Philippine Government Structure and Branches

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Who succeeds the President if the Vice President fails to act as President?

Secretary of Justice

Senate President (correct)

Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

Speaker of the House of Representatives

Which department is responsible for managing the country's natural resources?

Department of Education Culture and Sports

Department of Agriculture

Department of Finance

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (correct)

What is one of the powers of the Legislative Branch?

Appoint officers of the judiciary

Ratify treaties (correct)

Exercise pardoning power

Declare war

What is one of the duties of the President?

Declare the validity of an executive agreement or treaty Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the powers of the Judicial Branch?

Declare the act of the President and Congress constitutional or not Signup and view all the answers

Who has the power to initiate and negotiate treaties with other countries?

The President Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the duties of the Executive Branch?

Control the military during peace or war Signup and view all the answers

Who has the power to grant amnesty?

The President Signup and view all the answers

What is guaranteed in a democracy?

The right to vote for everyone, regardless of wealth or social status Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a constitutional monarchy?

The monarch's powers are limited and symbolic Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of an aristocracy?

The ruling families or leaders seek only their own benefit Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of dictatorships, authoritarian, and totalitarian governments?

The government is ruled by a single person or group Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the monarch in a constitutional monarchy?

The monarch symbolizes the majority and continuity of the state Signup and view all the answers

What is a fundamental principle of democracy?

The people are the source of all powers of the government Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of a monarchy?

The monarch becomes a tyrant Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the monarch and the Prime Minister in a constitutional monarchy?

The monarch is the symbolic head of state, while the Prime Minister is the real head of government Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key features of a presidential government?

The president is independent of the law-making body. Signup and view all the answers

What is one advantage of democracy?

It encourages citizens to take an interest in how the government operates. Signup and view all the answers

What is a disadvantage of democracy?

It is slow, fickle, and extravagant. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a country that practices parliamentary government?

Philippines under the 1935 Constitution Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of democracy?

Communism Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of corrupt and dishonest officials being elected to power?

The country suffers from demonstrations and strikes. Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of a democratic government?

The people have a sense of civic responsibility. Signup and view all the answers

What is the voice of the people referred to as?

Vox populi, vox dei Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Mode of Succession

The order of succession is: President, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives

Members of the Cabinet

Department of Agrarian Reform
Department of Agriculture
Department of Education Culture and Sports
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Department of Finance
Department of Foreign Affairs
Department of Health
Department of Justice

Legislative Branch

Makes laws
Repeals laws
Declares validity of executive agreements and treaties
Formulates laws on taxation
Declares war
Grants emergency powers to the President
Ratifies treaties with 2/3 votes
May impeach the President and Vice-President

Executive Branch

Succeeds the Vice-President if the President fails to act
Exercises pardoning power
Addresses Congress at the opening of the regular session
Controls the military
Initiates and negotiates treaties with other countries
Grants amnesty
Controls executive departments, bureaus, and offices
Contracts loans on behalf of the Republic of the Philippines
Exercises veto power
Prepares the budget
Appoints officers of different departments
Declares martial law
Appoints officials and employees of the judiciary

Judicial Branch

Applies laws to disputes
Composes the majority of the Commission on Appointments
Ensures laws are properly executed
Assigns judges permanently in various courts
Orders a change of venue to avoid miscarriage of justice
Exercises jurisdiction over criminal and civil cases
Declares acts of the President and Congress as constitutional or not

Policies in the Separation of Church and State

The state shall not establish a national church
The state shall not support or prefer one religion over another

Forms of Government (Ancient Times)

Monarchy: rule by one person
Aristocracy: rule by the majority
Democracy: rule by the majority of the people

Types of Government (Modern Times)

Constitutional monarchy
Dictatorships, authoritarian, and totalitarian governments
Modern democracies (presidential or parliamentary)

Constitutional Monarchy

Ruled by a monarch with limited powers
Symbolic head of state with a parliament
The monarch reigns but does not rule
The real head of government is the Prime Minister

Dictatorships, Authoritarian, and Totalitarian Governments

Imposed by force
No right to question or change the leader
Ordinary citizens have no rights

Democracy

Government of the people, by the people, and for the people
All people are equal before the law
The people choose officials through elections
The people can question and debate government policies
Safeguards the rights and welfare of the people

Presidential Government

Separation of powers between executive, legislative, and judicial branches
The president is independent of the law-making body
The president cannot dissolve Congress

Parliamentary Government

Merged executive and legislative branches
United executive and legislative powers

Advantages of Democracy

Encourages civic responsibility
Gives people a sense of civic responsibility
The voice of the people is the voice of God

Disadvantages of Democracy

Slow, fickle, and extravagant
Corrupt officials may be elected
May lead to the "rule of the mob" and "rule of the ignorant"

Communism

The opposite of democracy

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This quiz covers the different branches of the Philippine government, including the executive, legislative, and cabinet members. It also touches on the order of succession and the responsibilities of each department.