CONSTITUTION GROUP 3 LESSON III THE 1987 PHILIPPINE Constitution
ICE-BREAKER 4PICS 1WORD INSTRUCTIONS: THERE WILL BE TWO GROUPS (HEPHEP GROUP AND HOORAY GROUP) WITH 5 MEMBERS EACH. BOTH GROUPS WILL LINE UP. BEFORE ANSWERING, THEY WILL CHEER THEIR GROUP NAME. THE FIRST PERSON IN LINE WILL CHEER AND THEN TRY TO ANSWER THE 4 PICS 1 WORD. AFTER ANSWERING, WHETHER CORRECT OR WRONG, THEY WILL GO TO THE BACK OF THE LINE. IF THE PLAYER CANNOT ANSWER, THE OTHER GROUP WILL HAVE THE CHANCE TO ANSWER.
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BACKGROUND After the EDSA People Power Revolution of 1986, President Corazon C. Aquino came into power.
BACKGROUND The revolution ended the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos, whose 1973 Constitution had allowed authoritarian rule. To restore democracy and freedom, a new constitution was needed.
BACKGROUND 1. Provisional Government • When president Aquino assumed office in 1986, she ruled under a "Freedom Constitution" (Proclamation No. 3) • This served as a temporary constitution while a new permanent one is being drafted.
BACKGROUND 2. Constitutional Commission (ConCom) • On May 1986, Aquino created the Constitutional Commission through Proclamation No. 9. • The Commission had 48 appointed members from different schools, former justices, lawyers, priests, teachers, businesses, leaders and civil society representatives.
INTRODUCTION The Constitution is the fundamental or supreme law of the Philippines. It lays down the framework of government , guarantees the rights of citizens, and defines the powers and units of leaders. Without a constitution, there would be no clear basis for laws and governance .
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTIONS 1. Malolos Constitution (1899) - First constitution of the Philippines, established the First Philippine Republic . 2. 1935 Constitution - Created during the Commonwealth, patterned after the U.S. Constitution.
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTIONS 1. 1973 Constitution - Enforced during Martial Law under President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. 2. 1987 Constitution - Present Constitution, ratified on February 2, 1987 after the People Power Revolution .
THE 1987 CONSTITUTION A. Preamble (The introduction of the Constitution.) Expresses the ideals, values, and goals of the Filipino people. Truth , justice , equality , peace , and democracy .
THE 1987 CONSTITUTION B. Structure of the 1987 Constitution (The Constitution has 18 Articles) I. National Territory - Defines the extent of Philippine territory: land, water, airspace, and all natural resources.
THE 1987 CONSTITUTION II. Declaration of Principles and State Policies - Contains guiding principles such as democracy, sovereignty of the people, peace, and social justice. III. Bill of Rights - Protects individual rights such as freedom of speevh, freedom of religion, right to life, liberty, and due process of law.
THE 1987 CONSTITUTION IV. Citizenship - Defines who are Filipino citizens and how citizenship is acquired (by birth or naturalization) or lost. V. Suffrage - Refers to the right to vote and sets qualifications of voters.
THE 1987 CONSTITUTION VI. Legislative Department - Congress of the Philippines (Senate and House of Representatives), the law-making power. VII. Executive Department - Headed by the President. It executes or enforces the laws. VIII. Judicial Department - Headed by the Supreme Court. It interprets the laws.
THE 1987 CONSTITUTION IX. Constitutional Commissions - Includes Civil Service Commission (CSC), Commission on Elections (COMELEC), Commission on Audit (COA). It is an independent constitutional bodies. X. Accountability of Public Officers - Public office is a public trust, it coverws impeachment and removal of officials.
THE 1987 CONSTITUTION XI. Local Government - Establishes LGUs (barangay, municipality, city, province) and their autonomy. XII. National Economy and Patrimony - Rules on natural resources, economic policies, ownership, and development.
THE 1987 CONSTITUTION XIII. Social Justice and Human Rights - Ensures protection of labor, agrarian reform, equality, and respect for human dignity. XIV. Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture and Sports - Guarantees the right to education which promotes culture, arts, science and sports.
THE 1987 CONSTITUTION XV. The Family - Recognizes the family as the foundation of the nation. It protects the marriage and family life. XVI. General Provisions - Covers the Armed Forces, national flag, anthem, and other general rules. XVII. Ammenments or Revisions - Provides ways to change or revise the Constitution.
THE 1987 CONSTITUTION XVIII. Transitory Provisions - Temporary provisions to ensure smooth transition after 1987.
THREE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT 1. L egislative Branch - Makes laws (Senate & House of Representatives). 2. Executive Branch - Enforces laws (President, Vice President, Cabinet). 3. Judicial Branch - Interprets laws (Supreme Court, lower courts). (Seperation of Powers)
IMPORTANCE OF THE CONSTITUTION It is the highest law , all laws must conform to it. It protects the rights and freedoms of Filipinos. It defines the powers and limits of government officials. It serves as the foundation of democracy and justice in the Philippines
GET ½ CROSSWISE QUIZ TAYO LODICAKES, CHEATING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED! WRONG SPELLING WRONG! ERASURES MEANS WRONG!
QUIZ TIME! Directions: Read each item carefully. Identify what is being described in the statement. Numbers 1-5 IDENTIFICATION It is the temporary constitution used by the President Corazon C. Aquino in 1986 before the permanent one was drafted. It is the event that led to the downfall of President Marcos and the creation of a new constitution in 1986 . The president who created the Constitutional Commission (ConCom) to draft the 1987 Constitution . The year when the Constitution Commission (ConCom) was formed . It is the total number of members appointed to the Constitutional Commission.
QUIZ TIME! Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer. Numbers 6-10 MULTIPLE CHOICE 6. Which article defines the extent of Philippine territory ? a. Article I b. Article II c. Article III d. Article IV 7. Which article protects the rights and freedoms such as freedom of speech and religion? a. Article II b. Article III c. Article IV d. Article V
QUIZ TIME! Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer. Numbers 6-10 MULTIPLE CHOICE 8. Which article refers to the right to vote ? a. Article II b. Article IV c. Article V d. Article VI 9. Which article talks about the three independent commissions: CSC, COMELEC, and COA ? a. Article VIII b. Article IX c. Article X d. Article XI
QUIZ TIME! Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer. Numbers 6-10 MULTIPLE CHOICE 10. Which article provides rules about the family as the foundation of the nation ? a. Article XIII b. Article XIV c. Article XV d. Article XVI 11. Which article explains how the Constitution can be changed and revised ? a. Article XV b. Article XVI c. Article XVII d. Article XVIII
QUIZ TIME! Directions: Enumerate the reasons why the Constitution is important. Numbers 12-15 ENUMERATION 12. 13. 14. 15.
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