Quiz on the 1987 Philippine Constitution

What is the primary purpose of a constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To provide a system of fundamental laws for governance

• To create a military dictatorship

• To limit individual freedoms

How many articles are in the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

• 10

• 15

• 18

• 25

What does the Bill of Rights in the 1987 Philippine Constitution guarantee?

• Rights only for government officials

• Entrenched freedoms and protections against governmental abuses

• No rights for citizens

• Rights only during wartime

Which of the following is NOT a branch of government established by the 1987 Constitution?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Military

What is the significance of the preamble in the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

• It lists the penalties for breaking the law

• It outlines the goals and purposes of the Constitution

• It describes the history of the Philippines

• It is not significant

Which historical document preceded the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

• The 1935 Constitution

• The 1943 Constitution

• The Malolos Constitution

• The Constitution of Biak-na-Bato

What is one of the main reasons the Constitution is designed to prevent the concentration of power?

• To promote tyranny

• To ensure individual rights are protected

• To create a single-party system

• To limit citizen participation

Which of the following is a key feature of the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

• Establishment of a theocracy

• Democratic and republican form of government

• Elimination of all political parties

• Mandatory military service for all citizens

What does the Constitution prescribe regarding the powers of government branches?

• Unlimited powers

• Powers that are determined and limited

• Powers that can be changed at any time

• No powers at all

Which independent constitutional commission is mentioned in the 1987 Constitution?

• Commission on Human Rights (CHR)

• National Defense Commission

• Commission on Economic Planning

• Commission on Education