AI Made

• Who are considered citizens of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of the Constitution?

  Those who were citizens at that time
• What is one way to acquire Philippine citizenship?

  By naturalization in accordance with law
• What does jus sanguinis refer to in citizenship acquisition?

  Citizenship based on blood relationship
• What does jus soli mean in the context of citizenship?

  Citizenship based on place of birth
• What are the kinds of citizens under the Philippine Constitution?

  1. Natural-born citizens
  2. Citizens at the time of the new constitution
  3. Citizens through election
  4. Naturalized citizens
• What is a natural-born citizen?

  A citizen at birth without any act needed
• What does it mean to be a citizen through election?

  Born of Filipino mothers before January 1973
• What is one way to lose citizenship voluntarily?

  By naturalization in a foreign country
• What is one involuntary way to lose citizenship?

  By cancellation of naturalization by court
• How can lost Philippine citizenship be re-acquired?

  By naturalization or repatriation
• What is the minimum age to exercise suffrage in the Philippines?

  At least eighteen years old
• What does suffrage mean?

  The right to vote in elections
• What are the nature and scope of suffrage?

  • Nature: A privilege and a political right
  • Scope: Elections, plebiscites, referendums, initiatives, recalls
• What is a plebiscite?

  A vote expressing choice on a proposed law
• What is the purpose of a referendum?

  To ratify or reject a law by citizens
• What is an initiative in the electoral system?

  A process for citizens to propose laws
• What is the recall process?

  A method to remove an officer by vote
• What are the qualifications of voters in the Philippines?

  1. Must be a citizen of the Philippines
  2. Not disqualified by law
  3. At least 18 years old
  4. Resided in the Philippines for at least 1 year
  5. Resided in the voting place for at least 6 months
• Who is disqualified from voting?

  Anyone sentenced to imprisonment for 1 year
• What is required for the secrecy and sanctity of the ballot?

  Untrammeled exercise of the right to vote
• How will Congress assist disabled and illiterate voters?

  By enacting laws for secret voting
• What are the measures for voting by disabled and illiterate individuals?

  • Laws for secret ballot casting
  • Prevent manipulation during voting