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Worksheets1987 and New Constitution EN1-1
Total questions: 75
Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins
What is Article II?
Declaration of Principles and State Policies
National Territory
Declaration of State Policies
Declaration of State Policies and Principles
Article II is divided into two parts: the Principles and State Policies. Which of the choices is not under State Policies?
Section 6
Section 7
Section 8
Section 9
Which of the following sections of Article II states that the government may call upon the people to render personal, military or civil service, like the Scouting, CAT, ROTC?
Section 2. The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy
Section 3. Civilian authority is, at all times, supreme over the military.
Section 4. The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people
Section 5. The maintenance of peace and order
What is international law?
It is the body of laws governing nations in their dealings with one another.
It is the system of trading with the other countries.
It refers to a military authority
It refers to a formal rejection of something.
Modified TRUE or FALSE.
The Philippines is a democratic and MONARCHICAL state. True or false?
From Section 3, which of the following is the responsibility of the Armed Forces of the Philippines?
gives justice and freedom to the people
protects the State and the people
plans for a war
gives the people the right to vote
Which of the following sections of Article II states that the Philippines should not initiate war with another country?
Section 1. The Philippines is a democratic and republican State.
Section 2. The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy
Section 3. Civilian authority is, at all times, supreme over the military
Section 4. The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people
Priest A secretly supported a local running mayor in their city by giving money support. Is the priest's behavior acceptable in the constitution?
Yes, because the church or any member should be involved in any political matters
No, because Priest A only supported the mayor
No, because it is against the Article II, section 6 of our constitution
Yes, because it is acceptable in the Article II, section 6 of our constitution
What made the Philippines a republican state?
The people can vote for the running national government officials only.
The Filipino people have the right to make the law and submit it to the government.
The country is ruled by the people.
The Philippines is a representative form of government.
Modified TRUE or FALSE.
The prime duty of the government is TO SERVE AND PROTECT THE PEOPLE. True or false?
The Philippine Government decided to store nuclear weapons because of a threat of war from another country. Is this allowed?
No. Section 8 is strict in the provision of Nuclear Weapons.
Yes. Section 8 does not define strictly the provision of Nuclear Weapons.
No. Section 8 only allows the use of Nuclear materials in medicine and agriculture.
Yes. Section 8 allows storage of these in the name of National Interest.
Article II, section 7 emphasizes International Relations policy. Which definition falls under it?
The Philippines shall never engage in war.
The supremacy of civilian authority over the military.
The country should set goals on how it will work together with other countries.
The Philippines is a democratic and republican state.
What is Political Dynasty for you?
1. Which is the fundamental law of the Philippines?
a. Bill of Rights
b. Civil Criminal Code
c. Constitution
d. Ten Commandments
2. Democracy refers to the involvement of all the citizens in the control of government. On the other hand, oligarchy delegates control of government to:
a. the mother country
b. an autocrat
c. a religious group
d. a select few
3. The government wants a piece of private land for a government project. The owner resisted the government’s demand. How may the government own the land?
a. right of eminent domain
b. right to government ownership
c. right of habeas corpus
d. right of a sovereign over governed
4. Which best describes the division of the Legislature into the Senate and the house of Representatives?
a. bicameralism
b. bipartisanship
c. unicameralism
d. co-legislative power
5. Which policy of the state provides preferential attention to the welfare of the less fortunate members of Philippine Society?
a. Criminal Justice
b. Distributive Justice
c. Bill of Rights
d. Social Justice
6. Which is a check on the executive department by the judiciary in the principle of check and balance among branches of the government?
a. impeachment of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
b. Determining the salary of the President and Vice president
c. Declaring a legislative measure as unconstitutional
d. declaring an act of the President unconstitutional
7. The fundamental right invoked by filing the “writ of amparo” is __________.
a. the right to due process
b. the right to self-defense
c. the right to be defended by a public attorney
d. the right to life, liberty and security
8. Which condition contradicts the social justice mandated in the 1987 Constitution?
a. Sense of dependency among citizens
b. Creation of economic opportunities for all
c. Elimination of cultural inequalities
d. Equitable distribution of wealth
9. It is the power of the State to regulate individual’s rights and behavior for the general welfare.
A. Power of expropriation
B. Power of Taxation
C. Police Power
D. Military power
10. Relationship by blood is the basis of the acquisition of citizenship under this rule
A. Jus sanguinis
B. Jus soli
C. Naturalization
D. Voluntary method
11. Sovereignty refers to
A. The ultimate source of authority in society
B. Ruling monarchs
C. Ceremonial leaders
D. Supreme courts
12. The Philippines is a ___________ and __________ State.
A. Democratic – Monarchic
B. Democratic – Republic
C. Monarchic – Oligarchic
D. Republican – democrats
13. A system of government in which the legislature and executive share power through an elected assembly.
A. Democracy
B. Monarchy
C. Parliamentary
D. Presidential
14. Civilian authority is, at all times, _________over the military.
A. Backup
B. Important
C. Scared
D. Supreme
15. The separation of ______and ______ shall be inviolable.
A. Church and Country
B. Church and departments
C. Church and State
D. Church and War
How many constitution have we had in the Philippines?
5
6
7
8
What was the first constitution of the Philippines?
Constitution of Biak-na-Bato
Malolos Constitution
Tydings Mcduffie Act
Second Philippine Commission
Where was the first Philippine Constitution based on?
