RPH_FINALS_LESSON 3: THE MALOLOS CONSTITUTION

What was the main goal of the Revolutionary Government established by Aguinaldo?

• To negotiate peace with the Spanish

• To gain independence and global recognition

• To declare war on the American forces

• To unify political parties in the Philippines

What title was given to the leader of the Revolutionary Government?

• Dictator under Spanish influence

• Supreme Chief of Armed Forces

• President of the Revolutionary Government

• Commander of the National Assembly

When was the Malolos Constitution officially implemented?

• December 30, 1898 after Rizal’s death

• January 21, 1899 after ratification

• March 23, 1901 following Aguinaldo's capture
  

• June 12, 1898 during the proclamation

Who was the principal author of the Malolos Constitution?

• Apolinario Mabini and Isabelo Artacho

• Felipe Calderón y Roca with Buencamino

• Emilio Aguinaldo and Mabini

• Manuel Quezon and Sergio Osmeña

What was the Malolos Constitution originally written in?

• English and Filipino

• Spanish

• Latin and Tagalog

• French

Which idea was emphasized in the Malolos Constitution?

• Rule by monarch and clergy

• Government under U.S. protectorate

• Sovereignty resides in the people

• Dependence on foreign treaties

• What was the function of the Permanent Commission?
  
  

• • To command military operations

• • To appoint cabinet secretaries

• • To make decisions when Congress is out

• • To represent the President abroad

Why did Apolinario Mabini oppose the draft constitution?

• He favored Spanish loyalty and religion

• He feared it would hinder emergency response

• He wanted church control in government

• He supported American-style federalism

Why did Aguinaldo suggest changes to the draft constitution?

• To ensure quick decisions during wartime

• To ensure quick decisions during wartime

• To grant more power to local governors

• To guarantee full Spanish recognition

How many articles were included in the Malolos Constitution?

• 80 articles divided into 12 titles

• 101 articles grouped into 14 titles

• 99 articles with 10 chapters

• 120 articles in one unified section