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According to the Philippine Constitution, how many Senators are there in the Senate?
According to the Philippine Constitution, how many Senators are there in the Senate?
- Twelve
- Twenty-four (correct)
- Thirty-six
- Forty-eight
What are the qualifications to become a Senator in the Philippines?
What are the qualifications to become a Senator in the Philippines?
- Being a registered voter and at least 35 years old (correct)
- Being a registered voter and a resident of the Philippines
- Being able to read and write and a resident of the Philippines
- Being a natural-born citizen and at least 30 years old
When does the term of office of Senators commence?
When does the term of office of Senators commence?
- At noon on the thirtieth (correct)
- At noon on the twenty-ninth
- At midnight on the twenty-ninth
- At midnight on the thirtieth
Which branch of the Philippine government has the legislative power?
Which branch of the Philippine government has the legislative power?
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What is the other name for the House of Representatives in the Philippines?
What is the other name for the House of Representatives in the Philippines?
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The Philippine Senate
- The Senate has 24 Senators.
- To become a Senator, one must: • be a natural-born citizen of the Philippines • be at least 35 years old • be able to read and write • be a registered voter in the Philippines • have been a resident of the Philippines for not less than two years immediately preceding the day of the election
- The term of office of Senators commences at noon on June 30 following their election.
The Legislative Branch
- The legislative power is vested in the Congress of the Philippines, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- The House of Representatives is also known as the "Lower House".
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