Philippine Constitution & General Information - Concept Map
1987 Philippine Constitution
Related concepts
Constitutional Structure
Sub concepts
- 18 Articles
- Preamble
- Bill of Rights
- Three Branches of Government
- Constitutional Commissions
Relationship to central
Organizational framework of the 1987 Constitution
Government Branches
Sub concepts
- Executive Branch
- Legislative Branch
- Judicial Branch
- Checks and Balances
Relationship to central
Separation of powers established by the Constitution
Bill of Rights
Sub concepts
- Due Process
- Freedom of Speech
- Right to Information
- Rights of Accused
- Religious Freedom
Relationship to central
Article III protecting fundamental freedoms
National Symbols and Identity
Sub concepts
- Philippine Flag
- National Anthem
- National Language
- National Heroes
- National Symbols
Relationship to central
Cultural and national identity elements defined in the Constitution
Local Government
Sub concepts
- Province
- City
- Municipality
- Barangay
- Autonomous Regions
Relationship to central
Article X establishing decentralized governance
Education Provisions
Sub concepts
- Free Public Education
- Mother Tongue Instruction
- Academic Freedom
- Values Education
Relationship to central
Article XIV mandating educational policies
Concept connections
- 1987 ConstitutionBill of RightsContains and protects fundamental human rights in Article III
- Three Branches of GovernmentChecks and BalancesImplements separation of powers to prevent abuse of authority
- Article XIV EducationDepEd K-12 SystemConstitutional mandate for free public education implemented through basic education system
- Constitutional CommissionsCivil ServiceCSC ensures merit-based government employment as mandated by Constitution
- Local Government CodeArticle X ConstitutionRA 7160 implements constitutional provisions for local autonomy
- National SymbolsFilipino IdentitySymbols represent and strengthen national unity and cultural heritage
- 1986 People Power1987 ConstitutionDemocratic revolution led to drafting of current Constitution
- Bill of RightsTeaching ProfessionAcademic freedom and freedom of expression protect teachers' professional rights
- Philippine HeroesValues EducationHeroes serve as models for character formation in schools
- Autonomous RegionsCultural DiversityBARMM and CAR preserve indigenous cultures within national framework
Diagrams
Philippine Constitution & General Information Concept Map
Comprehensive overview showing all major components of Philippine Constitution and general information, organized hierarchically to show relationships between constitutional provisions, government structure, and national identity elements.
Legislative Process in the Philippines
Step-by-step process of how bills become laws in the Philippine bicameral legislature, showing the roles of both chambers and presidential action.
Philippine Government Structure
Organizational chart showing the complete structure of Philippine government from the Constitution down to local government units, illustrating the separation of powers and decentralization.
Key Dates in Philippine Constitutional History
Timeline of major constitutional and political milestones in Philippine history, from Spanish colonization to the ratification of the current 1987 Constitution.