Philippine Congress Overview

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Questions and Answers

What is the minimum age requirement for a candidate running for the House of Representatives?

21 years old

30 years old

18 years old

25 years old (correct)

How long does a senator serve in office according to the provided content?

Four years

Five years

Six years (correct)

Three years

What is the purpose of the first reading of a bill?

To amend the bill

To vote on the bill

To conduct public hearings

To assign the bill to a committee (correct)

What occurs during the second reading of a bill?

Debate and amendments Signup and view all the answers

What can trigger a special election in Congress?

Vacancy in Congress Signup and view all the answers

How many consecutive terms can a representative serve?

Three terms Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Committee on Rules during the legislative process?

To review committee reports Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a factor that influences the bill-making process?

Popularity polls among the public Signup and view all the answers

What is required for a bill to become a law after passing both chambers?

The final version must be enrolled and signed by the Senate President and Speaker of the House. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the President vetoes an enrolled bill?

The House must vote again with at least a two-thirds majority to reconsider it. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of resolution requires approval from both chambers and the signature of the president?

Joint resolution Signup and view all the answers

What occurs after the reconciliation of the bill in the Bicameral Conference Committee?

Another period of interpellation and a third reading takes place. Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the President fails to act on the enrolled bill within 30 days?

The bill becomes law as if signed by the President. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of resolution deals entirely within one chamber of Congress?

Simple resolution Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Bicameral Conference Committee in the legislative process?

To reconcile differences between the two chambers' versions of the bill. Signup and view all the answers

What does a concurrent resolution affect?

It affects operations of both chambers but has no legal force. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the Congress of the Philippines?

To make laws Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a requirement to run for the Senate in the Philippines?

At least 30 years old Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of the Senate of the Philippines?

24 senators elected at large Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a bill?

A proposal for a new law Signup and view all the answers

How many members are there in the House of Representatives in the Philippines?

250 members maximum Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the representatives elected from various sectors in the House of Representatives?

Party-list representatives Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes the Senate from the House of Representatives?

Senators must be at least 35 years old Signup and view all the answers

What document guides the legislative power of the Congress of the Philippines?

The 1987 Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Legislative Branch Objectives

Students should be able to discuss the roles and responsibilities of the Philippine Senate and the House of Representatives.
Students should be able to assess the performance of the Philippine Congress.
Students should be able to discuss the impact of the Congress's performance on Philippine development.
Students should be able to articulate a position or advocacy to a Philippine legislator through a formal correspondence.

A Glimpse Back - Presidential Candidate Qualification

Jerick Babaril: PhD in Business Administration, 35 years old, with experience as a local executive.
Oliver Tall: Naturalized Filipino, originally a German, 50 years old, Harvard graduate.
Genesis Naliko: Registered voter, 41 years old, high school graduate.

Test Your Stock Knowledge - Philippine Congress

The Philippine Congress is composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
The main function of the Congress is to make laws.
A bill is a draft of law presented to a legislature for enactment.
A resolution is presented to convey the sentiments of the Congress.

Empower Yourself - Two Chambers of Congress

The legislative power of the government is vested upon the Congress of the Philippines.
The Congress is divided into two chambers: The House of Representatives (lower house) and The Senate of the Philippines (upper house).

Senate and House of Representatives Composition

The Senate is composed of 24 senators elected at large.
The House of Representatives is composed of not more than 250 members, with 20% party-list representatives.

Qualifications for Senate and House Members

Candidates for both the Senate and House must be natural-born Filipinos.
Candidates must be able to read and write.
Candidates must be registered voters.
Senate candidates must be at least 35 years old and a resident of the Philippines for at least two years before the election.
House candidates must be at least 25 years old and a resident of the district for at least one year (except for party-list representatives).

Term of Office - Senators and Representatives

Senators serve six years, with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Representatives serve three years, with a maximum of three consecutive terms.
Vacancies in Congress are filled through special elections for the unexpired term.

Legislative Process - A Bill

A bill is a draft of law presented to the legislature for enactment.
The process begins with a bill being drafted by a senator or representative.
The bill progresses through a process involving first reading, a technical working group meeting, and committee report.
The bill is sent to the Committee on Rules for the second reading, followed by a period of interpellation.Amendments may be made at this stage of the process.
The bill continues to third reading which no amendments are allowed.

Legislative Process - Legislative Bill Approval

After approval by both chambers, the bill is signed by the Senate President and the Speaker of the House.
The final copy, called the enrolled bill, is sent to the President for approval.
A bill becomes law upon the President's signature.
If the President objects, the bill is vetoed and returned to the originating house.
The house can override a veto with a two-thirds vote.
If the President fails to act on a bill within 30 days of receiving it, the bill becomes law.

Legislative Resolutions

Besides bills, each house can pass resolutions.
Resolutions convey the principles and sentiments of the members of the Senate or House of Representatives.
There are three types of resolutions: joint, concurrent, and simple.
- Joint resolutions require presidential approval and have the force of law.
- Concurrent resolutions deal with matters affecting both houses, but do not require presidential approval.
- Simple resolutions deal with internal matters of either house and do not require presidential approval

Analysis Guide - Legislative Process Questions

What is more beneficial for a democratic country: voting for representatives or allowing citizens to participate in the legislative process?
Are laws in the country properly enforced?
How can members of Congress better represent and serve their constituents based on current legislative procedures?

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Description

This quiz covers the roles and responsibilities of the Philippine Senate and House of Representatives. Students will also assess the performance of Congress and its impact on national development. Additionally, the quiz includes questions on presidential candidate qualifications.