VOCABULARY FLASHCARDS: Digital Citizenship, Cyber Ethics & The 1987 Philippine Constitution

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering key terms from digital citizenship, cyber ethics, civic responsibility, and the Philippines’ 1987 Constitution.

Digital Citizenship

Responsible, ethical, and safe participation in the digital world.

Cyber Ethics

Moral guidelines for deciding right or wrong in internet and device use.

Digital Security

Self-protection online, including strong passwords, MFA, and safe practices.

Multi-Factor Authentication

A security method requiring multiple proofs of identity to access an account.

Phishing

Deceptive attempts to obtain sensitive data via fraudulent links or messages.

Privacy Settings

Controls to limit who can see your information online; review regularly.

Digital Communication

Clear, respectful information sharing across platforms.

Channel Matching

Using the appropriate formal or private channel for a message.

Pause Before Posting

Think before posting to avoid conflicts and harm online.

Digital Literacy

Ability to evaluate sources, verify facts, and understand online content.

Credibility Evaluation

Assessing sources by author, date, evidence, and bias.

Deepfakes

Manipulated media designed to mislead about beliefs or events.

Algorithms

Rules that determine what content appears in feeds and search results.

Digital Etiquette

Polite online conduct, including following community rules and crediting others.

Credit Others’ Work

Citing or obtaining consent before sharing or tagging content.

Copyright

Legal rights protecting creators' original works.

Piracy

Unauthorized copying or distribution of copyrighted material.

Plagiarism

Presenting another’s work as your own.

Creative Commons

Licensing that allows reuse with permissions and attribution.

Licensed/Creative Commons Media

Media permitted for use under specified licenses.

Cite Properly

Giving accurate attribution to sources.

Don’t Share Pirated Content

Avoid distributing pirated material.

Terms of Service

Platform or app rules users agree to when using the service.

Digital Rights and Responsibilities

Rights (privacy, access, free expression) balanced with duties (verify, avoid harm).

Verify Before Sharing

Fact-checking before repeating or amplifying information.

Report Abuse

Notify platforms or authorities about harmful or illegal content.

Digital Health and Wellness

Balancing screen time, sleep, exercise, and offline relationships.

20–20–20 Rule

Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.

Curate Feeds for Mental Health

Adjust content to support well-being and reduce stress.

Digital Access

Efforts to ensure inclusion and accessible formats for all users.

Caption Videos

Provide text captions to improve accessibility.

Accessible Formats

Materials designed so people with disabilities can use them.

Digital Divide

Gaps in access to digital tools and the internet.

Equitable Access

Providing fair opportunities to access digital resources.

Digital Commerce

Buying and selling online with safe practices and protections.

Secure Payment Methods

Using trusted and secure options for online transactions.

Protect Financial Data

Safeguarding banking and card information online.

Consumer Rights

Legal rights related to purchasing digital goods/services.

Digital Subscriptions

Ongoing access products that may require recurring payments.

CARA AI

AI-assisted legal research platform used for finding cases and materials.

Bloomberg Law

Legal news, case law, and research tools platform.

Fastcase

Comprehensive digital legal research platform.

Law Dojo

Game-based learning platform for legal concepts and cases.

MOOCs

Massive Open Online Courses for foundational and specialized law knowledge.

Civic Knowledge

Understanding rights, laws, and government structures.

Civic Skills

Critical thinking, dialogue, collaboration, and problem-solving.

Civic Values

Respect, responsibility, fairness, and service in civic life.

Civic Engagement

Participation in voting, volunteering, advocacy, and community projects.

Social Media for Nation-Building

Benefits and challenges of using social media to strengthen national identity.

Smart Use of Social Media

Verify sources, use constructive language, and bridge divides with low-data options.

National Territory

Scope of sovereign land, waters, airspace, seabed, subsoil, and subaqueous areas (Art. I).

Declaration of Principles and State Policies

Nation’s guiding principles and policy commitments (Art. II).

Bill of Rights

Protections for individual rights, due process, and free expression (Art. III).

Citizenship

Acquisition or loss of nationality; natural-born vs naturalized (Art. IV).

Suffrage

Voter qualifications and voting provisions (Art. V).

Legislative Department

Lawmaking power vested in Congress (Art. VI).

Executive Department

Executive power vested in the President (Art. VII).

Judicial Department

Judicial power vested in courts headed by the Supreme Court (Art. VIII).

Constitutional Commissions

Independent bodies upholding merit and elections (Art. IX).

Local Government

Local autonomy and powers of LGUs (Art. X).

Accountability of Public Officers

Public office as a public trust; liability mechanisms (Art. XI).

National Economy and Patrimony

Economic development and resources stewardship (Art. XII).

Social Justice and Human Rights

State duty to reduce inequality and protect rights (Art. XIII).

Education, Science and Technology, Arts, Culture, and Sports

Mandates quality education and promotion of science, culture, arts, sports (Art. XIV).

The Family

Family as foundation of the nation and its protection (Art. XV).

General Provisions

National symbols, armed forces, and other general matters (Art. XVI).

Amendments or Revisions

Ways to change the Constitution, ratified by the people (Art. XVII).

Transitory Provisions

Rules for shifting from old to new constitutional order (Art. XVIII).