Quiz in Readings in Philippine History

Philippine Constitution

Name and Section: Serdan, Michael John B. CEIT-37-201A

Date: May 28, 2021

Directions: Answer the following questions.

1. What is constitution? 3pts

A constitution is a collection of fundamental ideas or precedents that serve as the legal

foundation for a polity, organization, or other form of institution and, in many cases,
decide how that institution is to be governed.
These ideas can be said to embody a written constitution when they are put down in a
single document or group of legal documents.

It is considered to embody a codified constitution if they are all contained in a single

comprehensive document. Some constitutions (such as the United Kingdom's) are
uncodified but are enshrined in a number of important legislative acts, court cases, or
treaties.

Constitutions apply to organizations at all levels, from sovereign countries to

corporations and unincorporated organizations. In the sense that it defines how that
organization is organized, a treaty that forms an international organization is also its
constitution. A state's constitution establishes the principles upon which the state is
founded, as well as the process by which laws are enacted. Some constitutions,
particularly codified constitutions, serve as restraints on state power by designating
borders that the rulers of a state cannot transcend, such as fundamental rights.

2. What is the importance of constitution in one nation? 7pts

Today, almost every democratic country has a constitution, which is a crucial document
that governs how the government operates. The rights of citizens of a country are
protected by the constitution, regardless of their religion, caste, creed, sex, or physical
appearance. As a result, a constitution can be reasonably described as a social contract
between the government and the people responsible for it.

A constitution's principal purpose is to establish the basic structure of government by

which the people will be governed. A country’s constitution sets the legislative,
executive, and judiciary as the three primary branches of government.
 The constitution of a country specifies the powers and responsibilities assigned to each of
the three primary institutions, but it also establishes a clear line between them. It
successfully governs the connection between these organs, as well as the government's
relationship with its citizens.

Because the country's constitution supersedes all laws enacted inside the country's
territorial jurisdiction, any law made by the ruling government must be under the relevant
constitution. As a result, citizens would follow not only the law but also labor in
accordance with the country's constitution.

The constitution not only lays out a blueprint for the effective government but also
addresses power limits. Because absolute power corrupts absolutely, a constitution is
constructed to prevent people in positions of power from abusing their positions.

3. What is Bill of Rights of 1987 Constitutions? 5pts

The Bill of Rights is found in Article III of the Philippine Constitution. It establishes the
individual's relationship with the state and defines the individual's rights by limiting the
state's permissible powers. It is one of the Philippines' most significant political
successes.

For generations, British, French, and American politics have been divided.
There has emerged a conviction that individual rights must be served and maintained
through the established mechanisms of stated constitutional law, rather than by the
authority of a person, membership in a particular group or party, or reliance on the power
of arms.

Adoption of this notion in the Philippines was not as straightforward as one might expect.
It’s assumed Traditional ways of thinking influenced the outcome.
In other aspects, the concept was unfamiliar at first, and political experience and
education had to be added to the Rights feature so that the Filipino's approach to group
organizational difficulties could become second nature.

4. As a Filipino citizen, how can we benefit if we are familiar with the 1987
constitution? Elaborate. 10pts.

The Constitution is significant because it safeguards individual liberty and establishes the
fundamental principles of the United States. Citizens have influence over the
government, according to the Constitution. It develops a system of checks and balances
that limits the government's power.
The 1987 Constitution represents the pinnacle of Philippine independence. In our
political system, it is the most important institution. The justification for delaying the
passage of an Anti-Political Dynasty Law, on the other hand, solely favors politicians
who are members of political dynasties.
The Philippine Constitution is significant because it safeguards our rights and allows us
to live a fulfilling life. It assists us in understanding our limitations and the proper actions
we should take in order to become decent citizens. We'll know how to defend ourselves
against intruders.
The preamble is significant because it explains why certain clauses of the Philippine
Constitution exist. It would reveal what the Filipino people aspire to be, what they
believe in, and what they are striving towards.