2026 Civil Service Exam of the Philippines Reviewer: Philippine Constitutions and History

Philippine Government And History

This reviewer covers key aspects of Philippine Constitutions, historical events, and general information relevant to the 2026 Civil Service Exam. It includes questions on government structure, historical timelines, and significant national symbols and facts.

Constitution History Civil Service Exam Reviewer

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1 The current Philippine Constitution was ratified in what year?

A 1986
B 1973
C 1935
D 1987

2 Which of the following is NOT among the three branches of the Philippine government as established by the Constitution?

A Legislative
B Executive
C Judicial
D Military

3 Under the 1987 Philippine Constitution, how many consecutive terms can a President serve?

A 1
B 2
C 3
D Unlimited

4 Which article of the 1987 Philippine Constitution focuses on the rights of citizens?

A Article II
B Article III
C Article IV
D Article V

5 Which constitutional body is primarily responsible for conducting elections in the Philippines?

A Department of Interior and Local Government
B Commission on Elections
C Supreme Court
D Civil Service Commission

6 What is the minimum age requirement to be elected as a Senator in the Philippines?

A 25 years old
B 30 years old
C 35 years old
D 18 years old

7 Under the Philippine Constitution, which branch of government has the "power of the purse"?

A Executive
B Legislative
C Judicial
D Local Government

8 What is the national language of the Philippines?

A Tagalog
B English
C Filipino
D Spanish

9 How many regions are there in the Philippines?

A 16
B 17
C 18
D 15

10 Which article of the Constitution focuses on the Bill of Rights?

A Article II
B Article III
C Article IV
D Article V

11 The President's term of office under the 1987 Constitution is:

A 4 years with reelection
B 6 years with no reelection
C 4 years with no reelection
D 6 years with reelection

12 Who heads the Constitutional Commission that drafted the 1987 Constitution?

A Jose P. Laurel
B Claro M. Recto
C Cecilia Muñoz Palma
D Manuel L. Quezon

13 The first Philippine Constitution was the:

A 1987 Constitution
B 1973 Constitution
C 1935 Constitution
D Malolos Constitution

14 Under the Constitution, how many Senators should there be?

A 12
B 24
C 30
D 16

15 The minimum age requirement for President is:

A 35 years
B 40 years
C 30 years
D 25 years

16 Which branch of government is considered the "purse" of the nation?

A Executive
B Legislative
C Judicial
D Military

17 The Constitutional Commission of 1986 had how many members?

A 45
B 48
C 50
D 32

18 EDSA People Power Revolution happened in:

A 1985
B 1986
C 1987
D 1984

19 What does Article II principally contain?

A Bill of Rights
B National Territory
C Declaration of Principles and State Policies
D Citizenship

20 The Supreme Court can declare laws:

A Void
B Valid
C Amend
D Repeal

21 The Constitutional provision on foreign military bases requires:

A Legislative vote
B Presidential decree
C Supreme Court ruling
D Referendum

22 Which branch can enter into international treaties?

A Legislative
B Executive
C Judicial
D Foreign Affairs

23 The Bangsamoro Organic Law is based on Article:

A IX
B X
C XI
D XII

24 When is a required referendum valid?

A 2/3 majority
B Majority vote
C Unanimous vote
D Simple majority

25 Anti-Dynasty provisions are found in Article:

A XIII
B XIV
C XV
D XVI

26 The Philippine-American War began in:

A 1898
B 1899
C 1900
D 1901

27 Which Constitution first mentioned environmental protection?

A 1973
B 1987
C 1935
D Malolos

28 The Barangay system was constitutionalized in:

A 1935
B 1973
C 1987
D Malolos

29 Who can convene a Constitutional Convention?

A President
B Congress
C Supreme Court
D People's Initiative

30 The "Freedom Constitution" was in effect during:

A 1985-1986
B 1986-1987
C 1987-1988
D 1984-1985

31 Party-list representation was introduced in:

A 1973
B 1987
C 1992
D 1935

32 The Local Government Code was enacted in:

A 1990
B 1991
C 1983
D 1973

33 The Commission on Elections was created in:

A 1935
B 1940
C 1946
D 1937

34 Emergency Powers can be granted by:

A President
B Congress
C Supreme Court
D Both President and Congress

35 The Philippine Senate was abolished under the:

A 1935 Constitution
B 1973 Constitution
C 1987 Constitution
D Malolos Constitution

36 The first Ombudsman was appointed in:

A 1987
B 1988
C 1989
D 1990

37 The Constitutional prohibition on political dynasties is:

A Self-executing
B Requires enabling law
C Vague
D Limited

38 The Judicial and Bar Council was created by the:

A 1973 Constitution
B 1987 Constitution
C 1935 Constitution
D Republic Act

39 The Constitutional age requirement for Senators is:

A 30
B 35
C 25
D 40

40 The first Local Government Code was enacted in:

A 1959
B 1960
C 1958
D 1961

41 The Ombudsman's term of office is:

A 6 years
B 5 years
C 7 years
D 4 years

42 The Constitutional Commission convened in:

A 1985
B 1986
C 1987
D 1984

43 Regarding West Philippine Sea, Article XII Section 2 protects:

A Mineral rights
B Fishing rights
C Territorial waters
D Navigational rights

44 The Anti-Terror Law of 2020 relates to Article:

A Article II
B Article III
C Article IV
D Article V

45 The Mindanao peace process is primarily based on:

A Article II
B Article X
C Article XI
D Article XII

46 Environmental protection cases can invoke:

A Article XII
B Article II
C Article III
D Article IV

47 The 1899 Malolos Congress was held in:

A Manila
B Malolos
C Tarlac
D Cavite

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