's Prime Duty - Serving and protecting the people
- Citizen Duty - Serving the state through personal, military, or civil service under the law
- Essential Functions - Maintaining peace and order, protecting life, liberty, and property, promoting general welfare
- Church-State Separation - Inviolable
- Independent Foreign Policy - Based on national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interest, and self-determination
- Social Order - Ensuring prosperity, national independence, poverty alleviation through social services, full employment, and improved quality of life
- Social Justice - Promoted in all phases of national development
- Human Dignity and Rights - Valued and fully respected by the state
- Family Life - Protected and strengthened as a basic social institution, with equal protection for both mother and unborn child
- Parental Rights and Duties - Supported by the government
- Youth's Role - Recognized in nation-building, with promotion and protection of their well-being
- Indigenous Cultural Communities - Rights recognized within the framework of national unity and development
- Non-Governmental Organizations - Encouraged to promote national welfare
- Communication and Information - Recognized as vital for nation-building
- Local Government Autonomy - Guaranteed by the state
- Public Service Equal Access - Guaranteed, with prohibition of political dynasties
- Honesty and Integrity - Maintained in public service, with measures against graft and corruption
- Public Disclosure - Policy of full public disclosure of all public interest transactions subject to reasonable conditions
Bill of Rights
- Declaration of Rights - Sets the limits of the state's lawful powers, a fundamental characteristic of a republican system
- Citizens' Rights - A list of the most important rights of citizens
- Classification of Rights - God-given and universally acknowledged - Natural Rights
Territorial and Political Subdivisions
- Subdivisions - Provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays
- Autonomous Regions - Muslim Mindanao and the Cordilleras
- Local Autonomy - Enjoyed by territorial and political subdivisions
- Provinces - Largest political units, responsible for functions affecting the province
- Provincial Board - Passes laws for the welfare of municipalities and cities within its jurisdiction, prepares and approves the budget, appropriates money, exercises eminent domain, maintains equipment and buildings
- Cities - Chartered cities, governed by their charters, with elected officials like the mayor, vice mayor, and board of councilors
- City Functions - Collecting taxes, enacting ordinances, providing public works, maintaining a police force
- Municipalities - Public corporations created by Congress, governed by the Municipality Law, with the mayor as the chief executive
- Municipal Functions - Executing laws and ordinances, supervising administration, maintaining peace and order
- Barangays - Smallest units of local government, governed by the Barrio Charter
- Independent Administration - Each subdivision is responsible for its own management and administration, operating differently based on its specific functions and priorities.
National Territory
- The national territory of the Philippines includes the Philippine archipelago, all islands and waters, and other territories under its sovereignty or jurisdiction.
- This includes the terrestrial, fluvial, and aerial domains, territorial sea, seabed, subsoil, insular shelves, and submarine areas.
- All waters around, between, and connecting the islands, regardless of their breadth, are considered internal waters.
Key Concepts
- Territorial Sea: The belt of sea extending 12 nautical miles from the baselines or low-water line.
- Contiguous Zone: A zone extending up to 24 nautical miles from the baselines, where the Philippines can enforce laws related to customs, fiscal, immigration, or sanitation.
- Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): An area extending up to 200 nautical miles from the baselines, where the Philippines has exclusive rights for fishing, drilling, and other economic activities.
Declaration of Principles and State Policies
- The State values the dignity of every human person and guarantees full respect for human rights. (Article II, Section 11)
- The State promotes social justice in all phases of national development. (Article II, Section 10)
- The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and protects the family as a basic social institution. (Article II, Section 12)
- The State pursues an independent foreign policy prioritizing national sovereignty, territorial integrity, national interest, and right to self-determination. (Article II, Section 7)
Bill of Rights
- No law shall be made respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof. (Article III, Section 5)
- The right to travel is not absolute but may be impaired in the interest of national security, public safety, or public health. (Article III, Section 6)
- The privacy of communication and correspondence is inviolable unless a lawful court order is issued or public safety demands otherwise. (Article III, Section 3)
- The right of the people to information on matters of public concern shall be recognized. (Article III, Section 7)
- No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a poll tax. (Article III, Section 20)
Citizenship
- Nationality refers to an individual's membership with a state, while citizenship refers to the political status recognizing a person as a citizen of a country.
- Natural-born citizens are those who are citizens from birth without any action needed to acquire citizenship.
- Philippine citizenship can be lost through voluntary expatriation or involuntarily by actions like being an official deserter of the AFP during war.
- Lost Philippine citizenship can be reacquired through naturalization, repatriation, or direct act of Congress.
- Dual allegiance, where a citizen owes loyalty to two countries, is considered inimical to the national interest.
Local Government
- The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is responsible for promoting peace and order, ensuring public safety, and strengthening the capability of local government units to deliver basic services.
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Test your knowledge about the national territory of the Philippines, including its boundaries, internal waters, and exclusive economic zone. Explore concepts such as territorial sea and the Spratly Islands as part of Philippine sovereignty. This quiz will cover key principles and policies related to the country's territorial governance.