The Philippine Constitution and Good Citizenship

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the fundamental definitions of the Philippine Constitution, citizenship requirements, citizen obligations, and the 16 basic Filipino values categorized by clusters.

Constitution

That body of rules and maxims in accordance with which the powers of sovereignty are habitually exercised.

Constitution of the Philippines

The written instrument by which fundamental powers of government are established, limited, defined, and distributed among several departments for the benefit of the people.

Article IV, Section 1

The constitutional provision defining Philippine citizens, including those at the time of adoption, those with Filipino parents, those born before January 17, 1973 electing citizenship, and naturalized individuals.

Loyalty to the Republic

A duty requiring faith and confidence in the Republic, love and devotion to the country, and respect for customs, traditions, language, and institutions.

Defending the State

The primary and honorable duty to protect the country against any peril from within or from without, as indicated in Art. II, Sec. 3.

Gainful Work

The obligation of citizens to become productive to provide for basic needs, based on the principle that national greatness springs from grim struggle and patient industry.

Suffrage

Both a privilege and a duty involving registration and voting, coupled with intellectual judgment to choose the right persons to manage government affairs.

Preamble

The prologue of the Constitution, derived from the Latin word "preambulare" meaning "to walk before."

The Maka-Diyos Cluster

A group of values including Faith in the Almighty God, Respect for life, Order, Work, and Concern for the family and future generations.

The Makatao Cluster

A group of values including Love, Freedom, Peace, Truth, and Justice.

The Makabayan Cluster

A group of values including Unity, Equality, Respect for the law and government, Patriotism, and Promotion of common good.

The Makakalikasan Cluster

The specific cluster comprised of the value: Concern for the environment.

Article 1

National Territory.

Article 3

Bill of Rights.

Article 6

Legislative Department.

Article 7

Executive Department.

Article 8

Judicial Department.

Order

Described by Southy as the sanity of the mind, health of the body, peace of the city, and security of the state.

Common Good

Defined by St. Augustine as a "substantial and extremely fertile estate" that suffers no diminishment when shared with others.

Patriotism

As cited by Adlai E. Stevenson, it is not a short outburst of emotions but a lifetime of dedication.

Truth

The value associated with John 8:31-32, stating that knowing the truth will set one free.

Justice

A commitment to liberty and mutual respect, rather than just a matter of courts and law books, according to Jimmy Carter.