US Constitution
Spanish Constitution
Chinese Constitution
Cuban Constitution
1987 Constitution states that the separation of the Church and the States shall be (a) .
1987 Constitution, Bill of Rights, Sec 22.
No (a) law or bill of attainder shall be enacted. ( This protects individuals from change of legal consequences from actions committed. )
Select all that applies.
1987 Constitution, Bill of Rights, Sec. 6 states that liberty to abode or travel shall not be impared except:
Declaration of persona non grata
In the interest of national security
In the interest of public safety
In the interest of public health
True or False.
The general rule is civilian authority is at all times supreme over military.
True
False
Which are the three independent Constitutional Commissions?
Commission on Human Rights
Commission on Elections
Commission on Audit
Commission on Higher Education
Civil Service Commission
Which are not the educational requirements to run for executive or legislative office?
Bachelor's Degree
Vocational Course
Read and write
Master's Degree
Doctor of Philosophy
Section 17 of Bill or Rights stating that "No person shall be compelled to be a witness against himself" is also commonly known as:
Law of Classroom.
Data Privacy Right.
Right against self-incrimination.
Who promulgated the 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION.?
Former President Corazon C. AQUINO
Pres. AQUINO
Pres.Corazon C. AQUINO
This is the acquirring of the territory by means of bilateral agreement of two countries.
Discovery
Cession
Accretion
This is acquiring of the territory by means of acquisition of territory through artificial or natural way.
Discovery
Cession
Accretion
This is the absoulute power of the state to rule its people.
External sovereignty
Internal sovereignty
Sovereignty
This characteristics of soverienty is cannot be divided what is this characteristic?
Absoluteness
Exlusiveness
Individuality
What is the first republic?
Japanese republic
American republic
Philippine Commonwealth republic
Whonis the first american Governador_General?
FRANK MURPHY
William Wright
Judge William H. Taft
Who is the former President abolished the PUNISHMEMT OF THE DEATH PENALTY?
PNOY
GMA
FEM
This is the supreme law of the Philippines and the Fundamental Law of the land.
1987 phil. Constitution
1987 CONSTITUTION
CONSTITUTION
This is form of origin and history of constitution which is is enacted by a constituent and assembly or granted by a monarch to this subjects.
Commulative
Conventional
Conventional or Enacted
This is the manner of amending the 1987 Philippine Constitution which is the sanctity is cannot be altered or ammended.
Flexible
Rigid or elastic
Inelastic or elastic.
According to the 1987 Philippine Constitution ARTICLE 5, WHAT IS THE TITLE OF THIS article.
BILL OF RIGHTS
SUFFRAGE
The Family
ACCORDING TO THE 1987 PHIL.CONSTITUTION BASED ON THE SECTION 1 THE PHILIPPINE IS DEMOCRATIC AND ______________STATE?
Republican state
Democratic and republican state
Republican
From WHAT SECTION OF THE ARTICLE 2 says giving the priorities to the women in a nation building?
Section 10
Section 16
Section 14
What is the best weapon of the PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE.?
Territory
Knowledge of the law
Knowledge to the territory
The State values the dignity of every ____and guarantess full of respect for human rights.
religion or belief
living thing
natural-born citizen
human person
Public officials and employees shall perform and discharge their duties with the highest degree of ___
professionalism
excellence
attitude
intelligence and skill
What form of government does the Philippines adopt?
republican
democratic
neither A nor B
both A and B
What is regarded by the State as a 'primary social economic force?
education
trade
labor
commerce
What do you call the introductory part of the Constitution?
amendments
preamble
preface
bill of rights
What is the national language of the Philippines according to 1987 Phil Constitution article XIV section 6?
English
Both Tagalog & Filipino
Tagalog
Filipino
What are the 3 main branches of the Government of the Philippines?
Senate, Supreme Court, Congress
Legislative, Executive, Judicial
The Legislative, The Senate, The Supreme Court
Presidential, Unicameral-Parliamentary, Bicameral-Parliamentary
What is recognized by the State as the foundation of the nation?
barangay
community
family
municipality
Which of the following is a Constitutional Commission?
Commission of Human Rights
Philippine Commision on Good Government
Civil Service Commission
Commission on Natural Resourses
It states that "no person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor any person be denied the equal protection of the laws."
Article VI 2.
Court Order
Bill of Rights
Republic Act
Upon taking office as President, Corazon Aquino immediately organized a revolutionary government under her rule.
True
False
Filipinos who loses their citizenship cannot reacquire it.
True
False
According to the 1987 Constitution, military authority is supreme over civilian authority.
True
False
Article X of the 1987 PH Constitution emphasizes the importance of the accountability of government officials.
True
False
The writ of habeas corpus cannot be suspended indefinitely by the government.
True
False
Congress may invalidate a President's veto by a 2/3 vote of the entire body.
True
False
The terms of the justices of the Supreme Court are limited to six years.
True
False
The President seeks consent from the Supreme Court in granting pardons and amnesties.
True
False
The Vice President may be given a position in the Cabinet.
True
False
The 1987 Constitution states that the Philippine territory encompasses all geographical forms, be it in land, or water;
True
False
What was the 1st Official Constitution of the Philippines?
Biak-na-Bato Constitution
Malolos Constitution
Tejeros Constitution
Philippine Organic Act
What Philippine Constitution did President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. used in order to declare Martial Law?
1974 Constitution
1973 Constitution
1935 Constitution
1936 Constitution
