POLITICAL BRIEF OF THE 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION AND BASIC CONCEPT ABOUT THE
GOVERNMENT :
POLITICAL BRIEF OF THE 1987 PHILIPPINE CONSTITUTION AND BASIC CONCEPT ABOUT THE GOVERNMENT by Ms. Mary
Grace P. Ronquillo
Outline of Topics:
Outline of Topics I. Definition of Constitution II. Political Genesis of the Constitution III. Essential Parts of the
Constitution IV. Articles of the 1987 Philippine Constitution V. Elements of the State VI. Kinds of Government
VII.Inherent Powers of the State
I. Definition of Constitution:
I. Definition of Constitution - is the body of rules and maxims in accordance with which the powers of the state are
habitually exercised. (Cooley) - is the organic and fundamental law of the state. (Black’s Law Dictionary) Principle of
Supremacy of the Constitution If a law violates any norm of the constitution, that law is regarded as null and void.
Hence, it has no effect because the Constitution is supreme over other laws.