Commonwealth government

What was the main objective of the Commonwealth Government?

• train the Filipinos for self government

• attain social justice

• develop the country

• became independent from Spain

Who was the chairman in the framing of the 1935 constitution?

• Felipe Calderon

• Vicente Sotto

• Benito Legarda

• Claro Recto

What kind of government was initiated by the 1935 Constitution?

• Parliamentary

• Presidential

• Republican

• Federal

Who was the first president of the Commonwealth government?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Sergio Osmena

• Manuel Roxas

What kind of legislature was implemented by the 1935 Constitution?

• Standard

• Two Way

• Unicameral

• Bicameral

What was the main content of the Parity Rights?

• The establishment of the US Military bases in the Philippines

• The free trade between the Philippines and the US

• The equal rights between the Filipinos and the Americans in utilising the Philippine natural resources

• The budget for the Philippine Assembly

What was the purpose of the Surian ng Wikang Pambansa?

• to develop the different dialects in the country

• to advice to government in choosing the National Language

• to develop the national language

• to enhance nationalism to the Filipinos

The Hare-Hawes-Cutting bill was an amended version of the Tydings-McDuffie Act.

• True

• False

Which statement is true about the length of term of the president according to the 1935 constitution?

• Term will last for 6 years

• Term will last for 3 years with reelection

• Term will last for 4 years without reelection

• Term will last for 6 years without reelection

Which of the following is true about the salient points of the 1935 constitution?

• President will be nominated by the Philippine Commission

• Males of 18 years of age will be allowed to vote

• Females will be allowed to vote after 2 years of adoption of the constitution

• Americans will leave the military bases