30 Questions
What was ratified in July 1789 in the United States of America?
The Constitution
What is the purpose of a constitution?
To provide a framework for the government
What is a characteristic of a constitution?
It is the highest form of law in the country
What does a constitution do to individual freedom and rights?
Protects individual freedom and rights
What is an importance of the Constitution?
To maintain law and order
When was the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato written?
1897
Who ratified the constitution on March 25, 1903?
Franklin B. Roosevelt
What was the duration of the presidential term according to the 1973 Constitution?
Six years
What was established on September 16, 1935?
The office of the President of the Philippines
What was adopted as the national language of the Philippines in 1937?
Tagalog
Who was the head of the government and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces?
The Prime Minister
Who drafted the 1943 Constitution?
The Preparatory Committee for Philippine Independence
What was the purpose of the Citizen Assemblies in 1976?
To decide on the continuation of Martial Law
What was the effect of the Sixth Amendment?
The President could legislate on his own on an 'emergency' basis
Who declared a state of war against the US and British Empire in 1944?
Jose P. Laurel
Until when was the Second Republic not viewed as a legitimate Philippine government?
The late 1960s
What was the result of the 1980 amendment?
The retirement age of members of the judiciary was extended to 70 years
What was the result of the 1981 amendment?
The presidential system was restored
What was the main purpose of the Philippine Organic Act of 1902?
To vest legislative power in a bicameral legislature
Which act was commonly referred to as 'Jones Law'?
The Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916
What was the purpose of the Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934?
To define mechanisms for establishing a formal constitution
What was the original composition of the National Assembly in the 1935 Commonwealth Constitution?
A unicameral National Assembly with a president and a vice-president
What was the outcome of the 1940 amendment to the 1935 Commonwealth Constitution?
The establishment of a bicameral Congress composed of a Senate and a House of Representatives
How long did the Commonwealth of the Philippines govern the Philippines?
From 1935 to 1946
When was the Constitutional Commission established?
1987
What is the supreme authority in the Philippine government?
The People
What is the role of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?
To serve as the protector of the people and the State
What is the term of the Vice President?
Six years
How many districts are there in the House of Representatives?
234
Under what circumstances can martial law be declared?
In times of emergency only
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