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WorksheetsMartial Law
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Who has the authority to suspend the writ of habeas corpus and enforce Martial Law nationwide or in specific regions?
C. The Chief Justice
A. The Vice President
B. The President
D. The Senate President
When did President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. declare Martial Law in the Philippines?
A. September 17, 1972
B. September 21, 1972
C. September 23, 1972
D. September 30, 1972
What do the eight rays in the sun of the Philippine flag represent?
A. Provinces that rebelled against Spain
B. Eight key cities in the Philippines
C. Eight provinces under Martial Law by spanish governor-general Ramon Blanco on Aug 30, 1896
D. Eight major industries in the Philippines
Who declared Martial Law in the Philippines during the Second Republic on September 21, 1944?
D. Ramon Blanco
A. Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.
B. Jose P. Laurel
C. Rodrigo Duterte
What was one of the grounds for the declaration of Martial Law by President Marcos, Sr.?
A. Economic prosperity
B. Communist Insurgency
C. Religious freedom
D. Environmental conservation
What did student protesters voice their opposition to during rallies and protests?
C. Healthcare improvements
D. Infrastructure development
B. Government corruption
A. Education reforms
What significant event occurred on August 21, 1972, before the declaration of Martial Law?
D. Independence Day celebration
C. Peace treaty signing
B. Presidential election
A. Plaza Miranda bombing
What did the government suspend following the Plaza Miranda bombing?
A. Freedom of speech
B. Right to assembly
C. Privilege of the writ of habeas corpus
D. Right to vote
Which group emerged advocating for changes in Mindanao before the declaration of Martial Law?
D. Bangsamoro Liberation Front
C. Moro National Liberation Front
B. New People's Army
A. Communist Party of the Philippines
What did Filipinos supporting Martial Law view it as?
B. A necessary measure to prevent disorder
A. A threat to democracy
C. A violation of human rights
D. A form of entertainment
Why did opponents believe President Marcos, Sr. imposed Martial Law?
C. To enhance economic growth
A. To promote peace and order
D. To improve international relations
B. To prolong his presidency beyond constitutional limits
What did Marcos exaggerate to justify his continued stay in office?
A. Economic growth
B. News about peace and order
D. Environmental protection
C. Technological advancements
How many consecutive four-year terms could a president serve according to the 1935 Constitution?
C. Three
B. Two
A. One
D. Four
Who was the first to impose Martial Law in the Philippines?
A. Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.
B. Jose P. Laurel
C. Rodrigo Duterte
D. Ramon Blanco
When did President Rodrigo Duterte declare Martial Law in the entirety of Mindanao?
C. April 15, 2018
B. June 30, 2016
A. May 23, 2017
D. March 10, 2019
What was the main reason cited by President Marcos, Sr. for declaring Martial Law?
A. Economic instability
B. Threat of communist insurgency
C. Religious conflicts
D. Environmental pollution
President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. declared Martial Law in the Philippines through?
Proclamation No. 1081
Proclamation No. 1018
The eight rays in the sun of the Philippine flag do not represent the provinces that rebelled against Spain
true
false
The 8 rays of the sun of the Philippine flag represents which provinces?
Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Manila, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, and Tarlac
Bataan, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Manila, Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, and Tarlac
According to President Marcos, Sr., what group was preparing to launch a massive revolution that would be a threat to the welfare and security of the people?
Bangsamoro Liberation Front
Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP)
Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)
New People's Army (NPA)
the Plaza Miranda bombing on August 21, 1972, where grenades were hurled onto the stage during the proclamation of what political Party senatorial candidates in Plaza Miranda, Quiapo, Manila?
Liberal party
nationalista party
2 Muslim groups that are seeking independence for Mindanao that Marcos views as a threat
CPP
Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)
Bangsamoro Liberation Front
NPA
Events that led to the declaration of Martial Law
Mindanao Problem
Protests, Rallies and Demonstrations
Bombing Incidents
Communist Insurgency
