CONSTITUTION Flashcards

(25 cards)

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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.

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CONSTITUTION

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Distributes and limits the power to the department and branches of the government

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CONSTITUTION

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is a legislation from people’s representatives; also, a law that has been formally approved and written down.

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STATUTE

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4
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is intended primarily to meet existing conditions only.

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STATUTE

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5
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3 Branches of the Government

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Executive
Legislative
Judiciary

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6
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PRESIDENT- it is the one who exercises control over the

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Executive

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• Makes, amends, and repeals laws.
• Represents the will of the people through elected representatives

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Legislative
-congress
-senate
-house of representatives

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is a legislation from people’s representatives; also, a law that has been formally approved and written down.

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STATUTE

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9
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Enforces and implements laws passed by the Legislative Branch.

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Executive

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10
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• Interprets laws and ensures they comply with the Constitution.
• Resolves disputes between individuals, organizations, and government entities.

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Judiciary

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11
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Essential Parts of a Constitution

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Constitution of Liberty
Constitution of Government
Constitution of Sovereignty

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12
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pointing out the mode or procedure in accordance with which formal changes in the fundamental law may be brought about.

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Constitution of Sovereignty

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13
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The series of provisions outlining the organization of the government, enumerating its powers.

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Constitution of Government

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The series of prescriptions setting forth the fundamental civil and political rights of the citizens

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Constitution of Liberty

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15
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BIAK NA BATO

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32 ARTICLES

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16
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1899 MALOLOS CONSTITUTION

17
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  • 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
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1935 CONSTITUTION

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Essential Parts of a Constitution

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Constitution of Liberty
Constitution of Government
Constitution of Sovereignty

19
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it has 12 articles
- the Kapisanan ng Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas

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1943 CONSTITUTION

20
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created to form the Preparatory Commission for Phil. Independence.

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Kapisanan ng Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas (KALIBAPI)

21
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it has 17 articles
- It would have established for the first time in Philippine History parliamentary government

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1973 CONSTITUTION

22
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  • it has 18 articles
  • during the presidency of Corazon Aquino
    -currently the one we are using as of today
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1987 CONSTITUTION

23
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It is a historical event in the Philippines that paved the way for the writing of the 1973 Constitution.

24
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is the bill of rights

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ARTICLE III OF 1987 CONSTITUTION

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Is the suffrage
ARTICLE IV OF 1987 CONSTITUTION