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Philippine Constitution: Legislative Power

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Which body in the Philippines is vested with legislative power?

Senate (correct)

Supreme Court

Presidential Office

House of Representatives

How many Senators are there in the Philippine Senate?

24 (correct)

What are the qualifications required for a person to be a Senator according to the text?

Must be at least 30 years old and a high-school graduate

Must be a natural-born citizen, at least 35 years old, able to read and write, and a resident of the Philippines for at least 2 years before the election (correct)

Must have a college degree and at least 5 years of work experience

Must be a former government official and have no criminal record

When does the term of office for Senators begin?

At noon on the thirtieth day of June next following their election (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many consecutive terms can a Senator serve according to the text?

2 (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many terms can a Member of the House of Representatives serve consecutively?

Three (C) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the total number of representatives do party-list representatives constitute according to the text?

Twenty percent (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which requirement must a Member of the House of Representatives fulfill regarding voter registration?

Be a registered voter in a specific district for at least one year prior to the election (A) Signup and view all the answers

When is the regular election of Senators and Members of the House of Representatives supposed to be held?

Second Monday of May (C) Signup and view all the answers

How often is reapportionment of legislative districts supposed to occur according to the text?

Within three years following every census (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Legislative Power in the Philippines

The Congress of the Philippines is vested with legislative power.

Philippine Senate

The Philippine Senate comprises 24 Senators.

Qualifications for Senators

Must be a natural-born citizen of the Philippines.
At least 35 years old on or before the election.
Must be a registered voter.
A resident of the Philippines for at least two years preceding the election.

Term of Office for Senators

The term of office for Senators begins on June 30 following the election.

Consecutive Terms for Senators

Senators may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.

Terms for Members of the House of Representatives

Members of the House of Representatives can serve a maximum of three consecutive terms.

Party-list Representatives

Party-list representatives constitute 20% of the total number of representatives.

Voter Registration Requirement

A Member of the House of Representatives must be a registered voter in the district where they intend to be elected.

Regular Election Schedule

Regular elections for Senators and Members of the House of Representatives are held every three years.

Reapportionment of Legislative Districts

Reapportionment of legislative districts is mandated to occur every five years.

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Test your knowledge on the legislative power as outlined in the Philippine Constitution. Questions cover topics such as the composition of the Congress, the Senate, and qualifications for Senators.