constitution Flashcards by MORASCALLO MARY CHRISTINE

it is the principles that govern the nation

constitution

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it outlines the national territory, principles, and more

constitution

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all laws and policies must be created without contradiction of the __

constitution

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the form of government that the Philippines have

presidential

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there are 3 branches of the government namely:

executive
legislative
judicial

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these tandem work in tandem to govern and manage the nation

executive
legislative
judicial

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branch that is composed of supreme court and the lower court

judicial

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responsible for setting controversies of rights

judicial

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composed of the president, vice president, and the cabinet secretaries

executive

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responsible for governing the nation outside the scopes of judicial and legislative branches

executives

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composed of the senate and the house of representatives

legislative

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responsible for making enabling laws that is in line with the nation’s constitutions

legislative

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January 21, 1899

Malolos constitution

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This constitution was
drafted by the
Malolos Congress
nearing the end of
the Spanish colonial
period of the
Philippines

Malolos constitution

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This “act made legislative
power into a bicameral
system” . Where the
Philippine Commission
would serve as the upper
house and the Philippine
Assembly would serve as the
lower house

the organic act of 1902

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This Law set to “abolish
the Philippine
Commission” and hand
over general legislative
power to the Philippine
Legislature

Jones Law of 1916

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This constitution
“marked the start of
the Commonwealth
Period” of the
Philippines after the
US withdrew from the
nation

1935 constitution

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This “constitution was
created under
Japanese rule” and
was to mimic the
imperialist
government Japan
had at the time

1943 constitution

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This constitution was a
reflection of the
government under the
Martial Law and overall
presidency of former
President Ferdinand E.
Marcos.

1973 constitution

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This constitution has
made to reform the
government imposed in
the Martial Law era and
served as a “temporary
constitution” until the
1987 constitution was
ratified

1986 constitution

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This is our present
constitution and was
made to ensure that
power is properly
separated and
established “rights for
the people in our
nation”

1987 constitution

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KKK was established on

1892

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the secret society was led Andres Bonifacio, it was later then, that Spanish authorities discovers them year 1896.

KKK

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The philippine revolution emerged, March 1897 the ______________ happened to make peace with the factions that were happening inside KKK, where Aguinaldo won the presidency.

tejeros convention

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biak na bato was established on november 1987 by

emilio aguinaldo

the spanish-american war occur in this year

1898

the Philippine independence

june 12, 1898

malolos congress was drafted the constitution on this year

september 1898

Ratification of the Philippine Constitution

January 21, 1899

Inauguration of First Philippine Republic

January 23, 1899

officially known as the first philippine republic

1899 malolos constitution

he was elected as the first president in the first philippine republic

emilio aguinaldo

The Malolos Congress drafted the Constitution during the fight for independence from centuries of colonial rule. Its main purpose was to ________________ Filipinos

safeguard against the abuses of the

type of government in the malolos constitution a. dependent b. independent

independent government

the two people who passed the draft for the malolos constitution

Felipe buencamino and Felipe Calderon y Roca

it was made and drafted during the struggle for the Philippines' independence and making the constitution was to establish a new government framework after the end of colonial rule

the malolos constitution

effects to the Filipinos of the malolos constitution

bill of rights, sovereignty, government, and independent judiciary

Provided fundamental, civili liberties and essential rights such as freedom of speech, assembly, and religion. a. sovereignty b. bill of rights c. independent judiciary d. government

b. bill of rights

The constitution asserted the Philippines' sovereignty and independence from foreign powers. This boosted Filipino nationalism and pride. a. sovereignty b. bill of rights c. independent judiciary d. government

a. sovereignty

A significant reform that aims to ensure justice and rule of law, helped the Filipinos with legal protections against abuses. a. sovereignty b. bill of rights c. independent judiciary d. government

c. independent judiciary

Filipinos had the opportunity to elect representatives to the legislative assembly. a. sovereignty b. bill of rights c. independent judiciary d. government

d. government

Significance of the malolos constitution

Church-state separation and Philippine independence

what are the three constitution that influenced the malolos constitution?

the spanish, the french, and latin-american charter

The______ Constitution is recognized as the one that opened the path to the Filipino people and as having been the first, in absolute terms, to implant a constitutional republic in East Asia.

Malolos

though the constitution was short-lived due to the Philippine-American war, it made an impact on Filipino society, it represented many Filipinos who fought for freedom and democracy. what constitution is this

malolos constitution

He is the US president that signed the Tydings-McDuffie Act on March 1934

President Franklin D. Roosevelt

when was the establishment of the commonwealth of the Philippines?

