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• According to Section 1 of the constitution the Philippines is a?

  Democratic and Republican State
• What are the manifestations of a democratic and republican State in the Philippines?

  Bill of Rights, majority rule, rule of law and not men, elections, separation of powers, checks and balances, repeal-able laws, and state cannot be sued unless consented.
• Sovereignity of the People can be?

  Indirect and Direct
• What is the difference between direct and indirect sovereignty?

  Direct sovereignty is exercised through suffrage; indirect is through elected representatives.
• What does the Section 3 of the Philippine Constitution states?

  Civilian authority is always supreme over the military.
• What is the principle behind civilian authority being supreme over the military?

  It prevents military dictatorship and ensures the military remains under civilian control, led by the President as commander-in-chief.
• What is the primary duty of the government according to Section 4?

  To serve and protect the people, including requiring military or civil service if necessary.
• What does the separation of Church and State entail?

  The State cannot establish or support any religion, and religious institutions cannot interfere in government affairs.
• The Armed Forces of the Philippines is the protector of the people and the State.
• According to Section 3 of the Philippine COnstitution the Armed Forces of the Philippines is the protector of the people and the State. Its goal is to secure the sovereignty of the State and the integrity of national territory.
• The President is the commander-in-chief of all armed forces of the Philippines - the army, the navy, the air force, the constabulary, and the marines.
• Appointment of high-ranking officers is vested in the President with the consent of the Commission on Appointments of Congress.
• The President determines the budget of the military and craft national policy on defence and security.
• Section 4. The prime duty of the Government is to serve and protect the people.
• The Government may call upon the people to defend the State and, in the fulfillment thereof, all citizens may be required, under conditions provided by law, to render personal military or civil service.
• What are the prime duty of the government?

  • To serve and protect the people
  • Government exist for the people
  • Fulfills prime duty by implementing state politcies
• Section 5. The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessing of democracy.
• Section 5. The maintenance of peace and order, the protection of life, liberty, and property, and the promotion of the general welfare are essential for the enjoyment by all the people of the blessing of democracy.
• Maintenance of peace and order and the protection of life, liberty, and property including the promotion of general welfare or common good.
• Political stability and economic prosperity can only be obtained with peace and order, security, and a life of dignity are established and maintained.
• Political stability and economic prosperity can only be obtained with peace and order, security, and a life of dignity are established and maintained.
• Section 6. The separation of Church and State shall be inviolable.
• The principles of separation of church and state emphasize that the Church is not to interfere in purely political matters, and that “no law shall be made respecting the establishment of religion (Art 3, Sec 5)” nor shall “public money or property... be appropriated, applied, paid, or supported by any sect, church, denomination, sectarian institution or system of religion (Art 6, Sec 29 [2])”.
• The principles of separation of church and state emphasize that the Church is not to interfere in purely political matters, and that “no law shall be made respecting the establishment of religion (Art 3, Sec 5)” nor shall “public money or property... be appropriated, applied, paid, or supported by any sect, church, denomination, sectarian institution or system of religion (Art 6, Sec 29 [2])”.
• The principles of separation of church and state emphasize that the Church is not to interfere in purely political matters, and that “no law shall be made respecting the establishment of religion (Art 3, Sec 5)” nor shall “public money or property... be appropriated, applied, paid, or supported by any sect, church, denomination, sectarian institution or system of religion (Art 6, Sec 29 [2])”.
• The meaning of “establishment of religion” is that the state shall have no official religion and cannot set up a church, support or aid any religion—whether one, all, or by preferring one over another.
• Section 13. The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well- being.
• Section 13. The State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation-building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual, and social well- being.
• It shall inculcate in the youth patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs.
• Section 27. The State shall maintain honesty and integrity in the public service and take positive and effective measures against graft and corruption.