The Philippine Constitution

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Which country's constitutions inspired Felipe G. Calderon during the drafting of the Malolos Constitution?

Mexico (correct)
Japan
United States
China

When was the Malolos Constitution promulgated?

4th July 1776
30th March 1905
21st January 1899 (correct)
15th June 1920

Who was one of the well-known members of the committee during the drafting of the Malolos Constitution?

Felipe G. Calderon (correct)
Andres Bonifacio
Emilio Aguinaldo
Jose Rizal

Where did Felipe G. Calderon draw up his plans for the Malolos Constitution?

Mexico, Belgium, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil, and France (D) Signup and view all the answers

When was the draft of the Malolos Constitution presented to President Emilio Aguinaldo?

October 8, 1899 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Malolos Constitution?

A significant Filipino document promulgated by President Emilio Aguinaldo in 1899 (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who was Felipe G. Calderon in relation to the Malolos Constitution?

A well-known member of the committee involved in drafting the Constitution (B) Signup and view all the answers

What inspired Felipe G. Calderon during the drafting of the Malolos Constitution?

Constitutions of Mexico, Belgium, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil, and France (C) Signup and view all the answers

When was the draft of the Malolos Constitution presented to President Emilio Aguinaldo?

October 8, 1899 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'Constitution' mean in the context of governance?

A set of fundamental principles or established precedent according to which a state or organization is governed (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Malolos Constitution

A significant Filipino document promulgated by President Emilio Aguinaldo in 1899.

Promulgation Date of Malolos Constitution

21st January 1899

Felipe G. Calderon

A well-known member of the committee involved in drafting the Malolos Constitution.

Inspiration for Malolos Constitution

Constitutions of Mexico, Belgium, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil, and France

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Constitution

A set of fundamental principles or established precedents according to which a state or organization is governed.

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Malolos Constitution Draft Presentation

October 8, 1899

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Study Notes

Malolos Constitution

The Malolos Constitution was inspired by the constitutions of Belgium, Spain, and France.
The Malolos Constitution was promulgated on January 21, 1899.
One of the well-known members of the committee during the drafting of the Malolos Constitution was Felipe G. Calderon.

Felipe G. Calderon

Felipe G. Calderon drew up his plans for the Malolos Constitution in Paris.
The draft of the Malolos Constitution was presented to President Emilio Aguinaldo on November 29, 1898.
Felipe G. Calderon was the main author of the Malolos Constitution.

Definition of Constitution

In the context of governance, a Constitution refers to a set of fundamental principles and laws that establish the structure and powers of a government.