March 1935

the years Philippines was under the commonwealth status

1935-1946

the date united states officially withdrew from its sovereignty over the Philippines

July 4, 1946

the draft of the 1935 Constitution was approved by the convention on

February 8, 1935

the 1935 constitution was ratified by president franklin d. roosevelt on

march 25, 1935

this act outlined the path to independence

tydings-mcduffie act

the 1935 constitution established a unicameral national assembly, but in 1940, a _______ congress was created

bicameral congress

it is officially the Philippine independence act or the

tydings-mcduffie act

he fought for the passage of the Tydings-Mcduffie Act and became the president of the new commonwealth on September 17, 1935 up until 1944

Manuel L. Quezon

he led the Philippines for self-rule and independence

manuel l. quezon

he was involved in the 1935 constitution drafting process and he also served as the PRESIDENT of the CONVECTION

Claro M. Recto

this act maintained several restrictions such as: the exchange rate of 2 peso to 1 US dollar and prevented the Philippines from altering the value of its currency.

tydings-mcduffie act

the loss of this market impacted the agriculture of the Philippines about Philippine independence

duty-free american market

statute announcing the intention of the United States government to “withdraw their sovereignty over the Philippine Islands as soon as a stable government can be established therein.” a. treaty of paris b. jones act

b. jones act

The Philippines' Spanish colonial era came to a formal end with the Treaty of Paris, which also gave the US possession of Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines. It also mandated that the US recompense the Spanish government for $20 million USD. a. treaty of paris b. jones act

a. treaty of paris

this constitution was primarily influenced by American culture, unwritten English constitution, the German, Spanish, Mexican, and Malolos constitutions and numerous South American constitutions.

1935 constitution

A new constitution in 1943 was ratified by Filipino collaborators known as the KALIBAPI means

Kapisanan sa Paglilingkod ng Bagong Pilipinas

1943 Constitution was enacted at the time of the ________ government

“Puppet Government”

Shortest Philippine Constitution consisting of only 12 articles.

1943 constitution

Marcos won and was Inaugurated on ______________________

December 30, 1965

he was the first Philippine president to serve a second term

ferdinand marcos sr

ra 6132 also known as

the 1971 constitutional convention act

the constitutional convection during marcos time was compose of ______ deligates

320

proclamation 1081 or the promulgation of

martial law

Marcos claimed that Martial Law was intended to build a _____

New Society

J.J questioned the President’s power to call for citizen assemblies and their power to ratify the constitution

Josue Javellana

this date, he proclaimed the birth of the Fourth Republic under the New Constitution, as amended accordingly.

june 30, 1981

In total, Marcos served a total of ____ years from 1965 to 1986

21 YEARS

the total term of Marcos from the time the 1973 Constitution took full effect ____ years

= 13 years

this amendment where the powers of the President and Prime Minister were merged

Amendment No. 3

how many articles are there in the 1973 constitution?

17 articles

the Eleventh President of the Philippines.

Maria Corazon Cojuangco Aquino

the branch that Make, alter, and repeal LAWS | a. executive b. legislative c. judicial

b. legislative

> Under the Bicameral System > Composed of senators and house of representatives

legislative branch

composed of 24 senators; term of senators is sex years

senate

not more 250 members; congressmen or HOR is 3 years

house of representative

Composed of president, vice presidents, and cabinet secretaries and headed by the president

executive branch

this branch, the President and Vice president is elected by a direct vote of the people and the term of office is 6 years

executive branch

he is the Chief Executive and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines a. president b. vice president

President

this branch, the Constitution grants the President authority to appoint his cabinet

executive branch

Has the authority to administer the law primarily by bringing lawbreakers to trial and to appoint officials and oversee the administration of government responsibilities

executive branch

Holds the power to settle controversies involving rights that are legally demandable and enforceable

judicial branch

This branch determines whether or not there has been a grave abuse of discretion amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction on the part and instrumentality of the government.

judicial branch

Composed of supreme court, court of appeals, court of tax appeals, Sandiganbayan, and other lower courts

judicial branch

The constitution expressly grants the supreme court the power of Judicial Review as the power to declare a treaty, international or executive agreement, law, presidential decree, proclamation, order, instruction, ordinance, or regulation unconstitutional.

Judicial branch

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