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The 1987 Philippine Constitution Reviewer
The 1987 Philippine Constitution Reviewer
2. The President of the Philippines when the 1987 Constitution was promulgated
was Corazon Aquino1.
3. There are 18 articles in the 1987 Philippine Constitution1.
4. The part of the Constitution that outlines the national territory of the
Philippines is Article I1.
5. The primary language used in the 1987 Philippine Constitution is English1.
6. Article VI of the Constitution pertains to the Legislative branch of
government1.
7. As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, the current President of
the Philippines according to the 1987 Constitution is Rodrigo Duterte1.
8. The term length for a President of the Philippines according to the 1987
Constitution is 6 years1.
9. The declaration of principles and state policies is outlined in Article II of the
Constitution1.
10.The maximum number of consecutive terms a President of the Philippines can
serve according to the 1987 Constitution is 1 term1.
11.The power to declare Martial Law under the 1987 Constitution lies with the
President1.
12.The separation of Church and State is discussed in Article II of the
Constitution1.
21.As of my last knowledge update in September 2021, the current Vice President
of the Philippines according to the 1987 Constitution is Leni Robredo1.
22.According to the Constitution, the term length for senators in the Philippines is
6 years2.
23.The duties and powers of the President are outlined in Article VII of the
Constitution3.
24.The power to approve or reject appointments made by the President according
to the Constitution lies with the Commission on Appointments4.
25.According to the Constitution, there is no official religion in the Philippines1.
26.The power to declare a state of calamity according to the Constitution lies with
Local government units1.
27.The accountability of public officers is discussed in Article XI of the
Constitution4.
28.The minimum number of Supreme Court justices mandated by the Constitution
is 113.
29.The official currency of the Philippines according to the Constitution is the
Peso1.
30.The territorial and political subdivisions of the Philippines are discussed in
Article X of the Constitution1.
31.The maximum number of senators a political party can have in the Philippines
according to the Constitution is 312.
32.According to the Constitution, the power to declare a state of rebellion lies with
the President3.
33.The social justice and human rights provisions are outlined in Article XIII of
the Constitution4.
34.The primary duty of the government according to the Constitution is to protect
and serve the people4.
35.The maximum number of justices the Supreme Court can have according to the
Constitution is 155.
36.The power to approve or reject international treaties made by the President
according to the Constitution lies with the Senate6.
37.The principles of local government autonomy are outlined in Article X of the
Constitution4.
38.The official national anthem of the Philippines according to the Constitution is
Lupang Hinirang7.
39.According to the Constitution, amendments to the Constitution can be initiated
by the Congress8.
40.The constitutional commissions such as the Commission on Elections and the
Commission on Audit are outlined in Article IX of the Constitution4.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any more questions.
Here are the answers to the remaining quiz questions:
41.The official flag of the Philippines according to the Constitution is Blue, white,
and red1.
42.According to the Constitution, the power to interpret the Constitution lies with
the Supreme Court2.
43.The official seal of the President of the Philippines according to the
Constitution is Presidential eagle3.
44.The provisions for the creation of autonomous regions in the Philippines are
outlined in Article X of the Constitution4.
45.According to the Constitution, a senator in the Philippines can serve a
maximum of 2 consecutive terms4.
46.The power to initiate impeachment proceedings according to the Constitution
lies with the House of Representatives5.
47.The provisions for the national economy and patrimony are outlined in Article
XII of the Constitution4.
48.The official coat of arms of the Philippines according to the Constitution is
Three stars and a sun3.
49.According to the Constitution, the power to pardon individuals convicted of
crimes lies with the President3.
50.The provisions for the national language, education, and culture are outlined in
Article XIV of the Constitution4.
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