Preamble

Preamble Derived from the Latin word preambulare

meaning to “walk before” Technically not an integral part of the Constitution Object & value of the Preamble: 1. Sets down origin & purpose of the Constitution  a. Tells us who the authors are  b. States the general purposes to be achieved by the

Preamble Source of Constitution’s authority: 1. the Filipino people 2. a sovereign people Belief in God stressed National purposes & aims in adopting the

Constitution: 1. to build a just & humane society 2. to establish a government that shall: a. Embody our ideals & principles

Preamble b. promote the common good c. conserve & develop our patrimony d. Secure to ourselves & our posterity the

blessings of independence & democracy under a rule of law & a regime of truth, justice freedom, love, equality, & peace

Preamble Attainment of constitutional goals: 1. Root causes of our problems 2. Government envisioned by the Constitution a. government must be democratic b.it must be administered by honest, efficient ,  dedicated men & women c. it must be responsive to the peoples’ needs

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 expectations 3. Single biggest factor for national solidarity 4. Key to a successful democracy

Preamble Changes in the Preamble: 1. Preamble consisting of 75 words; 15 words more

than the 1973 Constitution 2. The phrase “ Almighty God replaced by “Divine Providence” 3. Insertions of the following words & phrases: a.to build a just & humane society b. the rule of law c. aspirations d. truth 4. Independence changed to democracy 5. Peace & equality inserted in the 1973 constitution