18 Questions
What was the primary purpose of the 10-year transitional period in Philippine history from 1935 to 1945?
To prepare for independence from the United States
Who led the Philippine government into exile in the U.S. during the Japanese occupation?
Manuel L. Quezon and Sergio S. Osmeña
What was the name of the law signed by President Theodore Roosevelt in July 2, 1902?
Philippine Organic Act of 1902
When did the Allied forces led by Gen. Douglas MacArthur land on the island of Leyte to liberate the Philippines from the Japanese?
October 20, 1944
Who was the president of the Second Philippine Republic installed by the Japanese forces in Manila?
Jose P. Laurel
When did Japan formally surrender, marking the end of the Japanese occupation in the Philippines?
September 2, 1945
What was the primary goal of the Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916?
To grant Philippine independence as soon as a stable government was established
What was the role of the two Filipino resident commissioners in the US Congress?
They did not have voting rights but represented the Philippines
What was the significance of the Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916 in the Philippine government?
It replaced the Philippine Bill of 1902 as the framework of the Philippine government
What was the composition of the legislative body established by the Cooper Act?
A bicameral body with the Philippine Commission as the upper house and the Philippine Assembly as the lower house
Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Cooper Act?
Granting of voting rights to the Filipino resident commissioners
What was the main purpose of the executive powers of the civil governor?
To execute the laws of the Philippine government
What is the main purpose of the Preamble according to the 1987 Philippine Constitution?
To establish a Government that shall embody the ideals and aspirations of the Filipino people
What is the title of the first Article of the Philippine Constitution?
National Territory
When was the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato promulgated?
November 1, 1897
What is the main theme of the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution?
Building a just and humane society
How many Articles are there in the Philippine Constitution?
None of the above
Who is invoked in the Preamble of the 1987 Philippine Constitution?
Almighty God
Test your knowledge on the significant provisions of the Cooper Act, which introduced changes to the Philippine government and extended certain American rights to Filipinos. Learn about the establishment of the Philippine Commission, the Supreme Court, and the bicameral legislative body. How well do you understand the implications of this act on the Philippines?
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