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What is the primary function of the legislative power in the Philippine government?
To enact, ordain, alter, or modify, repeal, or abrogate existing laws
What is the advantage of a unicameral system according to the text?
Simplicity of organization resulting in economy and efficiency
How many Senators are there in the Philippine Senate?
24
What is the name of the lower house in the Philippine Congress?
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What is the purpose of a bicameral system according to the text?
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What is the power reserved to the people by the provision on initiative and referendum?
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What is the minimum age requirement for a person to be eligible to become a Senator in the Philippines?
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What is the term of office of the Senators in the Philippines?
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What is the maximum number of consecutive terms a Senator can serve in the Philippines?
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What is the requirement for a person to be a registered voter in order to be eligible to become a Senator in the Philippines?
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What is the effect of voluntary renunciation of the office by a Senator in the Philippines?
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How long must a person have been a resident of the Philippines before the day of the election to be eligible to become a Senator?
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