Quiz on the History of the Philippines Constitution

What was the primary purpose of the 1897 Biac-na-Bato Constitution?

• To establish a monarchy

• To create a truce between Spanish and Philippine Revolutionaries

• To abolish all forms of government

• To promote military dictatorship

Which constitution is known as the first important Filipino document produced by the people's representatives?

• 1987 Constitution

• 1899 Malolos Constitution

• 1935 Constitution

• 1897 Biac-na-Bato Constitution

What significant feature did the 1935 Constitution introduce regarding the branches of government?

• It eliminated the executive branch

• It introduced a system of checks and balances

• It created a parliamentary system

• It established a unicameral legislature

Which constitution was amended by Marcos to justify the insurgency of the Communist party?

• 1935 Constitution

• 1973 Constitution

• 1986 Provisional Constitution

• 1899 Malolos Constitution

What was a key feature of the 1986 Provisional 'Freedom' Constitution?

• It was drafted by the military

• It abolished all previous constitutions

• It gave the President broad powers to restore democracy

• It established a military dictatorship

Which constitution was ratified by the people in a plebiscite held on February 2, 1987?

• 1935 Constitution

• 1986 Provisional Constitution

• 1973 Constitution

• 1987 Constitution

What principle does the 1987 Constitution emphasize regarding sovereignty?

• Sovereignty resides in the people

• Sovereignty resides in the military

• Sovereignty is shared with foreign nations

• Sovereignty is held by the President

What does the 1935 Constitution state about the legislative department?

• It is the weakest branch of government

• It is the most powerful among the three branches

• It is controlled by the President

• It has no authority to enact laws

Which of the following is NOT a salient feature of the 1973 Constitution?

• The President as head of state

• The Prime Minister as head of government

• Legislative powers solely with Congress

• Autocratic leadership

What does the Declaration of Principles and State Policies state about the Philippines' stance on war?

• The Philippines promotes war as a national policy

• The Philippines supports military interventions

• The Philippines is neutral in all conflicts

• The Philippines renounces war as an instrument of national policy