Philippine Constitution Quiz

When was the Malolos Congress convened?

• July 18, 1898

• September 15, 1898

• June 12, 1899

• January 21, 1899

Who led the drafting of the Malolos Constitution?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Felipe Calderon

• Sergio Osmeña

• Manuel L. Quezon

What was the date of the declaration of Philippine independence ratified by the Malolos Congress?

• July 18, 1898

• January 21, 1899

• September 15, 1898

• June 12, 1899

Which country's constitution influenced the Malolos Constitution?

• Mexico

• Brazil

• Guatemala

• Costa Rica

Who was elected as the Prime Minister of the First Philippine Republic?

• Teodoro Sandico

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Mariano Trias

• Apolinario Mabini

What was the main feature of the Tydings-McDuffie Act?

• Declaration of Philippine independence

• Rejection by the Philippine Legislature

• Establishment of a constitutional committee

• Approval by President Franklin D. Roosevelt

Who won the battle over the acceptance of the Hare-Hawes-Cutting Bill?

• Claro M. Recto

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Sergio Osmeña

• Manuel Roxas

What was the date established as the Philippine independence day by the Tydings-McDuffie Act?

• July 4

• June 12

• September 15

• July 18

What was the main accomplishment of the Malolos Congress?

• Ratification of the declaration of Philippine independence

• Passing a law for borrowing money

• Establishing educational institutions

• All of the above

What was the main feature of the Malolos Constitution?

• Abolishment of the legislative branch

• Appointment of the President by the Supreme Court

• Establishment of a monarchy

• Separation of church and state