Nature of Government, Constitution, and Declaration of Principles

DISSECTING THE GOVERNMENT THRU THE LENS OF ITS CONSTITUTION

Open Ended

This is considered as the contract of the people to establish a government that shall embody their ideals and aspirations. It delineates the powers, functions, and limitations in the exercise of government.

Multiple Choice

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• a

• bc

• n

• h

​ARTICLE 2, SECTION 1

DEMOCRACY AND REPUBLICANISM

​Democracy adheres to the principle of people-centered governance. It is founded on the principle of equality (Article 3, Section 1) and liberty (Article 3, Section 4)

​Republicanism is a principle and system of governance centered on democratic values where the people elect their representatives to manage the affairs of the State.

Multiple Choice

This is the democratic process where in theory democracy is transformed to republicanism via exercise of the right to suffrage.

• ELECTIONS

• APPOINTMENT

• DESIGNATION

• INHERITANCE

VOX POPULI, VOX DEI

​THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE IS THE VOICE OF GOD

The primary essence of democratic elections is the principle of rule of majority. The people, in their exercise of the right to suffrage, are given fair and equal chance to choose their leaders. Conventionally, the Presidency and any elected position are assumed to be God's Chosen for the people.

​THE REPRESENTATIVES

THE REPRESENTED

Poll

​ASSUMING THE SOCIAL STATUSES OF THE ELECT OR THE REPRESENTATIVES, WILL THEY BE ABLE TO CREATE LAWS AND POLICIES THAT WILL UPLIFT THE SOCIOECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF OUR PEOPLE?

• YES

• NO

• BAKA LANG!

• WAPAKE!

Poll

The President is elected by the people as their representative in the affairs of executive governance. During the campaign , President XYZ was donated with money by several big businesses to fund his/her candidacy. Will President XYZ use his power to ask the Congress to pass Anti-Endo Law?

• YES

• NO

• BAKA LANG!

• WAKOPAKE

Poll

The President is elected by the people as their representative in the affairs of executive governance. During the campaign , President XYZ was endorsed by a certain religious group. With the clamor of passing the divorce law, will President XYZ use his power to ask the Congress to pass the Divorce Law?

• YES

• NO

• BAKA LANG!

• WAKOPAKE

Poll

The Constitution is clear that political dynasty MAY be prohibited by law. With the present composition of the Senate, will it pass the much-awaited Anti - Political Dynasty Law?

• YES

• NO

• BAKA LANG!

• WAPAKE!

​INTEREST GROUPS/LOBBYISTS

​These are a set or group of people with diversified interest in government to protect their business and economic gains, belief system, ideology or school of thought, and even their family interest.

​THIS IS MY CANDIDATE!

​MAAYOS!

​MAHUSAY!

​MATINO!

​HINDI MAGNANAKAW!

​HINDI CORRUPT!

​TAPANG AT MALASAKIT!

​TUWID NA DAAN!

1. WHO ARE THE SPONSORS? CAMPAIGN DONORS?

2. ​WHO ARE THE ENDORSERS?

3. ​WHAT INTEREST GROUPS HE/SHE IS RELATED WITH?

Multiple Choice

This is the form and structure of the Philippine government as enshrined under Article VI, Article VII, and Article VIII.

• Unitary Presidential Centralized

• Federal Presidential

• Unitary Parliamentary Federal

• Unitary Presidential Federal

Multiple Choice

This is the branch of government responsible in the creation, amendment, or abolishment of laws.

• LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

• EXECUTIVE BRANCH

• JUDICCIAL BRANCH

• CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSION

Multiple Choice

This is the branch of government responsible in the implementation and execution of laws.

• LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

• EXECUTIVE BRANCH

• JUDICIAL BRANCH

• CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSIONS

Multiple Choice

This is the branch of government responsible in the interpretation of laws in cases where conflict arises between and among peoples or between government and people.

• LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

• EXECUTIVE BRANCH

• JUDICCIAL BRANCH

• CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSION

Multiple Choice

The Legislative Branch of the Philippines is a Bicameral Legislature divided into two houses; the Lower House or House of Representatives and the Upper House or the Senate.

• TRUE

• FALSE

​ARTICLE 2

​DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLE AND STATE POLICIES

​This serves as the guideline on how the government SHOULD run. It serves as the framework for the creation of executive orders, legislative basis in the creation of laws, and a background to judicial interpretation.

Open Ended

China has been establishing settlements in the Kalayaan Group of Islands over which the Philippines has sovereignty and jurisdiction. The goals of the AFP as provided by Art. II Sec. 3 shall be considered on this matter. Can the President declare war, as constitutionally defined, on this matter? Sustain.

​ARTICLE II, SECTION 2

​The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy and adopts the generally accepted principles of international law as part of the law of the land and adheres to the policy of peace, equality, justice, freedom, cooperation, and amity with all nations.

​CASE DIGEST

​A civil war breaks out in the Philippines and the government has requested all males, with ages of 18 years old until 40, to render military or civil service in support for the depreciating number of the military personnel. The Congress passed the bill which was signed into law by the President requiring for the enlistment of males ages 18 years old until 40.

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However, Piolo Pascual challenged the constitutionality of the law before the Supreme Court taking into protection that such requirement of law will violate his right against involuntary servitude.

Open Ended

Specify which provision Mr. Pascual used on his defense?

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Poll

Arising from the conflict of the law, if you were the Supreme Court decide on the constitutionality of the law. Which right shall prevail, government or Piolo Pascual’s appeal?

• GOVERNMENT

• PIOLO PASCUAL

Open Ended

Decide:

Can medical professionals conduct abortion if life-death situation persists? Explain

Which provision of the constitution provide for your basis?

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Is it constitutional or unconstitutional? Explain.

Open Ended

The Congress of the Philippines finally decided to pass a law establishing nuclear powered plants across the country since electric shortage is very high.

Is it constitutional or unconstitutional? Explain.

​CASE DIGEST

Patient X was 7-month pregnant when she was hit by a cargo truck resulting to serious physical injuries. In the operation room, the doctor decided to abort the baby to save the life of the mother. Given that he does not, both lives will be lost.

Open Ended

The family of Manin-Imawa has been in the political system for ten thousand years already. The father is the Governor, the mother is the Vice-governor, the two sons are the Congressmen, the daughter is a City Mayor, then most of all, their dog is luckily not included.

Decide:

Is the act of that family unconstitutional? Explain.