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Which right ensures that a person can challenge their detention in court?
Which right ensures that a person can challenge their detention in court?
The right against self-incrimination allows an individual to refuse to answer questions that may incriminate them.
The right against self-incrimination allows an individual to refuse to answer questions that may incriminate them.
True
What is the legal principle that protects individuals from cruel and degrading punishment?
What is the legal principle that protects individuals from cruel and degrading punishment?
The right against cruel, degrading, or inhuman punishment
The right to have a _____ public trial ensures that justice is transparent and accessible to the public.
The right to have a _____ public trial ensures that justice is transparent and accessible to the public.
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Match the following rights with their descriptions:
Match the following rights with their descriptions:
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What is required for Congress to overturn a presidential veto?
What is required for Congress to overturn a presidential veto?
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The Philippine Congress consists of a unicameral legislature.
The Philippine Congress consists of a unicameral legislature.
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Name one power of the Philippine Congress.
Name one power of the Philippine Congress.
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A bill becomes a law after how many readings on separate days?
A bill becomes a law after how many readings on separate days?
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What principle aims to prevent concentration of power in one person or branch of government?
What principle aims to prevent concentration of power in one person or branch of government?
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Legislative investigations can only occur with the consent of the executive branch.
Legislative investigations can only occur with the consent of the executive branch.
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What must occur 15 days after a law is published in the Official Gazette?
What must occur 15 days after a law is published in the Official Gazette?
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What is the primary function of the Philippine Congress?
What is the primary function of the Philippine Congress?
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The president has the power to confirm congressional appointments.
The president has the power to confirm congressional appointments.
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What does PDAF stand for?
What does PDAF stand for?
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The president must report to Congress within __ hours after declaring martial law.
The president must report to Congress within __ hours after declaring martial law.
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Match the following powers of Congress with their descriptions:
Match the following powers of Congress with their descriptions:
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Which department is responsible for managing environmental resources?
Which department is responsible for managing environmental resources?
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The military may only be called out in times of peace.
The military may only be called out in times of peace.
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What is the maximum period that the writ of habeas corpus can be suspended?
What is the maximum period that the writ of habeas corpus can be suspended?
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A law that is in the process of being created is called a __.
A law that is in the process of being created is called a __.
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Which of the following is an example of unwarranted legislative encroachment into executive functions?
Which of the following is an example of unwarranted legislative encroachment into executive functions?
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During the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, any arrested person must be charged within 3 days.
During the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus, any arrested person must be charged within 3 days.
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What is the role of the Judicial and Bar Council in relation to the Supreme Court?
What is the role of the Judicial and Bar Council in relation to the Supreme Court?
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Match the following departments with their primary focus:
Match the following departments with their primary focus:
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What is considered unconstitutional regarding the PDAF?
What is considered unconstitutional regarding the PDAF?
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The Supreme Court consists of 15 justices.
The Supreme Court consists of 15 justices.
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Study Notes
Philippine Congress
- Bicameral legislature (two houses)
- Upper House: Senate (24 members)
- Lower House: House of Representatives (250 members)
- Members elected at large
- Powers of appropriation (spending authority)
- Power to declare war (only defensive)
- Power to remove impeachable officials
- Power of taxation
- Legislative investigation power
- Question hour
- Act as board of canvassers in presidential elections
- Power to call special elections for president and vice president
- Power to review president's physical condition
- Power to concur with presidential pardons
- Power to approve treaties and international agreements
- Power to confirm presidential appointments
- Power relative to natural resources
- Power to propose amendments
- Bills are laws in the making
- Bills go through three readings
- Bills need approval from both houses and the president, who may veto the bill, but the veto can be overridden
- Laws take effect after 15 days of publication
Doctrine of Separation of Powers
- Aims to prevent concentration of authority
- Principle of checks and balances reinforces this doctrine
- President can veto legislation (legislative to executive)
- Congress can refuse to confirm executive appointments (legislative to executive)
- Courts can declare laws unconstitutional (judicial to legislative or executive)
PDAF (Pork Barrel System)
- Philippine Disbursement Acceleration Funds
- Allowed lawmakers to manage budget allocation
- System deemed unconstitutional
DAP (Disbursement Acceleration Program)
- Unwarranted legislative encroachment into executive functions
LGUs (Local Government Units)
- Political subdivisions
- Includes provinces, municipalities, and barangays
- Philippines includes major island groups and regions
- Established in 1990 by Republic Act 7160
Executive Department
- President holds supreme military authority
- Military may be called out for lawless violence, invasion, and rebellion
- Writ of habeas corpus may be suspended for up to 60 days
- Martial law can be declared and must be reported to Congress
- Suspension of writ of habeas corpus only applies to rebellion or invasion charges, not other crimes
- Power of control over all executive departments
Judicial Branch
- Supreme Court with Chief Justice
- 14 Associate Justices
- 3, 5, or 7 member divisions
- Appointees filled within 90 days.
- Judicial appointments require a list by the Judicial and Bar Council.
- Appointment process involves Chief Justice, Secretary of Justice, congressman, BAR rep, law professor, retired SC judge, and private sector representative.
- Original jurisdiction (cases filed directly to SC)
- Appellate jurisdiction (reviewing lower courts)
- Administrative supervision of lower courts
- Rule-making power for courts
- Writs (certiorari, prohibition, mandamus)
- Rights of the accused (speedy trial, impartial jury, evidence, no self-incrimination, etc.)
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Test your knowledge on the structure and functions of the Philippine Congress, which consists of a bicameral legislature featuring the Senate and the House of Representatives. This quiz covers key powers, legislative processes, and the roles of members in law-making and social governance.
