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What is the primary responsibility of the Legislative Branch?
What is the primary responsibility of the Legislative Branch?
What are the two main documents that Congress works with to create laws?
What are the two main documents that Congress works with to create laws?
What is a requirement for someone to be elected as a Senator in the Philippines?
What is a requirement for someone to be elected as a Senator in the Philippines?
How many Senators compose the Philippine Senate?
How many Senators compose the Philippine Senate?
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Which statement reflects the concept of Legislative Power?
Which statement reflects the concept of Legislative Power?
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What is a possible cause for illegal activities such as mining in a society?
What is a possible cause for illegal activities such as mining in a society?
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How long is the term for a member of the House of Representatives in the Philippines?
How long is the term for a member of the House of Representatives in the Philippines?
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What might happen in a society without laws?
What might happen in a society without laws?
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What role does Congress play in regulating agency budgets?
What role does Congress play in regulating agency budgets?
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Which voting requirement is necessary for Congress to grant amnesty?
Which voting requirement is necessary for Congress to grant amnesty?
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What majority is needed for Congress to convene into a Constituent Assembly to propose amendments?
What majority is needed for Congress to convene into a Constituent Assembly to propose amendments?
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How can Congress influence the approval of presidential appointments to government agencies?
How can Congress influence the approval of presidential appointments to government agencies?
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What is one method Congress can use to initiate charter change?
What is one method Congress can use to initiate charter change?
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What is required for a joint resolution to be enacted?
What is required for a joint resolution to be enacted?
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What happens if the President does not act on a proposed law within 30 days?
What happens if the President does not act on a proposed law within 30 days?
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What majority is required in Congress to revoke a presidential proclamation of martial law?
What majority is required in Congress to revoke a presidential proclamation of martial law?
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Which power allows Congress to initiate articles of impeachment?
Which power allows Congress to initiate articles of impeachment?
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How is martial law extended by Congress?
How is martial law extended by Congress?
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What is one of Congress's functions related to the national budget?
What is one of Congress's functions related to the national budget?
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What is a function of congressional committees regarding legislation?
What is a function of congressional committees regarding legislation?
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What voting threshold is necessary for Congress to declare a state of war?
What voting threshold is necessary for Congress to declare a state of war?
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Study Notes
Legislative Branch of the Philippines
- The Legislative power in the Philippines is vested in the Congress of the Philippines, which is a bicameral body.
- The Congress consists of the Senate (upper house) and the House of Representatives (lower house).
- There are 24 senators who serve 6 years terms.
- There are 253 members and 63 party-list seats in the House of Representatives, who serve 3-year terms.
- The qualifications for Senators are:
- Natural-born citizen of the Philippines
- At least 35 years of age
- Able to read and write
- Registered Voter
- Resident of the Philippines for at least 2 years immediately preceding the day of the election.
- The qualifications for House Representatives are:
- Natural-born citizen of the Philippines
- At least 25 years of age
- Able to read and write
- Registered Voter in the district (except party-list)
- Resident thereof for a period of not less than 1 year immediately preceding the day of the election.
Bills and Resolutions
- Congress is responsible for crafting laws to uphold the constitution.
- The legislative body uses two main documents: bills and resolutions.
- Bills are drafts of laws presented to the legislative body for enactment.
- If a bill is approved by both houses and signed by the President, it becomes a law.
- The President can veto a bill, but the House of Representatives can overturn this veto by garnering a 2/3rds vote.
- If the President doesn't act on a bill within 30 days of receipt, it becomes a law.
- Resolutions convey principles and sentiments of the Senate or the House of Representatives.
- Joint Resolutions require the approval of both chambers of Congress and the signature of the president.
Powers and Functions of the Congress
- Congress can remove impeachable government officials from office, including the President, Vice President, Supreme Court justices, members of constitutional commissions, and the Ombudsman.
- The House of Representatives can tackle impeachment complaints and submit the resolution setting the Articles of Impeachment.
- The Senate decides on impeachment cases in a full-blown trial.
- Congress has the sole power to declare a state of war, requiring a vote of two-thirds of both Houses, voting separately.
- Congress can revoke the President's proclamation of martial law with a vote of at least a majority of all members of the Senate and the House.
- Congress can extend the period of martial law beyond the mandated 60 days, if requested.
- Congress can authorize the President to exercise powers to carry out a declared national policy "for a limited period and subject to restrictions" in times of war or other national emergency.
- Congressional committees can conduct hearings "in aid of legislation" on various issues affecting the nation and release a report based on their findings.
- Congress is involved in the national budget process, deciding whether to add or reduce a government agency's budget.
- Congress, through the Commission on Appointments, can approve or reject key appointments made by the president to government agencies.
- Congress needs to concur with any amnesty granted by the president, requiring a majority vote of all members.
- Congress initiates charter changes by either convening into a Constituent Assembly or calling for an election of members of a Constitutional Convention.
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This quiz covers the structure and powers of the Legislative Branch in the Philippines, focusing on Congress, including the Senate and House of Representatives. Explore the qualifications required for senators and representatives, along with their roles in the bicameral legislative system.
