Practice question
During an introductory constitutional law discussion, a student describes the Constitution as merely a directory identifying government offices. Explain why this description is incomplete. Identify its fundamental functions without discussing methods of constitutional change.
Legal references
- Aquino v. Aquino, G.R. Nos. 208912 and 209018, December 7, 2021, main opinion, Philippine Reports vol. 918-A, printed page 387: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/assets/pdf/philrep_ebooks/Volume_918-a.pdf
- 1987 Constitution, Article II, Section 1; Article III, Section 1; Article VI, Section 1; Article VII, Section 1; Article VIII, Section 1: https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/3/353
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