CONSTITUTION Flashcards
(25 cards)
It refers to the body of rules and principles by which the powers of sovereignty are regularly exercised. It is also considered the fundamental and supreme law of the land.
CONSTITUTION
Distributes and limits the power to the department and branches of the government
CONSTITUTION
is a legislation from people’s representatives; also, a law that has been formally approved and written down.
STATUTE
is intended primarily to meet existing conditions only.
STATUTE
3 Branches of the Government
Executive
Legislative
Judiciary
PRESIDENT- it is the one who exercises control over the
Executive
• Makes, amends, and repeals laws.
• Represents the will of the people through elected representatives
Legislative
-congress
-senate
-house of representatives
is a legislation from people’s representatives; also, a law that has been formally approved and written down.
STATUTE
Enforces and implements laws passed by the Legislative Branch.
Executive
• Interprets laws and ensures they comply with the Constitution.
• Resolves disputes between individuals, organizations, and government entities.
Judiciary
Essential Parts of a Constitution
Constitution of Liberty
Constitution of Government
Constitution of Sovereignty
pointing out the mode or procedure in accordance with which formal changes in the fundamental law may be brought about.
Constitution of Sovereignty
The series of provisions outlining the organization of the government, enumerating its powers.
Constitution of Government
The series of prescriptions setting forth the fundamental civil and political rights of the citizens
Constitution of Liberty
BIAK NA BATO
32 ARTICLES
1899 MALOLOS CONSTITUTION
100 ARTICLES
- establishing a Bicameral legislature
- Parity Amendment which gave American citizens equal right with the Filipinos
- The government is divided into three co-equal branches
- 1937 women were allowed to vote
1935 CONSTITUTION
Essential Parts of a Constitution
Constitution of Liberty
Constitution of Government
Constitution of Sovereignty
it has 12 articles
- the Kapisanan ng Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas
1943 CONSTITUTION
created to form the Preparatory Commission for Phil. Independence.
Kapisanan ng Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas (KALIBAPI)
it has 17 articles
- It would have established for the first time in Philippine History parliamentary government
1973 CONSTITUTION
- it has 18 articles
- during the presidency of Corazon Aquino
-currently the one we are using as of today
1987 CONSTITUTION
It is a historical event in the Philippines that paved the way for the writing of the 1973 Constitution.
MARTIAL LAW
is the bill of rights
ARTICLE III OF 1987 CONSTITUTION