1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION Flashcards
(24 cards)
The form of government does the Philippines adopt?
Democratic and Republican
The introductory part of the constitution?
Preamble
The legislative power of the government shall be vested in the _______ of the Philippines
Congress
Natural-born citizens are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth
Yes, that is correct. Natural-born citizens of the Philippines are those who are citizens from birth, without needing to perform any specific act to acquire or perfect their citizenship. This includes individuals born in the Philippines or abroad to at least one Filipino parent.
How many senators are there in the Senate?
Twenty four (24)
The term of office of the President and Vice-President of the Philippines shall be up to how many years?
Under Article 7, Section 4 of the current constitution, the term of the president shall begin at noon on the thirtieth day of June next following the day of the election and shall end at noon of the same date, six years thereafter.
The executive power shall be vested in the _____ of the Philippines.
The executive power shall be vested in the President of the Philippines. This is explicitly stated in Article VII, Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
The supreme court is composed of a Chief Justice and how many associate justices?
The Supreme Court under the present Constitution is composed of a Chief Justice and 14 Associate Justices.
Who has the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment?
SECTION 3. (1) The House of Representatives shall have the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment.
The Ombudsman and his Deputies shall be appointed by whom?
President
What is the age requirement to be a senator?
At least 35 years old
The national language of the Philippines?
FILIPINO
What is recognized by the state as the foundation of the nation?
The State recognizes the Filipino family as the foundation of the nation.
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of ____ or ____ when the public safety requires it.
Invasion and Rebellion
Who among the following may issue a warrant of arrest or search warrant?
According to the Constitution, only a judge may issue a warrant of arrest or search warrant. This is because a warrant requires a finding of probable cause, which is a judicial determination.
What is regarded by the state as a “primary social economic force?”
According to the Philippine Constitution, Labor is considered a primary social economic force. The state acknowledges the importance of protecting workers’ rights and promoting their welfare.
The lower chamber of the congress of the Philippines?
House of Representatives
How much of the total number of members of a house must concur with the expulsion?
Two - thirds
If a President wishes to veto bill, he/she must communicate it within a certain span of time, otherwise the bill will become a law. How long is this span of time?
If a President does not communicate a veto of a bill within 30 days of receiving it, the bill becomes a law. This is according to the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
What is the ground for impeachment of the Pres., Vice-Pres., Ombudsman, and Senator?
Culpable violation of the Constitution
Government agency in the free voluntary services?
Barangay
The project of the DENR that includes the protection of industrial pollution of our environment
Ecological watch
What is BILL?
A BILL is a draft legislative proposal, which becomes LAW
