Ask AI: give the brief summary of the 1943 Constitution. (Constitution During the Japanese Occupation) of the philippines

The 1943 Constitution, also known as the Constitution During the Japanese Occupation, was established in the Philippines during World War II under the Japanese-controlled puppet government. Japan aimed to create a constitution aligning with their vision of a new Philippines while maintaining the appearance of Filipino independence. The Preparatory Committee for Philippine Independence, organized under the leadership of Jose P. Laurel, drafted the Constitution. It was later ratified by the KALIBAPI, a pro-Japanese political organization, on September 4, 1943. President Manuel L. Quezon, who was in exile during this time, did not recognize this constitution. Some key attributes of the 1943 Constitution include: 1. The establishment of a unicameral National Assembly with 108 members who were to be elected every three years. 2. The President, serving a four-year term, was granted broad executive powers, including the power to appoint and remove government officials. 3. The Constitution contained a Bill of Rights, ensuring basic civil liberties such as freedom of speech, religion, and assembly. However, these rights were subject to several restrictions by the government. 4. The powers of the judiciary and the Supreme Court remained similar to previous constitutions, but the Japanese military had the authority to overrule any judicial decisions. 5. The Constitution outlined an independent and self-governing Philippines, but Japan continued to dominate government affairs and decisions. The 1943 Constitution ceased to be effective after the Philippines was liberated from Japanese occupation in 1945. The 1935 Constitution was then restored and used until the adoption of the 1973 Constitution.