The Development of the Philippine Constitution Quiz

What was the first constitution written in the Philippines?

• 1899 Malolos Constitution

• 1935 Constitution

• 1897 Biak-na-Bato Constitution

• 1943 Constitution

Who were the authors of the Biak-na-Bato Constitution?

• Apolinario Mabini and Felipe Calderon

• Isabelo Artacho and Felix Ferrer

• Claro M. Recto and Teodoro Sandico

• Emilio Aguinaldo and Jose P. Laurel

In what year was the Biak-na-Bato Constitution established?

• 1898

• 1897

• 1902

• 1935

Which language(s) was the Biak-na-Bato Constitution originally written in?

• English and Spanish

• Tagalog and English

• Spanish and Tagalog

• Filipino and Spanish

What was the primary government structure established by the Malolos Constitution?

• Presidential

• Parliamentary

• Unicameral

• Federal

When was the Malolos Constitution approved?

• November 29, 1898

• January 21, 1899

• February 8, 1935

• September 7, 1943

The Philippine Organic Act of 1902 was enacted by which governing body?

• Philippine Assembly

• United States Congress

• Malolos Congress

• Constitutional Convention

What significant change did the Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916 introduce?

• Established a bicameral legislature

• Created a Senate elected by Filipino voters

• Abolished the presidency

• Instituted martial law

Which act laid down the promise of independence to the Philippines after a transition period?

• Tydings-McDuffie Act

• Hare-Hawes-Cutting Act

• Philippine Organic Act

• Philippine Autonomy Act

What was the main purpose of the Tydings-McDuffie Act of 1934?

• To establish a new constitution

• To provide for Philippine independence

• To create a military government

• To abolish the Philippine Assembly