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)
  • 18
  • 12
  • 30

    • 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?

    <p>At noon on the thirtieth day of June next following their election</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Twenty percent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Be a registered voter in a specific district for at least one year prior to the election</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Second Monday of May</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Within three years following every census</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    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.

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