Philippine History Finals Review

What is the primary purpose of a constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To limit individual freedoms

• To outline the structure and powers of a government

• To control economic activity

Which of the following was a major influence on the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

• The Constitution of the United Kingdom

• The Constitution of the United States

• The Constitution of the People's Republic of China

• The Constitution of the Soviet Union

What was the primary goal of the 1935 Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To prepare the Philippines for independence

• To create a communist state

• To maintain colonial rule

What was the primary goal of the 1987 Constitution?

• To restore democratic rule

• To establish a one-party state

• To strengthen the military

• To limit individual freedoms

Who was the first president of the Philippines under the 1987 Constitution?

• Ferdinand Marcos

• Corazon Aquino

• Fidel Ramos

• Joseph Estrada

How did the historical context of the Philippine Revolution influence the development of the 1987 Constitution?

• It had no significant impact.

• It led to a desire for a strong, centralized government.

• It led to a desire for a weak, decentralized government.

• It led to a desire for a democratic government with checks and balances.

What are the key differences between the 1935 Constitution and the 1987 Constitution?

• The 1935 Constitution was more democratic.

• The 1987 Constitution was more authoritarian.

• The 1987 Constitution placed more emphasis on human rights and civil liberties.

• The 1935 Constitution was more focused on economic development.

What is the primary goal of agrarian reform?

• To increase the number of landless farmers

• To concentrate land ownership in the hands of a few

• To redistribute land to farmers

• To encourage foreign investment in agriculture

What was the main objective of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP)?

• To privatize all agricultural land

• To redistribute land to landless farmers

• To encourage foreign investment in agriculture

• To create large agricultural corporations

What is the significance of the Agricultural Land Reform Code of 1963?

• It abolished share tenancy.

• It promoted large-scale landholdings.

• It limited the rights of farmers.

• It favored the interests of landowners.