Quiz on Philippine Constitutions

What is the primary purpose of a constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To limit citizen rights

• To dictate the organization and powers of government

• To promote military rule

Which constitution was established during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule?

• 1943 Constitution

• 1987 Constitution

• 1897 Biak-na-Bato Constitution

• 1935 Constitution

What significant feature did the 1899 Malolos Constitution introduce?

• Emergency powers for the President

• Civil liberties were abolished

• Unicameral National Assembly

• Establishment of a parliamentary system

What was the main reason for the dissolution of the 1897 Biak-na-Bato Constitution?

• Outbreak of World War II

• American colonization

• Pact of Biak-na-Bato with Spanish authorities

• Establishment of the Commonwealth

Which constitution was enacted during the martial law era in the Philippines?

• 1943 Constitution

• 1973 Constitution

• 1987 Constitution

• 1935 Constitution

What was a key feature of the 1935 Constitution?

• It established a parliamentary system

• It allowed for the re-election of the President

• It abolished civil liberties

• It was created under Japanese occupation

Which constitution emphasized collaboration with Japan during its occupation?

• 1987 Constitution

• 1899 Malolos Constitution

• 1943 Constitution

• 1973 Constitution

What was a significant change introduced by the 1935 Constitution?

• A minimum wage was set

• It established a bicameral legislature

• Women were denied the right to vote

• The President could not be re-elected

What was the main goal of the 1987 Constitution?

• To establish a dictatorship

• To restore democracy and promote social justice

• To create a military government

• To limit civil rights

Which article of the 1987 Constitution addresses the Bill of Rights?

• Article V

• Article IV

• Article III

• Article II