Constitutional Law 01: Rev Up 2017
Constitutional Law 01: Rev Up 2017
Constitutional Law 01: Rev Up 2017
Rev Up 2017
By Karlo Antonio
What is a Constitution?
Cooley:
That body of rules and maxims in accordance with which
the powers of sovereignty are habitually exercised.
What is a Constitution?
Malcolm:
That written instrument enacted by direct action of the
people by which the fundamental powers of the
government are established, limited and defined, and by
which those powers are distributed among the several
departments for their safe and useful exercise for the
benefit of the body politic.
Purposes of a Constitution
1. Written or Unwritten
2. Enacted or Evolved
3. Rigid or Flexible
1987 Constitution of the
Philippines
Written
Enacted
Rigid
Constitutional Construction
1. Verba Legis
1. People
2. Territory
3. Sovereignty
4. Government
Territory
The national territory under Art. I
Components:
1. Terrestrial
2. Fluvial
3. Maritime
4. Aerial
Two groups of Philippine
territory
EXCEPT :
2. Civil Code
Unincorporated
Characteristics of a
republican government
Declaration of Principles
and State Policies [Art. II]
Declaration of Principles
and State Policies [Art. II]
Declaration of Principles
and State Policies [Art. II]
Section 12. The State recognizes the sanctity of family life
and shall protect and strengthen the family as a basic
autonomous social institution. It shall equally protect the life
of the mother and the life of the unborn child from
conception. The natural and primary right and duty of
parents in the rearing of the youth for civic eciency and the
development of moral character shall receive the support of
the government.
Section 16. The State shall protect and advance the right of
the people to a balanced and healthful ecology in accord
with the rhythm and harmony of nature.
Declaration of Principles
and State Policies [Art. II]
Declaration of Principles
and State Policies [Art. II]
Declaration of Principles
and State Policies [Art. II]
Local Autonomy
Declaration of Principles
and State Policies [Art. II]