Philippine Revolution

The current Constitution of the Philippines has been in effect since 1987.

There were three previous constitutions.

The Constitution of Biak-na-Bato was the provisionary Constitution of the Philippine Republic during the Philippine Revolution, and it was promulgated on 1 November 1897.

<p>The Constitution of Biak-na-Bato was written by Isabelo Artacho and Félix Ferrer in Spanish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The three organs of government were the Supreme Council, the Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia, and the Asamblea de Representantes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Supreme Council was vested with the power of the Republic and was headed by the president and four department secretaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Consejo Supremo de Gracia Y Justicia was given the authority to make decisions and affirm or disprove the sentences rendered by other courts and to dictate rules for the administration of justice.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Constitution of Biak-na-Bato was borrowed from Cuba.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Constitution of Biak-na-Bato was promulgated during the Philippine Revolution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Asamblea de Representantes was to be convened after the revolution to create a new Constitution and to elect a new Council of Government and Representatives of the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers