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CONSTITUTION
Constitution defined:
In its broad sense, the term
constitution refers to the “body of rules and
principles in accordance with which the
powers of sovereignty is regularly
exercised.”
Etymology:
2) As to form:
a) Written Constitution—one which has been given
definite form at a particular time, usually by a
specially constituted authority called a
“constitutional convention” or “constitutional
commission”.
Commonwealth
1935 Constitution Constitution
Freedom
1987 Constitution Constitution
Constitution of the
Republic of the Philippines
The 1935 Constitution
Ratified on May 14, 1935
It
is an introduction to the main
subject.
1)
Sets down the origin and
purposes of the constitution.