1987 Constitution of the Philippines - Articles I to V

Fill-in-the-blank practice flashcards covering Articles I through V of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, including National Territory, Declaration of Principles and State Policies, Bill of Rights, Citizenship, and Suffrage.

The waters around, between, and connecting the islands of the archipelago, regardless of their breadth and dimensions, form part of the __________ of the Philippines.

internal waters

The Philippines is a democratic and republican State. Sovereignty resides in the __________ and all government authority emanates from them.

people

The Philippines renounces __________ as an instrument of national policy.

war

__________ authority is, at all times, supreme over the military.

Civilian

The separation of __________ shall be inviolable.

Church and State

The Philippines, consistent with the national interest, adopts and pursues a policy of freedom from __________ in its territory.

nuclear weapons

The State recognizes the sanctity of family life and shall equally protect the life of the mother and the life of the __________ from conception.

unborn

The State affirms __________ as a primary social economic force.

labor

The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit __________ as may be defined by law.

political dynasties

No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without __________, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.

due process of law

No search warrant or warrant of arrest shall issue except upon __________ to be determined personally by the judge after examination under oath or affirmation of the complainant and the witnesses he may produce.

probable cause

Private property shall not be taken for public use without __________.

just compensation

Any person under investigation for the commission of an offense shall have the right to be informed of his right to remain silent and to have __________ counsel preferably of his own choice.

competent and independent

All persons, except those charged with offenses punishable by __________ when evidence of guilt is strong, shall, before conviction, be bailable by sufficient sureties.

reclusion perpetua

The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended except in cases of __________, when the public safety requires it.

invasion or rebellion

No person shall be compelled to be a __________ against himself.

witness

No person shall be imprisoned for debt or non-payment of a __________.

poll tax

No person shall be twice put in __________ of punishment for the same offense.

jeopardy

No __________ law or bill of attainder shall be enacted.

ex post facto

Those born before __________, of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine Citizenship upon reaching the age of majority are citizens of the Philippines.

January 17, 1973

__________ citizens are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship.

Natural-born

__________ of citizens is inimical to the national interest and shall be dealt with by law.

Dual allegiance

Suffrage may be exercised by all citizens of the Philippines, not otherwise disqualified by law, who are at least __________ years of age.

eighteen

Voters must have resided in the Philippines for at least __________ and in the place wherein they propose to vote for at least six months immediately preceding the election.

one year

The Congress shall provide a system for securing the secrecy and sanctity of the ballot as well as a system for __________ voting by qualified Filipinos abroad.

absentee