ARTICLE II: DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATE POLICIES Declaration of Principles and State Policies = statement of the basic ideological principles and policies that underlie the Constitution. The provisions shed light on the meaning of the other provisions of the Constitution and they are a guide for all departments of the government in the implementation of the Constitution. •Principles = binding rules which must be observed in the conduct of government (1-6) Not all 6 principles are self-executory
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Article II Declaration of Principle and States Policies Section 1. The Philippines in a democratic and republican state. Sovereignty reside in the people and all government authority emanates from them. * The Philippines‚ in a democratic because Philippines has a government to have a democracy under the rule of law * The Philippine is become a democratic under the provisional government. After the People Power‚ President Corazon C. Aquino read the proclamation NO.1 wherein she declared
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DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES AND STATE POLICIES Functions: To shed light on the meaning of the other provisions of the Constitution To guide all departments in the implementation of the Constitution Directed to lay down the primary rules characterizing our government system Principles The Philippines is not only a republican but also a democratic state. Every individual is a reservoir of sovereignty. While sovereign powers are delegated to the agencies of the government‚ sovereignty
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Elements of a State (for municipal law purposes) 1) People – A group of person sufficiently numerous held together by a common bond 2) Territory – A definite area over which the State exercises sovereign jurisdiction 3) Sovereignty – Power of the State to regulate matters within its own territory. 4) Government – Institution organized and run in order to manage the affairs of the State Classification of governments 1) De jure – Government which is placed in power following legal / constitutional
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Some of us here in Congress may have heard of the cancellation of CLOAs in Hacienda Looc‚ Batangas‚ Sumilao‚ Bukidnon and Hacienda Maria‚ Agusan del Sur. These are only some of the 2‚555 cases involving cancellation of EPs and CLOAs which covers 29‚682 hectares of land. To be specific‚ the case of Hacienda Maria in Agusan del Sur involves ninety-four (94) farmers that were already in possession of the land with titles issued more than ten years ago. These titles are now facing cancellation‚ apparently
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State Principles and Policies government by representation Government by representation is the essence of a republican government. As sovereignty resides in the people‚ it is the people that establishes the government that governs them. Hence‚ sovereignty is exercised in two ways: directly and indirectly. Indirectly‚ sovereignty is exercised through the elected representatives or commonly called public officials. These officials are accountable to the people. Their acts are considered acts of
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The Directive Principles of State Policy are guidelines to the central and state governments of India‚ to be kept in mind while framing laws and policies. These provisions‚ contained in Part IV of the Constitution of India‚ are not enforceable by any court‚ but the principles laid down therein are considered fundamental in the governance of the country‚ making it the duty of the State[1] to apply these principles in making laws to establish a just society in the country. The principles have been inspired
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DIRECTIVE PRINCIPLES OF STATE POLICY Q. 1. What are the Directive Principles of State Policy ? Ans. The Directive Principles of State Policy are those moral principles which are fundamental in the governance of the country. They are the instruments of instructions for the guidance of the rulers‚ both at the. Centre and the State levels‚ for the establishment of a just ond egalitarian society in India. Q. 2. What is the aim of Directive Principles of State Policy ? Ans. Their aim is to establish
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Article 44 ‚ which is a Directive Principle of State Policy‚ provides that: “The State shall endeavour to secure for the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.” This Article mandates the state to strive to bring in place a Uniform Civil Code. Though it is not binding but it imposes an obligation on the State. While this has been an agenda in the manifesto of various political parties but may be because of the ‘vote-bank’ politics or communalization they have not been able
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ARTICLE II Section 17. The State shall give priority to education‚ science and technology‚ arts‚ culture‚ and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism‚ accelerate social progress‚ and promote total human liberation and development. ARTICLE XIV Education Section 1. The State shall protect and promote the right of all citizens to quality education at all levels and shall take appropriate steps to make such education accessible to all. Section 2. The State shall: (1) Establish‚ maintain
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