General Information Study Guide
Constitutional High-Yield Topics
A companion piece to The Philippine Constitution, Explained Simply, going deeper into the topics most emphasized on the exam. Each topic below links straight to practice questions, so you can move from concept to application immediately.
1. Bill of Rights (Article III)
Beyond memorizing names, understand why each right exists: due process prevents arbitrary government power; equal protection bars unreasonable discrimination; double jeopardy stops unlimited prosecution attempts. Scenario questions test whether you can apply the principle, not just recall the term.
Practice this now →2. Constitutional Commissions (Article IX)
CSC, COMELEC, COA — the core concept is independence. None answers to the President, Congress, or courts, specifically to keep hiring, elections, and audits free from political interference.
Practice this now →3. Three Branches of Government
The tested nuance is usually checks and balances: veto/override, judicial review, budget/impeachment power — every branch checks another, by design.
Practice this now →4. Qualifications of Public Officials
Practice this now →Position Min Age Key requirement President 40 10-yr residency VP 40 Same Senator 35 — Representative 25 — 5. State Principles and Policies (Article II)
Sovereignty from the people, civilian supremacy over the military, separation of Church and State, active pursuit of social justice.
Practice this now →6. "Public Office is a Public Trust" (Article XI)
The foundation for RA 6713 and all accountability law — officials hold their position in trust for the public, always answerable, never entitled to it as personal property.
Practice this now →7. How a Bill Becomes a Law
Introduced → committee → 3 readings each chamber → reconciliation → President signs, vetoes, or it lapses into law after 30 days unsigned. Veto override needs 2/3 in each chamber, separately.
Practice this now →8. Constitutional Amendments (Article XVII)
Three modes: Congress as Constituent Assembly, Constitutional Convention, People's Initiative.
Practice this now →9. Local Government (RA 7160)
Barangay → municipality/city → province. Devolution means real, independent authority, not just delegation.
Practice this now →10. National Territory (Article I)
The archipelagic doctrine treats inter-island waters as internal Philippine territory — one unified territorial unit, not separate islands with international waters between them.
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Want the full article-by-article breakdown?
- How Philippine Government Is Structured — territory, the three branches, and local government
- Your Rights & Government Accountability — the full Bill of Rights and public accountability
- Society, Economy & the Constitution — economy, education, family, and amendments
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