The Philippine Constitution Overview
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What is a Constitution?

  • A set of customs and traditions.
  • A set of judicial decisions.
  • A set of fundamental principles governing the people. (correct)
  • A set of established precedents in a state.

    • What does a Written Constitution consist of?

  • Judicial decisions.
  • Rules scattered in various sources.
  • Common law principles.
  • Precepts embodied in one document. (correct)

    • What does an Unwritten Constitution consist of?

  • Concrete set of documents.
  • Commentaries of publicists. (correct)
  • Rules integrated into a single form.
  • Statutes of fundamental character.

    • Which type of Constitution evolves gradually without a formal drafting process?

    <p>Cumulative Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Conventional Constitution require for its creation?

    <p>Formal drafting process.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Constitution?

    <p>To distribute powers among government branches.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of Constitution is difficult to amend?

    <p>Rigid Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a written constitution outlines the organization of the government and enumerates its powers?

    <p>Constitution of Government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the title of the first Constitution in Asia written by People's Representative?

    <p>Malolos Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic should a good written constitution have according to the text?

    <p>Definite Definitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Constitution was written by Isabelo Artacho and Felix Ferrer in Spanish?

    <p>Biak-na-Bato Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Constitution was patterned after the Cuban Constitution?

    <p>Philippine Republic Constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

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