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1935 Constitution
First constitution of the Republic of the Philippines.
Commonwealth of the Philippines
Name of government before Philippine independence.
Bicameral Legislature
Legislative body with two chambers.
COMELEC
Commission on Elections in the Philippines.
Parity Agreement
Equal rights for Americans and Filipinos in resources.
Women Suffrage
Filipino women first in Asia to vote.
Tydings-McDuffie Law
Philippine Independence Act approved in 1934.
Constitutional Convention
Gathering to draft the 1935 Constitution.
Ratification
Official approval of the Constitution by voters.
Bill of Rights
List of fundamental rights protected by the Constitution.
Malolos Constitution
First Philippine Republic constitution from 1898.
Martial Law
Temporary military rule over civil government.
Constitutional Commission
Body to draft the 1987 Constitution.
Freedom Constitution
Provisional constitution after the revolutionary government.
Majority Rule
Governance principle where majority's decision prevails.
Sovereignty of the People
Authority rests with the citizens of the state.
Separation of Powers
Division of government into branches.
Independence of the Judiciary
Judicial branch operates free from other branches.
Nationalization of Resources
Government ownership of natural resources.
Rule of Law
Law applies equally to all individuals.
Human Rights Guarantee
Protection of individual rights by the Constitution.
Public Service Morality
Ethical conduct expected from public officials.
Non-Suability of the State
State cannot be sued without its consent.
Amendments
Changes made to the Constitution.
Plebiscite
Vote by the electorate on constitutional changes.
Constitutional Drafting Process
Steps taken to create a new constitution.
Government of Laws
Government operates under established laws, not individuals.
Family as Social Institution
Recognition of family's role in society.
Youth in Nation Building
Importance of youth in societal development.
