Quiz on the History of the Philippine Constitution

What is the Philippine Constitution?

• A guide for farmers

• A set of rules for schools

• A book of laws from Spain

• A plan on how to run the government

How long did the Spanish colonial period last?

• Less than 100 years

• Exactly 400 years

• About 200 years

• More than 300 years

What was the first constitution of the Philippines?

• Malolos Constitution

• 1935 Constitution

• 1973 Constitution

• 1987 Constitution

What year was the 1935 Constitution enacted?

• 1945

• 1935

• 1925

• 1987

Who declared martial law in the Philippines?

• President Ferdinand Marcos

• President Manuel L. Quezon

• President Corazon Aquino

• President Emilio Aguinaldo

What did the 1987 Constitution aim to ensure?

• A monarchy

• A democratic government

• A military rule

• A dictatorship

What is the role of the Executive branch?

• To collect taxes

• To interpret laws

• To make laws

• To implement laws

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws?

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Executive

• Administrative

What does the Judicial branch do?

• Interprets laws

• Makes laws

• Enforces laws

• Collects laws

What is 'checks and balances'?

• A method of collecting taxes

• A way to make laws

• A system to control government power

• A type of election