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Evolution of the Philippine Constitution 1899

1935

1943

1973

1987

What is a constitution? • A constitution is primarily a set of rules and principles specifying how a country should be governed, how power is distributed and controlled, and what rights citizens possess. It is usually written down and contained within a single document.

The 1899 Malolos Constitution (1899-1901)

The 1899 Malolos Constitution (1899-1901)

The 1935 Constitution (19351943, 1945-1973)

The 1935 Constitution (19351943, 1945-1973)

The 1943 Constitution (1943-1945)

The 1943 Constitution (1943-1945)

THE 1986 PROVISIONAL “FREEDOM” CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

• -DECLARING A NATIONAL POLICY TO IMPLEMENT THE REFORMS MANDATED BY THE PEOPLE, PROTECTING THEIR BASIC RIGHTS, ADOPTING A PROVISIONAL CONSTITUTION, AND PROVIDING FOR AN ORDERLY TRANSITION TO A GOVERNMENT UNDER A NEW CONSTITUTION.

• -the new government was installed through a direct exercise of the power of the Filipino people assisted by units of the New Armed Forces of the Philippines; • -the direct mandate of the people as manifested by their extraordinary action demands the complete reorganization of the government, restoration of democracy, protection of basic rights, rebuilding of confidence in the entire governmental system, eradication of graft and corruption, restoration of peace and order, maintenance of the supremacy of civilian authority over the military, and transition of nee constitution in the shortest time possible whereas during the period of transition to a New Constitution it must be guaranteed that the government will respect basic human rights and fundamental freedoms.

The 1973 Constitution (1973-1986)

The 1973 Constitution (1973-1986)

The 1987 Constitution (1987PRESENT)

The 1987 Constitution (1987PRESENT)

The 1987 Constitution (1987PRESENT)

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