1973 Philippine Constitution

Desiree B. Calpito
Dave Espejo
Rosebie Fines
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. The following are the citizens of the Philippines under the 1973 Philippine
Constitution, except one.

a. Those who are citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of this
Constitution.

b. Those whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines.

c. Those born before January 17, 1973, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine
citizenship upon reaching the age of majority;

d. Those who are naturalized in accordance with law.

2. Who shall be the head of state and chief executive of the Republic of the
Philippines?

a. Prime Minister c. President

b. Senate President d. CEO

3. Under the 1973 Philippine Constitution, the legislative power shall be vested in
what?

a. Batasang Pambansa c. National Assembly

b. Congress of the Philippines d. Assembly of Representatives of the Nation

4. Which of the following statements about the inclusion of the Bill of Rights is not true?

a. No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of

law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.

b. Private property shall be taken for public use without just compensation.

c. No person shall be twice put in jeopardy of punishment for the same offense.
 d. Free access to the courts shall not be denied to any person by reason of poverty.

TRUE OR FALSE
Write True if the statement is true, and False if the statement is false.
1. The 1973 Philippine Constitution was established and proclaimed during the
Marcos regime.
2. Under the 1973 Philippine Constitution, the Philippines was a democratic and
republican state.
3. The 1973 Philippine Constitution is also known as “Freedom Constitution.”
4. It shall be the duty of the citizen to be loyal to the Republic and to honor the
Philippine flag, to defend the State and contribute to its development and welfare,
to uphold the Constitution and obey the laws, and to cooperate with the duly
constituted authorities in the attainment and preservation of a just and orderly
society.
IDENTIFICATION
Read and answer the following question.
1. It is the legislature of the Republic of the Philippines and a branch of government
co-equal with the Executive and the Judiciary.
2. This shall be exercised by citizens of the Philippines not otherwise disqualified by
law, who are eighteen years of age or over, and who shall have resided in the
Philippines for at least one year and in the place wherein they propose to vote for
at least six months preceding the election. 

Answer Key:
Multiple Choice
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. B

True or False

1. True
2. False
3. False
4. True
Identification

1. Batasang Pambansa
2. Suffrage