#240.
It is that written instrument by which the fundamental powers of the Philippine Government are established, limited and defined and by which their power is distributed among several branches for the benefit of the people.
A
Statutes
B
Republic Act
C
The Philippine Constitution
D
IRR
Answer: The Philippine Constitution
#241.
In the 1987 Philippine Constitution contains at least 3 sets of provisions. Which one of the following provisions is not included?
A
Constitution of sovereignty
B
Constitution of Government
C
Constitution of Universality
D
Constitution of Liberty
Answer: Constitution of Universality
#242.
Which government branch has the duty to ascertain and give effect to the intent of the constitutional provisions as adopted or approved by its framers?
A
The Supreme Court
B
The Senate
C
The Executive Branch
D
The Congress
Answer: The Supreme Court
#243.
The "Rules of Majority" is unwritten law of democratic government. For the Congress to declare the existence of a state of war or to call a constitutional convention. ______________ vote of all its' respected members is required.
A
two-thirds majority
B
simple majority
C
Minority
D
Concurring
Answer: two-thirds majority
#244.
This constitutional Principle is meant that no man in the country, not even the government is above or beyond the law.
A
Rule of Majority
B
Bill of Rights
C
Rule of Law
D
Republican Law
Answer: Rule of Law
#245.
"The Philippines is a ___ and ___ state. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them."
A
democratic-independent
B
free-independent
C
democratic-free
D
free - democratic
Answer: free-independent
#246.
The Philippine Constitution explicitly recognize that _____ authority, at all times. Supreme over the military. Its goal is to secure the sovereignty of the State.
A
Persidetial
B
Democratic
C
Civilian
D
Parliamentary
Answer: Civilian
#247.
The Legislative power shall be vested in the Congress of the Philippines which shall consist of _______.
A
The President and The Vice-President
B
The Supreme Court
C
The Justice Department
D
Senate and the House of Representatives
Answer: Senate and the House of Representatives
#248.
Term of office for the Senate Members under the 198 Constitution shall be _____.
A
3 years
B
6 years
C
12 years
D
9 years
Answer: 6 years
#249.
Term of office for the members of House of Representatives under the 1987 Constitution
A
3 years
B
6 years
C
9 years
D
12 years
Answer: 3 years
#250.
The Executive Power shall be vested upon _____.
A
The President
B
The Senate President
C
The Chief Justice
D
The House Speaker
Answer: The President
#251.
The President and the Vice President shall have the same term of office for ______ under the 1987 Constitution,
A
3 years
B
6 years
C
9 years
D
12 years
Answer: 6 years
#252.
Shall be the SOLE JUDGE of electoral disputes involving the President-elect and the Vice-President elect under the 1987 Constitution.
A
The Ombudsman
B
COMELEC
C
The Supreme Court
D
The electoral Tribunal
Answer: The Supreme Court
#253.
It shall have the exclusive power to initiate all cases of impeachment under the 1987 constitution.
A
The house of representatives
B
The sandiganbayan
C
The Supreme Court
D
The legislature
Answer: The legislature
#254.
It shall have the sole power to try all cases of impeachment.
A
The legislature
B
The sandiganbayan
C
Senate
D
The house of representatives
Answer: Senate
#255.
Refers to those non-dominant groups in our country which possess and which to preserve ethnic, religious or linguistic traditions markedly different from the rest.
A
Indigenous Cultural Groups
B
Religious Groups
C
Poor Community
D
Rural Poor Community
Answer: Indigenous Cultural Groups
#256.
It is the declaration and enumeration of the individual rights and privileges which the Constitution is designed to protect against violations by the government, groups, etc.
A
Constitutional Rights
B
Bill of Rights
C
Civil Rights
D
individual Rights
Answer: Bill of Rights
#257.
It signifies that "all persons subject to legislation, shall be treated alike under like circumstances and conditions both in the privileges conferred and liabilities imposed."
A
Equal protection of law
B
Bill of rights
C
Constitutional rights
D
Political Rights
Answer: Equal protection of law
#258.
The power of the state to take or expropriate property for public use upon paying te owner a just compensation to be ascertained according to law.
A
Police Power
B
Power of Taxiation
C
Power of Eminent Dominant
D
Emergency Powers
Answer: Power of Eminent Dominant
#259.
They are the rights of the citizens which give them the power to participate, directly or indirectly, in the establishment or administration of the government, the right of suffrage and information on matters of public concerns.