Philippine Constitution
This constitution was in effect during the American Commonwealth period in the Philippines.
1935 Constitution
This Philippine president declared martial law in 1972.
Ferdinand Marcos (x5)
The 1987 Constitution was ratified by the Filipino people in this year.
1987
When was President Ferdinand Marcos elected as a president?
1965 (x2)
The drafting of the 1987 Constitution took this many days.
133 days
Martial law was declared to address threats from this insurgency group
Communist Party of the Philippines
This institution has the power to approve international treaties signed by the President.
Senate
What does "CONCON" do?
create, amend, or replace a constitution
Under the 1987 Constitution, this body confirms certain presidential appointments.
Commission on Appointments (x2)
vote in place of secret ballots also called as "oral voting"
Viva Voce
The Constitution requires approval from this body before the President can declare martial law.
Congress
Oral recitation of voting.
The president, vice president, and members of the Supreme Court can be removed through this process.
Impeachment
Under martial law, the 1935 Constitution was amended and replaced with this new constitution.
1973 Constitution
The preamble of the 1987 Constitution recognizes aid from?
Almighty God (x2)
When was Benigno Aquino Jr. assassinated?
When he returned from the airport around "1983"
The 1987 Constitution establishes this form of government, characterized by the supremacy of civilian authority over the military.
democratic and republican state
This term refers to the period in which Marcos ruled under martial law, ending in the People Power Revolution.
Marcos dictatorship
This article in the 1987 Constitution emphasizes the importance of human rights.
Bill of Rights
election that is called earlier than the one that has been scheduled.