Philippine Government: Third to Fifth Republic

Questions and Answers

What role does the Philippine President have concerning government decisions?

The President oversees legislative actions.

The President has no influence over government decisions.

The President acts only on advice from the Cabinet.

The President is the chief executive responsible for implementing decisions. (correct)

Which power allows the President to appoint government officials?

Diplomatic Power

Power of Control

Executive Power (correct)

Military Power

What is the President's role in foreign relations?

The President solely manages trade agreements.

The President acts as the chief diplomatic officer of the country. (correct)

The President does not have any power in foreign relations.

The President negotiates treaties independently of Congress.

What authority does the President have as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces?

To prevent or suppress lawless violence or rebellion Signup and view all the answers

Which power gives the President control over executive departments and agencies?

Executive Power Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of concurrent resolutions in the Philippine Congress?

To affect operations of both chambers without force of law Signup and view all the answers

Who has the authority to initiate impeachment proceedings against public officials in the Philippines?

The House of Representatives Signup and view all the answers

Which official presides over impeachment trials when the President of the Philippines is the one facing charges?

The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Signup and view all the answers

What majority is required in the Senate to convict an official in an impeachment trial?

Two-thirds of all Senators Signup and view all the answers

Which high-ranking officials can be removed through impeachment by the Philippine Congress?

Members of the Supreme Court and Constitutional Commissions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Third to Fifth Republic of the Philippines

Covers significant historical periods in Philippine governance.
Examines key changes in political structure and leadership.

Executive Branch of Government - Role of the Philippine President

Powers of the President: Includes executive power, appointment authority, control over departments, military power, and diplomatic relations.
Executive Power: Enforce and administer laws.
Power of Appointment: President appoints government officials to various positions.
Power of Control: Responsible for carrying out government decisions and overseeing executive departments.
Military Power: Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces; can order military interventions against lawlessness or rebellion via the Department of National Defense.
Diplomatic Power: Acts as the chief diplomatic officer of the state.
Concurrent Resolutions: Affect the operations of both Congress chambers but do not require Presidential approval.
Simple Resolutions: Address matters within one chamber and do not require Presidential approval.

Exclusive Role of Philippine Congress

Defined in Article XI of the 1987 Constitution regarding accountability of public officers.
Impeachment Process: Can remove the President, Vice-President, Supreme Court members, Constitutional Commission members, and Ombudsman.
Grounds for impeachment include violation of the Constitution, treason, bribery, graft, corruption, and betrayal of public trust.
Initiated in the House of Representatives; the Senate conducts the trial.
Chief Justice presides if the President is impeached; Senate President presides for other officials.
Requires a two-thirds majority for conviction in the Senate.

Legislative Branch of Government - Philippine Senate and House of Representatives

Legislative Power: Vested in the Philippine Congress, structured as a bicameral legislature.
Structure: Consists of the Senate (Upper House) and the House of Representatives (Lower House).
State of War: Declared by a two-thirds vote of both Houses.
Leadership: Senate elects a President, and the House elects a Speaker through majority votes.
Electoral Tribunal: Each chamber has its own tribunal to judge election-related contests.
Inquiries: Congress can conduct inquiries in aid of legislation per established procedures.
Appointment Confirmation: The Congress has the power to confirm or reject presidential appointments.

Composition of the Philippine Senate

Senatorial Composition: Composed of 24 Senators elected nationwide by qualified voters.
Election Cycle: 12 Senators are elected every three years.
Term of Office: Senators serve a six-year term beginning on June 30 following their election.
Term Limits: A Senator may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms.
Regular Elections: Held on the second Monday of May.

Description

This quiz explores the significant historical periods of the Philippine governance from the Third to the Fifth Republic. It delves into the roles and powers of the Philippine President, detailing executive authority, military command, and diplomatic relations.