[1] However, in a country governed by a military regime, the commissioners may be actual or alleged experts whose political opinions match those of that government,[2] and in other countries there may perceptions or allegations that the commissioners include such persons.
The Quebec-initiated Royal Commission of Inquiry on Constitutional Problems of 1953 to 1956 argued (unsuccessfully) for the devolution of more powers to the Province of Quebec.
In January 1942, the Philippine Executive Commission, or PEC, was established as the temporary caretaker government of the City of Greater Manila, and eventually, of the whole Philippines during the Japanese occupation of the country during World War II.
In 1986, President Corazon Aquino dissolved the 1973 Constitution and called for its revision.
In September 1986, the Constitutional Commission of 1986 was set up with all its members appointed by Aquino.