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    The document discusses the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, which is the supreme law of the land. It was ratified by Filipino citizens in 1987. The Constitution outlines 18 articles that establish the national territory, principles, branches of government, accountability, economy, rights, education, family, and amendments. Understanding the 1987 Constitution is important because it provides the framework for government and specifies the people's right to suffrage and elections.

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    The document discusses the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines, which is the supreme law of the land. It was ratified by Filipino citizens in 1987. The Constitution outlines 18 articles that establish the national territory, principles, branches of government, accountability, economy, rights, education, family, and amendments. Understanding the 1987 Constitution is important because it provides the framework for government and specifies the people's right to suffrage and elections.

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    THE CONSTITUTION OF

    PHILIPPINES

    CINENSE, RUDOLPH V.
    WHAT IS CONSTITUTION? ( THE 1987
    PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION )

    The present Constitution of the Philippines, ratified by the


    Filipino people in a plebiscite on February 2, 1987, is the
    supreme and fundamental law of the land.
    1987 PHILIPPHINE CONSTITUTION
    ARTICLES
    * ARTICLE 1- NATIONAL TERRITORY
    * ARTICLE 2- Declaration of Principles and State Policies Principles
    * ARTICLE 3- Bill of Rights
    * ARTICLE 4- Citizenship
    * ARTICLE 5- Suffrage
    * ARTICLE 6- Legislative Department
    * ARTICLE 7- Executive Department
    * ARTICLE 8- JUDICIAL DEPARTMENT
    * ARTICLE 9- CONSTITUTIONAL COMMISSION
    * ARTICLE 10- LOCAL GOVERNMENT
    * ARTICLE 11- ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS
    * ARTICLE 12- NATIONAL ECONOMY AND PATRIMONY
    * ARTICLE 13- SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS
    * ARTICLE 14- EDUCATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, ARTS,
    CULTURE AND SPORTS
    * ARTICLE 15- THE FAMILY
    * ARTICLE 16- GENERAL PROVISIONS
    * ARTICLE 17- AMENDMENTS OR REVISION
    * ARTICLE 18- TRANSITORY PROVISION

    Why is it important to know about the 1987 Philippine


    Constitution?

    As the framework of government, the 1987


    Constitution specifies the right of the people to choose
    their leaders or suffrage through elections and
    provided for means in identifying who are qualified to
    elect and be elected to office

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    listening!

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