Evolution of the Philippine Constitution

Question 1

systematically codified

Answer 1

written constitution

Question 2

enacted

Answer 2

written constitution

Question 3

constitution is supreme

Answer 3

written constitution

Question 4

not codified

Answer 4

unwritten constitution

Question 5

evolved (cumulative)

Answer 5

unwritten constitution

Question 6

parliament is supreme

Answer 6

unwritten constitution

Question 7

All educational institution shall include the study of the constitution as part of the curricula

Answer 7

article xiv section 3

Question 8

constitutional commission was created in ___ which was responsible for drafting a replacement for the 1973 constitution.

Answer 8

april 1986

Question 9

the first woman appointed to the supreme court in 1973 was elected President of ConCom.

Answer 9

cecilia munoz palma

Question 10

the draft constitution was passed with 44 delegates voting for it and 2
againts

Answer 10

october 12, 1986

Question 11

Aquino announced the results of the plebiscite and proclaimed the
1987 Philippine constitution ratified. It took effect the same day.

Answer 11

february 11, 1987

Question 12

On February 11, 1897 Aquino announced the results of the plebiscite and proclaimed the
1987 Philippine constitution ratified. It took effect the same day.

Answer 12

proclamation no. 58

Question 13

the Philippines is a democratic and republican state

Answer 13

Article II Sec.1 of the 1987 Constitution

Question 14

President is both the Head of the State and Head of the
Government

Answer 14

Presidential form of Government

Question 15

Separation of Powers (Legislative, Executive and Judiciary)

Answer 15

Presidential form of Government

Question 16

The Head of Government is distinct
from the Head of the State

Answer 16

Parliamentary Form of Government

Question 17

carries out and enforces laws.

Answer 17

executive branch

Question 18

The President and the Vice President, the Cabinet, executive
departments, independent agencies, and other boards,
commissions, and committees.

Answer 18

executive branch

Question 19

Senators And Representatives And several agencies that provide support services to Congress

Answer 19

legislative branch

Question 20

Make the law, alter and repeal them, enacts legislation, confirms or rejects Presidential appointments, and has the authority to declare war.

Answer 20

legislative branch

Question 21

Supreme court and Lower
courts

Answer 21

judicial branch

Question 22

interprets the meaning of laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if laws violate the
Constitution.

Answer 22

judicial branch

Question 23

shall guarantee equal access to
opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as MAY BE DEFINED BY LAW

Answer 23

section 26, article II of 1987 constitution

Question 24

There is no ENABLING LAW to end
political dynasty, t or f?

Answer 24

true

Question 25

There is no enabling law for people’s initiative, t or f?

Answer 25

true

Question 26

congress' power to amend/revise the constitution is vaguely worded, t or f?

Answer 26

true

Question 27

States that the president can impose Martial law for 60 days at the most. He then must report to the congress within 48 hours after his proclamation the reason for such issuance. The house of representative and the senate, voting jointly can either revoke/extend the duration of martial law.

Answer 27

section 1, article VII

Question 28

The impeachment process is open to abuse. t or f?

Answer 28

true

Question 29

Some of the impeachable offenses are not welldefined, t or f?

Answer 29

true

Question 30

An “impeached” official can get a pardon. t or f?

Answer 30

true

Question 31

The Judiciary is not as “independent” as we think, t or f?

Answer 31

true