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According to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, where does sovereignty reside?
According to the 1987 Philippine Constitution, where does sovereignty reside?
- In the hands of other states
- In the hands of the Supreme Court
- In the people (correct)
- In the members of the Philippine bar
What is the main function of the Supreme Court as defined in the 1987 Constitution?
What is the main function of the Supreme Court as defined in the 1987 Constitution?
- Supervision and control over the judiciary and its employees (correct)
- Supervision and control over the executive branch
- Supervision and control over the military
- Supervision and control over the legislative branch
Who is qualified to run for public office in the Philippines?
Who is qualified to run for public office in the Philippines?
- A naturalized Filipino citizen
- A person with dual citizenship (correct)
- An individual without Philippine citizenship
- An individual who has renounced Philippine citizenship
Which political unit serves as the place to implement government activities in the Philippines?
Which political unit serves as the place to implement government activities in the Philippines?
Under what circumstances can a person lose their citizenship?
Under what circumstances can a person lose their citizenship?
Who has the authority to draft or frame a constitution?
Who has the authority to draft or frame a constitution?
What does decentralization refer to?
What does decentralization refer to?
Which statement about Filipino citizenship is false?
Which statement about Filipino citizenship is false?
What does governance refer to?
What does governance refer to?
What do highly urbanized cities qualify as?
What do highly urbanized cities qualify as?
Flashcards
Philippine Sovereignty
Philippine Sovereignty
The supreme authority and power reside in the Filipino people.
Supreme Court's Role
Supreme Court's Role
Supervises and controls the entire judicial system in the Philippines.
Eligibility for Public Office
Eligibility for Public Office
A person with dual citizenship is qualified to hold a public position in the Philippines.
Barangay Function
Barangay Function
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Loss of Citizenship
Loss of Citizenship
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Constitutional Drafting
Constitutional Drafting
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Decentralization
Decentralization
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False Filipino Citizenship Claim
False Filipino Citizenship Claim
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Governance Definition
Governance Definition
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Highly Urbanized Cities
Highly Urbanized Cities
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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.
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