Evolution of the Philippine Constitution

History

A comprehensive overview of the historical development of Philippine constitutions from the Biak-na-Bato era to the 1987 Constitution.

Philippine History Constitutional Law Government

15 Questions Medium Ages 15+ Sep 9, 2026

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1 When was the Constitution of Biak-na-Bato signed?

A November 1, 1897
B December 14, 1897
C January 21, 1899
D September 7, 1943

2 Which document is identified as the first democratic and republican constitution in Asia?

A 1935 Constitution
B 1899 Malolos Constitution
C 1943 Constitution
D 1973 Constitution

3 Who was the President of the Commonwealth of the Philippines under the 1935 Constitution?

A Emilio Aguinaldo
B Jose P. Laurel
C Manuel L. Quezon
D Ferdinand Marcos

4 What was the primary purpose of the 1935 Constitution?

A To legalize Martial Law
B To establish a puppet government
C To prepare for independence from the US
D To abolish the Congress

5 During which period was the 1943 Constitution enforced?

A American Period
B Japanese Occupation
C Martial Law Era
D Commonwealth Era

6 Who served as the President under the 1943 Constitution?

A Emilio Aguinaldo
B Manuel L. Quezon
C Jose P. Laurel
D Ferdinand Marcos

7 Which political party was the only one allowed under the 1943 Constitution?

A KALIBAPI
B Nacionalista Party
C Liberal Party
D PDP-Laban

8 The 1973 Constitution shifted the government structure from Presidential to what system?

A Federal
B Unitary
C Parliamentary
D Monarchy

9 What was the main goal of the 1973 Constitution?

A To promote education
B To legalize Martial Law
C To grant independence
D To create a Bill of Rights

10 Who led the 1986 Constitutional Commission?

A Manuel L. Quezon
B Jose P. Laurel
C Cecilia Muñoz-Palma
D Ferdinand Marcos

11 When was the current 1987 Philippine Constitution ratified?

A February 2, 1987
B January 17, 1973
C November 15, 1935
D October 14, 1943

12 Which article of the 1987 Constitution contains the Bill of Rights?

A Article I
B Article III
C Article VI
D Article XII

13 What is the term length for the President under the 1987 Constitution?

A 4 years
B 5 years
C 6 years
D 8 years

14 What economic policy is associated with the 1987 Constitution?

A Filipino First Policy
B Open Market Policy
C State-controlled economy
D Colonial Trade Policy

15 How many branches of government are defined in the 1987 Constitution?

A One
B Two
C Three
D Four

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