Philippine Congress and Legislative Power
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What is the primary role of the Senate in the Philippine Congress?

  • Making laws for local government units
  • Electing members of the House of Representatives
  • Implementing international agreements
  • Checking the parochial tendency of representatives (correct)

    • What is the key function of legislative power?

  • Enacting, repealing, and altering laws (correct)
  • Implementing judicial decisions
  • Appointing government officials
  • Executing executive orders

    • How many senators make up the Senate in the Philippine Congress?

  • 12
  • 24 (correct)
  • 18
  • 30

    • What distinguishes the House of Representatives from the Senate?

    <p>House of Representatives is unicameral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does bicameralism serve as a training ground for national leaders according to the text?

    <p>It allows for careful study of legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key advantage of unicameralism mentioned in the text?

    <p>Efficiency in legislation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, which body is less susceptible to executive control?

    <p>Senate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the text suggest avoiding duplication of laws in a legislature?

    <p>To increase legislative efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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