Name: Joniah Lynn O.

Galendo BS PSYCHOLOGY 1-B

Professor: Ann Margarit Bersano

Subject: Readings in Philippine History

Date: June 2, 2021

Module 11-The Philippine Constitution

Activity1
Complete the table below to compare and contrast the seven constitutions framed in the
country.
Form of Ratifying/ Length of Distinctive
Government Promulgating Effectivity Features
Body
Biak-Na-Bato Revolutionary November 1, 1897-1899 To separate
Constitution government 1987 approved from the
and ratified by Spanish
the Philippine monarchy and
Revolution and establish an
pres. Emilio independent
Aguinaldo. state with own
government.
Malolos Democratic Approved by 1899-1901 To establish a
Constitution Republican the Malolos democratic and
government congress on republican
November government
29,1898. with the 3
Promulgated by branches of the
pres. Aguinaldo state: Executive,
on January 21, Legislative,
1899. Judiciary
1935 Commonwealth Approved by 1935-1972 Political system
Constitution government US president similar to
Franklin America. A
Roosevelt on "transitional
March 23, 1935 period"
and ratified by government
the Filipino before granting
people on May independence.
14, 1935
Second Democratic The new 1943-1945 It is effective
Philippine republic constitution was only during war
Republic government signed on and for the
Constitution under the September 4, Japanese
Japanese 1943. Ratified government to
military. by the declare
 KALIBAPI on independence to
September 7, the Philippines.
1943. However, this
was just taken
astride by the
Americans.
1973 Parliamentary January 17, 1973-1986 A constitution
Constitution form 1973, pres. approved during
Marcos ratified the Marcos
the constitution regime.
Freedom Democratic On March 24, 1986-1987 A transitional
Constitution government 1986, Pres. constitution in
Cory Aquino preparation for
signed the permanent
Proclamation one.
No. 3 to have
the “Freedom
constitution”.
1987 Democratic- Proclaimed and February 11, To have a clear
Constitution Republic ratified by pres. 1987 to the representation
government Cory Aquino on present of the
February 11, democratic
1987 government
with the
subdivision of
the three
branches of the
state.

Activity 2
Answer the following:
I. KNOWLEDGE. (1 point each). Fill in the blanks with the correct word(s).
1. The Jones Law reorganized the government with an American governor-general, a
Cabinet, and all-Filipino legislature
2. The CONCOM was headed by Justice Cecilia Muñoz Palma.
3. The constitution is written by a constitutional convention, which is a body assembled for
the express purpose of framing or writing a constitution.
4. The 1935 Constitution established the commonwealth of the Philippines.
5. The 1973 Constitution provided for a parliamentary form of government in which the
president was the symbolic head of state.
6. The commonwealth under Pres. Manuel L. Quezon went into exile in the United States
7. The Malolos congress had its inaugural session on September 15, 1898.
8. Freedom Constitution set aside the 1973 as a temporary revolutionary government until
the framing of a new constitution.
 9. The Malolos Constitution was the first republican constitution in Asia.
10. A government’s presidential system of government restores the bicameral Congress of the
Philippines under the 1987 Constitution.

II. COMPREHENSION AND ANALYSIS. (10 points each)

1. Why is the constitution considered as “the highest expression of the law”?
2. The Bill of Rights is a major article throughout the different constitutions of the country.
Why is it necessary?

My answers:

1. Our country has passed six constitutions in total, and it has established our government
over the years. The first constitution, Biak-na-bato paved way for our official declaration as an
independent state from the Spanish monarchy. It became an official rule where our government
established it for everyone to follow. With that, being said a constitution is the highest and
supreme law of the land because neither the government can alter or change it unless, they plan
to make another new constitution. Lastly, in the constitution lies the fundamental rules of a
country.

2. A state would not be called a state without its people to rule for. That is why the Bill of
Rights is an important part to every constitution that is made. Because it establishes rules to
follow to create peace and avoidance of conflict. It is also a way to create laws to protect the
people and to ensure the equal enjoyment of their rights. Without the Bill of Right the people
will be under the oppression of the government and it will surely result to chaos.