Philippine Constitution Quiz

What is the main purpose of a Constitution in a democratic country?

• To limit the rights of the people

• To establish the laws of the land and the structure of government

• To elect government officials

• To determine the economic policy of the state

Which was the first Philippine Constitution, proclaimed in 1899?

• 1935 Constitution

• Malolos Constitution

• 1973 Constitution

• 1987 Constitution

The 1935 Philippine Constitution was primarily created for which purpose?

• To establish a revolutionary government

• To prepare the Philippines for independence from the United States

• To implement martial law

• To consolidate the Spanish colonial laws

The 1973 Constitution introduced which form of government in the Philippines?

• Federal

• Parliamentary

• Presidential

• Monarchial

What was the main objective of the 1987 Philippine Constitution?

• To restore democracy and prevent dictatorship

• To establish a new monarchy

• To strengthen the military's power

• To favor foreign businesses

In the context of the Philippine Constitution, what does the term "sovereignty" mean?

• The absolute power of the President

• The supreme authority of the people

• The control of the military over the government

• The influence of foreign powers

Which feature is common to all three historical Philippine Constitutions (1935, 1973, and 1987)?

• Granting equal rights to all citizens

• Establishing a state religion

• Allowing the President to serve for life

• Removing the power of the judiciary

What was the main innovation introduced by the Malolos Constitution?

• A unicameral legislature

• A provision for martial law

• A bill of rights for the Filipino people

• A presidential term of six years

Which principle is emphasized in the 1987 Constitution regarding the separation of powers?

• The judiciary must be controlled by the executive

• Each branch of government should be independent and have equal power

• The legislature has supreme power over the other branches

• The executive can override the decisions of the judiciary

What is the significance of the Preamble in the Philippine Constitution?

• It lists the specific laws of the land

• It states the guiding principles and values of the nation

• It gives detailed economic policies

• It provides a history of the country's colonial past