10 Questions
According to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, where does sovereignty reside?
In the people
What is the main function of the Supreme Court as defined in the 1987 Constitution?
Supervision and control over the judiciary and its employees
Who is qualified to run for public office in the Philippines?
A person with dual citizenship
Which political unit serves as the place to implement government activities in the Philippines?
Barangay
Under what circumstances can a person lose their citizenship?
By deserting the Armed Forces of the Philippines in times of war
Who has the authority to draft or frame a constitution?
Incumbent president
What does decentralization refer to?
Transfer of authority from national to local government
Which statement about Filipino citizenship is false?
A child born to a former American citizen father and an American citizen mother is a Filipino citizen
What does governance refer to?
The process of decision-making and implementation of decisions
What do highly urbanized cities qualify as?
Local government units autonomous from provinces with a minimum population of 200,000 and an annual income of at least ₱ 50 million based on 1991 constant prices
Study Notes
Sovereignty and Citizenship
- Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them.
- A person can lose their citizenship if they obtain foreign citizenship, take an oath of allegiance to a foreign state, or serve in the armed forces of a foreign state without permission from the President.
Qualifications and Governance
- To run for public office in the Philippines, a person must be a natural-born citizen of the Philippines, a registered voter, and a resident of the Philippines for at least one year immediately preceding the election.
- Governance refers to the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions are implemented or not implemented.
Government Structure
- The main function of the Supreme Court is to exercise judicial power and to settle disputes.
- The political unit that serves as the place to implement government activities in the Philippines is the barangay.
Constitution and Decentralization
- The authority to draft or frame a constitution lies with the Constitution itself, specifically with the Constitutional Convention or a Constituent Assembly.
- Decentralization refers to the transfer of power and authority from the central government to local governments.
- Highly urbanized cities qualify as independent cities that are not part of any province.
Citizenship
- The statement that is false about Filipino citizenship is that a person can lose their citizenship if they are convicted of a crime.
Prepare for the final examination on Philippine politics and governance with this review of Article II, Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Understand the concept of a democratic and republican state and the sovereignty of the people.
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