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What is the purpose of the SALN as mentioned in Article VI, Sec. 12?
What is the purpose of the SALN as mentioned in Article VI, Sec. 12?
What is the requirement for a bill to become a law according to Article VI, Section 26?
What is the requirement for a bill to become a law according to Article VI, Section 26?
What happens if the President does not sign or veto a bill within 30 days?
What happens if the President does not sign or veto a bill within 30 days?
What is the minimum number of votes required to override a vetoed bill?
What is the minimum number of votes required to override a vetoed bill?
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What is the purpose of the requirement that a bill must embrace only one subject in its title?
What is the purpose of the requirement that a bill must embrace only one subject in its title?
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What is the primary authority granted to the Legislative Department?
What is the primary authority granted to the Legislative Department?
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What is the minimum number of years a senator must be a resident of the country?
What is the minimum number of years a senator must be a resident of the country?
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How many consecutive terms can a representative serve?
How many consecutive terms can a representative serve?
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What is the purpose of a Revenue Bill?
What is the purpose of a Revenue Bill?
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What is the threshold for Congress to declare a state of war?
What is the threshold for Congress to declare a state of war?
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Study Notes
Salary and Term of Office
- Salaries of Senators and members of the House of Representatives cannot increase during their term.
- Senators serve for 6 years and can serve for two consecutive terms.
- Members of the House of Representatives serve for 3 years and can serve for three consecutive terms.
Qualifications and Eligibility
- Senators must be:
- Natural Born Filipino Citizen
- 35 years old
- Able to read and write
- Registered voter
- Residency: not less than 2 years
- Members of the House of Representatives must be:
- Natural Born Filipino Citizen
- 25 years old
- Able to read and write
- Registered voter in the district they seek to represent
- Residency: 1 year at least
Legislative Process
- Every bill must embrace only one subject, which shall be expressed in the title thereof.
- No bill can become a law unless it has passed three readings on separate days, and printed copies have been distributed to its Members three days before its passage.
- Upon the last reading of a bill, no amendment is allowed, and the vote shall be taken immediately thereafter, and the yeas and nays entered in the Journal.
Passage of Bills into Law
- Three options for passing the bill into law:
- Approved: signed by the President
- Vetoed: can be overridden by ⅔ votes of both houses of Congress
- Lapsed: 30 days after presentation to the President
Powers of Congress
- Authority to create or pass laws, and to alter or repeal them when needed.
- Examples of authority include:
- Declaration of war
- Budget deliberation
- Imposing taxes
- Congress has the authority to declare that the country is under a state of war by a vote of two-thirds of both Houses in a joint session assembled, voting separately.
Finance and Revenue
- Revenue Bill is one of the primary and specific purposes of raising profits.
- Congress has the authority to impose taxes and manage the country's finances.
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Test your knowledge on the Philippine Congress, its structure, requirements for members, and the Legislative Department's authority to create and pass laws. Learn about the bicameral body, Senate, House of Representatives, and constitutional qualifications for legislators.
