POLGOV

When was the 1943 Constitution of the Philippines promulgated?

• September 4, 1943

• October 14, 1943

• November 4, 1943

• December 14, 1943

Who served as the President when the Second Philippine Republic was inaugurated?

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Sergio Osmeña

• José P. Laurel

• Emilio Aguinaldo

What was the political organization that ratified the 1943 Constitution?

• Partido Nacionalista

• KALIBAPI

• Communist Party of the Philippines

• Commonwealth Assembly

What does KALIBAPI stand for?

• Kapisanan na Likas ng Bayan at Pilipinas

• Kalayaan ng Lipunan ng Bagong Pilipinas

• Kapisanan ng Paglilingkod sa Bagong Pilipinas

• Katipunan ng Pagmamahal sa Bagong Pilipinas

How many members composed the Preparatory Commission for Philippine Independence?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

What type of legislature did the 1943 Constitution establish?

• Bicameral legislature

• Parliamentary system

• Federal system

• Unicameral legislature

Which of the following was TRUE about the executive power under the 1943 Constitution?

• It was shared equally by the President and Prime Minister.

• It was exercised by a council of ministers.

• It was vested solely in the President.

• It was limited by the National Assembly.

What was one of the main purposes of the 1943 Constitution according to the Japanese authorities?

• To grant the Philippines full independence

• To make the Philippines appear independent and self-governing

• To restore the Commonwealth government

• To allow U.S. forces to return

Why was the 1943 Constitution considered a “propaganda tool”?

• It was used to promote the U.S. colonial government.

• It portrayed Japan’s occupation as promoting Philippine independence.

• It called for rebellion against Japanese forces.

• It abolished civil rights during the war.

Which statement best describes the ratification process of the 1943 Constitution?

• It was approved through a nationwide public plebiscite.

• It was signed only by José P. Laurel.

• It was ratified by KALIBAPI representatives without a public vote.

• It was approved by the United States Congress.