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Categorizing The Philippine Constitutions, 1935-1987

The document outlines 5 constitutions that have governed the Philippines: the 1935 and 1987 constitutions established democratic and presidential forms of government, while the 1973 Interim Batasang Pambansa constitution instituted a parliamentary system under Marcos' authoritarian rule; the 1986 Freedom Constitution was enacted after Marcos' downfall and abolished the 1973 constitution, establishing a revolutionary government; the current 1987 Philippine Constitution provides for separation of powers and protects human rights.

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Categorizing The Philippine Constitutions, 1935-1987

The document outlines 5 constitutions that have governed the Philippines: the 1935 and 1987 constitutions established democratic and presidential forms of government, while the 1973 Interim Batasang Pambansa constitution instituted a parliamentary system under Marcos' authoritarian rule; the 1986 Freedom Constitution was enacted after Marcos' downfall and abolished the 1973 constitution, establishing a revolutionary government; the current 1987 Philippine Constitution provides for separation of powers and protects human rights.

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Constitution Form of Type of Length of Salient/Important Features

Government Government Effectivity


(Choose between (Choose (Number of
Democratic or between years)
Authoritarian) Presidential or
Parliamentary)
1935 1. Democratic 2. Presidential 3. 1935- 4. Established the Commonwealth
Constitution 1943 of the Philippines under US
(8 years) sovereignty.
and 1945- 5. Provided for a unicameral
1972 National Assembly.
(27 years)
1973 Interim 6. Authoritarian 7. Presidential 8. 1973- 9. Instituted a parliamentary-style
Batasang 1981 government under the rule of
Pambansa (8 years) President Marcos.
Constitution
1986 10. Democratic 11.Presidential 12.1986- 13.Established a revolutionary
Freedom 1987 government and abolished the
Constitution (1 year) 1973 Constitution.

1987 14. Democratic 15.Presidential 16.1987- 17.Provides for a separation of


Philippine present powers among the executive,
Constitution (ongoing) legislative, and judicial branches.
18.Enshrines a bill of rights and
promotes decentralization of
power through local government
units.
19.Protection of human rights and
social justice.
20. Imposes term limits on elected
officials.
Name: Naquila, Charilou Mee O. Date: November 11, 2023
Section: MA-1 Hist 1: RiPH

Complete the table below to categorize the five constitutions framed for the Philippines.

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