General Information Study Guide
The Philippine Constitution, Explained Simply
The 1987 Constitution is the foundation of everything tested in this section — here's what actually matters for the exam.
Three branches of government, and why they're separate
- • Executive (headed by the President) — enforces laws
- • Legislative (Congress: Senate + House of Representatives) — makes laws
- • Judicial (headed by the Supreme Court) — interprets laws
This separation exists so no single branch holds too much power — each can check and limit the others (called "checks and balances").
Key terms you'll see tested
- • President: 6-year term, no re-election allowed
- • Vice President: 6-year term, can be re-elected once
- • Senators: 24 total, 6-year terms
- • House Representatives: district + party-list seats, 25+ years old minimum
The Bill of Rights (Article III)
Lists the fundamental freedoms the government must respect — due process, free speech, protection from unreasonable searches, and more. Questions on this section often test whether you understand why a right exists, not just that it does.
Want to go deeper?
- Constitutional High-Yield Topics — the 10 topics most emphasized on the exam
- How Philippine Government Is Structured — the three branches, Constitutional Commissions, and local government, article by article
- Your Rights & Government Accountability — the complete Bill of Rights, not just the highlights
- Society, Economy & the Constitution — what a constitution is, plus economy, education, and family
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