QUIZ NO. 2 - 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION

What do you call the introductory part of the Constitution?

• PREFACE

• AMENDMENTS

• BILL OF RIGHTS

• PREAMBLE

What form of government does the Philippines adopt?

• Democratic and Republican

• Federalism

• Democratic and Federal

• None of the above

Answer explanation

It is stated in Article 2, Section 1 of the 1987 Philippine Constitution.

The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of invasion or _______ when the public safety requires it.

• terrorism

• war

• rebellion

• calamity

Answer explanation

It is stated in Article 3 (Bill of Rights), Section 15 of 1987 Philippine Constitution.

Natural-born citizens are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

This is stated in Section 2 of Article IV (Citizenship) in our 1987 Philippine Constitution.

The Legislative power of the government shall be vested in the _____ of the Philippines.

• President

• Supreme Court

• Congress

• Sandiganbayan

Answer explanation

This is stated in Section 1 of Article VI (The Legislative Department) of our 1987 Philippine Constitution.

How many senators are there in the Senate?

• 25

• 30

• 24

• 12

Answer explanation

This is stated in Section 2 of Article VI (The Legislative Department) of our 1987 Philippine Constitution.

The term of office of the President and Vice-president of the Philippines shall be up to how many years?

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

• six years

Answer explanation

This is stated in Section 4 of Article VII (Executive Department) of our 1987 Philippine Constitution.

The executive power shall be vested in the ______ of the Philippines.

• Supreme Court

• President

• Senate

• House of Representatives

Answer explanation

This is stated in Section 1 of Article VII (Executive Department) of our 1987 Philippine Constitution.

The Supreme Court is composed of a Chief Justice and how many Associate Justices?

• 14

• 12

• 11

• 16

Answer explanation

This is stated in Section 4 of Article VIII (Judicial Department) of our 1987 Philippine Constitution.

What is the age requirement to be a senator?

• 45

• 30

• 40

• 35

Answer explanation

This is stated in Section 4 of Article VI (The Legislative Department) of our 1987 Philippine Constitution.